Bear Valley Adventure Company (BVAC) is a year-round, community-owned business specializing in outdoor activities in the greater Bear Valley area. In the winter, BVAC operates one of the largest cross-country ski, snowshoe, sledding, and tubing venues in the Sierra Nevada. BVAC focuses on bike and boat rental, retail, and service in the summer. In addition, BVAC offers a gas station, well-stocked store, mini-mart, and cafe.
Visitors have had fantastic experiences at BVAC. The employees are described as extremely nice, and the food at the lodge, including pizzas and a turkey pesto panini, is surprisingly decent. The tubing and sledding hills are great, especially for families with kids, and the scenery is breathtaking. The cross-country ski trails are beautifully groomed, and the Bjornloppet warming hut offers stunning 360-degree views.
BVAC is well-maintained and convenient, with a 24/7 gas station nearby. While the main parking lot can get busy, there is additional parking close by. Whether you're looking for winter activities or summer adventures like biking and kayaking, BVAC has something for everyone. It's an easy drive from the Bay Area, making it a perfect day trip or weekend getaway for an unforgettable outdoor experience.
Very kind and helpful people. I had low air pressure in my tire and they wouldn’t let me pay for the help.
February 2026
We've been here many times for tubing and XC skiing. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere and skiing to the warming hut for a hot beverage. It was great that we can walk from the condo in the village and don't have to worry about parking.
January 2026
We had a great experience here ! We did snow tubing along with the kids. Its the first snow for my daughter and she loved it. There is not enough parking..but after some waiting we got the spot.
