Pooh Bear – Bear Valley, CA

This is the second of two Yan triples that opened in 1981, one on each side of the summit.
It is the shorter of two lifts at Bear Valley west.
The top terminal is a monopod fixed drive.
Top terminal overview.
The bottom has tensioning and is height adjustable.
View up the first pitch.
Signature Yan name plate.
View up from the loading area.
The first “tower” is integrated into the lower terminal structure.
Upper section of the line.

2 thoughts on “Pooh Bear – Bear Valley, CA”

  1. Ron Thompson's avatar Ron Thompson December 31, 2024 / 3:22 pm

    I wish they would run this chair on weekends and holidays when Polar Express has a huge line! It just sits there doing nothing. I’ve skied BV about 15X and have never seen it run.

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  2. skier's avatar skier March 20, 2026 / 8:48 am

    i saw it open once in the 25/26 season but idk if they will open again.

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