Bear Valley Ski Resort: About three hours southeast of Sacramento lies  Bear Valley. Ten lifts provide access to more than 1,200 acres of skiable terrain. Bear Valley is a great place for all ability levels and often gets pounded with snow. A nicely built terrain park consisting of boxes, rails, jumps, and other original features is the perfect place to hone your skills. Powder hounds can find their own personal stashes tucked away in the Grizzly Bowl. For an additional fee, the truly powder hungry can leave the mountain on snowcat tours. Find steep and deep discounts on Bear Valley lift tickets at GetSkiTickets.com.