Snowmaking allowed Bear Valley ski resort to kick off the 2014-15 winter season on Saturday, Nov. 29. The resort, located in the Central Sierra Mountains, nestled off Highway 4, had a modest one lift and one trail open on a day when light snow was falling.
Bear Valley ski resort begins the 2014-15 season under the purchase of Skyline International Development, Inc., which is conditional on approval from the U.S. Forest Service. Donned with a new name, Skyline Bear Valley Resorts, Inc., the resort has changes in store under the new ownership.
“We’re going to focus on all of the things that make Bear Valley such a terrific place for the entire family,” said Benno Nager, General Manager of Bear Valley Mountain and Bear Valley Village. “Our goal is to preserve and enhance the welcoming atmosphere people enjoy by providing a higher level of personalized service while working to upgrade the facilities to extend the best overall experience possible.”
This season Bear Valley ski resort will increase staff on site to ensure more employees per guest than other destinations. The expanded staff will help visitors throughout their visit, from check-in to skiing the mountain.
Other enhancements include the Cub Club ski and snowboard lessons for children ages 4-12. With a larger learning center that includes an indoor facility and a new magic carpet, the program can accommodate over 150 youth skiers and snowboarders each day.
Bear Valley ski resort has added two discounted passes for college students and military personnel for the 2014-15 season. Free lift tickets will be available to all active military personnel every Sunday, and a $25 ticket any other day including holidays.
College students and military personnel can purchase season passes for $179. The ski area will also continue its free weekend pass program for fifth graders. Beginning in January, the program provides access to all lifts every weekend for all fifth grade students maintaining a “C” average or better. For Seniors 75 years and older, Bear Valley ski resort will provide free day lift tickets.
Season Passes are on sale now with prices starting as low as $39 for kids five years old and younger, while adults enjoy an unlimited season pass for $499.
Visit www.bearvalley.com for more information.
