Join Bear Valley for a Wine Social and Enjoy Some Calaveras Vino!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/10/2011 10:32 AM
Bear Valley, CA....
2011 Jazztrax participants stomp & party in Bear Valley - beautiful weather and great people!~by Mary Boblet with Final Results
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/10/2011 10:53 AM
Bear Valley, CA.....For the first time in over four years, Jazztrax Snowshoe Stomp racers took to the starting line on a day brimming with beautiful sunshine and warm temperatures. Fifty snowshoe racers set off across a race course designed by Paul Peterson of Bear Valley Cross Country, in what was the largest field ever for this iconic event. Before raising the race flag, Race Director Patty Jo Struve brought everyone to attention with her trumpet solo rendition of our country’s National Anthem.....
Bear Valley Snow Report for February 9th, 2011 ~By Mattly Trent 78 Inch Base
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/09/2011 07:55 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! Some moderate winds out of the NE will happen today as the High pressure system rolls over northern California. A cooling trend for the next few days will be upon us. Over the past two days there has been a rapid increase of ensemble members showing a pattern change for the central west coast to a stormy one. Some of the Grizz Bowl gates will remain closed through out the week, due to firm/icy conditions. The Snow Valley gate will be open today and wiil have some great groomed riding! 1low, check the forecast at sierraavalanchecenter.org for more on that and ride safe and responsible!!! Peace Out, Mattly
Just a Couple More Days Until The Small Alpine Village of Bear Valley Gets Inundated with Freeheel Enthusiasts!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/09/2011 12:32 PM
Bear Valley, CA....The 15th Annual Bear Valley Telemark Festival takes place this weekend, February 11-13, 2011. "Get some corn before it cools off!" Register Now! Here are the latest updates from MAS:
* Weather looks mighty fine with sunny spring corn snow conditions. Not too cold, not too hot, just right
* 5-6 feet of snow at mid-mountain = excellent all mountain coverage for your sliding pleasure. Plus Snow Valley will be groomed!
* Check out the Saturday clinic Topics.
* Rooms & condos still available
* Save a buck and use the free snow camping site at Bear Valley Cross Country Center
* Don't miss this original song by festival instructor Cedar at Friday's "Open Mic".
* Telemark gear rentals still available through MAS
* The carpool bulletin is easy to use so get on board
* New Belgium brew both nights.......
Click Above to Visit Mountain Adventure Seminars and Register NOW!
Record Crowd Turns Out To Stomp for Music!~by Patrick Works
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/09/2011 11:20 PM
Bear Valley, CA.....This weekend's Sixth Annual Jazztrax Snowshoe Stomp at Bear Valley Cross Country found sun, snow, and a record turnout crowd to spend the day stomping the snow in support of the Vallecito Music Boosters' Club. Patty Joe (P.J.) Struve, race director and overall head stomper, was on hand to lead the pack with the national anthem played on her trumpet, as an enormous pack of snow-shod locals, visitors from throughout the Bay Area, and this reporter found a sunny start to this winter event. Past year's Snowshoe Stomp races have been met with actual snowfall, and at times near blizzard conditions. This year it was all sun and fun.....
Bear Valley Snow Report for February 8th, 2011 ~By Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/08/2011 07:01 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! Some moderate winds out of the NE will happen today as the High pressure system rolls over northern California. A cooling trend for the next few days will be upon us. Over the past two days there has been a rapid increase of ensemble members showing a pattern change for the central west coast to a stormy one. As usual…the timing is different between global model’s ECMWF and GFS. The ECMWF is faster with the change bringing snow to the high country as early as the following weekend with the GFS holding it off until the following Monday the 14th. The Avalanche advisory is 1low, check the forecast at sierraavalanchecenter.org for more on that and ride safe and responsible!!! Peace Out, Mattly
Current Temp: 17 Wind: Northeast /18-37 mph Overnight New: 0″ Current Storm Total: ” Currently: Clear
Great Performances, Beautiful Course and Near Perfect Weather for JO Qualifier at Northstar at Tahoe ~ With Hundreds of Photos and Video~by John Hamilton
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/08/2011 08:47 AM
Truckee, CA...Northstar At Tahoe rolled out the red carpet for the USSA Junior Olympic Qualifier in Giant Slalom this last weekend. Close to 200 of the best skiers on the west coast descended on one of the crown jewels of the North Tahoe area. The Northstar at Tahoe race department, grooming crews and race team did a great job of providing a great, challenging race course. The racers vied to be the fastest down the long course that rewarded strength, speed and stamina....
Two Day Winner and Part Time Bear Valley Resident Erik Arvidsson Launches out of the Starting Gate. Pinecrest's Cashman Clan and Sonora's John Proper Checking the Scoreboard to see how their kids did. Tons of video and links to slideshows enclosed..
Bear Valley Cross Country Sponsoring "Snow Down" for Habitat Coming Up on April 2nd!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/08/2011 01:31 PM
Bear Valley, CA....Habitat for Humanity Calaveras and Bear Valley Cross County are sponsoring Snow Down for Habitat, a fundraiser to help build houses for people in need in Calaveras County. Whether you are an expert cross country skier or a novice, or you prefer to snowshoe, mark Saturday, April 2 on your calendar. There will be trails of varying difficulty and length with stops along the way for treats and a Habitat scavenger hunt. ...
Bear Valley Snow Report for February 7th, 2011 ~By Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/07/2011 07:06 AM
Bear Valley, CA..Hey Good People! Some moderate winds out of the N will happen today as the High pressure system rolls over northern California. Over the past two days there has been a rapid increase of ensemble members showing a pattern change for the central west coast to a stormy one. As usual…the timing is different between global model’s ECMWF and GFS. The ECMWF is faster with the change bringing snow to the high country as early as the following weekend with the GFS holding it off until the following Monday the 14th. The Avalanche advisory is 1low, check the forecast at sierraavalanchecenter.org for more on that and ride safe and responsible!!! Peace Out, Mattly
Current Temp: 36 Wind: North northwest /6-10 mph Overnight New: 0″ Current Storm Total: ” Currently: Clear
Bear Valley, CA....Hey Good People! Some moderate winds out of the ENE will happen today as the High pressure system rolls over northern California. Sunshine is in the forecast for the next 7-8 days with the winds tapering as we move into the next week. The Avalanche advisory is 1low, check the forecast at sierraavalanchecenter.org for more on that and ride safe and responsible!!! Peace Out, Mattly ....
Updated at 7:00 am Sunday February 6th, 2011
Current Temp: 33 Wind: Northeast /26-46 mph Overnight New: 0″ Current Storm Total: ” Currently: Clear
