Credentials
Lance Machovsky has owned and operated the Bear Valley Sport Shop since 1990. His understanding of the importance of well-chosen, properly fit equipment and clothing was gleaned in his prior career as a professional mountain guide, leading climbing and ski trips around the world. His attention to detail and constant experimentation led him to develop the shop into one of the premier bootfitting shops in the west. Lance’s two daughters have grown up ski racing and when not in the shop he can often be found on the side of a racecourse, or in the wax room attending to their race skis.

Mike Davis came to Bear Valley Sport Shop from a career as the technical director at Bear Valley Mountain Resort for more than 20 years. His vast understanding of equipment, bootfitting and tuning is only surpassed by his passion for skiing. When Mike is not at work, he is always skiing. he's also been a Grand Canyon dorie guide for 40 years.

Alexis Machovsky was born and raised in Bear Valley.  Lance's younger daughter, I grew up spending a lot of time both in the Sport Shop and on the hill.  I ski raced for about 10 years and I have a deep appreciation and understanding for the sport and the industry.  I lived in South Lake Tahoe for two years, where I held positions as both a bootfitter and a J4/5/6 coach for Heavenly.  I just moved back this summer and am profoundly enjoying being back in my home town, on my home mountain, working with my dad in the shop.  Come in and see us to get squared away for the winter season! 

The rest of our staff are avid skiers and boarders who are happy to share their local knowledge and expertise with you.

Philosophy
We are here to help you enjoy our corner of the Sierra Nevada, and the mountains in general, to their fullest. The products we sell, the knowledge we share and the services we provide are all offered with that in mind. We are a professional ski and snowboard shop.

Bear Valley Sport Shop services are done to the highest industry standards and we stand behind every sale 100% .