Another Great Day Ahead, with New Year’s Eve Fun on the Horizon!
- Bear Valley
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9:37am Update: Preffered parking areas are now FULL. Free parking remains available. There are two parking lot shuttles today to assist those in free parking areas to get you to the entrance of the resort.
9am Update: Koala will be a delayed opening today, all other lifts spinning on time!
It was great to see both familiar faces and new ones on the hill yesterday and we’re ready to do it all over again today! With a 58" storm total, the mountain is reenergized. Huge thanks to our team for keeping us open through the storm and putting in the work all week, and thank you to everyone who chose to spend their time with us and be part of the Bear Valley community.
New Year’s is right around the corner, and lodging is filling up fast. This year’s New Year’s Eve party will be hosted at Sky High Pizza, presented by Dome Dust and featuring DJ Ryan Joseph and J. Valdez. The night includes a balloon drop, a champagne toast at midnight, and a fireworks show presented by the Bear Valley Business Association. Visit our Events page for full details.
Read below for what we have in store today.
12/28 RESORT SERVICES
Lifts
Mokelumne Express, Polar Express, Koala, Cub, Super Cub, Panda Carpet will all be spinning today! Visit our lifts and trails page for up to date statuses on all chairs.
Guest Services
Open 8:30AM–4:00PM for pass pickups and purchases.
Preferred Parking
Preferred parking is in effect starting 12/26 and is $30 per vehicle for those that are not parking pass holders. Parking pass holders have reserved access to the preferred lot until 10am daily, spaces within the lot are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Shuttle Service
The shuttle will be running every day the resort is open, making it easy to head into the Village for lunch at Sky High or to fuel up with coffee and pastries at Kofi Haus. Visit our parking and shuttles page for the schedule.
Lessons
We will have limited lesson services available from December 26th onwards, keeping in mind changing conditions. The lesson desk will be open 8:30am - 2:30pm. Contact: lessons@bearvalley.com or 209-753-2301x619 for questions.
Sport Shop
Browse new inventory or shop sale items! Open 8:00AM–4:30PM
Repair Shop
Open 8:30AM–4:00PM for tunes, waxes, and repairs.
Rentals
Featuring a new fleet of Burton rentals for the 25/26 season. Open 8:30AM–4:30PM
On-Mountain Dining
Maury’s Mustang Bar
Located adjacent to the Sunroom. Open 10:00AM–5:00PM.
Monte Wolfe Saloon
Open today 10am-5pm
Sunrise Café
Fresh, in-house baked pastries plus coffee. Open 8:00AM–2:00PM.
Ebbetts Cafeteria
Breakfast: 8:00AM–10:00AM
Snacks Only: 10:00AM–11:00AM
Lunch: 11:00AM–3:00PM
Snacks Only: 3:00PM–4:00PM
Village Services
Kofi Haus
Serving up fresh baked in house pastries, including their crowd favorite, house made pop tarts! Coffee, Pastries, & Fresh Baked Bread served daily from 7am - 12pm. Breakfast served Saturday - Sunday 7am - 11:00am
Sky High Pizza
Specialty pizzas and sandwiches with bread baked in house. Visit the food and beverage page for the hours of operation.
Grizzly Lounge
Debuting a new Cajun-style menu and new look for the 25/26 season!
Open daily from December 24th through January 4th, from 5:00pm–9:00pm.
Creekside Bistro
Debuting a new french bistro inspired menu! Open today from 5pm-9pm
General Store
The Bear Valley General Store has all your Winter essentials, from wine, beer, and cooking supplies to the latest Bear Valley outerwear. Open December 26th through January 3rd with special holiday hours from 9am - 7pm.
Final hours to save big on multi day tickets before the price increase TONIGHT at midnight!
RING IN THE NEW YEAR IN BEAR VALLEY
NYE Celebration
Join us for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration filled with music, excitement, and a touch of magic!
Kick off the evening with live music from Kiana Chanelle from 5:00–8:00 PM in the Cathedral Lounge. Then make your way over to Sky High and dance the night away as our live DJ spins your favorite tunes. Count down to midnight with a spectacular balloon drop in Sky High, and keep the celebration going outside at 12:05 AM with a dazzling fireworks display presented by the Bear Valley Business Association, lighting up the night sky in grand style.
Bring your friends, your family, and your best dance moves, this is one New Year’s Eve party you won’t want to miss!
Please note: Sky High will be open to the public until 9 PM. Beginning at 9 PM, Sky High will be exclusively reserved for New Year’s Eve ticket holders. NYE party tickets can be purchased at the lodge front desk. Grizzly will be open for regular hours, and Creekside will be open for dinner with a special New Year’s Eve menu (reservations recommended).
Chef Nolan Schmidt has curated a five-course New Year’s Eve dinner that delivers a full, celebratory progression of flavors and it’s one you won’t want to miss.
Seatings begin at 5 PM, last seating is at 9 PM, and reservations are already moving quickly! Priced at $85 per person.
Secure your table on OpenTable before they’re gone. For questions or assistance booking, email josiahc@bearvalley.com
