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Bear Valley Ski Resort

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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.

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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.
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.
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 $