SONORA, Calif., (March 27, 2013)...The Forest Service today announced that starting Monday, April 1, Personal Use Fuelwood Permits will be available for purchase at Stanislaus National Forest offices. Fuelwood season officially begins Monday, April 1, and will continue until November 30. To avoid a processing fee, the Forest is charging $25.00 for a two-and-a-half-cord permit. This amount is equal to the $10.00 per cord charged in past years. The maximum purchase of 10 cords per household still exists. Permit terms and federal regulations are strictly enforced....
Bear Valley Snow Report for March 27, 2013 ~By Mattly Trent
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 03/27/2013 09:26 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People………A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Not much is expected with this system currently-maybe a few inches of new snow with some possible rain. As always, talk to Patrol and we’ll let you know where it’s good. Stay tuned and have a great day! Our daily Bus Schedule has changed: the shuttle bus now runs on the Hour everyday from the Village to the Mountain. Peace out, Mattly
The Best California Snowmobiling is Right Here ~CVB Feature
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/21/2013 12:22 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Snowmobiling in California? Not only is it good, it’s great. Think about it. Spectacular mountain scenery and huge amounts of snow, minus the below zero temps you have to battle in other parts of the country. And right in Calaveras County’s backyard along theEbbetts Pass Scenic Byway, are some of the state’s best trails. The Calaveras Visitors Bureau recently talked to Sandy Price ofBear Valley Snowmobileto find out how people can take advantage of this family-friendly winter sport and what makes the Ebbetts Pass area so unique for snowmobiling. Read the interview below…
Bear Valley Snow Report for March 15, 2013 ~By Mattly Trent Season Pass Sale on Now!
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 03/15/2013 11:21 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People………Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. As always, talk to Patrol and we’ll let you know where it’s good. Stay tuned and have a great day! Peace out, Mattly
Future Brides Went Shopping at the 2013 Calaveras Bridal Faire at Frogtown
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/13/2013 09:45 AM
Frogtown, CA...The Mark Twain Hall was filled with booth after booth of caterers, jewelers, florists, dj companies, wedding cake purveyors and of course potential venues for the big day. Weddings in the Mother Lode and Central Sierra region have become a growing industry. Couples can chose from a high country wedding, a forest setting like Sequoia Woods, a winery setting at Ironstone an many of the other wineries, CAMPS at Greenhorn makes a perfect Gold Country backdrop as well as many of our local hotels. Pick out the dress at The Clothes Mine, secure the perfect bling for the appropriate fingers at Firefall Jewelers and and ride off in your horse drawn carriage....
Click Above for Many More Photos! Including More From the Fashion Show By The Clothes Mine with stores in Angels Camp, San Andreas and Sutter Creek.
Traffic and Chain Controls Update....Roll Over Accident on Hwy 88
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/08/2013 09:45 AM
Pine Grove, CA...Crews are working a roll over non-injury accident on Hwy 88 near Bear River Drive. Traffic will be affected in the area. Chain Controls are in effect on Hwy 88 from 6 miles east of Hams Station. On Hwy 4 from Bear Valley Village on up to the Ski Resort and Hwy 108 is chain control free at this time. Lets be careful out there as we really don't want to write an accident story with you in it...
Bear Valley Snow Report for March 8, 2013 ~By Mattly Trent Ride and Slide With the Best Conditions of the Season
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 03/08/2013 10:19 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People………. A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. As always, talk to Patrol and we’ll let you know where it’s good. Stay tuned and have a great day!
Winter Returns This Week. White In The Forecast Through Friday
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/06/2013 07:46 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Winter returns through Friday. Today Snow showers. High near 29. South southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible. Tonight Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Thursday A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible...
