The mountain formerly known as "Big Bear" was purchased by Snow Summit and is now dubbed Bear Mountain Resort, attracting a younger, snowboarding-and-freestyle crowd.
"The Park" at Bear Mountain is one of the world's only all-mountain terrain parks, complete with 117 jumps, 57 jibs and two half-pipes (including SoCal's only Superpipe). All this freestyle madness is the brainchild of this year's designer, terrain park expert Chris "Gunny" Gunnarson.
Bear is also home to "Geronimo," which is arguably the best run in all of Southern California.
Vital Statistics:
Opening Day: Nov. 7, 2003
Directions:
Take Interstate 15 north to I-215 north to I-10 east to Highway 30
north to Highway 330 east. Past Running Springs, the road turns into
Highway 18 east. Turn right across the Big Bear Lake dam, continue two
miles east on Big Bear Boulevard to Goldmine and turn right.
Lift-ticket prices:
Regular season daily rates (higher rates apply during holiday periods):
Adults (22+): $48
Young adults (13-21): $36
Children (7-12): $15
Children (5 and under): free
Ski or ride free on your birthday.
Anytime season passes (other passes are available):
Adults: $549
Young adults (13-22): $459
Children (7-12): $199
Dual passes also available for Bear Mountain and Snow Summit.
Rentals:
Ski: $25/day (children under 12, $15/day)
Snowboard: $30/day
Important Dates
Projected opening days: 150
Days open last year: 146
Year open: 1971
Average snowfall: 100 inches
Lift Information
Total number of lifts: 12
High speed quads: 2
Quad chairs: 1
Triple chairs: 2
Double chairs: 4
Surface lifts: 3
Resort Stats
Top elevation: 8805 ft.
Bottom elevation: 7140 ft.
Vertical drop: 1665 ft.
Longest run: 2 mi.
Skiable area: 748 acres
Snow making: 198 acres
Runs/trails (Beginner): 30 percent
Runs/trails (Intermediate): 40 percent
Runs/trails (Advanced): 30 percent
General Information:
(909) 585-2519, Snow Report: (888) SUMMIT-1.
Web site: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
Bear Mountain
