Snowmaking Update!
- Bear Valley
- 11 hours ago
- 3 min read
Snowmaking has been solid this week! Tuesday brought the coldest temps so far, and our team was able to run the system all night. Conditions stayed favorable again last night, and if temperatures line up, they’re set for another strong round tonight.
Huge shoutout to our snowmaking crew for their grit and long hours, this team is pushing hard to deliver the best snow possible for this weekend.
We can’t wait to have everyone back on the mountain. It’s shaping up nicely!
What’s Open This Weekend (Dec 6th – 7th):
Lifts: Cub Chair, Mokelumne Express
Accessible Trails: Cub Meadow, Mokelumne, Mokelumne West
Hours: Saturday–Sunday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
We’ll continue with weekend operations (Sat + Sun) until we transition to seven-day-a-week operations on Friday, Dec.19th, 2025
Weekend Ticket Pricing (12/6–12/7):
Day passes will be $109 for ages 13–74.
Kids 6–12: $49
Kids 5 & under: Free (must purchase at guest services)
Seniors 75+: Free (must purchase at guest services)
This weekend only! (Dec.6th - Dec. 7th): Stay two nights at the Bear Valley Lodge and get each night at 50% off!
Rates:
• Queen – $71.50 per night
• Queen/Twin – $76.00 per night
• King – $81.50 per night
• QQ – $86.50 per night
A 14% tax and $20/night resort fee apply. Limited availability, book while this offer is live!
Email bvlodging@bearvalley.com for questions or assistance booking.
TICKET PACKS ON SALE NOW
Your season, your schedule. Pick up a multi-day pass and secure flexible days at the lowest rate, no blackout dates and ready to use all season long!
2 Day Pass (Ages 13+) - ONLY $199
Available Online Only
The Bear Valley 2-Day Pass gives you two flexible days to enjoy Northern California's Sweet Spot on your schedule. One pass, valid any two days for the 25/26 season - no blackout dates.
Details:
Two days for one guest (non-transferable)
Valid any operating day of the 2025/26 season - no blackout dates
Both days are loaded onto one card
How it works:
2 days will be loaded onto one single card. Cards cannot be replaced if lost, damaged, misplaced or stolen. Any unused days expire at the end of the 2025/26 season. No refunds.
4 Day Pass (Ages 13+) - ONLY $359
Available Online Only
The Bear Valley 4-Day Pass gives you four flexible days to enjoy Northern California's Sweet Spot on your schedule. One pass, valid any four days for the 25/26 season - no blackout dates.
Details:
Four days for one guest (non-transferable)
Valid any operating day of the 2025/26 season - no blackout dates
All days are loaded onto one card
How it works:
4 days will be loaded onto one single card. Cards cannot be replaced if lost, damaged, misplaced or stolen. Any unused days expire at the end of the 2025/26 season. No refunds.
Murphys On The Mountain
We’ve got a great lineup to keep the season rolling. Join us on the sundeck for live music, plus the kickoff of our new Murphys on the Mountain wine series on Saturday, Dec.6th! Throughout the season, local winemakers from the Murphys region will be joining us to share their wines and offer tastings (available for purchase). This saturday, Brian Klassen from Hovey and Klassen wines will be joining us!
It’s a chance to support our local winemaker friends, meet the people behind the bottles, and get a taste of the incredible wine country just 40 minutes down the road.