Related Regions: Poconos, Pennsylvania, North America

Big Bear Overview

Big Bear

Masthope Mountain is a vacation resort that offers skiing at its Big Bear area.

Elevation

  • Summit
    1250ft
  • Vertical Drop
    650ft
  • Base
    600ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

33%

Intermediate Runs

33%

Advanced Runs

27%

Expert Runs

7%

Terrain Parks

1

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

26 ACRE

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 6
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 0
  • Triple Chairs: 0
  • Double Chairs: 4
  • Surface Lifts: 2

Tourist Office

HC1 BOX 1A 353

18435 Lackawaxen

Pennsylvania

United States

Phone: (570) 685-1400

bigbear@ltis.net

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/15/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 03/31/2013

Projected Days Open: 75

Days Open Last Year: 75

Years Open: 37

Average Snowfall: 69"

Big Bear Reviews

  • by ryanscottmac 1st December 2010
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 2
    • Terrain Park 2
    • Nightlife 1

    Great Mountain To Learn On

    Pros: Scenery, Easy Runs, New Lodge, Not Crowded
    Cons: Short Vertical, Slow Lifts, Expensive

     
  • by Willie D. 4th February 2010
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4
    • Terrain Park 3
    • Nightlife 2

    A Family Friendly Resort Well Siuted For Beginners

    Pros: Excellent Instructors; Friendly Staff; Easy Terrain
    Cons: Lack of Advanced Terrain; No Bumps; Crowded Bar

     
  • by craigmcg 29th January 2009
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4
    • Terrain Park 4
    • Nightlife 4

    The Best Kept Secret in the Poconos

    Pros: This is the place to avoid the lines and SIMPLYENJOY!
    Cons: They should grow their resort even bigger.

     
  • by tjm 29th January 2009
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4
    • Terrain Park 0
    • Nightlife 0

    Great family experience

    Pros: Family Friendly, clean facilities,
    Cons: May not be for advanced skiers

     

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Common Misspellings

Big-Bear, Bigbaer, Bigbbear, Bigbear

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