Bear Valley (resort)
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| Location | Alpine County, California |
| Nearest city | Angels Camp, California |
| Coordinates | 38°29′32″N 120°00′24″W / 38.49222°N 120.00667°WCoordinates: 38°29′32″N 120°00′24″W / 38.49222°N 120.00667°W |
| Vertical | 1,900 ft (600 m) |
| Top elevation | 8,500 ft (2,600 m) |
| Base elevation | 6,600 ft (2,000 m) |
| Skiable area | 1,280 acres (520 ha) |
| Runs | 67 total 25% beginner 40% intermediate 35% advanced |
| Lift system | 10 (1 high-speed quad, 2 triples, 5 doubles, 1 carpet lift) |
| Lift capacity | skiers/hr |
| Snowfall | 359 inches |
| Snowmaking | 100 acres (40 ha) |
| Web site | www.bearvalley.com |
Bear Valley is a ski area located on highway 4 between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite—about three hours southeast of Sacramento, California. It is about one hour from Angels Camp, California. It has been owned by Canadian company Dundee Realty since 2005.
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[edit] Alpine skiing
Ten lifts provide access to 67 runs covering 1,280 acres (5,200,000 m2) skiable. For the 2010-2011 ski season, an additional 400 acres (1.6 km2) of non-lift serviced terrain is open[1]
[edit] Cross-country skiing
The Bear Valley Cross Country and Snowshoe Trail System consists of 35 trails covering 3,000 acres (12 km2) of terrain.[2]
[edit] Base facilities
The base village includes a hotel, spa, cabins, and a handful of dining and shopping options.
[edit] Future development plans
A new lift from town is planned, as is a mountain top day lodge and terrain expansion. [3]
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Bear Valley Mountain Resort Website
- 3dSkiMap of Bear Valley Mountain Resort
- Mountain Adventure Seminars (MAS)
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