Operations Update for Friday, February 20th, 2026!
- Bear Valley
- Feb 19
- 6 min read
Updated: Feb 19
5:07PM UPDATE: Due to a major power outage in Arnold along with downed power lines and fallen trees, many of our team members have been directly impacted. Several employees have been unable to leave their homes, while others have hunkered down at the resort to help us prepare for reopening.
We strongly encourage all guests to check current road conditions and closures before traveling to the mountain.
We will be opening tomorrow. You may experience slight delays on some lift openings as team members are able to safely make their way up the mountain. Like many of you, our employees travel the same snow-packed roads and are navigating the same challenging conditions.
Our team has been working extremely hard and for very long hours to ensure you have the best experience possible once you arrive.
We kindly ask for your patience and understanding during this time. The safety of our guests and our team remains our top priority, and we truly appreciate your support as we work through these challenging conditions together.
This morning, we were confident we could open. However, after our operations teams went out on the hill to assess conditions, it was deemed safer to remain closed due to the ongoing storm, high winds, and elevated snow slide risk.
We deeply appreciate the efforts of our team who worked hard in preparation to open. However, their safety and the safety of our guests remains our highest priority.
We will reopen tomorrow, starting with frontside lifts first and expanding terrain from there as our team digs us out and assesses conditions. Our team will continue avalanche mitigation and operational assessments in the morning to ensure a safe return to the mountain.
Thank you for your patience. We’re looking forward to welcoming you back and enjoying all of this new snow together, it will be worth the wait. The storm clears out later this afternoon and tomorrow will be a bluebird day for the history books!
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.
At this time Arnold, CA is experiencing a major power outage affecting many businesses, we advise you stop in Murphys for any last minute supplies or stop by the bear valley general store inside the Bear Valley Lodge. Our restaurants will be operating this weekend, please see below for their hours of operation.
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
Food & Beverage Special Holiday 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
