Hey Good People!! The Snow is Falling & They are Making Snow in Bear Valley!! ~ By Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/20/2017 01:30 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! 5am and well.....it's snowing! Snow started to fall about 445am this morning and currently about 1/4-1/2" has fallen so far. We should pick up another 1-3" today as the storm presses through and most of that accumulation should fall before noon today.The high is expected to be around 31F and then dropping to 21F around 5pm as the cold air mass arrives on the backside of this system. Winds today will be out of the SW in the am then shifting to the North later in the day and wind speeds could reach up into the mid 20's. Dry weather returns tomorrow as high pressure again sets in place which looks to keep Christmas Eve/Day dry at this time. The global models are not agreeing on next weeks system mid week so nothing else on that just yet. stay tunes..........We're about "Pure Mtn Fun" so come check us out this Winter !!!!!
Bear Valley, CA...Opening Day 12/23! 4 inches of snow last night, cold temps and we are thrilled to announce that we will be opening this Saturday, December 23rd! Our snowmaking team has been hard at work building our snow base and cold weather patterns should continue to support high snowmaking production levels. In addition to the base and beginner areas, our snowmaking is focused on Mokelumne West and getting a run off the top of the mountain open as soon as possible. For this weekend, we are confirming the following services and activities at Bear Valley Mountain!
Collision on Boards Crossing Takes Life of Dorrington Man
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/18/2017 08:42 AM
Dorrington, CA...On the evening December 16th A 53 year old Dorrington man was driving a 1998 Chevrolet S-10 pickup eastbound on Boards Crossing Road, approaching Snowshoe Thompson Trail at an unknown speed. He failed to negotiate a split in the roadway and continued into the intersection of Boards Crossing Road at Snowshoe Thompson Trail and struck a tree. He was pronounced deceased on scene.
Dorrington, CA...Jon “Jonathan” Alan Hughes, born July 27, 1954 passed away in a car accident late Saturday, December 16th, 2017. He was born in San Diego, CA and lived most of his adult life in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada’s. Jon was an avid sportsman. There was not a sport he did not excel in. Tennis, golf, snow skiing, softball, and horseshoes were all favorites of his. He was a daydreamer and loved story telling. His passion was music and he loved everything about it. Jon was a talented musician and always had a new jingle to share. He had many artistic abilities and loved working with his hands. Many are lucky to have some of his wooden, carved sculptures in their art collections.
A Dogwood Seasonal Cuisine Gift Card Will Make Even Santa Happy
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/18/2017 04:51 PM
Arnold, CA...Dogwood Seasonal Cuisine In Cedar Center is the perfect place for an evening out in the Arnold area. Give those on your Christmas lists the gift suitable for any occasion. Dogwood Gift Cards can be loaded for any amount and even reloaded again and again. Shop Local, Shop Often and put an Evening at Dogwood Seasonal Cuisine under your tree.
Change in Weather Pattern Soon? Colder Temps on the Way But No Lifts Running Yet!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/15/2017 08:33 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Based on current conditions and weather outlook, our operations team has determined that we will not be able to open lifts/trails for this weekend, December 16th and 17th. At this time, we continue to make snow and crossing our fingers that we continue to get longer periods of cold temps for ideal snowmaking conditions.
Winter Sports History Night Honoring Mark Phillips & Ski Racing at Bear Valley is December 16th
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/14/2017 09:23 AM
Bear Valley, CA...The Ebbetts Pass Historical Association (EPHA) hosts the annual Winter Sports History Night at the Bear Valley Lodge on December 16, 7pm. Mark Phillips will be given the Peter Brinkman Award for outstanding contributions to winter sports in the Ebbetts Pass area. A retrospective of the history of ski racing in the area will be given. From Snowshoe Thompson to the junior race teams to Nastar to star graduates like Kyle Rasmussen, Eric Arvidsson, Holly Beatty, Claude and Nancy Fiddler – both downhill and cross country racing will be honored.
SilverSneakers is Now Available at Big Trees Fitness & Give The Gift of Fitness.
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/14/2017 03:15 PM
Arnold, CA...We stopped by Big Trees Fitness and Melissa Wagner told us about the SilverSneakers that Big Trees Fitness just qualified for. SilverSneakers is a complete program that is available to most seniors at no cost. SilverSneakers is a fitness program for adults 65+ comes free with qualifying health plans, giving you unlimited access to thousands of fitness locations across the country. From weights and machines to group classes led by certified instructors, we have something for everyone at all levels of ability. For younger fitness buffs Big Trees Fitness is offering the Gift of Fitness with the special offer of Three Months for only $99.
Hey Good People! The December 13th Bear Valley Update from Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/13/2017 08:29 AM
Bear Valley, CA...December 13th, 2017 46F @ 5am SSW winds 0-7mph Base Total 7" Season Total 2017/18 - 17". 38F at the base area currently and the wet bulb temps for snow making are aligning currently as I look outside my office window and the meadow snow guns are making snow. The high today looks to come in around 60F or so and East winds will again be in effect. The High pressure ridging we keep talking about is going to be around for the next week as the current models all agree on that yet there is a slight chance of some weather next week around Wednesday possibly(a slim chance but possible). Make sure to stay up to date by checking out our web page and Facebook pages and remember, we're about "Pure Mtn Fun" !!!!!
