Posted by: thepinetree on 08/06/2010 07:37 AM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/07/2010 11:29 PM
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Mountain Biking Coming to Bear Valley Saturday.....Bear Valley Interview with Jeff Mack
Bear Valley, CA...The Lifts will be running for Mountain Biking Starting Saturday at 10am. Bear Valley is running a pilot program now through Labor Day for downhill mountain biking enthusiasts. The program is being jointly developed with Bear Valley Mountain & Bear Valley Adventure Company where you can even rent a bike to take in all those downhill thrills. We had the chance to speak with Bear Valley's Jeff Mack about the program...
From Bear Valley's Website
Bear Valley Mountain Biking
Get your mountain bikes tuned up and hiking shoes dusted off as Bear Valley Mountain is firing up a brand new pilot program providing lift access for mountain bikes and hiking. This is your opportunity to be part of the ground work for future summer fun on the mountain. During this 5 week program we will work with our guests and the forest service to not only enjoy some riding and hiking but gather your feedback on how to make this mountain the best it can be for riding, hiking and summer fun.
OPERATING HOURS:
Every Saturday (August 7th – September 4th)
Lifts Operating: 10am-3pm
Take the trails down to the village and catch a free shuttle for you and your bike back to the mtn from Bear Valley Adventure Company.
Bear Valley Mountain Biking Trail
PRICING
Lift tickets are only $25 (with bike) and if biking isn’t your thing, $10 will get you a single ride ticket so you can take in the breath taking 360 views at 8500ft and enjoy lift access hiking. Either way, Bear Valley is your place for summer fun in the Sierras.(Helmets required for lift accessed mountain biking).
2010/2011 Pass Holders – enjoy discounted lift rates, with all day access at just $20.00 and FREE lift access for Hiking.
(All lift riders must have a ticket before loading chair, so bring your current 2010/11 pass to the ticket counter to receive discounted tickets. Main Office will also be open Saturdays. Aug. 7 – Sept 4 to issue 2010/11 passes if you need to get your pass)
BIKE RENTALS – Available at Bear Valley Adventure Company
2010 Bicycling Rates – Specialized Bicycles
Mountain Bikes Half Day Full Day Add’l Day *Hourly
Kids Bike $15 $25 $15 $10
Adult Mountain Bike w/ Front Suspension $25 $35 $25 $15
High End Demo Bike (Mtn & Road Bikes) $50 $65
- All bike rentals include use of a bicycle helmet.
- All day is 9am-5pm. Half day is either 9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm.
usfs-miniBear Valley Mountain operates under special use permit with the Stanislaus National Forest.
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