Looking for new ways to enjoy family snow days? From adrenaline pumping adventures to gentle forays into a winter wonderland, Bear Valley and the snowy Calaveras County High Sierra corridor have got you covered. Read on for our top 7 favorite ways to enjoy the snow in and near Calaveras County along the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway during your next snow day adventure. Remember to always bring chains for your vehicle in case of extreme weather conditions.
Snow Condition Updates: As of December 9th, we have fresh powder in Bear Valley, CA and East of Bear Valley. Want updates on snow conditions at lower elevations? Give us a call 7 days a week at 1-209-736-0049, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GoCalaveras for the latest updates on Calaveras County fun!
Know Before You Go – Swing by the Calaveras Visitors Bureau for a FREE Hop Lightly pack-it-out trash bag, great for diapers, broken sleds, and picnic trash. Wherever you choose to play outdoors, please remember that the Stanislaus National Forest and surrounding areas are home to many species of wild birds and animals that can be seriously harmed by any trash you leave behind. Please pick up after yourself and your family, dress warmly, be safe and have a wonderful time!
1. Enjoy Snow in Calaveras County – Snowshoe
Looking to take in the sights and sounds of winter at a gentler pace? As the saying goes, if you can walk, you can snowshoe. Snowshoeing allows you to extend your hiking and jogging through the snowy season, with the addition of specialized snowshoes.

Best Places to Snowshoe in Calaveras County and the Ebbetts Pass Corridor
From snowshoeing through giant sequoia groves at Calaveras Big Trees State Park, to exploring groomed trails at Bear Valley Village, to breaking trail among Stanislaus National Forest roads, each snowshoe location is situated within easy driving distance for visiting multiple destinations within the same day.
To provide a sense of scale, Calaveras Big Trees is located just 30 minutes from Angels Camp, 20 minutes from Murphys, CA, and 10 minutes from Arnold, CA. View forest roads, sno-parks, and more, by clicking “Snowy Destination Map” below.
For detailed descriptions of excellent snowshoeing locations, visit Ebbetts Pass adventures guide to cross country skiing and snowshoe adventures here.
New to snowshoeing? For tips for snowshoe beginners, enjoy REI’s free Beginner’s Guide to Snowshoeing,
SNO-PARK Permits
Heading to a SNO-PARK? To park at a SNO-PARK, you must purchase a permit. SNO-PARK permits are $5.00 a day or $25.00 for a season pass.
Purchase SNO-PARK permits in person at the locations below.
- Arnold, CA
- Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods, 925 Hwy 4, Arnold
- Sierra Nevada Adventure Company, 2293 Hwy 4, Arnold
- Bear Valley, CA
- Bear Valley Cross Country, 1 Bear Valley Road, Bear Valley
- Bear Valley Snowmobile, 3 Bear Valley Road (Inside Village Lodge), Bear Valley
Purchase SNO-PARK permits on-line here: Purchase SNO-PARK passes on-line
Snow Gear Rentals and Supplies
- Snowshoe and Snow Gear Rentals and Supplies in Arnold, CA
- Sierra Nevada Adventure Company (known locally as SNAC)
- Offering: In addition to year round gear for purchase, SNAC has a great selection of parkas, pants, Merino wool long underwear and socks, snow boots, ice cleats, goggles and sunglasses, gloves, helmets, books, maps, toboggans, saucers for purchase. They also rent winter and summer gear.
- SNAC Winter Rentals: Explore SNAC Winter Rentals on-line here. SNAC Snowshoe Rentals here.
- Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods
- Offering: Specializing in High Sierra sporting goods; as well as a variety of snow goods such as snow boots, goggles, ski gloves, troopers, beanies, sleds and discs. They also rent winter gear including skis, snowboards, snowshoes and winter apparel including adult and child-sized snow boot and clothing rentals
- Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods Winter Rentals: Explore Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods Winter Rentals on-line here.
- Sierra Nevada Adventure Company (known locally as SNAC)
- Snowshoe and Snow Gear Rentals and Supplies in Bear Valley, CA
- Bear Valley Cross Country
- Offering: Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company is a year-round mountain resort with one of the largest cross country ski areas in California with 35 trails for 65 kilometers of groomed track and skating lanes, and summer mountain recreation activities including kayaking and mountain biking.They also rent winter and summer gear.
- Bear Valley Cross Country Winter Rentals: Explore Bear Valley Cross Country Winter Rentals by activity on-line here. Bear Valley Cross Country Snowshoe rentals here.
- Bear Valley Cross Country
2. Enjoy Snow in Calaveras County – Try a fatbike
Looking for something you’ve never done before? Why not hop on a fatbike this winter? What’s a fatbike, you say? A fatbike is an off-road bicycle with oversized tires designed for low ground pressure. This low ground pressure allows fatbikes to traverse soft, unstable terrain, such as snow. You can rent fatbikes at Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company, or bring your own for your next Calaveras High Sierra adventure.

Best Places to Fatbike in the Calaveras County High Sierra Corridor
- Arnold Rim Trail
- No passes or fees required. The Arnold Rim Trail is a multi-use 17 mile network of hilly trail, weaving through National Forest land and residential territory, keep an eye out for the occasional giant sequoia along the section of trail closest to White Pines Lake.
- Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company
- Whether you’re new to fatbiking or a seasoned fatbike adventurer, you’re in luck. Family owned Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company not only provides gear rentals and but it is also a year-round mountain resort with one of the largest groomed fatbike areas in California. That’s right. With 35 trails for 40 miles (65 kilometers) of groomed track and skating lanes, you can enjoy a new adventure each winter weekend.
- National Forest Service Roads
- Stop by the Stanislaus National Forest Service Calaveras ranger station for detailed maps and parking instructions. Get a head start with a general idea of where you’d like to explore using the Snowy Destination Map below.
- SNO-PARKS
- To park at a SNO-PARK, you must purchase a SNO-PARK permit (details below).
- Lake Alpine SNO-PARK: Learn more about Lake Alpine SNO-PARK here.
- Round Valley SNO-PARK: Learn more about Round Valley SNO-PARK here.
- Spicer SNO-PARK: Learn more about Spicer SNO-PARK here.
- To park at a SNO-PARK, you must purchase a SNO-PARK permit (details below).
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SNO-PARK Permits
Heading to a SNO-PARK? To park at a SNO-PARK, you must purchase a permit. SNO-PARK permits are $5.00 a day or $25.00 for a season pass.
Purchase SNO-PARK permits in person at the locations below.
- Arnold, CA
- Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods, 925 Hwy 4, Arnold
- Sierra Nevada Adventure Company, 2293 Hwy 4, Arnold
- Bear Valley, CA
- Bear Valley Cross Country, 1 Bear Valley Road, Bear Valley
- Bear Valley Snowmobile, 3 Bear Valley Road (Inside Village Lodge), Bear Valley
Purchase SNO-PARK permits on-line here: Purchase SNO-PARK passes on-line
- Arnold, CA
3. Enjoy Snow in Calaveras County – Ski and/or Snowboard
What makes Bear Valley so special? Bear Valley Resort is the place to be for some epic skiing or snowboarding.


Haven’t been to Bear Valley Resort? You’re in luck! Enjoy this free guide for Bear Valley Resort first time visitors. Check current Bear Valley weather and snow conditions here.
Looking for ski or snowboarding lessons? Bear Valley Resort offers ski lessons for adults and kids. For discounted lesson rates, book your lesson in advance. Looking to save even more?
Rather than purchase gear before your lesson, check out Bear Valley Resort’s equipment rentals to see what you like, before you buy. Find additional snow gear rentals below.
Snow Gear Rentals and Supplies
- Ski and Snowboard Gear Rentals and Supplies – Arnold, CA
- Sierra Nevada Adventure Company (known locally as SNAC)
- Offering: In addition to year round gear for purchase, SNAC has a great selection of parkas, pants, Merino wool long underwear and socks, snow boots, ice cleats, goggles and sunglasses, gloves, helmets, books, maps, toboggans, saucers for purchase. They also rent winter and summer gear.
- SNAC Winter Rentals: Explore SNAC Winter Rentals on-line here.
- Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods
- Offering: Specializing in High Sierra sporting goods; as well as a variety of snow goods such as snow boots, goggles, ski gloves, troopers, beanies, sleds and discs. They also rent winter gear including skis, snowboards, snowshoes and winter apparel including adult and child-sized snow boot and clothing rentals
- Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods Winter Rentals: Explore Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods Winter Rentals on-line here.
- Sierra Nevada Adventure Company (known locally as SNAC)
- Ski and Snowboard Gear Rentals and Supplies – Bear Valley, CA
- Bear Valley Resort
- Offering: Rentals include helmets, boots, skis, and snowboards. When arriving at Bear Valley, follow signs for Equipment Rentals.
- Bear Valley Resort Winter Rentals: Explore Bear Valley Resort Winter Rentals on-line here.
- Bear Valley Resort
4. Enjoy Snow in Calaveras County – Get Cozy
Who said enjoying winter snow had to mean working up a sweat? Sometimes it’s nice to enjoy a wintry view without all the work.

Want to know our favorite way to enjoy the snow-capped views while taking it easy? We recommend cozying into some warm and comfy clothes, grab your favorite eats and drink of choice, and a good book, before pulling up a seat by one of these lovely snowy scenes.

Some of our favorite places to enjoy a view:
Arnold Area I Calaveras Big Trees Visitor Center and warming hut I Camp Connell General Store I Dorrington’s Lube Room Saloon I Tamarack Lodge I Bear Valley and Upper Highway 4 Area
5. Enjoy Snow in Calaveras County – Go Snowmobiling
Looking for an outdoor activity to enjoy with the whole family? Snowmobiling is loved by everyone from kids, to teens, to parents, and grandparents. Unlike a lot of other snow sports, snowmobiling can be enjoyed by everyone regardless of fitness level. So why not get those engines revving and head out into the great unknown? At Bear Valley Snowmobile, you can enjoy scenic views of Lake Alpine, Spicer Reservoir and many other points of interest along the beautifully groomed trails of Stanislaus National Forest.

Their snowmobiles are staged for you in the USFS Sno-Parks so there is no need to trailer or make unsafe crossings over Hwy 4 from Bear Valley. Kids as young as two can ride their snowmobiles with the help of a five-point harness that attaches them to an adult. For your safety, they have a two snowmobile minimum per rental during your self-guided tour.
SNO-PARK Permits
To park at a SNO-PARK, you must purchase a sno-park permit. SNO-PARK permits are $5.00 a day or $25.00 for a season pass.
Purchase SNO-PARK permits in person at the locations below.
- Arnold, CA
- Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods, 925 Hwy 4, Arnold
- Sierra Nevada Adventure Company, 2293 Hwy 4, Arnold
- Bear Valley, CA
- Bear Valley Cross Country, 1 Bear Valley Road, Bear Valley
- Bear Valley Snowmobile, 3 Bear Valley Road (Inside Village Lodge), Bear Valley
Purchase SNO-PARK permits on-line here: Purchase SNO-PARK passes on-line
Snow Gear Rentals and Supplies
- Snow Gear Rentals and Supplies – Arnold, CA
- Sierra Nevada Adventure Company (known locally as SNAC)
- Offering: In addition to year round gear for purchase, SNAC has a great selection of parkas, pants, Merino wool long underwear and socks, snow boots, ice cleats, goggles and sunglasses, gloves, helmets, books, maps, toboggans, saucers for purchase. They also rent winter and summer gear.
- SNAC Winter Rentals: Explore SNAC Winter Rentals on-line here.
- Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods
- Offering: Specializing in High Sierra sporting goods; as well as a variety of snow goods such as snow boots, goggles, ski gloves, troopers, beanies, sleds and discs. They also rent winter gear including skis, snowboards, snowshoes and winter apparel including adult and child-sized snow boot and clothing rentals
- Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods Winter Rentals: Explore Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods Winter Rentals on-line here.
- Sierra Nevada Adventure Company (known locally as SNAC)
- Snow Gear Rentals and Supplies – Bear Valley, CA
- Bear Valley Cross Country
- Offering: Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company is a year-round mountain resort with one of the largest cross country ski areas in California with 35 trails for 65 kilometers of groomed track and skating lanes, and summer mountain recreation activities including kayaking and mountain biking.They also rent winter and summer gear.
- Bear Valley Cross Country Winter Rentals: Explore Bear Valley Cross Country Winter Rentals by activity on-line here.
- Bear Valley Resort
- Offering: Ebbetts Pass corridor’s only ski resort, Bear Valley Resort offers terrain for all skill levels. Rentals include helmets, boots, skis, and snowboards. Hitting the mountain? When arriving at Bear Valley, follow signs for Equipment Rentals.
- Bear Valley Resort Winter Rentals: Explore Bear Valley Resort Winter Rentals on-line here.
- Bear Valley Snowmobile
- Offering: Bear Valley Snowmobile has been renting snowmobiles on the groomed trails of Lake Alpine and Spicer Reservoir with the US Forest Service for over 45 years. Bear Valley Snowmobile is the only snowmobile rental operator who has the privilege to rent snowmobiles in the Ebbetts Pass corridor.
- Rent a snowmobile: Rent a snowmobile at Bear Valley Snowmobile here.
- Bear Valley Cross Country
6. Enjoy Snow in Calaveras County – Go Sledding and/or Tubing
From roadside slopes to pay-to-play facilities with restrooms and sled rentals, we’ve rounded up a handful of options to help you have a safe and fun snow day next time you venture up.
Looking for the best places to sled or go tubing in the Calaveras corridor? Visit our free guide to the best places to sled in the Calaveras corridor to learn more.
If you’re planning a first time snow adventure with kids, we’ll take the guesswork out of packing for the trip by hooking you up with snow gear rental resources below.
Need kids snow clothes or supplies? If you’re looking for something for kids, save money by calling or visiting children’s consignment My Little Apple in Murphys, CA to see if they have any snow gear you need in stock. Prefer to rent or buy new? Whether looking for kids, teens, or adults, check out our Snow Gear Rentals and Supplies guide by clicking the button below.
Snow Gear Rentals and Supplies
- Snow Gear Rentals and Supplies – Murphys, CA
- My Little Apple
- Offering: Rent rugged trail-friendly strollers and/or checkout their children’s consignment collection to save on any winter boots or clothes the little ones in your life might need. In a hurry? Call ahead to see if they have what you need.
- My Little Apple
- Snow Gear Rentals and Supplies – Arnold, CA
- Sierra Nevada Adventure Company (known locally as SNAC)
- Offering: In addition to year round gear for purchase, SNAC has a great selection of parkas, pants, Merino wool long underwear and socks, snow boots, ice cleats, goggles and sunglasses, gloves, helmets, books, maps, toboggans, saucers for purchase. They also rent winter and summer gear.
- SNAC Winter Rentals: Explore SNAC Winter Rentals on-line here.
- Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods
- Offering: Specializing in High Sierra sporting goods; as well as a variety of snow goods such as snow boots, goggles, ski gloves, troopers, beanies, sleds and discs. They also rent winter gear including skis, snowboards, snowshoes and winter apparel including adult and child-sized snow boot and clothing rentals
- Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods Winter Rentals: Explore Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods Winter Rentals on-line here.
- Sierra Nevada Adventure Company (known locally as SNAC)
- Snow Gear Rentals and Supplies – Bear Valley, CA
- Bear Valley Cross Country
- Offering: Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company is a year-round mountain resort with one of the largest cross country ski areas in California with 35 trails for 65 kilometers of groomed track and skating lanes, and summer mountain recreation activities including kayaking and mountain biking.They also rent winter and summer gear.
- Bear Valley Cross Country Winter Rentals: Explore Bear Valley Cross Country Winter Rentals by activity on-line here.
- Bear Valley Resort
- Offering: Ebbetts Pass corridor’s only ski resort, Bear Valley Resort offers terrain for all skill levels. Rentals include helmets, boots, skis, and snowboards. Hitting the mountain? When arriving at Bear Valley, follow signs for Equipment Rentals.
- Bear Valley Resort Winter Rentals: Explore Bear Valley Resort Winter Rentals on-line here.
- Bear Valley Snowmobile
- Offering: Bear Valley Snowmobile has been renting snowmobiles on the groomed trails of Lake Alpine and Spicer Reservoir with the US Forest Service for over 45 years. Bear Valley Snowmobile is the only snowmobile rental operator who has the privilege to rent snowmobiles in the Ebbetts Pass corridor.
- Rent a snowmobile: Rent a snowmobile at Bear Valley Snowmobile here.
- Bear Valley Cross Country
SNO-PARK Permits
To park at a SNO-PARK, you must purchase a sno-park permit. SNO-PARK permits are $5.00 a day or $25.00 for a season pass.
Purchase SNO-PARK permits in person at the locations below.
- Arnold, CA
- Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods, 925 Hwy 4, Arnold
- Sierra Nevada Adventure Company, 2293 Hwy 4, Arnold
- Bear Valley, CA
- Bear Valley Cross Country, 1 Bear Valley Road, Bear Valley
- Bear Valley Snowmobile, 3 Bear Valley Road (Inside Village Lodge), Bear Valley
Purchase SNO-PARK permits on-line here: Purchase SNO-PARK passes on-line
7. Enjoy Snow in Calaveras County – Go Cross Country Skiing
More energy efficient than long distance snowshoeing, cross country skiing is the perfect sport for a variety of interests, allowing you to enjoy quick forays into the woods for an afternoon outing or for those with a little more time available and a sense of adventure, you can venture so deep into a magical winter wilderness you may encounter regions more wild than known. Interested? You’ve come to the right place.
Looking for cross country ski lessons? Cross country ski lessons and gear rentals are available at Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company here.

Looking to get fit for 2019? Cross-country skiing is an excellent aerobic workout, and because no single muscle group is overstressed, the activity can be sustained for hours on end. It’s not often we can get fit while taking in breathtaking sights–a great way to spend time alone, with friends, or family.
Best Places to Cross-Country Ski in the Calaveras County High Sierra Corridor
- Arnold Rim Trail
- No passes or fees required. The Arnold Rim Trail is a multi-use 17 mile network of hilly trail, weaving through National Forest land and residential territory, keep an eye out for the occasional giant sequoia along the section of trail closest to White Pines Lake.
- Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company
- Whether you’re new to cross country skiing or a seasoned cross country ski adventurer, you’re in luck. Family owned Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company not only provides gear rentals and cross country ski lessons, but it is also a year-round mountain resort with one of the largest cross country ski areas in California. That’s right. With 35 trails for 40 miles (65 kilometers) of groomed track and skating lanes, you can enjoy a new adventure each winter weekend.
- Calaveras Big Trees
- Cross country ski among giant sequoias at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Combine history, nature, and awe at Calaveras Big Trees North Grove, the discovery site of giant sequoias that launched early American passion for preserving our wilderness places through the National Park Service, beloved by John Muir himself. The beauty of the giant Sequoias in winter draws many others, but if you go early or on a weekday, you may find you have the woods to yourself. Besides the North Grove, there is a 3.5 mile cross country ski trail that loops up to the scenic overlook and back. See Calaveras Big Trees State Park Winter Trails Map here.
- National Forest Service Roads
- Stop by the Stanislaus National Forest Service Calaveras ranger station for detailed maps and parking instructions. Get a head start with a general idea of where you’d like to explore using the Snowy Destination Map below.
- SNO-PARKS
- To park at a SNO-PARK, you must purchase a SNO-PARK permit (details below).
- Lake Alpine SNO-PARK: Learn more about Lake Alpine SNO-PARK here.
- Round Valley SNO-PARK: Learn more about Round Valley SNO-PARK here.
- Spicer SNO-PARK: Learn more about Spicer SNO-PARK here.
- To park at a SNO-PARK, you must purchase a SNO-PARK permit (details below).
SNO-PARK Permits
Heading to a SNO-PARK? To park at a SNO-PARK, you must purchase a permit. SNO-PARK permits are $5.00 a day or $25.00 for a season pass.
Purchase SNO-PARK permits in person at the locations below.
- Arnold, CA
- Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods, 925 Hwy 4, Arnold
- Sierra Nevada Adventure Company, 2293 Hwy 4, Arnold
- Bear Valley, CA
- Bear Valley Cross Country, 1 Bear Valley Road, Bear Valley
- Bear Valley Snowmobile, 3 Bear Valley Road (Inside Village Lodge), Bear Valley
Purchase SNO-PARK permits on-line here: Purchase SNO-PARK passes on-line
Snow Gear Rentals and Supplies
- Snow Gear Rentals and Supplies – Arnold, CA
- Sierra Nevada Adventure Company (known locally as SNAC)
- Offering: In addition to year round gear for purchase, SNAC has a great selection of parkas, pants, Merino wool long underwear and socks, snow boots, ice cleats, goggles and sunglasses, gloves, helmets, books, maps, toboggans, saucers for purchase. They also rent winter and summer gear.
- SNAC Winter Rentals: Explore SNAC Winter Rentals on-line here.
- Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods
- Offering: Specializing in High Sierra sporting goods; as well as a variety of snow goods such as snow boots, goggles, ski gloves, troopers, beanies, sleds and discs. They also rent winter gear including skis, snowboards, snowshoes and winter apparel including adult and child-sized snow boot and clothing rentals
- Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods Winter Rentals: Explore Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods Winter Rentals on-line here.
- Sierra Nevada Adventure Company (known locally as SNAC)
- Snow Gear Rentals and Supplies – Bear Valley, CA
- Bear Valley Cross Country
- Offering: Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company is a year-round mountain resort with one of the largest cross country ski areas in California with 35 trails for 65 kilometers of groomed track and skating lanes, and summer mountain recreation activities including kayaking and mountain biking. They also rent winter and summer gear.
- Bear Valley Cross Country Winter Rentals: Explore Bear Valley Cross Country Winter Rentals by activity on-line here. Don’t miss out on their cross-country ski lesson packages.
- Bear Valley Resort
- Offering: Ebbetts Pass corridor’s only ski resort, Bear Valley Resort offers terrain for all skill levels. Rentals include helmets, boots, skis, and snowboards. Hitting the mountain? When arriving at Bear Valley, follow signs for Equipment Rentals.
- Bear Valley Resort Winter Rentals: Explore Bear Valley Resort Winter Rentals on-line here.
- Bear Valley Snowmobile
- Offering: Bear Valley Snowmobile has been renting snowmobiles on the groomed trails of Lake Alpine and Spicer Reservoir with the US Forest Service for over 45 years. Bear Valley Snowmobile is the only snowmobile rental operator who has the privilege to rent snowmobiles in the Ebbetts Pass corridor.
- Rent a snowmobile: Rent a snowmobile at Bear Valley Snowmobile here.
- Bear Valley Cross Country
Staying below the snowline? Explore fun things to do in towns below the snowline through the town information and directories here: Angels Camp I Copperopolis I Mokelumne Hill I Murphys I San Andreas I Valley Springs tri-lake area.
(Featured image courtesy of Instagrammer @mnwkr. )
SNO-PARK Permits
To park at a SNO-PARK, you must purchase a sno-park permit. SNO-PARK permits are $5.00 a day or $25.00 for a season pass.
Purchase SNO-PARK permits in person at the locations below.
- Arnold, CA
- Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods, 925 Hwy 4, Arnold
- Sierra Nevada Adventure Company, 2293 Hwy 4, Arnold
- Bear Valley, CA
- Bear Valley Cross Country, 1 Bear Valley Road, Bear Valley
- Bear Valley Snowmobile, 3 Bear Valley Road (Inside Village Lodge), Bear Valley
Purchase SNO-PARK permits on-line here: Purchase SNO-PARK passes on-line
Snow Gear Rentals and Supplies
- Snow Gear Rentals and Supplies – Arnold, CA
- Sierra Nevada Adventure Company (known locally as SNAC)
- Offering: In addition to year round gear for purchase, SNAC has a great selection of parkas, pants, Merino wool long underwear and socks, snow boots, ice cleats, goggles and sunglasses, gloves, helmets, books, maps, toboggans, saucers for purchase. They also rent winter and summer gear.
- SNAC Winter Rentals: Explore SNAC Winter Rentals on-line here.
- Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods
- Offering: Specializing in High Sierra sporting goods; as well as a variety of snow goods such as snow boots, goggles, ski gloves, troopers, beanies, sleds and discs. They also rent winter gear including skis, snowboards, snowshoes and winter apparel including adult and child-sized snow boot and clothing rentals
- Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods Winter Rentals: Explore Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods Winter Rentals on-line here.
- Sierra Nevada Adventure Company (known locally as SNAC)
- Snow Gear Rentals and Supplies – Bear Valley, CA
- Bear Valley Cross Country
- Offering: Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company is a year-round mountain resort with one of the largest cross country ski areas in California with 35 trails for 65 kilometers of groomed track and skating lanes, and summer mountain recreation activities including kayaking and mountain biking.They also rent winter and summer gear.
- Bear Valley Cross Country Winter Rentals: Explore Bear Valley Cross Country Winter Rentals by activity on-line here.
- Bear Valley Resort
- Offering: Ebbetts Pass corridor’s only ski resort, Bear Valley Resort offers terrain for all skill levels. Rentals include helmets, boots, skis, and snowboards. Hitting the mountain? When arriving at Bear Valley, follow signs for Equipment Rentals.
- Bear Valley Resort Winter Rentals: Explore Bear Valley Resort Winter Rentals on-line here.
- Bear Valley Snowmobile
- Offering: Bear Valley Snowmobile has been renting snowmobiles on the groomed trails of Lake Alpine and Spicer Reservoir with the US Forest Service for over 45 years. Bear Valley Snowmobile is the only snowmobile rental operator who has the privilege to rent snowmobiles in the Ebbetts Pass corridor.
- Rent a snowmobile: Rent a snowmobile at Bear Valley Snowmobile here.
- Bear Valley Cross Country
Happy travels!