The Best Kept Secret In Calaveras County Is Here To Stay!

The Best Kept Secret In Calaveras County Is Here To Stay!

Arnold, CA….Ebbetts Pass Lumber Company is celebrating it’s over 40 years of delivering the highest quality building materials to Calaveras County, by recently finalizing the purchase of the land it occupies! “Closing the land purchase will now allow us to expand our product line” said Gary Hauer. “It’s an exciting time for us; coming on […]

Hey Good People!! Get Your Spring Break Fix of “PMF” At Bear Valley ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Get Your Spring Break Fix of “PMF” At Bear Valley ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! It’s the first day of Spring and well…….mixed precipitation is expected over the next few days. With the warm front of the current system making it’s way over Central Cal things will feel a bit warm today with the expected high of 48F and winds out of the East from […]

Bear Valley Up & Running With Powder Everywhere (Web Server Was Down But Mountain Running)

Bear Valley Up & Running With Powder Everywhere (Web Server Was Down But Mountain Running)

Bear Valley, CA….Bear Valley’s webserver has been having some issues this morning but everything else is up and running with the best conditions in years. Lower mountain will be closed until avalanche control can be completed but head on up for Pure Mountain Fun Today!!! Godzilla El Nino is getting its GAME ON and it’s […]

Miracle March Continues On – Time To Fill The Reservoirs

Miracle March Continues On – Time To Fill The Reservoirs

Bear Valley, CA…Rest Of Tonight Rain and snow showers likely. Colder. Lows 21 to 35 higher elevations…34 to 40 lower elevations. No new snow accumulation lower elevations…except new snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5000 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph. Saturday Cloudy with a chance of rain […]

Hey Good People!! It’s A Powder Filled Weekend Of “PMF” ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  It’s A Powder Filled Weekend Of “PMF” ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Snowing at 5am as the current storm system makes it’s way over California. Looks like snow should start falling sometime in the next few hours. We expect 4-8″ of new snow today during the day and another 1-3″ tonight. winds will be around 22-40mph today with an expected high of […]

High School Artists Featured in annual Show at Calaveras Arts Council

High School Artists Featured in annual Show at Calaveras Arts Council

San Andreas, CA…ArtSpirit, the 19th annual High School Juried Exhibition opened on March 4th in Calaveras Arts Council’s Gallery Store. Student artists are from Calaveras and Bret Harte high schools and submitted artwork created during their classroom sessions. The artwork was judged and ribbons are hung on the pieces in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place […]

Hey Good People!! 31Inches Of New Snow From Latest Storm ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  31Inches Of New Snow From Latest Storm ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! We’ve picked up another 8″ of new snow overnight!!!!! 25″ in 36hrs and 31″ total storm snowfall in 48hrs!!!!!!! We look to pick up another 3-5″ today before the system pushes East and gives us a break on Tuesday. The projected High for today will be around 31F with West […]

Hey Good People!!! El Nino The Weather Child Brings Another 21″ So Far!! ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!!  El Nino The Weather Child Brings Another 21″ So Far!!  ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Good morning and well…………..it’s a powder day! Before we get into it, let’s all be reminded that with the copious amounts of new snowfall Ski Patrol, Lift Maint, Lift Operations etal will be digging out and getting Avalanche Control under way this morning. With the expected winds and 15″ of […]

Hey Good People!! More New Snow On The Slopes!! ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  More New Snow On The Slopes!!  ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 4″ of new snow at 5am!!! The temps dropped a little sooner overnight than expected so it’s a powder day good people!! As the day progresses we expect the temps to rise a bit up to and around 37F for today’s high-that could stay lower hopefully………1-2″ is expected to fall […]

Even Stanley & Olive Are Welcome At Coop’s Coffee House!!

Even Stanley & Olive Are Welcome At Coop’s Coffee House!!

Avery, CA…Stanley & Olive came by to get their treats! Bring your pups by to get theirs. Served everyday all day! Open 6-6! Treat yourself to our Cooperchino our blended coffee drink as well. You can call ahead at 209.822.3967 and your order will be ready & waiting. loads/2016/02/coopslogolarge.jpg?w=640″/>

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – March 4 to March 12

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – March 4 to March 12

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”   The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville March 4 – March 12   […]

Winter Kinda, Sorta Returns This Week

Winter Kinda, Sorta Returns This Week

Arnold, CA…Today Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 48 to 63 higher elevations… 60 to 68 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph. Tonight Partly cloudy in the evening…then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain or higher elevation snow after midnight. Lows 32 to 47 higher elevations…42 to 52 lower elevations. Prevailing south […]

Bear Valley Alum Erik Arvidsson Wins World Juniors Downhill! ~ By Courtney Harkins

Bear Valley Alum Erik Arvidsson Wins World Juniors Downhill! ~ By Courtney Harkins

SOCHI, Russia (Feb. 27, 2016) – The next generation of ski racers kicked off the FIS Junior World Ski Championships on Saturday, with American Erik Arvidsson (Woodside, CA, U.S. Ski Team/Squaw Valley Ski Team/Bear Valley) snagging a huge win in the downhill. A regular on the NorAm Cup podium in speed events, Arvidsson smoked the […]

Hey Good People!! Lots Of Snow & Perfect Weather For Some “Pure Mountain Fun” ~By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Lots Of Snow & Perfect Weather For Some “Pure Mountain Fun” ~By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Saturday ushers in a beautiful weekend of sunny weather, great events, live music an awesome brewfest and food from Chef Bob Mason! Today’s high will come in around 48F and SE winds from 6-8mph shifting to the SW later in the afternoon. Sunday looks to be the same with a […]

Hey Good People!! Get Your PMF Fix This Weekend!! ~ Bear Valley Update From Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Get Your PMF Fix This Weekend!! ~ Bear Valley Update From Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Friday is here and the weekend is right behind it! Todays high will be 52F with South winds from 6-15mph with possible gusts to 23mph. The weekend looks to be stellar with the daytime high dropping a few degrees but beautiful weather is expected. The precip event has been moved […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – February 26 to March 5

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – February 26 to March 5

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”     The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville February 26 – March 5 […]

Apply Now For TechRush’s Website Development Bootcamp!

Apply Now For TechRush’s Website Development Bootcamp!

Murphys, CA…Learn how the pros quickly develop websites for businesses in this series of fast paced hands on sessions. You’ll learn the tools you need and how to use them. Get insights into the inner plumbing of the Internet that is simply magic to most that use it. In the end, you and your teammates […]

Hey Good People!! Lots Of Snow & Perfect Weather For Some “Pure Mountain Fun” ~By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!  Lots Of Snow & Perfect Weather For Some “Pure Mountain Fun” ~By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! One day closer to the weekend! A high of 53Fis on tao for today with winds out of the ESE from 3-7mph. Come on up and experience the easiest drive to any resort on the west slope, all weather Highway 4, always open, easy and fun! Don’t forget about our […]

Hey Good People!!!! The Snow Keeps Coming…Come Get’s Some “Pure Mountain Fun” ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!!!!  The Snow Keeps Coming…Come Get’s Some “Pure Mountain Fun” ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 10″ of new snow overnight as of 5am and 13″ in the last 24hrs!!!!!!! We look to pick up another 3-7″ today and the winds will be out of the Southwest from 18-20mph with gusts to 30mph. Snow showery weather will stick around until late Friday evening and give way […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – February 19 to February 27

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – February 19 to February 27

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”       The Schedule Murphys to Markleeville February 19 – February […]

Remembrance & Gathering for Dave Edney February 18th At Lakemont Lodge

Remembrance & Gathering for Dave Edney February 18th At Lakemont Lodge

Arnold, CA…Dave Edney, A.k.a. Captain Dave, Pirate Dave, Super Dave, Teammate, Loyal friend, Son, Brother, Papa, Dad, Hon. Born. May 7, 1960, Died. February 13, 2016 (by all accounts TOO SOON!) Rain, shine, sleet or snow please join us for a Remembrance and Gathering of Storytelling on Thursday February 18, 2016 anytime between High Noon […]

“El Nino” The Weather Child Returns & May Bring Up To Two Feet Of Snow

“El Nino” The Weather Child Returns & May Bring Up To Two Feet Of Snow

Bear Valley, CA…Mostly cloudy today at lower elevations…a chance of rain. At higher elevations…a slight chance of rain in the morning… Then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Windy. Highs 44 to 59 higher elevations…51 to 65 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level above 8000 feet […]