HAFJELL, Norway (Feb. 16, 2016) – Keely Cashman (Squaw Valley, CA, 16, National Training Group/Squaw Valley Ski Team) grabbed 15th place Tuesday in the giant slalom at the Youth Olympic Winter Games. The giant slalom podium featured Switzerland’s Melanie Meillard finishing first, with Germany’s Katrin Hirtl-Stanggassinger finishing second and Switzerland’s Aline Danioth rounding out the […]
Bear Valley, CA…It is with great sadness, the Bear Valley Fire Department and Bear Valley Search and Rescue announce the passing of one of their members; Dave Edney. On February 13th, shortly after completing one of his notorious workouts, Dave collapsed, and in spite of the efforts of the responding medical personnel, Dave passed away. […]
Lillehammer, Norway…Strawberry’s Keely Cashman was the top American woman today in the Super-G on the Hafjell Olympic Slope during the Youth Olympic Games. She skied into 10th place. Austria’s Nadine Fest took home the gold. Keely started her career on the Dodge Ridge Team and then to the Bear Valley team for several years before […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Presidents weekend looks to be a great one with events and beautiful weather! Today will be another beautiful day with lots o’ sunshine and temps coming in around 59F and South Southwest winds from 3-6mph. The recent break from snowy weather has given NorCal superb spring like conditions for skiing […]
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 5 – February 13 Ongoing […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! We picked up another 2″ yesterday during the day as riding was exceptional for those who ventured forth. Today we’ll see a 30% chance of snowfall with temps hovering right around 35F and winds out of the SW from 5-7mph. Thursday ushers in clear weather as High pressure takes hold […]
Arnold, CA…Today will be a sunny day in most portions of the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada region. Rest Of Today: Mostly sunny. At higher elevations…scattered snow showers early in the morning. Breezy. Highs 23 to 38 higher elevations…37 to 45 lower elevations. Little or no new snow accumulation. Prevailing northeast winds 10 to 25 […]
Angels Camp, CA…We would like to thank Bret Harte Unified School District Superintendent Michael Chimente for some additional details on this mornings incident. “We did have a threat and the campus was placed on precautionary lockdown while ACPD, TCSO and other agencies did a sweep of the campus. The lockdown was lifted at 10:40am this […]
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 January 29 – February […]
Arnold, CA…Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Widespread rain and snow showers in the evening…then isolated rain and snow showers after midnight. Colder. Lows 15 to 30 higher elevations…28 to 36 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…around 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level 5000 feet. Prevailing southwest winds up […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 10″ of new snow overnight and more is on the way!!!!!!!!! 12″ for the current cycle with 94″ of the ground and 206″ for the season total so far!!!! Today’s high will be around 33F with winds out of the SSW from 10-24mph. 3-7″ is expected to fall today and […]
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 January 22 – January […]
Kitzbuehl, Austria (January 20, 2016) – Six athletes from the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s U16 National Training Group (NTG) gained some World Cup course experience, and got a taste of what it’s like to race in Europe, when they competed against nine other teams in the Hahnenkamm Juniors event Wednesday. Kaitlyn Harsch (Avon, CO) […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! We picked up 5″ of new snow at our study plot in the last 24hrs. Interestingly the town side picked up a bit more……orographic lift is all I have to say. A bag of warmer temps and mixed precipitation descended upon Bear Valley as the recent storm snow was a […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!!!! A crisp clear morning is on order today with the current temp of 22F @ 5am and light winds out of the South from 8-11mph. We picked up 3″+ yesterday during the day before that system made it’s way East. Today we’ll see a chance of snow during the day […]
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 January 15 – January 23 […]
Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service Forecast For The West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is: Today: Snow and heavy rain in the morning…then rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Breezy. Highs 29 to 41 higher elevations…38 to 46 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…6 to 11 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5000 feet. Prevailing […]
Angels Camp, CA…Here we offer 3 itineraries for winter in Calaveras County. Use these links to view each or scroll down:Unwind, indulge…or both | Easy exploring: Catch the highlights | Go for it! Active adventures Unwind, indulge…or both Warm your body up with a few downward dogs and some deep stretching at one of Murphys’ two yoga studios. Find […]
Angels Camp, CA…If you ventured out into the snow country over the past holiday season, you no doubt saw just how excited we humans were to see the white stuff after four years of scant snowfall. Highway turnouts were packed with vehicles, some chaining up the tires, others just parked for roadside snowmen and selfies, […]
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 January 8 – January 16 […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!!!! 12″ of new snow in the last 24hrs with 2″ of that falling last night. Temps are slated to be in the mid to upper 20’s today with winds out of the South from 15-30mph. 5-9″ of new snow is expected to fall today with another 4-8″ tonight and 2-5″ […]
Bear Valley, CA….Another series of winter systems will roll through the next few days. They have the potential to bring over a foot of new snow to the ski resorts. Snow levels will be 5,000 ft and above so it should make driving in and around Arnold easier during this storm. Today: Mostly cloudy. At […]
Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley Village has been the center of local New Year’s celebrations for years. This year was no exception with Jeff Campbell, Megan Slankard & DJ Halftrack providing the music followed by the balloon drop at midnight. Then the revelers make their way outside to witness a great fireworks show. Neil Hunt, his […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!!!! Happy Holidays! Clear skies and crisp morning temps are in effect for the next 3-4 days. A beautiful Blue Bird day is ahead and temps will hover right around 32F with a WSW wind from 5-7mph. Grooming is excellent as is most off-piste skiing/riding currently. Nastar will be up and […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!!!! Happy Holidays! Snowing lightly currently at 5am and winds are out of the SSE from 9-14mph. 1-2″ is expected today then by tonight the system should push it’s way East and clearing skies will be the thing after midnight. Cold air associated with this system will bring the night time […]
Bear Valley, CA…It looks to be perfect weather for the holiday vacation week for many. Today: Mostly cloudy. Numerous snow showers in the morning… Then scattered snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 21 to 36 higher elevations…33 to 39 lower elevations. Little or no snow accumulation lower elevations…up to 1 inch higher elevations. Light winds. […]
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.” Murphys to Markleeville December 25 – January 2 Ongoing […]
Bear Valley, CA — (December 23, 2015) – Skyline Bear Valley is sorry to share news of the fatality of a 60-year-old male guest today on the slopes at approximately 1:40 p.m. The man reportedly collapsed while skiing and was pronounced deceased at the scene. No other details are available at this time. Further inquiries […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!!!! 23″ of new in the last 72hrs at the base area and around 25″+ up on the summit and with wind redistribution on some spots over the hill we have seen up to 30″! Our base is now at 58″ and a season total of 118″!!!!!! Compare that to 121″ […]