Seasonal Road and Trail Closures on Stanislaus National Forest Begin Dec. 16
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/14/2018 10:14 AM
Sonora, CA...Seasonal road and trail closures on the Stanislaus National Forest begin Dec. 16 and will remain in effect until April 14, 2019. The STF Motor Vehicle Use Map indicates which roads and trails will be closed and may be picked up at any ranger district office, or by visiting STF’s maps webpage at http://go.usa.gov/x8ysh. Please note if the MVUM identifies a road as closed, regardless whether a gate is closed and locked, it is closed for the season. Additionally, roads identified in the MVUM as being open may be hazardous due to local weather conditions, such as snow, or fallen trees. Drivers and hikers are urged to be prepared for hazards caused by fallen trees.
Bear Valley, CA...This event is produced each year to acknowledge individuals, organizations and businesses that have developed, promoted & supported the wintersports community along the Hwy 4 corridor thru the years. This year’s program will feature the Peter Brinkman Award, the annual In Memoriam.
Bear Valley Mountain is Open Daily Starting Dec. 15th! Buy Online & Save!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/14/2018 05:00 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Bear Valley Mountain is Open Daily Starting Dec. 15th! Buy your lift tickets or book a lesson ONLINE, in advance and SAVE BIG. Cub Club lessons fill up fast so make sure you book early. Adult Beginner Lesson Packages start at $59! Pure Tubular Fun! Not a skier or snowboarder? This winter enjoy TUBING at Bear Valley Mountain all season long. An ALL DAY tubing pass is ONLY $20! Tickets Are Still Available for the latest Warren Miller Movie! Catch this great movie and get a FREE lift ticket with your paid admission. Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp. December 20th | 7:00 PM. All proceeds benefit local schools! Call us at 209.753.2301; ext 777 to purchase your tickets in advance.
Former Mountain Ranch Realty Owner Bill Schmiett Has Passed Away at 66
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/13/2018 08:31 PM
Mountain Ranch, CA...The following was written by Doug Schmiett the brother of Bill Schmiett. Broge is dead. Long live Broge. It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my brother Bill Schmiett. He passed away this morning (Dec 11). His battle with liver disease is over. He died with his wife and best friend, Julie, by his side. He battled with resolve until the very end. Bill made 66 trips around the sun.
Arnold, CA...We will have a bit of everything this week along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. According to NWS Sacramento our outlook is... Today Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, a chance of rain showers. At higher elevations, a chance of snow showers in the morning, then a chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 33 to 48 higher elevations...46 to 54 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level 5000 feet increasing to 6000 feet in the afternoon. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph. Tonight Mostly clear. At higher elevations, a slight chance of rain and snow showers in the evening, then a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Colder. Lows 18 to 33 higher elevations...31 to 40 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 15 mph.
Take a Winter Drive on Dec 10 2018 Hwy 4 to Spicer Sno Park with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/10/2018 08:58 PM
Dorrington, CA...Take a Winter Drive Dec 10 2018 Hwy 4 to Spicer Sno Park with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry
Paul Says..."The XC Skiing is Unbelievably Good" at Bear Valley Cross Country
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/09/2018 09:08 AM
Bear Valley, CA...12/9/18 at 7:30am - It is 20 degrees at 7:30 a.m. Clear weather is expected today. Another quick storm with very light snowfall expected may arrive Monday. The XC skiing is unbelievably good. While there are quite a few trails open, we are still awaiting USFS approval of our new permit (see below). Once this is in place we will be able to open more terrain.
Hey Good People! Make Plans Now For The Holidays in Bear Valley!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/09/2018 10:53 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! As the day unfolds a beautiful morning sunrise should be in effect as clear skies give way to beautiful views this morning. A high of 43F is in order with a South wind from 9-11mph. Today's high temp will be the peak until Thursday or Friday and the night time lows will give us even more opportunity to make snow where we need it. Monday, a quick moving system will move through the area and we expect only an inch or so of new snow then ridging looks to return. If you're on the fence about coming up, get off of it as early conditions have never been this good in 15 years! The Christmas Holiday is shaping up to be stellar so don't miss out and be sure to make plans to enjoy Bear Valley for the coming Holidays. As always we're about "Pure Mtn Fun" .
Hey Good People! Entire Upper Mountain Open & Best Early Season Conditions in 15 Years! ~ Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/08/2018 10:25 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! The short wave trough heads East today so we’ll see clear skies and temps around 42F for the high. Light and variable winds will in order today and should not exceed 6mph or so. The next low pressure trough will arrive Sunday afternoon/evening so the weekend will be in great shape for sunshine and good times. Monday through Tuesday we could pick up another few inches of new snow but timing is still different between the models so we’ll give it another day before I nail that down. We are opening the backside this morning with the Pooh Chair coming online for a bit then we’ll switch over the Polar Express. We will also be running the Moke Express 6 pack on the front side. If you’re on the fence about coming up get off of it as early conditions have never been this good in 15 years! The Christmas Holiday is shaping up to be stellar so don’t miss out and make plans to enjoy Be ar Valley for the coming Holidays. As always we’re about “Pure Mtn Fun”.
