Bear Valley, CA…Bear Valley has announced a new 2017 spring season pass as well as its 2017/18 season pass. Both passes come with a variety of mountain perks and discounts including discounts on lessons, buddy passes, retail, food and beverage.  The 2017 spring season pass provides unlimited lift access for the rest of the 2016/17 season which runs through April 23, and costs less than the price of two adult tickets. The pass offers the same perks as a full season pass including a 10 percent off retail, 13+ group lessons, food items and discounted buddy tickets, and can be traded-in for a 2017/18 pass if upgraded by April 30. The cost for an adult spring pass is $139 (ages 23+) and youth Spring pass is $99 (ages under 22).

There are two type of 2017/18 season passes for Bear Valley: Peaks Pass and Polar Pass, both of which offer new unrestricted access to lifts for the spring of 2017 and the entire 2017/18 season. Peaks Pass holders enjoy unlimited skiing and riding on nearly 1,700 acres of terrain, plus season long preferred parking, 20 percent discounts at retail, 13+ group lessons, food & beverage and up to 30 percent on discounted buddy tickets. Child Peaks pass holders also receive 40 percent off mid-week Cub Club lessons and 20 percent any other time, based on availability. The Polar Pass provides unlimited access to lifts with 10 percent off retail, 13+ group lessons, food items and discounted buddy tickets.

Pricing for the Bear Valley 2017-18 season passes are as follows:

Season Pass Renewals for the 17/18 Season begins April 1, 2017. The deadline for Forever Pass members to renew is April 30, 2017. For more details, visit http://www.bearvalley.com/season-passes

About Bear Valley Mountain & Bear 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 variety 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.