Bear Valley Mountain Resort is taking major strides to enhance your winter experience with exciting new improvements for the upcoming 2024/25 season. One of the most anticipated upgrades is the historic Koala chair lift, an iconic feature at the resort and a cherished part of the Bear Valley legacy. As the first chair you see when arriving, the Koala lift has carried countless memories for generations of skiers and riders. After its well-deserved upgrade, we’re thrilled to share that all the original chair carriers sold out in under two hours to our guests to loved this lift!
'The lift improvements for the 2024/25 winter at Bear Valley will have a dramatic effect on the overall mountain experience. The new Kuma beginner lift is more comfortable and adds 50% more capacity, the new Koala quad gives us a much more reliable lift in challenging weather and also adds 50% more capacity, and while Grizzly remains the same iconic lift serving world class bowl style terrain, the work we've done this summer on virtually every phase of it's mechanics render it almost a new lift as well.' shared Tim Cohee, President & GM, Bear Valley Mountain Resort.
Last week marked a significant milestone in this project. In an impressive display, helicopters lifted and placed the new towers, bringing us one step closer to the opening of the new Koala fixed-grip quad lift. “Last Wednesday was a big step forward for Bear Valley with the new fixed-grip quad Koala chair. The future is looking bright for Bear Valley. My lift maintenance crew has been working diligently to provide a new, fun experience for skiers and riders of all ages and skill levels, and we can't wait to see the excitement on our guests’ faces this winter," said Eric Bledsoe, Director of Lift Operations.
This lift will provide access to a wide variety of terrain, from beginner slopes to advanced runs, making it an essential part of the Bear Valley skiing experience. It will also play a key role in many of the resort's ski races, including the world-renowned World Pro Ski Tour.
This enhancement is part of a series of improvements under the new ownership of California Mountain Resorts Company, signaling a bright future for Bear Valley. With their commitment to elevating guest experiences, the 2024/25 winter season is set to be one of the best yet.
Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready to make unforgettable memories on the slopes with us this winter!
See you on the mountain,
Bear Valley Mountain Resort Team