Buyers searching for a Sierra Nevada vacation home often look to Lake Tahoe and Bear Valley for options. With a higher public profile, Lake Tahoe can at first sight seem like an appealing choice: its famous powder snow and extensive entertainment options are exciting. But with a little more information on Bear Valley, buyers often realize that his slightly more remote destination has plenty to offer.
According to Cedar Creek Realty, one of the leading realtors in the region, Bear Valley is a winning bid if you are looking for premier winter sports facilities without the unpleasant crowds. Bear Valley is located just south of Lake Tahoe and actually sees the same powder as its more famous neighbor, yet the impressive slopes are not chock full of skiers and the lines to the lifts are considerably shorter.
Bear Valley is also a wonderful place to go if you have a family, as there are a great variety of slopes to take on. Children can spend days on the top half of the mountain where the terrain is more suited for beginners and they can take skiing lessons with the area’s renowned ski school instructors. More advanced skiers can head to the black diamond chutes and drops at the lower half of the mountain. Bear Valley is also a great Tahoe alternative if you like to go off-piste – the terrain is so spectacular and there are numerous adventure tours to sign up for that deliver adrenaline boosting challenges.
Prices of homes in this unspoiled part of the Sierra Nevada Mountains are still better than in Lake Tahoe, you get more for your money by investing here. So, if you are in search of world-class alpine recreation in a setting yet to be fully discovered Bear Valley is a must-consider alternative.