Angels Camp, CA...If you ventured out into the snow country over the past holiday season, you no doubt saw just how excited we humans were to see the white stuff after four years of scant snowfall. Highway turnouts were packed with vehicles, some chaining up the tires, others just parked for roadside snowmen and selfies, and the sledders were everywhere! It was fun to see, and sometimes a little scary with such proximity to a principal highway, so we thought a little guide to Calaveras’ better places to sled was in order for this month. From roadside slopes to pay-to-play facilities with restrooms and sled rentals, we’ve rounded up a handful of options to help you have a safe and fun snow day next time you venture up.
Hey Good People!!! Bear Valley Weather & Update ~By Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/10/2016 01:01 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People!!!! Lightly snowing at 5am with a trace on the ground and a 10% scattered snow showers forecast for the day with temps around 33F for the high and winds out of the East from 0-6mph becoming calm in the afternoon. The next 7 days looks to be unsettled snowy weather but the models are not lining up as we would like just yet. Pacific Coast ridging could keep the next weeks flow all over the place as far as snow and totals and even weather or not it will produce anything. We are 100% open on all aspects of the Mtn and conditions are exceptional for groomers and off-piste skiing and riding. All Hwy 4 is the easiest access to any resort on the west side of the Sierra so come check us out as we're sure you'll want to come experience our "Pure Mountain Fun". We are OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!!!!!!!
Hey Good People!!! 26" Of New Snow In Last 3 Days!!! ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/08/2016 02:05 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People!!!! 26" in the last 3 days!!!!!!! Today will be an epic powder riding day my friends.....with temps in the low teens last night the snow quality is stellar. The expected high today is right around 30F with partly sunny skies and NE winds to 10mph. The Grizz Bowl will come online today as the Ski Patrol worked hard all day yesterday to get er done. Fantastic conditions abound everywhere on the Mtn from groomers to off-piste skiing and riding. It's time to get up here and ride some powder my good friends!!!! Ullr/El Nino is delivering the Godzilla 1-2 punch and we are stoked to have it. Unsettled snowy weather will be in effect for the next 7 days at least, so come on up and ride because this is the season we all have been waiting for! We are OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!!!!!!! Come experience our "Pure Mountain Fun".
Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – January 8 to January 16
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/07/2016 03:28 PM
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.”
Hey Good People!!!! Godzilla Amounts Of Powder For Your Riding Pleasure!!! ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/06/2016 10:46 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People!!!! 12" of new snow in the last 24hrs with 2" of that falling last night. Temps are slated to be in the mid to upper 20's today with winds out of the South from 15-30mph. 5-9" of new snow is expected to fall today with another 4-8" tonight and 2-5" more for Thursday......It's time to get up here and ride some powder my good friends!!!! Ullr/El Nino is delivering the Godzilla 1-2 punch and we are stoked to have it. Unsettled snowy weather will be in effect for the next 7 days at least so come on up and ride because this is the season we all have been waiting for! We are OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!!!!!!! Come experience our "Pure Mountain Fun".
Hey Good People!!! The Snow Is Falling In Bear Valley!! ~ Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/04/2016 03:34 PM
Hey Good People!!!! Cloudy skies at 5am as the current storm system roles into the Central Sierra. A 70% chance of snow today with approx 1" to fall during the day. East winds up to 10mph in the a.m. then shifting to the South as the system takes a grip over the forecast area. Tonight a few more inches is expected then Tuesday brings the hammer down with a possible 6-10" during the day then tapering Tuesday night and then a return of more snowfall is slated for Wednesday and then unsettled weather/snow into the weekend. The storm door is opening even wider.......We are OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!!!!!!! Come experience our "Pure Mountain Fun".
Over A Foot Of New Snow In The Forecast. Snow Levels Above 5,000 Feet
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/04/2016 11:41 AM
Bear Valley, CA....Another series of winter systems will roll through the next few days. They have the potential to bring over a foot of new snow to the ski resorts. Snow levels will be 5,000 ft and above so it should make driving in and around Arnold easier during this storm. Today: Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations...a chance of rain in the morning...then rain likely in the afternoon. At higher elevations...a chance of rain and snow in the morning...then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Highs 29 to 43 higher elevations...40 to 48 lower elevations. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level 5500 feet. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.
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Fireworks In Bear Valley Start Off 2016 With A Bang! ~ Photos By Neil Hunt
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/03/2016 10:55 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Bear Valley Village has been the center of local New Year's celebrations for years. This year was no exception with Jeff Campbell, Megan Slankard & DJ Halftrack providing the music followed by the balloon drop at midnight. Then the revelers make their way outside to witness a great fireworks show. Neil Hunt, his family & friends have another Bear Valley New Year's Tradition. They don snowshoes and trek to the top of Bloods Ridge and enjoy the fireworks with the snow and mountains as the backdrop. We would like to thank Neil for sharing a few photos with us again this year. Happy New Year Everyone!! May 2016 be a great one...
Hey Good People!!! A Beautiful, Crisp, Bluebird New Year!! ~Bear Valley Weather & Conditions Update From Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/01/2016 10:07 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People!!!! Happy Holidays! Happy New Year!! A beautiful day is ahead with abundant sunshine temps in the upper 20's and winds out of the East from 10-21mph. That being said, wind chill factor today could be around 0F in the first few hours of the morning and then warming a bit as the day progresses so dress warm and use your sunscreen!!!! The arrival of snow on Sunday night will give way to continued snowfall through Wednesday morning. Totals are still unclear with that system so stay tuned for more as the weekend arrives. We have all aspects of the Mtn open now and with the coming system we should see the rest of the Lower Mtn come online also. We are OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!!!!!!! The current snowfall has set us up for a great Holiday season so bring your family & friends and experience our "Pure Mountain Fun!"
