Ski or Snowboard at Skyline Bear Valley

Bear Valley, California

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A beautiful mountainside resort near Lake Alpine, great for skiing and snowboarding.

Bear Valley is nestled in the high Sierra between Yosemite and Lake Tahoe. It is a popular destination for families and nature lovers. It boasts 1,900 vertical feet over 1680 acres for skiing and snowboarding.

Winter is a popular time at Bear Valley. Most visitors come to ski or snowboard, but there is also snowshoeing, tubing, sledding, snowmobiling, and more to be found here.

During the summer, experience the thrill of mountain biking, get on the golf course, or kayak around Lake Alpine.

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Ski or Snowboard at Skyline Bear Valley Reviews

Margaret L

Ski or Snowboard at Skyline Bear Valley

02/28/23

Great spot to go skiing. It’s also known for a great place for beginners to learn how to ski or snowboard. So, be prepared if you’re a more seasoned skier, because there will be more newbies on the slopes.

5.0

Andy

Ski or Snowboard at Skyline Bear Valley

10/22/20

Great spot for beginners to learn how to ski or snowboard. The instructors are pretty good and nice as well.

5.0

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