Alpine County Heritage Tourism Rededicate Historic Sites
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2016 09:46 AM
Markleeville, CA...A day of historic recognition and rededication is set for Saturday, April 9, 2016 for three Markleeville main street locations. The rededication ceremonies will begin at noon across from the courthouse in Markleeville. The first is the Charles W. Barrett Memorial Fountain, originally erected in 1941, to honor the former sheriff of Alpine County. Next is the Markleeville Heritage Park and Nature Area, located adjacent to the Alpine County Courthouse. This is the former location of the United States Forest Service guard station.
Arnold, CA...Along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada spring has sprung this week. Today Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 48 to 63 higher elevations...60 to 72 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Partly cloudy. Lows 29 to 44 higher elevations...41 to 49 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight.
Hey Good People!! Sunny Skies & Cobb Riding Is Here!! ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/03/2016 09:56 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! After a day of Pond Skimming, Brewfest, Jib Jam and more it's time to relax and ski/ride the beautiful spring corn skiing!!! The high today should be 57F with winds out of the SW from 5-10mph. High pressure ridging is in full effect and the spring corn style skiing/riding is off the cobb!!!! 4 or 5 more days of sunny weather then a chance of snow later in the week. Come on up to Bear Valley and enjoy the ride! All weather Highway 4 is the easiest drive to any resort on the West slope! We're about "Pure Mtn Fun" so come check us out.
Is It an Allergy—or Is It a Cold? Spring Advice & Savings From Meadowmont & Groveland Pharmacies!
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/02/2016 05:36 PM
Arnold & Groveland, CA...Spring has sprung—or it’s just about to. That means spring allergies are “blooming,” too. But sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between a cold and a seasonal allergy, also known as hay fever. Here are some signs to look for and ways to find relief.
Bear Valley, CA...Our annual pondskim and brewfest are coming up this weekend. Here's some highlights from last year's retro action. It's back by popular demand. Get out those mullet wigs (or the real deal) and neon ski suits and we'll see you on the slopes SATURDAY!
Rental Gear & Ski Tune Deals From SNAC!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/01/2016 12:54 PM
Arnold, CA...$35.00 End of Season Tune Special at SNAC Arnold! Let us sharpen your edges, grind your bases & put storage wax on your skis or boards! Drop off before end of day on Sunday 4/10 (Bear Valley Ski Area Closing Day) and pick up Wednesday 4/13. Check Out The Best Prices of the Season on Used Rental Gear! SNAC Arnold is in Sale Mode Open 8a - 6p Daily until April 10th!
The SNAC Arnold Family Boards Together! Thanks for a great El Nino Season!
t's time to put away our winter toys to make room for kayaks, canoes & standup paddleboards! PaddleFest will be here before we know it, so mark your calendars for Sat. June. 18th! Tickets are on sale now! http://snacattack.com/summer-rentals/paddlefest-kayak-sup-festival/
It's Clubhouse Time At Chapel In The Pines
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/31/2016 09:33 AM
Arnold, CA...Doors will open at 6:15 and the event starts right at 6:30pm with lots of fun music, skits, and a friendly competition too and wraps up with some great family time activities. Lots of fun for ALL the elementary families on the Highway 4 corridor – not just Chapel folks! If you would like more information, feel free to call Jill Jodie the Chapel in the Pines Office – 795-1064. Go to the Chapel in the Pines webpage to see more information about CLUBHOUSE at www.chapelinthepines.org.
Bear Valley Mountain To Host 11th Annual SLUSH CUP RACE On April 10th
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/30/2016 09:36 AM
Bear Valley, CA...The 11th Annual Slush Cup, a fun ski race benefitting the Bear Valley Snowsports Education Foundation (BVSEF), will be held on Sunday, April 10th at Bear Valley Mountain. This BVSEF fundraiser event is open to the public to participate and designed for a rider’s skill level to be an intermediate and above. Almost always true to the name, the Slush Cup will be a slushy snow condition head-to-head racing event historically held under warm and sunny skies on Sunday of the ski area’s closing weekend. Each year the Slush Cup provides a competitive throw down for alpine skiers, snowboarders and Telemark enthusiasts. There are various age groups for both Male and Female categories in each discipline based on being an alpine or non-alpine competitor and the fastest run of the Finals declares the winner in each division.
A Bit Of Rock Removal In Store For Caltrans On Hwy 4 ~ Pictures From Wagner Family
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/27/2016 10:24 AM
Bear Valley, CA....In a couple of weeks Caltrans crews will start their work on opening the mountain passes for another summer season. On Ebbetts Pass they will need more than a snow blower as the pictures below from the Wagner Family from yesterday. They were snowmobiling in the high country and these pictures were taken just past Cadillac Curve.
