Spend some time in a ski town, and you're likely to hear the saying, "every winter's different." While this is true, you rarely hear much about summer. That's a little strange, as another phrase often used by locals is "I came for the winters but stay for the summers." It's almost as if the summer season is taken for granted and unappreciated. Well, this summer has been different. Unique in that it has been colder. During July, we only had one brief heatwave after the July 4th weekend. Otherwise, it's been mostly cool and blustery. Don't get me wrong, I'm a cold-weather person. I get energized when temperatures drop. But energy needs balance. Balance the reciprocates.
Looking ahead, the long-range forecast for August predicts above-average temperatures and normal precipitation. Fingers crossed this educated prediction is correct, as heatwaves are another wonderful time of the year to be in Bear Valley. Fingers crossed.
Friends enjoying a mountain bike ride up to the ski area.
We are excited to share that all but one staff from last winter are returning for the 20/26 winter season.
Staff enjoying an afterwork mountain bike ride to Bear Trap Basin.
