Thank You CAL Band
The marching bears brought the beats this weekend! A special thank you to the Cal Band for performing for us on the hill this weekend, we look forward to welcoming them back next year.
Another beautiful day is in store for today with sunny skies and a high of 34F.
Winter Explosion: Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Show
The fun continues this month with one of our biggest parties of the year, our annual Winter Explosion: Torchlight Parade & Fireworks show! Once the lifts stop turning, we keep the party going! An evening of fun with dinner and live music, we then end the night with a bang, literally; with a torchlight parade and fireworks.
Here's what we have in store for the event;
9am-3pm: 22 Designs Demos on the sundeck
Whether you've never tried tele, or you're a seasoned knee dropper, this is a perfect opportunity to try all the gear for FREE. They're bringing the whole fleet of 22 Designs bindings, SCARPA NTN boots, Voilé & MOMENT skis, and more.
10am – 11:30am: Snowman Contest
Unleash your creativity in our Snowman Contest! Compete for prizes awarded to the most imaginative designs. Hosted next to the Sundeck.
Categories include;
Traditional Snowman
Most Creative Snow Character or Animal
Most Unconventional Snow Creation
1pm: Sign-ups for the Torchlight Parade begin (Sunroom)
Secure your spot for the Torchlight Parade, a thrilling escapade under the night sky. Sign ups will begin at 1 PM at the kiosk in the Sunroom. Only a limited number of sign ups are available and will be first come - first served. Sign ups must be done in person and can not be reserved in advance.
Torchlight Parade Participants: Torchlight participants MUST BE ADVANCED SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS capable of maintaining full control on advanced terrain (Porridge Bowl) in the dark while carrying a flaming torch. Participants are STRONGLY encouraged to wear gear that is ok to potentially be stained or damaged by embers and ashes falling from the torches. Bear Valley is not responsible for any staining or damage to participants equipment as a result of participating in the event. All participants must sign a liability waiver at time of sign up. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent present at sign up to sign the liability waiver.
3:30pm-7pm: Live music by Ry & Ty at Maury’s Mustang Bar
5:30pm: Dinner Special
Dinner Service at 5:30 PM
Tickets for dinner will be available for purchase on January 18th at the following locations:
Ebbetts Cafeteria
Sunrise Cafe
Guest Services
Dinner Menu | $30 per person
Main Course Options:
Beef Bourguignon
Rustic French pot roast featuring tender beef and vegetables in a rich red wine sauce, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes.
Mushroom & Winter Vegetable Wellington
A flaky pastry filled with mushrooms and seasonal vegetables, accompanied by a port reduction and roasted garlic mashed potatoes.
Dessert:
Cookies
You can purchase your dinner tickets on the day of the event at the following locations; Ebbetts Cafeteria & the Sunrise Cafe. Dinner will be served beginning at 5:30 in Ebbetts Grill.
6:30pm: Chairlift loading for Torchlight participants begins
7pm: Torchlight Parade begins followed by fireworks
The moment you've been waiting for! Witness the mountain come alive with a mesmerizing display of torches illuminating the dark slopes, followed by a spectacular fireworks show.