Elevation
6,800'
Base
7,841'
Summit
1,041'
Vertical Drop
Trails
33
240 Acres
Lifts
10
3 Types
Snowfall
106"
Annual Snowfall
5"
Nov
17"
Dec
28"
Jan
30"
Feb
26"
Mar
3"
Apr

Best known for

Snow Summit
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Bear Mountain

Snow Summit is Southern California's home for year-round scenic getaways and outdoor experiences, with world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter and mountain biking, hiking, and family-friendly base area activities in the summer. During the winter months (November-April), Snow Summit offers 240 acres of skiable terrain with lifts and trails for all ability levels. Drop in at 8,200 feet and experience the best that SoCal has to offer. The fun doesn't stop at Snow Summit. Check out Big Bear Mountain Resort's additional alpine venues, including Snow Valley and Bear Mountain.

The mountain resort sits at an elevation of 7,000 feet in the San Bernadino Mountains, grants access to varied terrain via 11 lifts and provides an average 100 inches of annual snowfall. The top elevation of 8,200 feet gives skiers and riders access to 1,200 feet of vertical drop. Other on-mountain activities include a tube park and night skiing.

Where Is Snow Summit Located?

Snow Summit’s base area rests within one mile of Big Bear Lake and is a two-hour drive from Los Angeles. Snow Summit is a convenient option for flyers thanks to its close proximity to Ontario International Airport, which is located 60 miles west of the ski area.

 

Where to Stay

Condos, cabins, private homes, and hotels are within walking distace or a short drive from the resort.

Plan Your Trip

Ski Lessons

Transportation

Important Dates

Projected opening date

Nov 21, 2025

Projected closing date

Apr 12, 2026

Years Open

73

Average Snowfall

106"

Terrain

Beginners Runs
24%
Intermediate Runs
49%
Advanced Runs
18%
Expert Runs
9%
Runs in Total
33
Longest Run
1.2 mi
Skiable Terrain
240 ac
Night Skiing
164 ac
Snow Making
240 ac

Lifts

10

Quad Chairs
2
Triple Chairs
4
Double Chairs
4

Inside Scoop

Restaurant, deli, and cafeteria. Ski (ages 4 to adult) and snowboard (ages 6 to adult) school and rentals, demo center, test center, and sports shop.

Reviews

Daniel Csolak

Great close cruiseable mountain that I can carve and explore at my leisure. I can turn it up on some more challenging terrain and also take multiple routes down the same trail to spice things up. Great variety and spacing and flow, with a bit of terrain mixed in. While the neighboring mountain I feel features terrain parks and freestyle, I really enjoy the flow and carve-ability of Snow Summit.

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