Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says Santa’s Helpers have been working hard to put together some activities for Christmas weekend: Saturday (12/23) and Sunday (12/24), Tubing will be offered for 1 hour sessions from 9am to 4pm, Snowshoeing/Snow Biking on a nice selection of packed meadow trails (trail pass required) from 9am to 4:30pm, Morning Holiday Ice Skating from 9am to noon (ice conditions permitting), Meadow Cafe will be open from 11am to 3pm, Beginner Cross Country Ski Lessons for ages 9 & up at 10:30 & 1:30. (Sorry, there will not be any groomed cross country ski trails or xc ski rentals available until we receive more snow.)

Christmas Day, Monday, 12/25 – Closing Early at 2pm: Tubing, Snowshoeing/Snowbiking from 9am to 2pm Beginner Cross Country Ski Lessons at 10:30 only. Trails, Tubing, Store & Gas Station will close at 2pm

​Tuesday, December 26th through Sunday, December 31st, we anticipate being gainfully open with the above activities,

Bear Valley lies in the heart of the Central Sierra between the Mokelumne and Carson Iceberg Wilderness areas. You will enjoy an extensive trail system of over 3,000 acres. Amenities include 38 trails carefully groomed for track and skate skiing and snowshoeing, the trailside Meadow Cafe, a complete rental, demo and retail facility, 4 trailside huts, picnic tables, park benches, two kids’ ski trails, a waxing hut, groomed downhill practice area and a sledding/tubing facility. The elevation of 7,000 to 7,800 feet guarantees first to open (usually mid November) and last to close (usually mid April) status among Sierra cross country centers. Trails are open from 9am to 4:30pm daily. Bear Valley Cross Country is the Tahoe Alternative.

Bear Valley Village offers a variety of lodging options, all walking or skiing distance from the trails. From ski in, ski out cabin rentals, to family friendly condos and a classic ski lodge, you will find a nice place to stay. Bear Valley is a short drive from the Bay Area. With no stop lights for over 35 miles and little traffic and no avalanche areas, all-weather Highway 4 (now a National Scenic Byway) is an easy driving route to your next winter recreation adventure. Nearby Bear Valley Mountain, one of California’s finest mid-sized snow sport destinations, has all the amenities you come to expect at a modern area including 9 lifts and nearly 2,000 vertical feet of super scenic runs.

The Cross Country Center converts to the Bear Valley Adventure Company in the summer with bike rentals, sales and repair, flatwater kayak school and rentals, a variety of special events and races and is your connection to all of Bear Valley’s summer adventures.

We have 125 pairs of new XC skis in stock, our service department is open and the new winter clothing and gift items are looking great. Please stay in touch, come shop our sale and remain excited for a wonderful winter of fun!