Bear Valley Ski Resort Guide
Bear Valley, United States
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers and Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 2,590m |
| Resort Height | 2,346m |
| Nearest Airports | Denver International and Colorado Springs |
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Bear Valley
The ski area of Bear Valley is at an altitude of 2,346m.
Summary
Bear Valley has direct access to 67 marked pistes, served by a total of 10 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 2,346m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,590m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Bear Valley offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Bear Valley offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Bear Valley.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Uptight'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Bear Valley?
The next notable snow forecast is 8cm, expected on 22 December, with around 25cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Bear Valley Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 15 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 5 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 165km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 10 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Bear Valley Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,590m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Bear Valley) | 2,346m |
| Lowest Piste | 2,010m |
| Max Vertical | 580m |
Location and Map
Where is Bear Valley?
This ski resort is in Honolulu County, California, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Bear Valley is Denver International, 55 minutes drive away.
Colorado Springs, Reno Tahoe, Modesto City, Vail/Eagle, Sacramento and Laramie airports are all within three hours drive.
Denver International is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 10 ski lifts are able to uplift 12,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Bear Valley open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
