Welcome Back! Snow on the Way & What to Expect Tomorrow
- Bear Valley
- 17 hours ago
- 6 min read
It’s good to be back! Thank you to everyone who joined us on the hill today. We’re ready to provide you another great day on the hill tomorrow!
Beginning tonight, a major weather system is expected to move in and continue through Friday, December 26th, bringing several feet of snowfall. Our teams will be ready to open more terrain as conditions allow. We will provide real time updates as the storm rolls in. A clearing is anticipated for the weekend of December 27–28, along with cold temperatures that will allow snowmaking to supplement the natural snowfall and help open additional terrain more quickly.
Below is everything you need to know before heading out on the hill tomorrow!
RESORT SERVICES
Lifts
Chairs Open: Cub Chair, Mokelumne Express
Accessible Trails: Cub Meadow, Mokelumne West, Mokelumne, Lodge Run
Hours: 9:00AM–4:00PM
Guest Services
Open 8:30AM–4:00PM for pass pickups and lift ticket purchases.
Preferred Parking
Preferred parking will be in effect starting 12/26 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. Visit our parking and shuttles page for the schedule.
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
Last minute holiday shopping? The sport shop has your gifting needs covered! 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.
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.
Open December 23rd–25th, serving lunch from 11:30 AM–3:00 PM and dinner from 4:30 PM–9:00 PM, with lunch service only on December 24–25.
Grizzly Lounge
Debuting a new Cajun-style menu and new look for the 25/26 season!
Open daily from December 24th through January 4th, from 5:00 PM–9:00 PM.
General Store
The Bear Valley General Store has all your Winter essentials, from wine, beer, and cooking supplies to the latest Bear Valley outerwear.
DON'T WAIT, PRICES INCREASE 12/25 AT MIDNIGHT!
2-Day Pass (Ages 13+) — $199
Available online only
Looking for a Christmas gift that’s easy to give and even better to use? The Bear Valley 2-Day Pass offers two flexible days on the mountain during the 2025/26 season, with no blackout dates. One card, two days, total freedom, an easy win for any skier or rider.
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: Two days will be loaded onto a 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+) — $359
Available online only
A standout Christmas gift for skiers and riders who want more time on the mountain. The Bear Valley 4-Day Pass gives four flexible days during the 2025/26 season, valid any operating day with no blackout dates. Simple to gift and easy to use all season long.
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: Four days will be loaded onto a 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.
2026 Stay & Ski Special - On Sale Now!
The best gifts aren’t things, they’re experiences! If you’re looking for the perfect gift, the 2026 Stay & Ski Special offers a midweek getaway that’s simple, flexible, and built around time on the mountain.
Our 2026 Stay & Ski Special is an easy, meaningful way to share a midweek mountain getaway with family or friends. This bundle includes a one-night stay at the Bear Valley Lodge paired with two day passes for the day after check-in. Simple to book, easy to gift, and a standout present for anyone who loves time on the mountain!
The Stay & Ski Package is valid January 4th–April 16th, Sunday–Thursday, non-holiday. Check in, settle into the Lodge, and wake up ready to spend the full next day on the hill with your included day passes.
What’s Included:
One-night stay at the Bear Valley Lodge
Two day passes for the day after check-in
Flexible dates, changes allowed if plans shift
Room Types & Pricing:
Queen - $325.00 (room rate: $125, 2 tickets: $200)
Queen Twin - $335.00 (room rate: $135, 2 tickets: $200)
King - $345.00 (room rate: $145, 2 tickets: $200)
QQ - $355.00 (room rate: $155, 2 tickets:200)
Additional Details:
14% room tax and $20 per night resort fee
Pet-friendly rooms available on request
Family Studio and King Suite not included
For booking assistance or to request a pet-friendly room, contact us at 209-753-2327 x100 or bvlodging@bearvalley.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Deck the Bar: Ugly Sweaters, Karaoke & Cocktails
Get ready to turn up the holiday cheer. Join us in the Monte Wolfe on 12/26 (21+) for an afternoon of festive chaos featuring ugly holiday sweaters, karaoke, and specialty cocktails.
The Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest kicks off at 2:00 PM - meet in the Monte Wolfe to enter. The winner will be chosen as the crowd favorite and will win a pizza from Sky High Pizza!
Sip on our holiday specialty cocktail, the Cinnabear - a cozy mix of Hot Chocolate and Caliente Cinnamon Tequila.
Expect tinsel, colorful Christmas lights, loud singing, delicious drinks, and plenty of holiday spirit. Ugly sweaters highly encouraged.
21+ only
No tickets or RSVP required - just show up early, grab a drink, and deck the bar!
Pressure Drop Screening & Patrol Benefit
Join us for an evening in support of the Bear Valley Ski Patrol on Saturday, December 27th at the Bear Valley Lodge from 6:30pm to midnight! We’re working to raise funds for at least three of our patrollers to attend a Professional Level 1 Avalanche course. We’ll kick off the night with a few words from our Ski Patrol Director, Fred Ackerman, and Assistant Director, Patrick Kamman, followed by a free screening of Pressure Drop, the new film from Teton Gravity Research.
Throughout the night, guests can take part in raffles for a chance to win ski gear and merchandise. We’ll also be offering drink specials and several ways to contribute directly to our fundraising efforts! After the film we will have live music in the Cathedral Lounge.
It’s a chance to spend time with the community, support the team that looks after us, and help our patrollers continue their training. All are welcome!
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
