Big Trees State Park North Grove Walk/Showshoe Walk 11:30am
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/14/2022 01:27 PM
Arnold, CA...Meet at the Warming Hut. An easy walk around the North Grove trail led by knowledgeable Docents and staff. All ages are welcome. Snowshoes provided if snow conditions warrant. The North Grove Trail is just under 2 miles long, and easily walked by most people. Allow at least 90 minutes (or up to 2 hours) for the tour. Remember to get water and use the restroom before meeting your guide.
Over 65 Kilometers of Trails Open at Bear Valley Adventure Company!! Come Up and Play!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/14/2022 06:03 PM
Bear Valley, CA...100% of our groomed trail system is open for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. This milestone includes 65+ kilometers of some of the finest trails found anywhere, with expansive meadows to exhilarating ridges and a little bit of everything in between. So now is the time to visit Bear Valley and experience what seasoned adventurers have known for decades; Bear Valley has one of the best groomed trail systems!
Hey Good People!!! Perfect Conditions and Full Upper & Lower Mountain Open for Your Pure Mountain Fun!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/14/2022 09:07 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! We broke our all time December record for snowfall on Dec 29th at 8am with the new record being 161″. Mattly’s weather forecast for Friday. Have I mentioned that the whole lower Mountain will come online today? The village side of the mountain is not too far behind either. What a difference a day makes! This mornings 5am post shows snow survey at 30F, a whopping 15F cooler than yesterday at the same time. With surface gradient influence coupled with the Low over the Great Basin winds look to increase today with average speeds in the upper 20’s and gusting into the mid to upper 30’s. The suggested 38F for the high today will most likely feel way cooler as the winds will influence the daytime temps. Saturday will bring warming temps with the high back around 43F and that looks to continue into the MLK weekend as well. So for now, the dry weather pattern continues for the next 10 days and the hope that the MJO circles back around and helps influence more snowfall come the beginning of February. Winter is far from over Good People and the fact I just bought a new pair of Black Crows Nocta’s means we’ll be shredding pow again in the not so distant future. Stay tuned!
Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) Sponsors Vitalant Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/13/2022 07:25 PM
San Andreas, CA...Blood donations are currently at a critical level and all blood types are needed! Vitalant (formerly Blood Source) is hosting the Calaveras Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 1:30 – 5:30PM. Location: San Andreas Town Hall, 24 Church Hill Road, San Andreas, CA. This event is sponsored by Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF).
Work in a Winter Wonderland at Bear Valley Adventure Company
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/12/2022 12:52 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Are you passionate about the outdoors? Would you like to work in a fast-paced adventure-filled workplace with co-workers that are having fun? Do you have experience in activities such as cross country skiing and snowshoeing, or kayaking, mountain biking, and stand-up paddleboarding? If some of these activities are part of your life, or you would like to expand your experiences to include such activities, please consider applying for a job with the Bear Valley Adventure Company. We love to talk about our work!
Hey Good People!! Great Conditions & Your Pure Mountain Fun Awaits at Bear Valley!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/12/2022 01:30 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! We broke our all time December record for snowfall on Dec 29th at 8am with the new record being 161″. Mattly’s weather forecast for Wednesday. Inversion conditions are present this morning as the snow study plot near Grizz Top is showing 44F at 5am and the mid 20’s in the town of Bear Valley. Cloudy skies will prevail this morning and give way to clearing by mid-day with the temp hovering around 40F or so for the high. ENE winds will again be in play today and be up to 10mph with some possible gusts above that range. The week ahead as well as the coming weekend will see the trend of dry conditions and sunshine continuing for the next 5-7 days with a bit of windy conditions showing face around the 14th as the models show an interesting event at that time as the gradients really tighten up.
Arnold, CA...Heading to Bear Valley? SNAC Arnold rents downhill skis, snowboards, snowshoes and trail skis. Seasonal leasing packages also available! Snow conditions can vary considerably, even in the space of one day! An expert tune and wax will get your skis ready to make the most of all of it. Come into SNAC and get your California Sno-Park Pass for the 2021/22 season! Annual or daily passes available. SNAC, Gear for Wild Environments Since 1994!
Don't Miss Sweet N' Juicy at the Jack Douglass Saloon!
Posted by: News_Desk on 01/12/2022 02:04 PM
Columbia, CA...The Fruit are coming to Jack Douglass Saloon. Lose yourself in a night of laughter and dancing with Sweet N’ Juicy, the only band of fruit known throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond as being party music specialists. Their funky music and engaging performace will blow the roof off of Jack Douglass Saloon, and you can say you there the first time they did it. Release your inner Fruit. The show will be on February 11th from 7 - 10 p.m.
Sweet N' Juicy is a Banana named Sweet, a Pineapple named N', and a Strawberry named Juicy that want you to party and have a great time. Members of the band have written music with Blondie, toured internationally, and backed Grammy Award winners. Their original party music is often compared to Talking Heads, Frank Zappa, Parliament Funkadelic, and on one night both Vulfpeck, and The Flight of the Conchords. Ain’t nothing but a party!
Vaccine Mandates & Critical Race Theory Town Hall Canceled Due Speaker Illness
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/11/2022 11:04 PM
San Andreas, CA...Vaccine Mandates & Critical Race Theory Town Hall Canceled Due Speaker Illness. To be rescheduled...
Beautiful New Year's Fireworks in Bear Valley ~ Photo by Neil Hunt
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/09/2022 10:39 AM
Bear Valley, CA...One of the great traditions in our area is the New Year's Eve Fireworks in Bear Valley. For several years Neil Hunt and friends make the trek to the top of top of Bloods Ridge at midnight, and Neil made this composite of the fireworks display at Bear Valley Village. Click below for full sized image...