Ski Big Bear
Closed
Elevation
- 1250ftSummit
- 650ftVertical Drop
- 600ftBase
Lifts
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 4
- 2
- 6Total
Terrain
Beginner Runs
33%
Intermediate Runs
28%
Advanced Runs
33%
Expert Runs
6%
Runs
18
Terrain Parks
1
Night Skiing
26 ac
Longest Run
1.5 mi
Skiable Terrain
26 ac
Snow Making
26 ac
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Overview
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.
Important Dates
- Projected OpeningProjected Closing11/30/202004/25/2020
- Days Open Last Year
75 - Projected Days Open
147 - Years Open
44 - Average Snowfall
69"
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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.
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.
Breakfast
- Grab a bagel and a cup of tea or coffee at the Tusten Cup before heading to the slopes. 25 Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY 12764
Lunch
- The Grille Room at Woodloch Springs Country Club has sandwiches, salad and more – making for a perfect lunch spot. 732 Woodloch Drive, Hawley, PA 18428
Dinner
- Back to Bakers has everything that you would want after a hard day on the slopes – sandwiches, wings, pizza, burgers and more. 184 Yulan Barryville Road, Barryville, NY 12719
Après/Nightlife
- Rohman's Inn has bowling inside the bar! Add to that a really cool atmosphere and great drinks, and this will make for an unforgettable stop. Try one of their signature cocktails. 100 Rohman Road, Shohola, PA 18458
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Contact Info
Ski Big Bear
HC1 BOX 1A 353
18435 Lackawaxen
Pennsylvania
United States
Phone: (570) 226-8585
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