Bear Valley is set in the midst of over one million acres of Wilderness and National Forest lands, located in Alpine County, Californina's least populated county. Only 25 miles east of Arnold on the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway, we are only 3 hours from the Bay Area or Sacramento. At 7,000 feet elevation, the area aveargs over 30 feet of snow each winter. Bear Valley ofers a versatile downhill skiing and snowboarding resort, lift accessed backcountry skiing, telemark skiing, one of the largest cross country trail systems in the U.S., plus snowmobile rentals and trails. Summer months are enjoyed by outdoor enthusiasts looking for kayaking, mountain biking, swimming, fishing, hiking, frisbee golf, tennis and the Bear Valley Music Festival.