January was action-packed, with three 2★ competitions already in the books—and our athletes came out firing. Stop 1: Sugar Bowl (1/3–1/4) The season kicked off strong at Sugar Bowl with competitors in both U15 and U19 divisions. In U15, Conrad Barazza, Flynn Gurushanthaiah, and Zachary Zavlasky represented Bear Valley with confidence. Competing in a
Bear Valley hosted the Rasmussen Classic, the Central/South Series first race of the season held on January 10-11, 2026. Copious December snow provided for good coverage on the intimidating Feather Duster run which was the venue for this U14/U16/U18 slalom race. Sunny skies greeted the competitors and spectators which was appreciated by all. The ladies
Bear Valley Mtn Resort - Sunroom Sellers 9am check-in ~~~ Buyers 10am -3:00pm All ski gear welcome including skis, snowboards, boots, uniform jackets that are in good condition. This is your chance to gear up for the new season at a great price and/or get cash for the gear your young athletes have outgrown.
The Bear Valley Snowsports Foundation has been awarded a Ski Racing Safety Grant in the amount of $3,000.00 from The Kelly Brush Foundation Grants Committee to honor our commitment to athlete safety and to support our efforts. In the upcoming season you will notice a prominent display of a "We are Committed to Safety"
Blue skies and perfect spring conditions set the stage for the last Saturday's annual Slush Cup Dual GS fundraising race at Bear Valley. More than 70 racers of all ages gathered for a day of fun, competition, and community spirit. Despite a delayed start caused by
The Annual Slush Cup High Sierra Championship takes place on Saturday April 19, 2025. This is a Pro-Style Dual GS Fun Race benefitting the Bear Valley SnowSports Foundation. There will be Ski and Snowboard categories. Within each, there will be Ladies and Men categories by age including 12 and under, 13-18, 19-34, 35-50, 51-64,
The slopes of China Peak Mountain Resort were alive with energy this past weekend as young ski racers took to the course for the annual Van Neely U10 Kombi race. The event, held on March 8 and 9, showcased some of the region’s most promising young talents in the U8 and U10 divisions. Saturday,
China Peak hosted U12-U16 Kellner SuperG Races last Friday through Monday. Bear Valley's Race Team put on a strong performance at the 4 day event. Beginning on Friday Feb 21, The U14-U16 boys swept podium with the 6 fastest times of the race. Nathan Peterson posted the fastest time and took first place in
The Ryan Lavagnino Race commenced under harsh conditions on Friday. The day was marked by a biting cold and strong winds, with snow falling throughout the race. Despite the formidable weather, our athletes showcased their tenacity and skill. Day 1 (Friday Feb 7) - Challenging Conditions Racers faced cold temperatures, strong winds, and snowfall,
The Bear Valley Freeride Team is off to a great start! To date, they have participated in Tahoe Junior Freeride Series (TJFS ) #1 and #2. Stop 1 was in Sugar Bowl on Disney Nose during the 1/4-5 weekend and was blessed with the snowfall on that Friday afternoon. Stop 2 was 1/11-1/12 in Palisades at Enchanted Forest
