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Sunday on the Mountain!

  • Writer: Bear Valley
    Bear Valley
  • Dec 7, 2025
  • 3 min read

Forest Park Open


You asked, our team delivered - Forest Park is open this weekend with 5 features!


Before you head in, please take a moment to review freestyle terrain safety guidelines. Visit the NSAA’s Park SMART reminders here:


Our snowmaking team had a strong run this week, with the lowest temps of the season lining up for three solid nights of around-the-clock work. They’re pushing hard to take advantage of every cold window and move us toward more terrain as quickly as conditions allow. For now, here’s everything you need to know for this weekend - what’s open, what’s happening on the mountain, and the deals you don’t want to miss!


What’s Open This Weekend (Dec 6th – 7th):

 

Lifts: Cub Chair, Mokelumne Express

Accessible Trails: Cub Meadow, Mokelumne, Mokelumne West

Terrain Parks: Forest Park

Hours: Saturday–Sunday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

 

*Please note the open terrain is only accessible by chairlift, there is no first timer terrain.


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):


*Available for purchase on site.


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)


Resort Services


Lifts

Chairs Open: Cub Chair, Mokelumne Express

Accessible Trails: Cub Meadow, Mokelumne, Mokelumne West

Hours: Friday - Sunday 9:00AM–4:00PM


*Please note early conditions do exist, please abide by all closures and safety signage. All current open terrain is only accessible by chairlift, there is no first timer terrain open at this time.


Guest Services

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


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

Lesson sales are currently unavailable. Our lesson Desk staff will be on site and available to answer questions about programs.Contact: lessons@bearvalley.com or 209-753-2301 x619 for questions.


Sport Shop

Browse new inventory or shop sale items up to 60% off! Open 8:00AM–4:30PM, Saturday–Sunday.


Repair Shop

Open 8:30AM–4:00PM, Saturday–Sunday for tunes, waxes, and repairs.


Rentals

Featuring a new fleet of Burton rentals for the 25/26 season. Open 8:30AM–4:30PM, Saturday–Sunday.


On-Mountain Dining


Maury’s Mustang Bar

Located adjacent to the Sunroom. Open 10:00AM–5:00PM / Sat - Sun.


Sunrise Café

Fresh, in-house baked pastries plus coffee. Open 8:00AM–2:00PM / Sat - Sun.


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! Open 8am-12pm from Friday-Monday, breakfast served Saturday and Sunday! Located inside the Bear Valley Lodge.


Sky High Pizza

Specialty pizzas and sandwiches with bread baked in house.

Open Friday–Tuesday

Lunch: 11:30AM–3:00PM

Dinner: 4:30PM–8:30PM  (open till 9 fri/sat)


Grizzly Lounge

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

Open Wednesday–Sunday

Dinner: 5:00PM–8:30PM (open until 9:00PM Fri/Sat)


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! (They make great christmas gifts!)


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.



 
 

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