Bear Mountain

Bear Mountain is an operating ski area near Big Bear Lake in California, sitting at 8,791 feet elevation with 1,649 feet of vertical drop. The resort serves the local skiing and snowboarding community during California's winter season, offering terrain for alpine skiing and snowboarding on the slopes above the Big Bear Lake locality.

Access is straightforward from the Big Bear Lake area, which sits in the mountains of San Bernardino County. Winter weather and snow conditions dictate the season; plan visits from December through March when snow is most reliable, though early and late season conditions can be variable at this elevation. Summer months see the area transition away from snow sports, though the surrounding region remains accessible for other recreation.