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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!
August 16-17 2008
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.
Closed for summer season. Please visit the Bear Valley Adventure Company for summer activities.
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.
Closed for Summer Season.
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 local’s scoop you need for alpine skiing, snowboarding, racing, back country, snowmobiling, snow hiking, and high sierra lounging. Our alpine ski gear is hand picked by and personally honed by our knowledgeable and helpful snow-sports enthusiast employees. We can special order a variety of snowboards and backcountry gear for any of your mountain adventures. We also have a mountain boutique full stylish and functional winter-wear to fit any activity’s needs and a good selection of gifts. Come visit us!
Bear Valley Sport Shop is proud to announce up to 50% OFF on boots and skis! Hurry while supplies last for the best quality, selection, and deals around!
SEASON PASS HOLDERS: Don’t forget to take advantage of your special deals; A free quick wax monthly and 10% off non-sale items. Must present your season pass to redeem.
When you stay anywhere in Bear Valley Village, The Sport Shop is offering 15% off any equipment rental! Come into the sport shop in the Commercial Center located right across from Upper Crust Pizza and bring proof of your stay (Lodge room card or V.I.P. card) to redeem your discount on rentals. Just get your equipment and hop on the free shuttle from the village to enjoy your vacation in the snow!
Hours: Open Thursday 12:00 pm - 6:00; Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Saturday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm; Closed Monday - Wednesday
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 event is closed. SOLD OUT!
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.
Hours: Monday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Tuesday thru Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Friday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; Saturday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm; Sunday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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.
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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