Last Days of 2025 on the Mountain!

8:43am Update: Super Cub will begin the day on a slight delay this morning.

We're soaking in the last few days of 2025 on the mountain! It is going to be a beautiful sunny day today, all lifts spinning and a reminder we are now open 7 days a week.

There are only a few rooms left at the Bear Valley Lodge for NYE, book your stay today and join us for our NYE party at Sky High!

Fresh snow is on the horizon starting Thursday, we're ready to kick off 2026 with a bang!

12/30/25 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.

Terrain Parks

Forest Park; 2 jumps, 3 jibs

Guest Services

Open 8:30AM–4:00PM for pass pickups and purchases.

Preferred Parking

Preferred parking is in effect starting 12/26/25 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. There are also two parking lot shuttles on weekends and holiday periods. Visit our parking and shuttles page for the schedule.

SHUTTLE SERVICE

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. (Open Daily)

Grizzly Lounge

Debuting a new Cajun-style menu and new look for the 25/26 season!

Open daily from December 29th through January 4th, from 5:00pm–9:00pm.

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 29th through January 3rd with special holiday hours from 9am - 7pm.

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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

RESERVE YOUR TABLE