Bear Valley, CA…January 12, 2018 – Bear Valley has an exciting schedule of events this weekend to celebrates its annual Winter Explosion. The lineup includes a full day of family fun planned at the mountain and in Bear Valley Village with activities including tubing during the day followed by a special dinner, movie, torchlight parade, fireworks show, and kids activities. There will also be live music on Sunday. The schedule is as follows (Times are approximate. Times and activities are subject to change):

Saturday, January 13:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Tubing hill open – $10 available in the Guest Services/Season Pass office.
1:00 PM: Sign-Ups begin for Torch Light Parade until sold out in the Guest Services / Season Pass office.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Activities for the kids in the Sun Room
Pine Cone Decorating
Children’s Face Painting
4:45 PM: Movie time with a special showing of Horton Hear’s a Who in the Sun Room
5:00 PM: Dinner service begins in Ebbetts Grill. Adults – $16 and children – $11
6:15 PM: Torch Light Parade Begins
6:30 PM: Fireworks immediately following the parade

Sunday, January 14:

· 8:30 PM — BV LIVE presents Megan Slankard at Sky High. A Native California Indie Rocker, Megan has been playing guitar since she was 10 years old and has since seen some amazing professional achievements such as opening for Jamie Cullum at a sold-out Fillmore and playing electric guitar on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

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.