Mother Nature Brings A White Christmas To Sierra Nevada Area
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/19/2015 09:11 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Mother Nature continues making amends for avoiding us for the last few years. Rain and snow showers in the morning...then rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs 26 to 41. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches lower elevations...4 to 7 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4500 feet. Prevailing southwest winds up to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Over ridges...prevailing south winds 15 to 30 mph shifting to the southwest 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
A Winter Gear Video Update With SNAC’s Shawn Seale
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/19/2015 01:23 PM
Arnold, CA....We had the pleasure to spend a few minutes yesterday with SNAC's Shawn Seale to get an expert's take on the latest equipment and gear for your snowy adventures this season.
Party Like Santa At Sequoia Woods
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/19/2015 02:36 PM
State Wants to Return $28 Million in Undelivered Income Tax Refunds
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/18/2015 11:55 AM
Sacramento, CA...The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is encouraging taxpayers to find out if they are among the thousands of Californians who missed receiving a total of $28 million in income tax refunds. This year, the US Postal Service returned more than 49,000 personal income tax refunds to FTB. Most cases involve taxpayers who moved but failed to update their addresses with FTB. Taxpayers are strongly encouraged to use direct deposit, which allows FTB to deliver refunds in a matter of days.
Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – December 18 to December 26
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/17/2015 09:43 AM
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.”
This Week at the Arnold CHS Thrift Store Adoption Center – PJ & PETUNIA!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/16/2015 08:02 AM
Arnold, CA...Stop by Calaveras Humane Society's Thrift Store Cat Adoption Center in Arnold, located in Meadowmont Center next to Big Trees Market, open Thurs. through Sat., 10 am–5 pm. PJ & PETUNIA and several other fabulous felines will be available to meet you in Arnold. We will also have kitties available at our Angels Camp Adoption Center, located in Angels Town Center (240 S. Main St./Hwy 49), open Thurs/Fri, 10 am–5 pm, and Saturday, 11 am–5pm. Come in to one or both adoption centers and meet the kitties!
Shop With Local Experts For All Your Outdoor Activities
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/16/2015 09:59 AM
Bear Valley Open 7 days A Week Starting Friday, December 18
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/16/2015 04:25 PM
Bear Valley, Calif., (December 16, 2015) – Bear Valley will be open 7 days a week from 9am to 4pm each day starting Friday December 18, 2015. To celebrate, Bear Valley is offering 50% discounts on lift tickets, lessons and accommodations Friday only. There will also be fun holiday activities all week long. Bear Valley has received 37 inches of snowfall so far this season. The front side lifts (Kuma, Cub, Supercub, Koala, Panda and Cub Carpets) will be open on Friday, and Polar Express on the backside is scheduled to open on Saturday, December 19.
A Few Minutes With Bear Valley's New GM Andrea Young
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/16/2015 10:10 PM
Bear Valley, CA...We had the pleasure to spend a few minutes with New Bear Valley Mountain General Manager Andrea Young. Our local ski resort may be owned by a public company but management is now firmly in local hands. For new GM Andrea Young reaching the top spot at the resort reflects that Bear Valley has been part of her and her entire family's life since the 1980s. Her three children have literally grown up on the slopes she now manages. Mountain Manager Chris Aguirre has been at Bear Valley for an incredible 37 years. Patrol & Resort Safety Director Mattly Trent and Snow Sports Director Aaron Johnson each have 21 years of Bear Valley experience...
