Bear Valley Adventure Company

It was a toss up between BV or Leland's...after reading the reviews for Leland's, I opted for BV. It was my kids first time in the snow and I didn't want them to have a horrible crowded first experience.We had to leave early because I wanted to be there close to opening time if 9am, we got there around 10am and there were plenty of parking spots and tubes for the kids to ride.For 6 people, 4 tube rentals for 2hrs it cost me $160. At Leland's I would've paid $240. It was a pleasant experience. The staff was very friendly and seemed genuinely happy doing their job. We had so much fun, the kids were whooped after the two hrs. At first I don't think that two hrs would be enough, but it was perfect. It's an honor system for the amount of time you use the tubes, don't be the one who tries to use them all day. There are a lot of people coming into the park at all times of the mid morning. 2 1/2hes is more than plenty to wear the little ones out. We will definitely be back and would recommend Bear Valley Adventure Co to anyone who has kids.

I had a mixed experience at Bear Valley Adventure Company. Unfortunately, the store staff was confusing and made us purchase passes that we didn't actually need, which was frustrating. The overall experience with them was disappointing.However, the staff at the ski area across the road was excellent--they were helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable, which made our visit much better. Thanks to their great service, I'm giving more stars than I initially would have.

There are several "free" places to snowshoe in the Bear Valley area (mostly by pulling off the road at designated spots; some require a small fee). We chose the "pay" option by going to BVAC because: a) it was a convenient walk from our lodging, and b) they offered a variety of pre-groomed trails and a decent map. It seemed the best option for a group who hadn't done this in a while.We encountered a very friendly staff here, mostly seniors and retirees. Tickets for the snow park were purchased inside their headquarters/store. (Snowshoes could be rented here too, but all of us either owned a pair or opted to rent before the trip.) The price to walk on their trails seemed pretty steep to me ($45/person) considering it was self-guided. We saw zero staff beyond the main entrance.But all in all we had a great snowshoeing adventure in BVAC's snow park, walking to two different warming huts at the higher elevations (bare shelters, unstaffed, no stoves). The well-marked, groomed trails made for less work overall, but we still did some off-piste travel in deep snow at a few of the prettier spots. On our return trip we were hit by a short-lived squall which dumped a another inch or so on our heads. (We eventually paused in the trees to share a flask of Bulleit Rye).One nit - BVAC seemed to come up short on contingency/emergency operations. For example, after returning to the park entrance we heard one cross-country skier tell an elderly staff member that her mom had called to say she was lost. The staff member seemed perplexed on what to do; she took no action besides asking a few questions. You'd think they'd have someone on call to lead some kind of assistance effort, but that didn't seem to be an option. (The daughter decided to go back out to look for her.)Thankfully we were in no need of being rescued that day, and we returned to our rental condo with some great photos and good memories.

Great place to take the kids sledding one hour from Angels camp. Very close. Friendly staff nice sledding hills. Price is a little high but we had a lot of fun. We go every year and the kids love it. There are picnic tables and one outhouse restroom.

I wasn't really sure where to post this review.. thankfully now days our photos tell us where we are!My boys and I were headed to Round Valley Sno-Park at the entrance of the Bear Valley ski resort like we do every January. So this year there is a TON of snow and road markers were hard to find. Thinking we were at our destination, I turned left.. hmmm, don't remember a gas station or store and looked different.I went in to make sure Siri didn't send me awry (ha, she did..) and I was right.. need to continue up the road a few more miles. However, the staff here was SO friendly and helpful I wanted to make mention of that. Not only did they have all the winter clothing and gear you need, they had ice cream bars, basic grocery essentials and a stop on the way back to use the restroom and grab a bottle of wine for our campsite about 45 min down the mountain was awesome!Super clean, very friendly and might have to check out the tubing here as we got a bit too crazy up the hill and don't suggest tubes up there.. stick to sleds and saucers so you don't fly into a tree or off a ledge.. LOL SO much snow and fun. Stay safe!We very much appreciated this stop and never noticed it in past years oddly enough.. we will definitely remember it even if for a snack not far from where we like to sled.

Wow, it's been 13 years since I got to break the news about BVAC on Yelp! I guess it's time for an update.Staff at BVAC are always super nice and they are doing a great job maintaining safety during the pandemic. The trails look great -- even last April when my friend and I were there for the last day of the season, everyone was super warm, professional and everyone was there to have an enjoyable outing.The trails are never super crowded and there's always good parking. Next year will be the year that I get a season pass (now that I have a 4wd and ski rack!). Keep up the good work, BVAC!

Super nice and helpful people. They can answer lots of questions and give good tips. Easy snow shoe rental. It's small, so a line develops if more than a couple customers are in there, but they do their best.

This place is a MUST-VISIT for anyone in Northern California, specifically the Bay Area. We brought the whole family and it was amazing! Gorgeous, pristine and fun. Special thanks to Aaron, David, Jenni, & John for making our visit so memorable. We had a member in our party with handicap requirements and the staff went out if their way to accommodate and make everyone feel included and comfortable. The tubes, the hills, and particularly the staff were all superb. The meadows cafe had the most delicious tomato bisque also! Hats off to Jenny & John. Thank you David for being so helpful. Can't wait to return!

Visited on 2/9/25. Staff were super-friendly, outgoing and quick to get you on your way for fun! I took the teenage kids to the tubing and sled hills for a quick getaway and we all had a great time.

Tried going tubing there. Long wait time, not enough tubes, no lift or magic carpet, and one rude staff. After staying in line for 45 minutes they ran out of tubes. Then they asked me and my three year old to leave and not play in the snow if we are not tubing.