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Alpine County Chamber of Commerce
phone: (530)694-2475
fax: (530)694-2478
3 Webster Street
PO Box 265, Markleeville, CA 96120
info@alpinecounty.comTwo people per square mile and you. Come experience all that Alpine County has to offe! The Chamber issues campfire permits for the USFS and wood cutting permits in June.
Hours: Open 7 days a week. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
phone: (209)753-2834
fax: (209)753-2669
Bear Valley Road
PO Box 5120, Bear Valley, CA 95223
bvcc@sonnet.comThe Bear Valley Adventure Company is your complete mountain adventure center. We outfit, guide, rent, sell or provide information on the following activities: Mountain & Road Biking, Flatwater Kayaking, Fishing, Camping, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Whitewater Rafting, Competitive Sporting Events and Annual Festivals. Purchase a "Bear Valley Mountain Bike Trail Guide" at our store for a complete description of rides in our area.
Hours: Open 7 days a week. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bear Valley Adventure Sports Festival
phone: (209)753-6556 ext.1
fax: (209)753-2321
148 Bear Valley Road
PO Box 5450, Bear Valley, CA 95223
mail@adventuresportsfestival.comCome celebrate the thrill of human powered recreation in the beautiful High Sierra village of Bear Valley. A variety of outdoor activities including rock climbing, mountain biking and flatwater kayaking will blend into an exciting weekend of adventure, education, competition and celebration. It doesn't matter whether you "pull, pedal or paddle", or simply just want to try a new outdoor sport in a safe and supportive environment, the Bear Valley Adventure Sports Festival has something for everybody.
Over the weekend a variety of outdoor activities for all ability levels will be organized and scheduled throughout the greater Bear Valley area. Everyone is welcomed to participate in as little or much as they desire. Pre-registration is encouraged and spaces are limited in some activities. Please feel free to contact us with questions. We look forward to seeing you outdoors this summer!
phone: (209)753-2834
fax: (209)753-26691
Bear Valley Road
PO Box 5120, Bear Valley, CA 95223
bvcc@sonnet.comGroomed trail system open daily; 65km of scenic, groomed track, skating and snowshoeing trails; 4 trailside huts, trailside cafe, sledding hill. Complete cross country ski rental and lesson program.
Hours: Open 7 days a week. 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
phone: (209)753-2301
fax: (209)753-6421
Highway 4 & Highway 207
PO Box 5038, Bear Valley, CA 95223
info@bearvalley.comElevation: Summit 8,500', Mid Mountain Lodge 7,750', Lower Mountain Base 6,600'
Lifts & Terrain:, 2 triple chairs, 7 double chairs, 1 carpet lift, 1280 skiable acres, 1,900' vertical drop, 67 trails
25% Beginner, 40% Intermediate, 35% AdvancedSnowfall & Snowmaking: Natural snowfall average is 359" (30 feet) annually. Our advanced snowmaking system covers a network of runs served by 9 lifts; beginner through advanced terrain; blankets 795 vertical feet; approximately 100 acres of coverage.
Hours: Open 7 days a week. Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
phone: (209)753-2323
132 Bear Valley Road
PO Box 5190, Bear Valley, CA 95223
info@bvsnomobile.comBear Valley Snowmobile is the place to rent a snowmobile by the hour to enjoy the beautiful groomed trails of Stanislaus Forest. Enjoy scenic views of Lake Alpine, Spicer Reservoir and many other points of interest. We are also an authorized Ski-Doo dealership to handle all your snowmobiling sales and service needs.
Summer Hours: Open Tuesday thru Saturday. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Winter Hours: Open 7 days a week. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
phone: (209)753-2844
Bear Valley Village Center
PO Box 5096, Bear Valley, CA 95223
kira@bearvalleysportshop.comCome to the Bear Valley Sport Shop in the commercial center for the local’s scoop on any of your mountain adventures. We offer the inside information and gear you need for day hikes, camping, running, swimming holes, off road-ing, biking, and high sierra lounging. Of course, we have alpine ski gear available for deeply discounted prices for those of you who are bargain hunters. We also have a mountain boutique full of affordable summer clothing to fit any activity’s needs and a good selection of gifts. Come visit us!
Don’t miss our Tennis and Disc Golf Rentals and discounted summer rentals for all guests staying in BV village. Must present room key for discount.
NEW this summer- Don’t miss our Hiking Guide, scheduled to be available July 4th weekend!!Hours: Open 7 days a week 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
phone: (209)795-3840
fax: (209) 795-6680
1170 Highway 4
PO Box 1196, Arnold, CA 95223-1196
info@bigtrees.orgCalaveras Big Trees State Park was brought into the California State park System in 1931 to preserve the North Grove of giant sequoias. In addition to the popular North Grove, the Park features the primitive South Grove, a five mile hiking trip through a spectacular grove of giant sequoias in their natural setting. Other attractions in the Park include the Stanislaus River, Beaver Creek, and the Lava Bluff trails. The Park also houses two main campgrounds with a total of 129 campsites, six picnic areas and hundreds of miles of established trails. The Park is open year-round, sunrise to sunset. Activities include cross-country skiing, evening ranger talks, numerous interpretive programs, environmental education programs, junior ranger programs, hiking, mountain biking and bird watching.
phone: (530) 694-2475
fax: (530)694.2478
3 Webster Street
PO Box 265, Markleeville, CA 96120
info@deathride.comRecognized throughout the cycling world as one of the best produced events in the West, the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce and the Alta Alpine Cycle Club invite you to participate in the Annual "Death Ride," while enjoying the magnificent scenery, and warm hospitality of Alpine County! Beginning and ending at Turtle Rock Park north of Markleeville, California, the five pass ride includes 129 miles and 15,000 feet of lung busting climbing. You also have the option of riding one, two, three or four passes. Five pass finishers will receive a five-pass pin and be eligible to purchase an exclusive five-pass finisher jersey.
Registration for the 2010 ride is now full. We look forward to seeing all the riders in July! Good luck!
Come to these majestic mountains and relax by the crystal clear waters of Lake Alpine in the high Sierras. Fish for Rainbow Trout or hike through a pristine Alpine Meadow. Leave the stress and heat of the city behind and journey up to the shores of peaceful Lake Alpine in the Stanislaus National Forest. At 7400 feet, the air is clean and the number of stars at night appears infinite. Overnight camping and picnic table are available around Lake Alpine. A 10 MPH speed limit is enforced on the lake for power boats to help promote serenity for people and animals alike. No life guards are on duty so swimming safety it up to you.
Lake Alpine Resort Boat Rentals phone: (209)753-6358
fax: (209)753-6237
4000 Highway 4
PO Box 5060, Bear Valley, CA 95223
info@lakealpineresort.comLake Alpine Lodge rents Row Boats, Kayaks, Canoes and Motor Boats. Pick them up at the boat house across the street from the Lake Alpine Lodge. Near our private boat dock is a public boat launch for those who bring their own boats. The launch is Handicap accessible.
Closed for winter season
phone: (209)753-6556 x1
fax: (209)753-2313
148 Bear Valley Road
PO Box 5450, Bear Valley, CA 95223
mail@mtadventure.comMountain Adventure Seminars (MAS) takes pride in providing exceptional mountaineering instruction and finely crafted adventures designed to optimize learning, self-enrichment and fun. MAS specializes in rock climbing, mountaineering, telemark skiing and avalanche education, including backcountry skiing, snowboarding & snowshoeing, plus wilderness medicine and team building.
Spicer Reservoir is located eight miles southwest of Highway 4 on Spicer Reservoir Road at an elevation of 6,200. It has a surface area of 2,000 acres when full. Maximum speed on the lower portion of the lake is 10 mph; the upper portion, surrounded by the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, is managed for non-motorized uses only. A Wilderness Permit is required for shoreline camping in the eastern (non-motorized) portion of the lake. Open June to October. Spicer Reservoir visitors enjoy camping, fishing, hiking and horseback riding. There is a total of 60 campsites, with a group site that can hold 75 people.
Terra Firma Fitness & Massage Therapy
Amy Renn
phone: (415)450-1531
132 Bear Valley Road, Bear Valley, CA 95223
amylu@thegrid.netFitness Classes:
Terra Firma Fitness provides exciting, adventurous, and fun outdoor workouts for first time exercisers to high-level athletes all year round. Classes in the warmer months include circuits of cardiovascular and resistance training. Activities such as trail runs and walks, creek bed agility, hill lunges, sitting tree squats, rock push-ups, tree limb pull-ups, and field drills are all part of this unique training regimin. In fall, join us for conditioning classes to refine muscular development and prepare yourself for the winter sport of your choice. When the snow falls you’ll reap the benefits by having the strength to perform at the top of your game. Winter classes consist of snowshoeing, winter hiking and resistance training in the magnificent snow covered forests. Terra Firma Fitness is a great new way to enjoy the outdoor splendor of Bear Valley down to Arnold while doing something positive for your heath and wellness. Check the website for class schedules. Private and group sessions are also available.Yoga Classes:
Terra Firma Fitness recently added Vinyasa style yoga classes to their line up. Come by and check out the class!
Massage Therapy:
Amy Renn is professionally trained in a variety of massage modalities and has over nine years of experience. She can easily accommodate your needs by integrating several different techniques or can focus in on an area that needs attention with a specific modality. The techniques she offers range from Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, La'stone, Cranial Sacral, Relaxation/Swedish, Prenatal, and Applied Kinesiology (involves muscle testing.)Call or check out the website for more info, class schedules, to book a massage or take a fitness class!
These scenic small, twin reservoirs are located off the Spicer Reservoir Road. The setting is more rustic than either Spicer Reservoir or Lake Alpine. No developed recreation facilities exist at either lake; however, the area is popular for day use, dispersed camping and paddle sports such as canoeing and "sea" kayaking. A primitive boat launch is available at Union Reservoir. Maximum boat speed is 5 mph. Utica Reservoir is managed for non-motorized boating. Open June to October.
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