Bear Mountain

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Pros
  • Home to Southern California’s only Superpipe!
  • Take on the 2 mi Geronimo trail for a double black diamond leg burner
  • The lift pass covers you to ski at nearby Snow Summit too
Cons
  • Not the best mountain for traditional downhill skiers or families

Overall

3.9

If you want to ride park, Bear Mountain is the place. There's not a lot of steep terrain but the entire mountain is a terrain park and is snowboarder-heavy. It was even ranked number 2 in Transworld Snowboarding 2017 Park Poll. Nearby Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City offer an array of lodging, restaurants, and nightlife. Best of all, you can ski nearby Snow Summit on the same pass and you'd be hoping were born in winter because they give you a free lift ticket on your birthday!

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Bear Mountain Reviews

Very Good 4 / 5
based on 28 reviews

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Very Good!4.1 / 5Oct 15, 2021
Bear Mountain ReviewsChristina P.
advanced skier
Lots of park and decent mountain for being so close to San Diego. Good variety in terrain. Wouldn’t say the snow is the best since I started traveling but it’s a great local mountain and the town is quite large. Restaurants and bars are lively and it draws a good crowd.... More
Fabulous!4.4 / 5Oct 15, 2021
Bear Mountain ReviewsCharlie W.
intermediate snowboarder
The closest ski resort to San Diego. Awesome 2 hour drive and beautiful location at Big Bear Lake. Smaller mountain but really well organised runs. Great quality lifts and never had to wait long to ride. Easy parking to get straight on a lift.... More
Superb!4.8 / 5Sep 07, 2020
Bear Mountain ReviewsTim C.
advanced snowboarder
The original snow park, staying true to setting standards in the ever progressive sports that we have all came to love, stunning views and smiles everywhere with the sunshine to boot. Never too cold and always a blast. The BeachBar, perfectly placed to catch the scene while throwing a couple back and ravaging a delicious well needed meal. Highest... More
Superb!5 / 5Sep 07, 2020
Bear Mountain ReviewsChristina B.
intermediate snowboarder
I love that place so much. Cant wait for winter to snowboard and see some pow. Big bear was the place I learned how to snowboard with my husband and love going there.... More
Fabulous!4.5 / 5Jan 15, 2020
Bear Mountain ReviewsCurtis J.
advanced snowboarder
Bear mtn is awesome for a quick getaway. My son and I go about 10 a year very convenient. Love the terrain from tree lines to mogul packed runs. Good quick getaway. Thanks Jansen family... More
Good!3.6 / 5Dec 02, 2019
Bear Mountain ReviewsBeau D.
intermediate snowboarder
Love Bear & Summit. Open early in the season (DEC) and typically open until late in the season (APR). Switching between parks keeps it fresh and fun. Summit has night skiiing.... More
Fabulous!4.3 / 5Sep 30, 2019
Bear Mountain ReviewsBill D.
advanced snowboarder
Great place to go when conditions are right! Cold crisp sunny days that are perfect for active Southern Californians. You can ski this mountain but it caters to Snowboarders...I love this place! Great for the beginner to advanced skier or snowboarder.... More
Fabulous!4.3 / 5May 03, 2019
Bear Mountain ReviewsSeann M.
intermediate snowboarder
Alright listen, Bear Mountain is like that mountain from OutCold the movie. It's an absolutely amazing mountain. Listen, enjoyment and fun fall from the heavens and clouds open and like it just snows Skittles and Snickers bars and alcohol is free. Listen, I'm desperate to win that Epic pass. I need this bad and I realize I keep saying listen and I... More
Superb!4.6 / 5Jan 14, 2019
Bear Mountain ReviewsJustin W.
intermediate snowboarder
Super fantastic place to ski/board. Has great diversity for skill level from beginner to professional. Have been skiing there about 19 years and will continue to do so until I can’t ski anymore... More
Fabulous!4.3 / 5Nov 20, 2018
Bear Mountain ReviewsIan S.
advanced snowboarder
Close fun for southern Californians. Every thing from family oriented lessons, park laps and some really fun natural features. Cool patio to hang and watch some action and enjoy beverages... More