Snow Summit

Big Bear Lake, California

Snow Summit is a ski resort in Big Bear Lake, California, US. It has 20 km of pistes, 23 lifts, elevation up to 2491 m. Slopes break down into 6 km beginner, 10 km intermediate, 4 km advanced.

A vibrant scene of people enjoying a winter skiing adventure on a snowy mountain slope against a cloudy sky.

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Panoramic view of snow-laden trees and mountains under a bright winter sky.

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Slopes

19.7 km

Lifts

23

Elevation

1784–2491 m

707 m vertical

Country

US

Slopes by difficulty

intermediate 10.3 km

easy 5.0 km

advanced 2.1 km

expert 1.5 km

novice 770 m

Lifts by type

chair lift · 11magic carpet · 6station · 6

34.22056, -116.89253

Sources: wikidata

Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

SBD San Bernardino International Airport 35 km · ~0h 51m
PSP Palm Springs International Airport 56 km · ~1h 23m
ONT Ontario International Airport 68 km · ~1h 40m

Nearest cities

Yucaipa (53,328) 25 km
Highland (54,854) 31 km
Redlands (71,035) 32 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Snow Summit have?

Snow Summit has 23 ski lifts — 11 chair lift, 6 magic carpet, 6 station.

How many kilometres of slopes at Snow Summit?

Snow Summit has 19.7 km of pistes.

What is the elevation at Snow Summit?

The highest lift-served point at Snow Summit is around 2491 m.

Where is Snow Summit located?

Snow Summit is located in Big Bear Lake, California, US.

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