Bear Valley Cross Country & Snowshoe Trail System
~Ski Season Is Just Around The Corner~
Visit here often for opening day announcement!
Bear Valley lies in the heart of the Central Sierra between the Mokelumne and Carson Iceberg Wilderness Areas. At Bear Valley Cross Country you will enjoy an extensive trail system of over 3,000 acres. Amenities include 35 trails carefully groomed for track and skate skiing and snowshoeing, the Meadow Cafe, a complete rental, demo and retail facility, 4 Trailside Huts, picnic tables, park benches, two kids' trails, a new waxing hut, groomed downhill practice area and a sledding/tubing facility. Trails are open from 9am to 4:30pm daily. The elevation of 7,000 feet to 7,800 feet guarantees first to open (usually mid November) and last to close (usually mid April) status among Sierra cross country centers.
Paul Says:
The big question this week is: Do we think we are going to get open by Thanksgiving? It is still too far away to tell but we have snow on the ground, the storm door is open, more snow may be coming this weekend so it is a week by week call. Stay tuned to this website to learn about when we are going to have enough snow to groom the trails with. In the mean time, stay in shape and dig out the gear, dust it off and prep for that first day on snow. If you need help with your equipment, we are ready for you to either bring it in or shop for something new. The new carpet in the store looks great and the new clothing selection is more colorful than ever. I hope to play with you soon!
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Bear Valley Cross Country
& Snowshoe Trail System
Bear Valley lies in the heart of the Central Sierra between the Mokelumne and Carson Iceberg Wilderness Areas. At Bear Valley Cross Country you will enjoy an extensive trail system of over 3,000 acres. Amenities include 35 trails carefully groomed for track and skate skiing and snowshoeing, the Meadow Cafe, a complete rental, demo and retail facility, 4 Trailside Huts including the new Osborne Ridge Hut, picnic tables, park benches, two kids' trails, a new waxing hut, groomed downhill practice area and a sledding/tubing facility. Trails are open from 9am to 4:30pm daily. The elevation of 7,000 feet to 7,800 feet guara
ntees first to open (usually mid November) and last to close (usually mid April) status among Sierra cross country centers.
Bear Valley Village offers a variety of lodging options, all walking or skiing distance from the trails. From ski in, ski out cabin rentals to family friendly condos, and a classic ski lodge you will find a nice place to stay. Bear Valley is only 3 hours from many parts of the Bay Area. With no stop lights for over 35 miles and little traffic and no avalanche areas, Highway 4 (now a National Scenic Byway) is an easy driving route to your next winter recreation adventure.
Nearby Bear Valley Mountain Resort, one of California's finest mid-sized snow sport destinations, has all the amenities you come to expect at a modern area including 9 lifts and nearly 2,000 ver
tical feet on super scenic runs.
The Cross Country Center converts to the Bear Valley Adventure Company in the summer with bike rentals, sales, and repair, flatwater kayak school and rentals, a variety of special events and races and is your connection to all of Bear Valley's summer adventures.
Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company
P.O. Box 5120 • Bear Valley • CA • 95223
Phone: 209-753-2834 • Fax: 209-753-2669 • E-mail: bvxc@sbclgobal.net
At Bear Valley Cross Country you will enjoy an extensive trail system of over 3,000 acres.
Amenities include 35 trails carefully groomed for track and skate skiing and snowshoeing, the Meadow Cafe, a complete rental, demo and retail facility, 4 Trailside Huts, picnic tables, park benches, two kids' trails, a waxing hut, groomed downhill practice area and a sledding/tubing facility.
Trails are open from 9am to 4:30pm daily. Our elevation of 7,000 feet to 7,800 feet guarantees us a first to open (usually mid November) and last to close (usually mid April) status among Sierra cross country centers.
Paul Says:
I am sad to see the end of the season. Thanks to you all for a very memorable winter of skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, tubing, and celebrating a good sporting life. The Memorial Day Weekend XC Clinic/Camp is on! Ski skating only (for intermediate or better skiers), Saturday and Sunday and downhill skills as well as video added to all the skate technique education. It will most likely be in Orvis Meadow and adjacent hills as that will be where the best snow is. I have lots of great material to share that is the absolute latest from the World Cup and our top athletes. Email us at bvxc@sbcglobal.net to let us know your interest and to receive the pricing, itinerary, etc.The store will be open until May 8th, then we will close for two weeks. If you need a bike, kayak or SUP, let us know. We carry great lines and have some in stock for demo. Hope to play with you soon!
Bjornloppet and Senior Games Highlights
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Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company
P.O. Box 5120 • Bear Valley • CA • 95223
Phone: 209-753-2834 • Fax: 209-753-2669 • E-mail: bvxc@sbclgobal.net