Bear Valley Events
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Get ready for big savings! On Saturday, September 6th, we’re launching our annual used boat and mountain bike sale. Plus 40% OFF on summer items in the store.
Save the date for an adventurous day of hiking and working on our winter cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails. It’s a new perspective on our landscape before the snow arrives.
Save the date for an adventurous day of hiking and working on our winter cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails. It’s a new perspective on our landscape before the snow arrives
Save the date for the 53rd Annual Bjornloppet XC Ski Race Weekend.
Hermitfest West returns to Bear Valley on Saturday, September 6th. This free outdoor event features great live music from local and regional artists, as well as a variety of food and drinks for all ages. There is dispersed camping onsite, organized camping nearby at Lake Alpine, as well as lodging in town (see Adventure Tip below).
Starting Labor Day Weekend, we're kicking off our End-of-Summer Sale with 30% off camping, fishing, biking, disc golf, water sports, and Patagonia summer clothing. Please note that our rental boats and mountain bikes will go on sale the following weekend, Saturday, September 6th.
Bear Valley Trail Stewardship (BVTS) will be hosting a trail maintenance day on Saturday, August 2nd, beginning at 8:30 AM.
Saturday, July 19th, is the Lake Alpine Kid's Fishing Day!
The annual Bear Valley Music Festival runs from July 18th through August 3rd.
The 44th Annual Death Ride is on Saturday, July 12th.
A Singletrack Mind is returning to Bear Valley on July 12th through the 13th for an intermediate mountain bike clinic.
Come to the mountains, where the bunnies hide eggs in the snow, for a unique Easter adventure!
Interested in learning more about the natural history of Bear Valley? Join ski instructor John Whiting on Saturday, April 19, for a cross country ski and snowshoe tour in the meadow.
Visit us on Tuesday’s for the 2024/2025 winter season and take advantage of $20 Trail Pass for our groomed cross country skiing and snowshoeing trails.
Save the date for this free cross country ski and snowshoe community event
As part of our Learn to Skate Ski Package (save 40+%), we offer Introductory Skate Ski Lessons each Saturday at 10AM. These lessons are complimentary for those who purchase the ski package but can also be taken separately for $40*.
As part of our Learn to Skate Ski Package (save 40+%), we offer Introductory Skate Ski Lessons each Saturday at 10AM. These lessons are complimentary for those who purchase the ski package but can also be taken separately for $40*.
As part of our Learn to Skate Ski Package (save 40+%), we offer Introductory Skate Ski Lessons each Saturday at 10AM. These lessons are complimentary for those who purchase the ski package but can also be taken separately for $40*.
The Bear Valley Adventure Company is excited to host the 52nd Bjornloppet XC Ski Race Weekend on March 8 & 9, 2025. This event is one of the longest-running cross country ski races in California and is an exceptional opportunity to test your skills on some of the most scenic trails in California and beyond.
As part of our Learn to Skate Ski Package (save 40+%), we offer Introductory Skate Ski Lessons each Saturday at 10AM. These lessons are complimentary for those who purchase the ski package but can also be taken separately for $40*.
What: Introduction to Skate Skiing Lesson
When: 10AM, Saturday, March 8, 2025
Where: Meet instructor at the trailhead Ski School Meeting Area
Cost: $40
* - for those who purchase the Learn to Skate Ski Package, use promo code “LearnSkate”
As part of our Learn to Skate Ski Package (save 40+%), we offer Introductory Skate Ski Lessons each Saturday at 10AM. These lessons are complimentary for those who purchase the ski package but can also be taken separately for $40*.
What: Introduction to Skate Skiing Lesson
When: 10AM, Saturday, March 1, 2025
Where: Meet instructor at the trailhead Ski School Meeting Area
Cost: $40
* - for those who purchase the Learn to Skate Ski Package, use promo code “LearnSkate”
As part of our Learn to Skate Ski Package (save 40+%), we offer Introductory Skate Ski Lessons each Saturday at 10AM. These lessons are complimentary for those who purchase the ski package but can also be taken separately for $40*.
What: Introduction to Skate Skiing Lesson
When: 10AM, Saturday, February 22, 2025
Where: Meet instructor at the trailhead Ski School Meeting Area
Cost: $40
* - for those who purchase the Learn to Skate Ski Package, use promo code “LearnSkate”
Improve your classic skiing skills in a small group and supportive environment. This one-hour clinic provides building blocks and personal feedback to improve your skiing. Prerequisite is previous experience on classic skis.
Improve your skate skiing skills in a small group and supportive environment. This one-hour clinic provides building blocks and personal feedback to improve your skiing. Prerequisite is previous experience on skate skis.
As part of our Learn to Skate Ski Package (save 40+%), we offer Introductory Skate Ski Lessons each Saturday at 10AM. These lessons are complimentary for those who purchase the ski package but can also be taken separately for $40*.
What: Introduction to Skate Skiing Lesson
When: 10AM, Saturday, February 15, 2025
Where: Meet instructor at the trailhead Ski School Meeting Area
Cost: $40
* - for those who purchase the Learn to Skate Ski Package, use promo code “LearnSkate”
This 1.5-hour clinic is designed to challenge and improve your skate skiing in a fast-paced, small-group setting.
What: Intermediate Skate Skiing Clinic
When: 9:30AM
Where: Meet instructor at trailhead Ski School Meeting Area
Cost: $50.
Bring your Valentine to Bear Valley on February 14 and receive 2-for-1 trail passes for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Now is the time to take the leap and learn how to skate ski with your own equipment. Save 40+% on the gear and get a free lesson.
Due to a high wind event on Monday (Jan. 20th), we are organizing a trail work day this Tuesday to clear debris off trails before grooming.
Check here for special holiday hours and offering. Happy Holidays!
We are excited to reopen this Friday, Dec. 6th, through Sunday, Dec. 8th with mid-week pricing!
BVAC's Projected Opening Day for cross country skiing and snowshoeing is Thursday, November 28th (Thanksgiving Day).
Save 30-60% off new cross-country skis, boots, and poles during our HUGE Start of Season XC Ski Sale.
Save 20% on our new Trail Pass 4-Pack until Nov. 15, 2024
