- Bear Valley (resort)
Infobox ski area
name=Bear Valley Mountain Resort
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picture=Bear Valley.jpg
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location=California
nearest_city=Angels Camp, California
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vertical= Convert|1900|ft|m|-2|abbr=on
top_elevation=Convert|8500|ft|m|-2|abbr=on
base_elevation=Convert|6600|ft|m|-2|abbr=on
skiable_area= convert|1280|acre|km2
number_trails= 67
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liftsystem= 10 (1 high-speed quad, 2 triples, 6 doubles, 1 carpet lift)
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snowfall= 359 inches
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external_link= [http://www.bearvalley.com Official Site]Bear Valley is a
ski area located on highway 4 betweenLake Tahoe andYosemite —about three hours southeast ofSacramento, California . It is about one hour fromAngels Camp, California .For years, Bear Valley Mountain Resort has been known by very few people, and is a favorite over other resorts because of its hometown resort feel.
The resort has one high-speed quad, two triple chairs, six double chairs, and one magic carpet. List Of Chairs:
*Grizzly
*Kodiak
*Polar Express (new 2006-2007 season, replaced Hibernation)
*Bear
*Kuma
*Pooh
*Cub
*Super Cub
*Koala
*Panda CarpetThere are 67 trails consisting of 25% beginner, 40% intermediate and 35% advanced. There are two double black diamond gates: "Hari-Kari" and "West Ridge".
Since new ownership beginning July 2005, the buses were repainted, the day lodge was remodeled, and four new snowcats were acquired.
Future
A new lift from town is planned, as is a mountain top day lodge and terrain expansion. [http://thepinetree.net/index.php?module=announce&ANN_user_op=view&ANN_id=7898 Bear Valley Mountain Resort expansion plans] .
External links
* [http://www.bearvalley.com Bear Valley Mountain Resort Website]
* [http://www.3dskimaps.com/index.php?path=bearvalley 3dSkiMap of Bear Valley Mountain Resort]References
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