Lingering Snow Is Forcing A California Ski Resort To Cancel Mountain Biking This Summer

The age-old skier's question once again raises its ugly head: "Is there such a thing as too much snow?"

To Bear Valley Resort, California, who supplied skiers with plentiful powder turns during a historically deep winter last season, the answer was probably a resounding "No." But now that summer's underway, I imagine they've changed their tact.

The resort just announced the cancellation of summer mountain bike operations, citing a snowpack that's overstayed its welcome.

This is unfortunate but not entirely surprising news. Like many ski areas throughout California, Bear Valley Resort is still buried after a non-stop hammering of snow last winter.

For additional context, here's what Bear Valley's Koala Lift looked like mid-winter.

Shocking, right?

Now, I might upset some bikers with this take, but I'll take a historic winter any year, even if it means that some resorts end up foregoing summer biking ops. This is the equation in my book: powder skiing > mountain biking.

Although, admittedly, I don't bike, so it's not much of a loss for me (for a more bike-friendly perspective, check out what our friends at BIKE Mag are up to).

Continue reading for a rundown of Bear Valley's stats.

Bear Valley Resort Stats/Info:

Vertical: 1,900 ft.

Skiable Terrain: 1,680 ac.

Average Snowfall: 359 in.

Snowfall This Season: 672 in.

Lifts: 9

Trails: 75+

Snowmaking: YES

Night Skiing: NO

Mega-Pass: NO

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