Bear Valley Mountain Resort
Sierra Nevada ski area between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite with 1,680 alpine acres and a 3,000-acre cross-country trail system.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
580m (1,903ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,590m (8,497ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,010m (6,594ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
911cm (359in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
67
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
9
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
680ha (1,680ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
25%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
35%
Best For
Location
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