Major Winter Storms have been, and are expected to keep pounding the west coast of California. Bear Valley is having an exceptional winter season, especially since our central Sierra Nevada location has been gleaning more snow than our Lake Tahoe neighbors to the north due to the southerly storm trajectories. 8.5 feet of snow is piled on top of the Bear Valley Mountain Resort and another 3-5 feet of snow is expected by this Friday (2/27/04)! So if you haven't had your fill of powder skiing this season, now is the time.

The Spring Skiing/Snowboarding season is shaping up to be a great one. MAS guides are excited to lead trips and continue making sweet turns on Mt. Lassen, Mt. Shasta and the Eastern High Sierra.

The MAS 2004 Rock Climbing Season is poised and ready business. We are excited to start leading and teaching people the skills and thrills of technical outdoor rock climbing. MAS has broadened its course offerings while focusing on some of the best climbing sites in Northern California (e.g. Pinnacles, Lovers Leap, Calaveras Dome and Bear Valley). All MAS rock climbing programs and dates have been updated on the MAS Calendar.

The REI Northern California Rock Climbing School is continuing to offer programs in the San Francisco Bay, San Jose and Sacramento areas. Although open to general public, REI members receive a 10% discount on all scheduled programs.