Bear Valley Ski Resort
Situated deep in the Sierra Nevada mountains hides the great Californian ski resort of Bear Valley. Staying off the typical international well-known list due to the bigger and more famous resorts in Lake Tahoe plays directly to the benefit of Bear Valley ski resort, the lift lines are shorter and the powder snow lasts longer.
Bear Valley ski resort is rich in ski racing history and is one of two ski resorts in California who operate a NASTAR ski racing course most weekends during the winter snow season. Those not looking to race can get out and explore the rest of the 1,680 acres of terrain where they will find 75+ piste on offer. Coming in at 1,680 acres of terrain makes Bear Valley ski resort the 7th largest ski resort in California coming in behind Sierra at Tahoe.
Intermediate riders will fall in love with Bear Valley ski resort thanks to 40% of the terrain graded and groomed perfectly for them, and those with a little more skill on the snow will be satisfied with 35% of terrain on offer. Advanced and expert riders are likely to spend most of their day taking on the technical lines off the summit or lapping the Grizzly chair where advanced and expert runs are all that’s on offer in the Snow Valley and Grizzly Bowl.
With a great mountain village located on both sides of the ski resort this community is a well established tight knit group and welcomes visitors all winter long. The village is packed with great accommodation options which suit all kinds of travellers and families will love the ski in ski out accessibility found on the main side of the resort.
Whilst typically still seen as a local’s mountain this ski resort is slowly gaining more traction on the known list however we don’t want it to get too well known as being a quieter resort is what plays to making this a great winter destination.
Bear Valley Web Cam & Live Snow Cams
Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of Bear Valley ski area. We have collected all the best views from the Bear Valley web cam so you can see what the conditions are like from all around the resort.
If you want to check out the snow depth from the latest storm, see if the sun is going to be shining or check out the weather before your next visit - check out the Bear Valley web cam below.
Stay up to date with the latest conditions across Bear Valley Resort with this live webcam from the Base station at 7,740ft (2,359m).
Bear Valley Resort Lift System
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The official opening and closing dates for , CA for current and past seasons. These dates are subject to change at Ski Resort discretion based on weather and snowfall. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort and retrieved from the resort website.| Season | Opening | Closing |
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*Closed early due to COVID-19
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Other Californian resorts you might love
Despite a milder winter in the Northeast, ski resorts in the region have persevered, benefiting from late-season snowstorms. Riders, known for their resilience, continue to ski as long as the lifts are operational. Thanks to recent storms, many resorts are extending their season into mid-April and even May. A list of projected closing dates for resorts has been compiled, with some expected to remain open longer. However, these dates are subject to change, so it's advisable to check resort websites for the latest updates.