Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – February 19 to February 27
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/18/2016 01:03 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!!!! The Snow Keeps Coming...Come Get's Some "Pure Mountain Fun" ~Bear Valley Update By Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/18/2016 04:13 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! 10" of new snow overnight as of 5am and 13" in the last 24hrs!!!!!!! We look to pick up another 3-7" today and the winds will be out of the Southwest from 18-20mph with gusts to 30mph. Snow showery weather will stick around until late Friday evening and give way to clearing for Saturday. Possible delays today on the lwr Mtn for avalanche control and high winds as well as the backside as there was some rimming last night. Come on up and Enjoy the easiest drive to any resort on the west slope, all weather Highway 4, always open, easy and fun! Don't forget about our "Pure Mtn Fun" attitude because it's local, real and a whole lotta PMF!
Strawberry's Cashman 15th In Youth Olympic Games Giant Slalom
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/17/2016 12:01 AM
HAFJELL, Norway (Feb. 16, 2016) – Keely Cashman (Squaw Valley, CA, 16, National Training Group/Squaw Valley Ski Team) grabbed 15th place Tuesday in the giant slalom at the Youth Olympic Winter Games. The giant slalom podium featured Switzerland’s Melanie Meillard finishing first, with Germany’s Katrin Hirtl-Stanggassinger finishing second and Switzerland’s Aline Danioth rounding out the podium in third. “Snow was bullet proof and it was an excellent race,” said women’s NTG head coach Thomas Erhard. “Great learning experience for her at a major Championship.”
Keely Cashman finished 15th in the giant slalom at the Youth Olympic Winter Games in Norway Tuesday. (YIS/IOC-Arnt Folvik)
"El Nino" The Weather Child Returns & May Bring Up To Two Feet Of Snow
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/17/2016 07:45 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Mostly cloudy today at lower elevations...a chance of rain. At higher elevations...a slight chance of rain in the morning... Then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Windy. Highs 44 to 59 higher elevations...51 to 65 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level above 8000 feet decreasing to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Prevailing south winds 10 to 20 mph increasing to 15 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 50 mph. Over ridges... Prevailing southwest winds 25 to 35 mph shifting to the south 25 to 45 mph in the afternoon...
Remembrance & Gathering for Dave Edney February 18th At Lakemont Lodge
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/17/2016 10:54 AM
Arnold, CA...Dave Edney, A.k.a. Captain Dave, Pirate Dave, Super Dave, Teammate, Loyal friend, Son, Brother, Papa, Dad, Hon. Born. May 7, 1960, Died. February 13, 2016 (by all accounts TOO SOON!) Rain, shine, sleet or snow please join us for a Remembrance and Gathering of Storytelling on Thursday February 18, 2016 anytime between High Noon and 501 at the Lakemont Lodge, 3211 Lakemont Dr., Arnold, CA 95223.
Bear Valley, CA...It is with great sadness, the Bear Valley Fire Department and Bear Valley Search and Rescue announce the passing of one of their members; Dave Edney. On February 13th, shortly after completing one of his notorious workouts, Dave collapsed, and in spite of the efforts of the responding medical personnel, Dave passed away. The exact cause in still unknown. Dave will be remembered for his unequalled work ethic, his unbelievably positive attitude, no matter what the circumstances, and his willingness to do anything to help a friend. Dave was an extreme endurance athlete, who completely embodied the Bear Valley lifestyle in his love of the Great Outdoors.
Hey Good People!!! On President's Day Bear Valley Is The Place To Play!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/15/2016 10:26 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! A calm clear morning is at hand and will give way to a day filled with sunshine, temps around 63F and winds out of the ENE from 5-11mph. Tuesday looks to be a repeat before the next storm system moves over NorCal. Wednesday looks to be ramping up as far as snow totals and at the current time we could pick up 1-2' by Friday a.m. Come on up and Enjoy the easiest drive to any resort on the west slope, all weather Highway 4, always open, easy and fun! Don't forget about our "Pure Mtn Fun" attitude because it's local, real and a whole lotta PMF!
Strawberry's Keely Cashman 10th In Youth Olympic Super-G In Lillehammer Today!
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/13/2016 09:48 PM
Lillehammer, Norway...Strawberry's Keely Cashman was the top American woman today in the Super-G on the Hafjell Olympic Slope during the Youth Olympic Games. She skied into 10th place. Austria's Nadine Fest took home the gold. Keely started her career on the Dodge Ridge Team and then to the Bear Valley team for several years before Squaw Valley and the US Ski Team's National Training Group...
Keely Cashman USA competes in Alpine Skiing Ladies' Super-G at the Hafjell Olympic Slope during the Winter Youth Olympic Games, Lillehammer Norway, 13 February 2016. Photo: Arnt Folvik for YIS/IOC Handout image supplied by YIS/IOC
Hey Good People! Head Up To Bear Valley For President's Weekend
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/12/2016 10:07 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! Presidents weekend looks to be a great one with events and beautiful weather! Today will be another beautiful day with lots o' sunshine and temps coming in around 59F and South Southwest winds from 3-6mph. The recent break from snowy weather has given NorCal superb spring like conditions for skiing and riding. beautiful weather will continue into and thru the weekend and will only add to all the fun to had this weekend in Bear Valley. Come on up and Enjoy the easiest drive to any resort on the west slope, all weather Highway 4, always open, easy and fun! Don't forget about our "Pure Mtn Fun" attitude because it's local, real and a whole lotta fun!
Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – February 12 to February 20
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/12/2016 10:36 AM
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.”
