Bear Valley, CA…Skyline Bear Valley today announced that Andrea Young has been appointed general manager. The change in management comes as Skyline prepares for the advent of the 2015 ‐ 16 season, projected to open the weekend after Thanksgiving, November 28, 2015. As the new general manager Young brings a vast array of ski industry experience that spans 25 years across all aspect of mountain operation including resort  management, human resources, guest services, marketing, risk management, administration, hotel operations, and food and beverage…

“I am thrilled by the opportunity to apply my years of ski industry experience and intimate knowledge of Bear Valley  to the critical leadership role of General  Manager,” said Young. “My goal is to provide strong, ethical,  creative and visionary guidance to the dedicated, skilled and knowledgeable team, and to deliver an exceptional guest experience, and I’m  excited to be surrounded by such a committed and smart group of people to help lead this charge.”

Additional  management  changes at  Bear  Valley  include  Rosie Sundell as Senior Director, Resort Revenue; Mattly Trent  as  Director  of  Guest  Safety and Aaron  Johnson  as  Director  of  Guest Education  and  Exploration.

About  Bear  Valley  Mountain & Valley  Village
Bear  Valley  Mountain  and Village is the  premier  family  mountain  sports  and  lodging  destination in  the  Central  Sierra. Located between Yosemite and Lake Tahoe on National Scenic Byway Highway 4, and surrounded  by two  of  California’s  largest  federally  designated  wilderness  areas, outdoor  activities  in  Bear  Valley  are  abundant. Bear  Valley  Resorts  is  known  for  its  warm, welcoming  staff, affordable  ticket  prices,  a  variety  of terrain,  and a commitment to providing the ultimate mountain experience. The ski and board area offers 1,680 acres  of  varied  terrain,  more than  70  trails, two  terrain  parks  featuring more  than 18 features,  and  1,900  vertical  feet.    Bear Valley averages  over  30  feet  of  annual  snowfall  per  year.    Bear  Valley  Village is home to a of services, shops, restaurants and a wide range of accommodations. Winters provide  skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Hiking, fishing, cycling,  rock climbing, kayaking, camping  and a variety of cultural events make for a perfect summer of activities. More information is available at www.bearvalley.com.