Grizzly Bowl Re-Opens Today!
- Bear Valley
- 10 hours ago
- 6 min read
The day we've all been waiting for is here!! Grizzly Bowl will reopen today. The target time to open the gates to the lower mountain is around 11am today. Please stay tuned to our socials and lifts and trails page for real time updates on lift openings. We always advise those skiing/riding in the lower mountain do so with a buddy and carry a beacon, probe, and shovel.
After more than 100" of snow in 4 days, this is going to be the BEST skiing day in California.
ARNOLD POWER OUTAGE & COMMUNITY SAFETY UPDATE
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ARNOLD, CA IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING A MAJOR POWER OUTAGE, WITH DOWNED POWER LINES AND FALLEN TREES IN MANY NEIGHBORHOODS, MANY BUSINESSES AFFECTED, SERVICES ARE EXTREMELY LIMITED IN ARNOLD, WE RECOMMEND STOPPING IN MURPHYS BEFORE HEADING UP, OR PURCHASING WHAT YOU NEED ONCE YOU ARRIVE IN BEAR VALLEY.
EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE ACTIVELY ASSISTING ARNOLD RESIDENTS WITH DOWNED POWER LINES AND FALLEN TREES. PLEASE GIVE CREWS SPACE TO WORK.
DO NOT PARK ALONG HIGHWAY 4. DO NOT PLAY IN THE SNOW IN NON-DESIGNATED SNOW PLAY AREAS. AND PLEASE BE MINDFUL AND PATIENT WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS WHO ARE WORKING HARD TO DIG OUT OF THEIR HOMES.
WE APPRECIATE EVERYONE DOING THEIR PART TO KEEP THE COMMUNITY SAFE.
As always, please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and check road conditions before heading up. Continue to check for updates on our Conditions & Updates page and travel safely.
When traveling to the mountains:
Slow down and drive for conditions.
Check road conditions before you go.
Carry chains and know how to use them.
Pack snacks, water, and blankets.
Important reminders:
For the latest road conditions on Highway 4 and 207, visit - https://roads.dot.ca.gov/
If you have a lesson scheduled, please allow extra travel time to check in, pick up rentals, and get settled before your lesson begins.
For the latest updates, visit our Conditions & Updates page - https://www.bearvalley.com/conditions-updates
Brush up on your deep snow safety with Ski California's Safety Guide - https://safety.skicalifornia.org
Changes & Cancellations: All lift ticket sales are final, we do not offer refunds. We understand plans change, if you are no longer able to join us on your scheduled date, please call our guest services team for assistance. All changes must be made prior to your scheduled arrival date. You can contact our guest services team by calling 209-753-2301 ext. 777
Sport Shop Sale
Fresh snow calls for fresh gear. Take advantage of in-store savings across select Winter essentials, whether you’re upgrading your setup or picking something up for the skier or rider in your life.
Select skis, snowboards, boots & bindings: 20–30% off
Select jackets & pants: 20–30% off
Select gloves: 20–40% off
Select helmets: 20% off
Select Bear Valley logo wear: 20–50% off
PARKING
Preferred Parking is in effect on weekends & holidays for $30 per vehicle. There is no fee to park in the preferred lot on weekdays, excluding holiday periods.
Preferred parking season pass holders have reserved access to the preferred lot areas until 10am daily. Have your pass displayed (hang on your rear view mirror) upon arrival to the mountain and while you are parked in the preferred parking areas.
VILLAGE SHUTTLE SERVICE
Our complimentary village shuttle runs daily between the Bear Valley Mountain Resort parking lot and the Bear Valley Village hotel. See shuttle schedule below:
Village to Mountain: 8:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm
Mountain to Village: 8:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm
PARKING LOT SHUTTLE SERVICE
Our complimentary parking lot shuttles runs on weekends and holidays. They will loop continuously throughout the parking lot. Operating hours are 8:00am-4:30pm.
Overnight Parking:
Overnight parking is available only in the RV parking lot behind the sand shack for a charge of $20 per night.
RESORT SERVICES
Lifts
Chairs Open Today: Mokelumne Express, Cub, Super Cub, Polar Express, Grizz Chair, Panda carpet. Due to a mechanical issue, Koala will not be spinning today, our team is working to resolve the issue.
Guest Services
Open daily 8:30AM–4:00PM for pass pickups and day pass purchases.
Sport Shop
Browse new inventory or shop sale items! Open 8:00AM–4:30PM
Repair Shop
Open 8:30AM–4:00PM daily for tunes, waxes, and repairs.
Rentals
Featuring a new fleet of Burton rentals for the 25/26 season. Open 8:30AM–4:30PM, you can now purchase rental packages online by visiting our rentals page.
Lessons
We recommend arriving at least 1 hour prior to your lesson to allow extra time for check-in and lines, give yourself more time than usual to arrive and settle in for your day on the hill.
Food & Beverage Special Hours Through 2/22
VILLAGE
Sky High
Lunch served daily 11:30am – 3:00pm
Dinner served Friday – Tuesday 4:30pm – 9pm (no dinner service wed/thur) *Open until 10pm on Friday & Saturday
Creekside Bistro
Monday: 5pm-9pm
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 5pm – 9pm
Thursday: 5pm – 9pm
Friday: 5pm – 9pm
Saturday: 5pm – 9pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Grizzly Lounge
Mon - Thur: 5pm – 9pm
Friday – Saturday: 5pm -9pm
Sunday: 5pm – 9pm
Kofi Haus
Friday – Tuesday: 7am – 12pm *Closed wed/thur
RESORT
Ebbetts Grill
Breakfast: 8am-10am
Snacks Only: 10am-11am
Lunch: 11am - 3pm
Snacks Only: 3pm-4pm
Basecamp Pizza
Saturday: 11am – 2pm
Sunday: 11am – 2pm
Bear Cat
Monday – Sunday: 11am – 2pm *weather permitting
Sunrise
Open daily: 8am – 4pm
Monte Wolfe
Open daily: 10am – 5pm *happy hour 4pm-5pm
Maurys
Open daily: 10am – 5pm * happy hour 4pm – 5pm
Deals & Discounts
Lock in your laps with our Midweek Ticket Packs and save big, or grab a Party Pack - 4 transferable, non-holiday days on the hill to use yourself or share with friends.
Masters Clinics: Intermediate to Advanced Skiers, Ages 50+
These clinics are perfect for skiers interested in exploring new terrain, improving technique to expand skills in a variety of conditions, and meet new friends! Enjoy learning within a compatible group dynamic, facilitated by an experienced instructor.
Options available for advanced beginners through intermediate level, and intermediate through advanced abilities.
Participants should be comfortable on groomed green and blue runs, ready to explore off piste blue terrain and black groomed runs.
Wrap up the session with a warm beverage and pastry in the cafeteria!
These clinics fill up quickly! Call 209-753-2301 ext. 619 or email the Lesson Desk at lessons@bearvalley.com now to reserve your spot
Performance Clinic details:
Monday, Feb. 23rd
$89 window / $79 online (does not include lift ticket or rental equipment)
Duration 1 hour and 45 minutes
Masters Clinics: Intermediate to Advanced Snowboarding, Ages 50+
These clinics are perfect for riders interested in exploring new terrain, improving technique to expand skills in a variety of conditions, and meet new friends! Enjoy learning within a compatible group dynamic, facilitated by an experienced instructor.
Options available for advanced beginners through intermediate level, and intermediate through advanced abilities.
Participants should be comfortable on groomed green and blue runs, ready to explore off piste blue terrain and black groomed runs.
Wrap up the session with a warm beverage and pastry in the cafeteria!
Dates:
February 23rd, March 2nd & 9th
10:00AM-11:45AM
Performance Clinic details:
$89 in person at the lesson desk / $79 online (does not include lift ticket or rental equipment)
Duration 1 hour and 45 minutes
These clinics are perfect for riders interested in exploring new terrain, improving technique to expand skills in a variety of conditions, and meet new friends! Enjoy learning within a compatible group dynamic, facilitated by an experienced instructor.
Options available for advanced beginners through intermediate level, and intermediate through advanced abilities.
Participants should be comfortable on groomed green and blue runs, ready to explore off piste blue terrain and black groomed runs.
Wrap up the session with a warm beverage and pastry in the cafeteria!
Dates:
February, 23rd, March 2nd & 9th
10:00AM-11:45AM
Performance Clinic details:
$89 in person at the lesson desk / $79 online (does not include lift ticket or rental equipment)
Duration 1 hour and 45 minutes
Groms Big Day Out: Intro to Park - Ski & Snowboard
This is an introductory session open to skiers and riders looking to get their start in park riding! Experienced park instructors will guide our young students through SMART Style (Terrain Park Safety), and park progressions, beginning with our features located in Cub Park. Flat maneuvers moving into air, bump, jumps and boxes will be introduced in a welcoming setting, providing students with the confidence to grow their skills.
Participants must have the ability to load/unload the chairlift independently and have intermediate skills on green and blue terrain.
Dates: Saturday February 28th and Saturday March 14th
Ages 6-12: 12:00PM-1:00APM
Ages 13-17: 1:30PM-2:30PM
Price:
$59 in person purchase at the lesson desk / $49 online (does not include lift ticket or rental equipment)
Duration 1 hour
4 TICKET PARTY PACK (NON-HOLIDAY) - $469
Party Pack of Four (4) 1 Day tickets for ages 13 & up
A pack of 4 Lift Tickets that can be used by 4 people on the same day or 1 person for 4 days (or any other combination you like)!
Tickets are valid any date the resort is open during the 2025/26 season WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE FOLLOWING BLACKOUT DATES:NOT valid Holiday Dates Jan. 17-18, 2026, Feb. 14-15, 2026.After Purchase, Individual Party Pack tickets may be redeemed in your Customer Accountpage. There you will choose a date and enter the name of the visiting guest.
All unused tickets expire at the end of the 2025/2026 season. NO REFUNDS