Ski Big Bear Ski Resort

Ski Big Bear

Projected Opening: Dec 11
Projected Closing: Mar 14
Lifts: 7
Trails: 18
Skiable Terrain: 26 ac
Base: 600'
Summit: 1,250'
Vertical Drop: 650'
Average Snowfall: 26"

Snowfall

26"

Annual Snowfall

Dec5"
Jan12"
Feb7"
Mar3"

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Masthope Mountain is a vacation resort that offers skiing at its Big Bear area. Besides skiing, tubing is available on the weekends. It also features a terrain park and a beginners’ area near the Big Bear main lodge. The resort features something for all skill levels.

Where Is Ski Big Bear Ski Resort Located?

The resort is about 1 hour and 15 minutes from the Scranton airport, nearly 2 hours from the Newark Liberty and Lehigh Valley airports, and 3 hours from the Albany airport. Airport transfers are available from these airports, typically by taxi. Or, you can rent a car.

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Transportation

Important Dates

Projected opening date
Dec 11, 2026
Projected closing date
Mar 14, 2027
Days Open Last Year
75
Years Open
50
Average Snowfall
26"

Terrain

Ski Big Bear has 18 trails serviced by 7 lifts, including 2 Magic Carpets. The area receives 50 inches of snow, which is bolstered by 100% snowmaking. There is a whopping 650 feet of vertical. Cross-country trails are located within the Masthope Mountain Community and are only designed for community members. Base elevation is 600 feet with a summit of 1,250 feet. The resort is typically open from mid-December through mid-March.

Terrain

Beginners Runs

33%

Intermediate Runs

33%

Advanced Runs

28%

Expert Runs

Runs in Total

Longest Run

1 mi

Skiable Terrain

26 ac

Night Skiing

26 ac

Snow Making

26 ac

Lifts

Double Chairs

Surface Lifts

Inside Scoop

Groomed cruiser make up 43% of the trails, but the resort has something for all types of skiers. Night skiing is available. Lessons and rentals are also offered, and there are slopeside restaurants.

Reviews

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My wife and I along with our 3 kids (5, 7 & 9 y/o) always have a great time. My kids all learned how to ski here. Great lodge with friendly staff, Bar is great and very reasonably priced for adult beverages. Food is pricey but so is it at any resort so not really a ding. We bring a cooler full of b…

Ed Walsh

Mar 09, 2015