Winter Activities
Winter activities are abundant in the Ebbett's Pass area. Stay in one of our vacation rentals and enjoy the winter beauty in Arnold, CA
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Winter Activities
Snowboarding
Highway 4 @ Highway 207, Bear Valley 95223 209-753-2301
Bear Valley Ski Area is the "Family" resort of the Sierra! A world-class winter sports area featuring extensive terrain for every ability with over 1280 acres, 1900' vertical feet, 67 different runs, a network of 11 lifts and an average annual snowfall of 30 feet. Enjoy our highly acclaimed children's programs, adult ski and snowboard school and full service day lodge with all the amenities. Bear Valley is Northern California's most conveniently located winter resort on scenic and all-weather Highway 4.
Bear Valley Mountain Resort is the west coast’s ultimate half pipe and terrain park for snowboarders. Perfect transitions, flawlessly groomed walls and immaculate jumps await at Bear Valley this season, compliments of a PipeDragon groomer, Bombardier snowcats, and new title sponsor Snowboard.com.
Big Trees State Park Winter Snowshoeing
Located approximately 3 miles above Arnold Ca. The park charges a fee and offers some groomed Cross-Country trails when snow conditions are adequate. For more information call the Calaveras Countyat 209-795-2334.
Downhill skiing
Provides a scenic view of the Sierra. Views from the resort drop 3,800 feet into the deep, granite cut of the Mokelumne River. Although Bear Valley is 
considered a mid-size ski resort, it ranks as the 8th largest ski area in California. The diverse terrain offers skiing excitement for all abilities. With 67 trails serviced by 11 lifts (2 triple, 7 double and 2 surface) that accommodate 12,000 skiers per hour, you'll spend more time skiing and less time waiting in line. Bear Valley blends genuine hometown service, the most affordable prices imaginable and a mountain to challenge every breed of skier, with a rustic, traditional High Sierra setting.
Cross Country Skiing
#1 Bear Valley Road, Bear Valley 95223, 209-753-2834 
The cross country trail system at Bear Valley is one of the largest in the United States. Amenities on the trails include Trailside Huts, Trailside Cafe, trails for kids, picnic tables and park benches, 3,000 acres of ski terrain, a groomed downhill practice area, twin tracks and a skate lane on all trails, and a new kid's sledding area.
Bear Valley XC is offering ice skatings in the morning for the 2012 season.
Snowmobile riding
132 Bear Valley Rd, Bear Valley 95223, 209-753-2323 
Experience the High Sierra on our expertly maintained snowmobiles, either on self-guided tours, or with a knowledgeable guide. Bear Valley Snowmobile adventures are for the entire family, so bring your camera and your kids and choose from three beautiful trail areas. Explore our website, then plan your adventure in one of California's most spectacular settings.
All rentals are late model Ski-doos. All are equipped with hand and thumb warmers, electric starters, and long travel suspensions. All snowmobiles seat two people (max), and there is no charge for the passenger. Renters are required to provide their own transportation to and from the Lake Alpine and Spicer Trailheads (2-4 miles).
