58" of snow in the last 96hrs!

9:40am Update: Polar Express now spinning!!! Abide by all safety signage and boundaries.

9:33am Update: Preferred parking lots are now full

8:52am Update: Koala is on a slight delay this morning as our team de-ices the chair. Mokelumne spinning now and Polar express spinning next!

Happy Saturday! We picked up an additional 4” of snow during the day yesterday with another 3” overnight, a beautiful bluebird day is ahead!

Our mountain operations team has been hard at work on the backside, getting everything dialed in for its opening today. Add in a full slate of events, from a party at Monte’s to live music and a Patrol benefit - you won’t want to miss being here today. Get here and be part of it!

Read below for everything you need to know about today's operations.

We’re extending our ticket packs sale through Sunday, December 28th at 11:59pm. This is your chance to lock in the lowest ticket pack prices of the season, valid for any day on the mountain this season.

With continued snowfall, we’ll be opening more terrain, making now the time to lock in this deal!

Ticket Specials — Available Online Only

2-Day Pass (Ages 13+) — ONLY $199

Two flexible days during the 2025/26 season

Valid any two days of the season — no blackout dates

4-Day Pass (Ages 13+) — ONLY $359

Four flexible days during the 2025/26 season

Valid any four days of the season — no blackout dates

*All days are loaded onto one card per guest (non-transferable). Unused days expire at the end of the 2025/26 season.

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RESORT SERVICES

Lifts

All frontside and backside lifts will be spinning today!!!

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 Saturday - Sunday

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 12/27-12/28 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.

Visit our food and beverage page for all the menus!

TODAY'S EVENTS

Deck the Bar: Ugly Sweaters, Karaoke & Cocktails

Get ready to turn up the holiday cheer. Join us in the Monte Wolfe on 12/27 (21+) for an afternoon of festive chaos featuring ugly holiday sweaters, karaoke, and specialty cocktails.

The Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest kicks off at 2:00 PM - meet in the Monte Wolfe to enter. The winner will be chosen as the crowd favorite and will win a pizza from Sky High Pizza!

Sip on our holiday specialty cocktail, the Cinnabear - a cozy mix of Hot Chocolate and Caliente Cinnamon Tequila.

Expect tinsel, colorful Christmas lights, loud singing, delicious drinks, and plenty of holiday spirit. Ugly sweaters highly encouraged.

21+ only 

No tickets or RSVP required - just show up early, grab a drink, and deck the bar!

Pressure Drop Screening & Patrol Benefit

Join us for an evening in support of the Bear Valley Ski Patrol on Saturday, December 27th at the Bear Valley Lodge from 6:30pm to midnight! We’re working to raise funds for at least three of our patrollers to attend a Professional Level 1 Avalanche course. We’ll kick off the night with a few words from our Ski Patrol Director, Fred Ackerman, and Assistant Director, Patrick Kamman, followed by a free screening of Pressure Drop, the new film from Teton Gravity Research.

Throughout the night, guests can take part in raffles for a chance to win ski gear and merchandise. We’ll also be offering drink specials and several ways to contribute directly to our fundraising efforts! After the film we will have live music in the Cathedral Lounge.

It’s a chance to spend time with the community, support the team that looks after us, and help our patrollers continue their training. All are welcome!