Hiking doesn’t have to stop in the winter. If you enjoy visiting wild places you’ll be thrilled to know that snowshoeing can be a fun, energizing and beautiful way to experience the marvels of backcountry winters. The relative ease of snowshoeing allows folks to venture into the winter wilderness without the required years of ski and snowboard training.   Let MAS guide you efficiently and comfortably through spectacular winter scenery and experience for yourself the thrills of backcountry snowshoeing.

Learn essential avalanche avoidance skills during this 3 day course. Focus is on recognizing and mitigating hazards and learning to make good decisions in avalanche terrain. Gain a thorough understanding of terrain and snowpack evaluation, trip planning, travel techniques and rescue skills.

Add some pizazz to your winter and visit Bear Valley for this fun and challenging backcountry snowshoe adventure.  Stomp across snow covered ridges and bowls and soak in the splendors of the alpine environment.  Along the way your guide will share natural history and backcountry travel tips. This trip typically covers 4-6 miles through a variety of terrain in a non-motorized area along the Mokelumne Wilderness. The vistas are world-class so don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore a winter wonderland with MAS.

Learn essential avalanche avoidance skills during this 3 day course. Focus is on recognizing and mitigating hazards and learning to make good decisions in avalanche terrain. Gain a thorough understanding of terrain and snowpack evaluation, trip planning, travel techniques and rescue skills.

Immerse yourself during this full day of telemark instruction. Small groups (4 people max) of similar ability focus on skills relavent to the group and snow conditions. Small class size enables personalized attention and plenty of skiing. Come prepared for a day of learning, skiing and fun.

Learn essential avalanche avoidance skills during this 3 day course. Focus is on recognizing and mitigating hazards and learning to make good decisions in avalanche terrain. Gain a thorough understanding of terrain and snowpack evaluation, trip planning, travel techniques and rescue skills.

This event, which benefits the Vallecito Mujsic Booster Club, takes place at Bear Valley Cross Country on Saturday, February 23, 2013.  Events will be offered for all abilities, including a 1 mile Run/Walk for ages 9 & under; a 5K Junior Race (ages 10 & up) and an Adult 10K Race.

Do you have a desire to skin up, ski down and then do it again? If so, the Bear Valley Adventure Race is your venue for thrill and skill in both resort and backcountry terrain*. We’ll offer two different courses of vertical challenges for novice and advanced racers. We’re broadening this “randonee” race to include all hedonists: alpine tourers, telemarkers and splitboarders.

Bear Valley Cross Country will host the 40th Annual Bjornloppet XC Ski Race and Festival on March 9th and March 10th, 2013! This is one of the longest running ski races in the west and it is open to all ages!  In addition, the California Senior Winter Games will be held that same weekend. Bjornloppet athletes age 50 and up can participate in the Bjornloppet races and use their race results for both the Bjornloppet and for the California Senior Winter Games gold, silver and bronze medals.

Learn essential avalanche avoidance skills during this 3 day course. Focus is on recognizing and mitigating hazards and learning to make good decisions in avalanche terrain. Gain a thorough understanding of terrain and snowpack evaluation, trip planning, travel techniques and rescue skills.

Learn essential avalanche avoidance skills during this 3 day course. Focus is on recognizing and mitigating hazards and learning to make good decisions in avalanche terrain. Gain a thorough understanding of terrain and snowpack evaluation, trip planning, travel techniques and rescue skills.

Bear Valley Cross Country will host the 40th Annual Bjornloppet XC Ski Race and Festival on March 9th and March 10th, 2013! This is one of the longest running ski races in the west and it is open to all ages!  In addition, the California Senior Winter Games will be held that same weekend. Bjornloppet athletes age 50 and up can participate in the Bjornloppet races and use their race results for both the Bjornloppet and for the California Senior Winter Games gold, silver and bronze medals.

Learn essential avalanche avoidance skills during this 3 day course. Focus is on recognizing and mitigating hazards and learning to make good decisions in avalanche terrain. Gain a thorough understanding of terrain and snowpack evaluation, trip planning, travel techniques and rescue skills.

MAS strives to develop people’s skills in the mountains and appreciation for the alpine environment. Traveling comfortably and efficiently is a skill learned through experience and training. Knowing your goals and limits can lead to freedom in “wild places”. It is for this reason that MAS offers mountaineering training courses in Northern California.

Immerse yourself during this full day of telemark instruction. Small groups (4 people max) of similar ability focus on skills relavent to the group and snow conditions. Small class size enables personalized attention and plenty of skiing. Come prepared for a day of learning, skiing and fun.

MAS strives to develop people’s skills in the mountains and appreciation for the alpine environment. Traveling comfortably and efficiently is a skill learned through experience and training. Knowing your goals and limits can lead to freedom in “wild places”. It is for this reason that MAS offers mountaineering training courses in Northern California.

A fun XC Ski or Snowshoe Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity.  www.habitatcalaveras.org

Add some pizazz to your winter and visit Bear Valley for this fun and challenging backcountry snowshoe adventure.  Stomp across snow covered ridges and bowls and soak in the splendors of the alpine environment.  Along the way your guide will share natural history and backcountry travel tips. This trip typically covers 4-6 miles through a variety of terrain in a non-motorized area along the Mokelumne Wilderness. The vistas are world-class so don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore a winter wonderland with MAS.

Learn essential avalanche avoidance skills during this 3 day course. Focus is on recognizing and mitigating hazards and learning to make good decisions in avalanche terrain. Gain a thorough understanding of terrain and snowpack evaluation, trip planning, travel techniques and rescue skills.

Learn essential avalanche avoidance skills during this 3 day course. Focus is on recognizing and mitigating hazards and learning to make good decisions in avalanche terrain. Gain a thorough understanding of terrain and snowpack evaluation, trip planning, travel techniques and rescue skills.

Immerse yourself during this full day of telemark instruction. Small groups (4 people max) of similar ability focus on skills relavent to the group and snow conditions. Small class size enables personalized attention and plenty of skiing. Come prepared for a day of learning, skiing and fun.

Learn essential avalanche avoidance skills during this 3 day course. Focus is on recognizing and mitigating hazards and learning to make good decisions in avalanche terrain. Gain a thorough understanding of terrain and snowpack evaluation, trip planning, travel techniques and rescue skills.

Closing day for the Cross Country Trail System and Sledding/Tubing, depending on snow conditions

At the trail head