Seven days. That's all the time you have left to lock in your Bear Valley Season Pass or Cali Pass at the lowest price we'll offer all year, for both renewals and first-time buyers.

This is the single best time to buy, and once May 1st hits, prices go up. There is no better deal waiting on the other side of this deadline!

With early forecasts hinting at a possible El Niño Winter, the kind that sends powerful Pacific storms rolling into the Sierra, now is the time to lock in.

Why Bear Valley?

Nearly 60 years of deep Sierra snowpack, legendary terrain, and generations of families. The kind of mountain where you know the patrollers by name, where your kids learn to ski on the same runs you did, and where showing up actually feels like coming home.

While other resorts have grown more crowded, more complicated, and more corporate, Bear Valley has stayed exactly what it should be. Approachable. Friendly. A place where the mountain experience starts the moment you arrive, not after you've spent an hour fighting the crowds just to get to the hill.

For families new to skiing, that means a first experience that actually feels welcoming, great terrain progression, helpful staff at every turn, and a mountain that wants you to come back. For returning pass holders and those discovering BV for the first time, it means you've found your people.

This is the insider's mountain. Lock in your pass now, at the lowest price of the year, and make Bear Valley your home mountain.

BEAR VALLEY SEASON PASS:

• Unlimited skiing & riding at Bear Valley (pass pays for itself in 3–4 visits)

• Buddy Tickets (discounts off full-price adult tickets):

  • 30% Off — Weekdays, Non-Holiday

  • 20% Off — Weekends & Holiday Periods: 12/26/26–12/31/26, 1/1/27–1/3/27, 1/16/27–1/18/27, 2/13/27–2/15/27

  • 8 per season, 1 per day

• Season Pass Holder Appreciation BBQ + Bring a Friend FREE Day (Dates TBD)

• 10% Off Retail at Reba Sports

WANT MORE MOUNTAINS? THE CALI PASS IS FOR YOU!

Unrestricted access at Bear Valley, Dodge Ridge, China Peak, and Mountain High, plus:

• 3 days each at 14 Powder Alliance Resorts worldwide, including Sierra at Tahoe and Mt. Shasta Ski Park

• Buddy Tickets — 50% Off Weekdays / 40% Off Weekends & Holidays (10 per season)

• 10% Off Food & Beverage (Non-Alcoholic) and Retail (Non-Sale Items, Winter Only)

• 30% Off Lodging at China Peak (Sun–Thu, Non-Holiday, Based on Availability)

• 30% Off multi-night / 20% Off single-night stays at Bear Valley Lodge (Sun–Thu, Non-Holiday, Non-Peak, Based on Availability — excludes family and king suite)

SUMMER IN BEAR VALLEY

LIVE MUSIC: MOONSHINE BANDITS June 13th

Moonshine Bandits bring their signature high-energy show to the mountain this Summer! It’s a rare chance to catch a nationally touring act right here in Bear Valley.

ARCHERY SHOOT June 13th-14th

The Bear Valley Archery Shoot is back! The Team Whiskey® High Sierra Archery Shoot brings together archers of all levels for a unique on-mountain experience.

Participants will load the Mokelumne Express and head to the top of the mountain, choosing from three 3D archery courses on the way down. Each course offers a different pace and level of challenge, from a more demanding route to options that are approachable for beginners and families.

Off the course, the base area will feature live music, food and beverage offerings, and vendor displays, creating a laid-back atmosphere for both participants and spectators. The weekend also includes a split-the-pot shootout and raffle supporting the Team Whiskey Cancer Foundation and local families.

Whether you’re here to compete, try something new, or spend the weekend outside, the High Sierra Archery Shoot is a great way to experience Bear Valley in the summer.

BEAR VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL July 17th - August 2nd

The Bear Valley Music Festival returns with a full schedule of performances under the tent. If you’ve never gone, with the lineup they have this season, this is the year to check it out! General public tickets go on sale May 4th, 2026.

DINING IN THE VILLAGE

A restaurant service will be available in the Village this summer, with more details on hours and menus coming soon!

MAKE IT A SIERRA SUMMER!

CALIFORNIA ENDURO SERIES – CHINA PEAK ENDURO

China Peak is the only sister resort hosting a stop on the California Enduro Series this year, making it a standout event of the Summer!

• Competitive, multi-day format with practice and race stages

• Lift-served access to steep, technical terrain

• Draws riders and spectators from across the state

MORE WAYS TO SPEND A WEEKEND

Beyond the Enduro, China Peak keeps a steady rhythm of summer events, including:

• Lakeside weekends at Huntington Lake with live music and a relaxed social scene

• Lift-served disc golf from the summit

• Additional events and gatherings throughout the season