Bear Mountain ski area, San Bernardino Mountains, California

  This ski area gets covered by 8 feet of snow per year, and that keeps the runs well covered during the ski season. The 12 good ski lifts here are fun to hitch a ride with. This ski resort has a much lower than average proportion of hard ski trails and a much higher than average ratio of blue and green slopes. Bear Mountain has the most sizeable drop from top to bottom for 53 miles. This ski mountain has an okay collection of slopes and a decent selection of ski lifts. The snowboarding and the skiing in California
    is a lot of fun the whole snow season. Getting your skiing muscles activated and spending some quality time in the fresh air have people coming here. This is a nice ski hill for everyone with lots of green and blue ski trails for learners. Bear Mountain receives
an average amount of snow every winter. With such a good size terrain, 750 acres in all being short of ski terrain won’t happen. The splendid mountain vista of California and all the fine slopes have snow people coming from all over. With a sum of 34 ski slopes to ski on; there's a delightful array to satisfy everyone. The 1,665 feet of altitude difference is not that shaggy; it's enough to get some decent time on the ski runs between lifts. Bear Mountain is an ordinary size ski hill in possession of a roughly average  
height difference compared to other west coast ski hills. No lack of great accommodations, but do reserve a room in advance of a trip given that it is a very popular destination. You might be into skiing or snowboarding, or both, doesn't matter, close at hand, you'll discover loads of good spots. The gorgeous snow covered San Bernardino Mountains highlands are a good spot for snowboarding or skiing. In winter the California highlands are something you can’t leave out in case you're hooked on snowboarding or skiing. Bear Mountain has a nice pick of ski trails to fit all abilities; it's just not possible to get bored here. The San Bernardino Mountains and its highlands make for a good surroundings. Please refer to the ski trail map of Bear Mountain on this net page for information.

Special features: All Mountain Terrain Park with features for beginner to advanced riders and skiers.

Bear Mountain ski area management's own description

Bear Mountain ski area Summer Info


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  QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 1,665 feet

Total Runs: 34
- 30% Expert and Advanced
- 55% Intermediate Runs
- 15% Beginner Runs
- Longest Run: 1.5 miles

Total Lifts: 12
- 9 Chair Lifts
- 3 Carpet Lifts

Skiing Area: 750 acres
- Snowmaking on 198 acres
Annual snowfall: 8 feet
Snowboarders Welcome

Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.228456
Longitude: -116.86153


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Bear Mountain ski area.
 Ski Areas Near Bear Mountain ski area:
Snow Summit, California , 2 miles away
   1200 vertical feet
   31 runs - 14 lifts
   25% Expert & Adv.
   65% Intermediate
   10% Beginner
Snow Valley, California , 12 miles away
   1041 vertical feet
   30 runs - 11 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   35% Intermediate
   30% Beginner
Mt. Baldy, California , 53 miles away
   2100 vertical feet
   28 runs - 4 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   20% Beginner
Ski Sunrise, California , 58 miles away
   816 vertical feet
   24 runs - 4 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   55% Intermediate
   15% Beginner
Mountain High, California , 58 miles away
   1600 vertical feet
   62 runs - 16 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   25% Beginner
Mt Waterman, California , 63 miles away
   1300 vertical feet
   10 runs - 3 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   25% Intermediate
   35% Beginner
 Trails Near Bear Mountain ski area:
Seven Oaks Trail, San Bernardino County , 4 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 1761 feet elevation difference
South Fork Trail, San Bernardino County , 5 miles away,  3.2 hiking miles, 518 feet elevation difference
Forsee Creek Trail, San Bernardino County , 5 miles away,  11.8 hiking miles, 3896 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Bear Mountain ski area:
Mojave National Preserve, Barstow - CA , 40 miles away
Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms - CA , 56 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Bear Mountain ski area:
Big Bear Mountain Golf Course, Big Bear Lake , 0 miles away

 
Bear Mountain ski area Trail Map
Trail map supplied by Bear Mountain ski area, copyright ©.

 

Hotels Near Bear Mountain ski area, San Bernardino Mountains, California

Best Western Big Bear Chateau, Big Bear Lake
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1.8 miles away
Big Bear Lake Cabins, Big Bear Lake
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2.3 miles away
Snow Lake Lodge, Big Bear Lake
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2.5 miles away
Golden Bear Cottages, Big Bear Lake
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2.5 miles away
Black Forest Lodge and Cabins, Big Bear Lake
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3.1 miles away
Thundercloud Resort, Big Bear Lake
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3.5 miles away
Northwoods Resort and Conference Center, Big Bear Lake
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3.8 miles away
Big Bear Frontier, Big Bear Lake
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4.1 miles away
Cozy Hollow Lodge, Big Bear Lake
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4.1 miles away
Big Bear Lakefront Lodge, Big Bear Lake
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4.2 miles away
Lagonita Lodge, Big Bear Lake
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4.8 miles away
Bay Meadows Resort, Big Bear Lake
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5.1 miles away
The Block, Big Bear Lake
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5.5 miles away
3 Pines Lodge, Big Bear Lake
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5.8 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn- Calimesa, Calimesa
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19 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

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