Bear Valley
Bear Valley is known as a family-friendly resort with lifts and runs for everyone from beginners to advanced skiers. The ski and boarding area is 48 miles east of Angels Camp, with lifts covering elevations from 6,600 feet to 8,500 feet.
The day lodge is at an elevation of 7,750 feet. Being in one of the heaviest snowfall areas in California, the resort usually has plenty of snow.
Bear Valley Mountain Under New Management
California Mountain Resorts Company purchased Bear Valley in 2023, adding it to its other California acquisitions, Dodge Ridge and China Peak.
Bear Valley Website: Bear Valley
Lift Operation Hours:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Weekends and Holidays
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Midweek
Lifts: 1 high-speed quad, 2 triple chairs, 5 double chairs, and 1 carpet lift.
Terrain: 1,280 acres of skiable mountain with 1,900-feet of vertical drop. 67 trails (25% beginner, 40% intermediate, and 35% advanced). Two Terrain Parks.
Lifts and Maps of Bear Valley Ski Runs
Bear Valley Ski Area Single Day Lift Tickets
2023-2024 Prices
Purchase tickets online to save time: Bear Valley Online Ticket Purchases
| Age | Off-Peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Days are every Saturday and Sunday plus Christmas Break (Dec. 12, 2023 - Jan 7, 2024) 1Beginner Ticket allows access to the Cub, Super Cub, and Panda Carpet only. |
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| Adult 18-69 | $135 | $155 |
| Youth 13-17 | $105 | $129 |
| Child 6-12 | $69 | $79 |
| Kinder 5 & under | $25 | $30 |
| Senior 70+ | $105 | $129 |
| Beginner Ticket1 | $69 | $79 |
All Access Season Passes for 2023-2024
| Age | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult 18-69 | $763 |
| Youth 13-17 | $623 |
| Child 6-12 | $463 |
| Kinder 5 and under | $193 |
| Senior 70+ | $463 |
Bear Valley Mountain Ski and Snowboard Rentals
2023-2024 TBA
Hours: 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM
2023 - 2024 Season Peak Dates:
Peak Days are every Saturday and Sunday plus Christmas Break (Dec. 12, 2023 - Jan 7, 2024)
| Rental Package | Adult (13+) | Child (12 & Under) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Skis, boots and poles, or board and boots Prices subject to change. |
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| Full Package1 | $ ($ weekend and peak) | $ ($ weekend and peak) |
| Helmets2 | $ ($ weekend and peak) | $ ($ weekend and peak) |
Bear Valley Mountain Ski and Snowboard Lessons
2023-2024 Season
Ski and Board Lessons - Ages 4 - Adult
Find details on Bear Valley's website, Lessons at Bear Valley.
Bear Valley Mountain Facilities
Mountain Lodge, Lockers, Sundeck, Lost & Found
First Aid Station and Ski Patrol: Located on the lower level at the north end of the Mountain Lodge.
Sports Shop: Hours 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Weekends & Holidays.
Wifi: Free at hot spots at the Sun Room and Hungry Bear Food Court.
Food Services
Cub Cafe & Expresso Bar: Muffins, pastries, coffee, tea, etc.
Hungry Bear Cafe: Complete meal service, breakfast and lunch, snacks
Monte Wolf Saloon: Drinks, appetizers
JB's BBQ: Weekends and peak days on the sun deck
Free Shuttle Bus Service
Free shuttle buses connect the Mountain Lodge with Bear Valley Village. The bus leaves the village on the hour and the ski resort on the half hour.
Shuttle Service.
Snow Reports
For the latest conditions at
Bear Valley Mountain Ski Area:
Bear Valley Mountain Snow Report
Bear Valley Base Cam
Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods in Arnold
Ski and Snowboard Rentals
925 Highway 4, Arnold (209) 795-1686 Open Monday through Saturday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Sundays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
You may pick up ski & board equipment after 3:30 PM for next day use. 7-Day rental rates available.
209-795-1686
Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods
Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods 2023-2024 Snowboarding and Skiing Rental Prices TBA
| Rental Equipment | Full Day | Additional Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child is 12 and Under. Additional days must be consecutive. Prices subject to change. | |||
| Adult Board or Skis & Boots | $ | $ | |
| Child (12 and Under) Board or Skis & Boots | $ | $ | |
| Adult Board or Skis Only | $ | $ | |
| Child Board or Skis Only | $ | $ | |
| Adult Boots Only | $ | $ | |
| Child Boots Only | $ | $ | |
| Helmets | $ | ||