Big Bear Ski Resort

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Big Bear Mountain Resort

Big Bear Ski Resort is a ski resort in Southern California. It is the largest ski area in Southern California with 500 acres of skiing and snowboarding terrain. The resort offers many amenities for its visitors including a variety of lodging options, restaurants, shops and more.

The resort was founded years ago by a guy who was an avid skier and wanted to create a place for people to enjoy the outdoors year round. Today, the resort has grown into one of the most popular destinations for people looking to enjoy winter sports or just get away from the city life for awhile.

Bear Mountain is a ski area and formerly Goldmine Mountain, established in 1969.

Lift capacity: 16,590 skiers/hr

Vertical: 1,665 ft (507 m)

Snowfall: 100 in (250 cm)

Lift system: 12 lifts: 3 quad chairlifts, 2 triple chairs, 4 double chairs, 3 surface lifts

Longest run: Geronimo 1.5 mi (2.4 km)

Snowmaking: 100% (Wikipedia)

Snow Summit, Big Bear, California FLICKR CC

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Big Bear Lake Mallard Bay Resort

A top Big Bear resort with great seasonal options. It's a water-front spot but sheltered from wind, has cozy cabins with gas fireplaces and family winter play areas. This spot will work for large groups (up to 48 people).

See video review below for more information.

See special offers and reviews at Mallard Bay.

Snow Summit Townhouses

Promoted as the worlds first snowboarder hotels

Slope side close to the Snow Summit Ski area. Offer convenience and magnificent views of the slopes from the back deck of your townhome while relaxing in your own private Jacuzzi.

Big Bear Lake Snow Summit

Robinhood Resort

Robinhood Resort is in the heart of Big Bear Lake and right in the center of things. It's a small ski resort with a nightclub, restaurants, meetings rooms and good reviews from past guests.  

Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain 

Very entertaining bobsled slide down the slopes of Big Bear:

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