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Bear Mountain

US flag Big Bear City, California

Bear Mountain is a ski resort in Big Bear City, California, US. It has 13 km of pistes, 11 lifts, elevation up to 2178 m. Slopes break down into 4 km beginner, 6 km intermediate, 4 km advanced.

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Slopes
13.4 km
Lifts
11
Elevation
2045–2361 m
316 m vertical
Country
US flag US
Slopes by difficulty
intermediate 5.8 km
easy 3.6 km
expert 1.9 km
advanced 1.8 km
novice 380 m
Lifts by type
chair lift · 7magic carpet · 4
Official site
34.22670, -116.86000
Sources: wikidata
Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

  • SBD San Bernardino International Airport 38 km · ~0h 55m
  • PSP Palm Springs International Airport 55 km · ~1h 21m
  • ONT Ontario International Airport 71 km · ~1h 44m

Nearest cities

  • US flag Yucaipa (53,328) 27 km
  • US flag Banning (30,945) 34 km
  • US flag Highland (54,854) 34 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Bear Mountain have?

Bear Mountain has 11 ski lifts — 7 chair lift, 4 magic carpet.

How many kilometres of slopes at Bear Mountain?

Bear Mountain has 13.4 km of pistes.

What is the elevation at Bear Mountain?

The highest lift-served point at Bear Mountain is around 2178 m.

Where is Bear Mountain located?

Bear Mountain is located in Big Bear City, California, US.

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