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    Bear Valley, California Gets New Owner, Joins Cali Pass

    Bear Valley, California Gets New Owner, Joins Cali Pass

    Published Date: November 1, 2023

    Michael Fulton

    Michael Fulton

    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

    50+ resorts visited15 years skiing

    Bear Valley Ski Resort in Northern California just announced they have been acquired by California Mountain Resorts Company (CMRC) and will be opening up under new management. With the change in management Bear Valley will now be included on the Cali Pass. Bear Valley skiers and riders will now be eligible for unlimited access to 3 additional classic California resorts with the purchase or upgrade to a Cali Pass; Dodge Ridge, China Peak and Mountain High.Bear Valley Ski Resort, located in Northern California, has exciting news to share. The resort has recently come under new management, having been acquired by the California Mountain Resorts Company (CMRC). This change in leadership brings about some fantastic benefits for skiers and riders at Bear Valley. One of the most notable developments is that Bear Valley is now part of the Cali Pass family. With this inclusion, skiers and riders at Bear Valley gain access to not just their beloved resort but also to three additional iconic California ski destinations. These resorts include Dodge Ridge, China Peak, and Mountain High. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bear Valley Mountain Resort (@bearvalleyresort) So, what does this mean for enthusiasts of Bear Valley? It means that by purchasing or upgrading to a Cali Pass, you open the door to a world of unlimited opportunities for alpine adventures in the Golden State. Whether you're seeking the thrill of Dodge Ridge, the beauty of China Peak, or the excitement of Mountain High, the Cali Pass lets you explore them all. This new era promises exciting times for Bear Valley and the broader skiing and snowboarding community who love the smaller resorts in California.What Bear Valley had to say:Bear Valley re-emerges with new ownership, new energy, and a new commitment… with the same amazing terrain and same dedicated crew. From facilities, lifts and operations, to grooming – on and off the hill – look for great things to come and tradition to live on with the awakening of THE BEAR! Legendary local & Bear Valley’s General Manager, Tim Schimke:“Bear Valley is now a part of the California Mountain Resorts Company (CMRC), and, as General Manager, my enthusiasm is sky-high! I am excited to work with ski industry veterans, CEO Karl Kapuscinski, and CMRC President, Tim Cohee. Under this new ownership, we are reinvigorating Bear Valley, where the spirit of California’s mountain lifestyle is personified with every run down our legendary trails. This is a turning point in Bear’s history where the founding fathers’ visions will be brought to reality with our mantra, #BearIsBack. I could not be more excited for what the future holds, and I hope to share the positive vibes and future plans with each and every one of you here at the resort this season. The Bear is back!”

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