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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: The Soul Cleansing Winter Wonderland of Bear Valley, CA

Bear Valley village runs, near the Mayan Cliffs, steep descent into Bear Valley's backside

Looking for a down-to-earth and tranquil mountain? Nestled amidst the beauty of California’s vast Sierra Nevada mountains, Bear Valley Resort beckons outdoor enthusiasts with a year-round haven. From its renowned downhill skiing and snowboarding terrain to its charming small-town village atmosphere, this resort promises an unforgettable experience. Just two hours from the greater Sacramento area and three hours for those […]

Jack Bynum | June 12, 2024
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Bear Valley Resort, CA, Had to Cancel its Mountain Bike Season This Year Because There’s Still Too Much Snow

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Who would have thought that too much snow could be a bad thing? That seems to be the case for Bear Valley Resort, situated near the charming town of Bear Valley in California, whose mountain bike season has been officially canceled due to lingering snow. It’s mid-July… The resort reported that it will not open its mountain bike operations this […]

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CycleBrains | July 17, 2023
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Bear Valley Mountain Resort, CA, Hits Record Breaking 648 Inches

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Bear Valley Mountain Resort, CA, broke its 40-year snowfall record from 82/83 today, March 24, 2023. The 40-year-old record sat at 639 inches, but was smashed this week and is now recording a historical all-time high of 648 inches, after another 2 inches of new snow fell overnight. If you are wondering if you can go and enjoy this record snowfall, […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 24, 2023
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This is What 600″ of Snowfall Looks Like at Bear Valley Resort, CA

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Wow. This is what Bear Valley Resort, CA, looks like after breaking 600″ last week. Related: A Photo Tour of the Buried Houses of Lake Tahoe, CA Related: A Photo Tour of the Buried Stop Signs of Lake Tahoe, CA | Tahoe About To Become Reckless, Lawless Place The picture above, from Bear Valley ski patrol, shows Tower 8 of […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 14, 2023
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Blizzard Warning for Central Sierra, CA through Jan 29th

The National Weather Service office in Sacramento, California has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Central Sierra from Tuesday afternoon, January 26 through Friday morning January 29, 2021.  In an email message to NWS weather spotters, Meteorologist Eric Kuth stated that “a powerful and cold winter storm is expected to impact the area Tuesday afternoon through Friday” and that “we […]

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Mike Bartholow | January 26, 2021
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Trip Report 70s Style: Drinking, Smoking, and Skiing Like Fiends – Nothing’s Changed in 5 Decades!

I was riding with those outlaw Vasques Brothers Sam and Noah, and I knew the drill: drink and smoke ‘till we hit the lot, slip-slide and cuss putting our boots on, ski like fiends, then hung-over by 2 PM… with a long drive home. We were headin’ out of Modesto, CA (our home town) up to Bear Valley ski resort […]

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Mota Bota | July 27, 2020
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Bear Valley, CA

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If you look at a map of California, you’ll see that Highway 4 can take you from East to West, or vice versa, across the Sierra Nevada. Ebbett’s Pass, however,  is not plowed during the winter, rendering the road impassable. Nestled 1/2 mile from the end of that highway, on the Western slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, are Bear Valley […]

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Connor Phillips | February 11, 2020
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Bear Valley Ski Resort, CA Report: Bluebird Powder Day and the Slopes to Myself

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Report from 14th and 15th December 2019 Nestled at the end of Highway 4 in Northern California lies Bear Valley Ski Resort. It is a quaint mountain town with about 200 year-round residents and plenty of space for guests. It is only 40 miles south of Tahoe as the crow flies but features none of the crowds. The first lift started […]

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Joseph Phillips | December 19, 2019
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Bear Valley Resort, CA to Charge for Previously Free Village Shuttle

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Bear Valley Resort, CA announced last week that they intend to start charging for the village shuttle this 2019/2020 winter season. The resort claims the small fee will help to cover the high operating costs of this service and will continue to make it sustainable into the future. Related: Northstar California Resort to Charge For Parking this Season The charge will […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 21, 2019
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Amazing Glamping at Bear Valley, CA

Bear Valley, California has the best glamping setup this summer. Bear Valley, located on Hwy 4 in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, is just 32 miles south of Lake Tahoe as the crow flies. The quaint mountain town has great year-round activities: cross-country and alpine skiing in the winter then mountain biking, kayaking, fishing, and hiking in the summer. “Imagine waking […]

Joseph Phillips | August 29, 2019
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Remains of the Skier Who Went Missing in March at Bear Valley Resort, CA Have Been Found

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The remains of a skier missing since March were located by search and rescue dogs on Monday near Groovy Gully at Bear Valley Resort, CA reports the Tahoe Daily Tribune. Thomas Mullarkey, 65 was first reported missing by his wife on March 14 after he failed to return to his cabin after a day of skiing. Five days of search efforts at […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 15, 2018
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Lurch & The Ax Murderer

  Mount Reba was crisp, clear, and cold, *perfect* it was gonna be delicious day of skiing at Bear Valley.  I was dating Jake’s sister Ella (they were transplants from Minnesota) and I was honored to be Jake’s guide on his first excursion into the Sierras. After clicking onto our skis and securing our sunglasses, we spontaneously high-fived each other in […]

Mota Bota | July 29, 2013
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Tails of a Scoundrel | “Undeturd”, circa 1981

I met Brenda on a stay–and-ski weekend at Bear Valley (circa 1981), staying and skiing with my buddy Sam and our Girlfriends.  We’d skied hard all day Saturday, and after dinner, I was the only one who wanted to go out.  So we parted ways, they to bed, and I out to make mischief. It all began with dancing at the Avalanche.  Brenda was […]

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Mota Bota | May 29, 2013
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