Bear Mountain Ski Area Review

Whether it's a snowy season or not. you'll definitely have a great time snowboarding or skiing here. There is no place like So-Cal.

All man made snow but coverage was great on the paths that were open

Great time, snow was killer and the best part. They offer military discounts.

Best spot to snowboard in SoCal if you like features like jumps, boxes, and rails.

I ve been to Snow Summit a couple of times when I was young, but recently discovered Bear Mountain as an adult. Had an amazing experience here this week on a lovely powder day and really appreciated the terrain and layout of the trails. If you re a snowboarder and learning to ride park, this is definitely the best place in SoCal to learn and practice your skills. They ve got every feature you can imagine, even a 13 halfpipe and 18 standard pipe. I can t wait for my next visit here and am most likely going to get the Ikon Pass this year which include unlimited days at both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit.

The resort itself is well equipped and the slopes are great but don't use your card if you can the workers will steal the information. I'm going through this problem now.

It was so fun. We went there when it open and then we went up and down the lift until they closed. We plan to go there soon again.

they have better burger than snow summit! 100% recommend their burgers!

Great mountain for snowboarders who want to learn or are already great at Park. Lots of jumps rails boxes and other fun obstacles. Also has a great area for all beginners just learning how to ski or board in general.

Fun local spot. The park lines are a lot of fun here! Not much other winter activities besides tubing though.

good place but kinda crowded and they need to learn to group riders onto the lift. Lots of single and two rider on a quad, makes for unnecessarily longer lines, get w the program folks

One of the better ski resorts in SoCal, but still pretty small and overcrowded with snowboarders and terrain parks. If you're into that you'll love it. No hard runs whatsoever, even the double black diamond would be blues at other resorts.

You will get a free lift ticket on your birthday. You have to call the main office and make a reservation 48 hours before. I just did 2 days ago, and it's valid at Snow Summit as well! BIRTHDAY FREEBIES!!!

Best Southern California ski resort. Very beautiful and a great time for the winter and the summer!

Many things to do for your Snow adventures .. enjoyed every bit of it

It was a fantastic experience. Great staff and they were all very happy to meet us!

Nice place to ski or snowboard unless its a hot day

I'm not really good ast snowboarding but the atmosphere here is great and the variety of beer was impressive

Christmas day of snowboarding was amazing even though it was man made snow . I hope to keep going with my friend which this is a tradition for him

It was packed after the snowstorm, but I still had a great time. Bloody Marys were flowing like water at he scene.

Went during MLK weekend, it was pretty crowded and the snow was slushy, but still had a great time

That's not true, you do not much care what people think or do. If you change your beauty, how other people treat you. You'll be ugly and pretty and hot and not all at the same time, because everyone sees another human being when he looks at you, which one

I really like how there are multiple employees reminding to wear masks throughout the whole resort. There are people who do disobey the rules but thankfully employees remind them. WEAR A MASK TO KEEP BIG BEAR OPEN

I had a good time. I always do when I go. I went right after a storm. It was quite busy I have to say, but staff did keep reminding folks to put on masks when appropriate. I wish there was a bit less people, but overall felt safe. Look forward to going back.

Fantastic for both skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. EZ access, good food

Bear mountain is So Cals BEST place for everything skiing and snowboarding!

So much fun! I recommend before you go to get your gear somewhere else if your renting if not then. All you have to worry about is your ride ticket. Over all fun friendly place. But there is a lot of 420 people there. Recommend if you have teenage kids to be aware.

One of my favorite spots. Excellent customer service.

When the snow is good its good. Bunch of goof ball but in the 909 they all are

I loved! It is a good option for those who love skiing

Great place to snowboard and ski! Different ski lifts for more adventure! Great slopes for all levels of experience. Also, the mountain top restaurant is Damn delicious with good prices for plate size.

The employees are rude and racist, the food is inedible, and the resort is reminiscent of a motel 69. Not a single aspect of this experience was remotely enjoyable...except leaving.

Bear mountain is a fun place to snowboard, but I've had issues with management a couple of times and I think that because they're the biggest resort in So Cal they don't feel any compulsion to please their customers. We pretty much have nowhere else to go, and they know that.

Good skiing but a little pricey for thus size resort

Great place to board in the winter. They keep the park in good condition all season long. It's starting to get a little pricey tho...

Often crowded, but great ski school and close to home.

Always fun in the sun! Decent powder for how sunny it was, make sure to get the IKON season pass. You can ski unlimited at multiple locations, including Bear and some international spots!

I really love bear but this place is a zoo on the weekends. If you're advanced or higher you can just hang out on the intermediary lifts which are usually pretty empty. The vibe is always great here.

Food is WAY over priced. Aside from that it was pretty good.

Used to love Bear, but they get cheaper every year. Now they have removed any place to get free drinking water and charge you $4/bottle and claim it's due to covid restrictions. No other establishment is denying paying customers drinking water. Absolutely unacceptable.

Fantastic well groomed slopes and great frendly and helpful staff. The other park goers were a bit rude and inconsiderate. Please be sure to be kind, clean and respectful if you dcide to visit this beautiful ski park.

Decent ski mountain, 8 lifts, 3 peaks, hard packed, other skiers can be dangerous and reckless here.

Good snow during the President's day weekend but the roads conditions was really bad, not enough maintaining, very dangerous.

Great staff, slopes properly groomed, and COVID precautions enforced.

Used to love Big Bear, but not anymore. They took the whole covid restrictions way too far and the entire staff is on a complete power trip forcing you to wear masks even when you are out side and while skiing or riding! Huge lost of respect and will not be getting my business in the future. Not to mention that they charge you for parking, water, and the lift ticket cost just go up and up while the service is on a steady decline.

A little pricey but lots of fun make sure if you are going two or more days don't turn in your equipment because it takes a long time to get it again you can also get a stamp and go out to eat somewhere cheaper parking lot fills up by 9 so get there early

I can not say enough good things about this place or the staff! Beautiful day!

Weekends are crowded but still a great place for some local skiing!

Wow, what a great 2 days! Plenty of snow, no problem parking and lots refreshments! Got my IKON, I'll be back!

First time to Bear Mountain since late 80"s and I was pleasantly surprised. Spring conditions were favorable and the staff was helpful in directing me to the part of the mountain I wanted ski. No lift lines on chair 4.

It got more expensive than last year. But the ski lesson was great and i learned how to ski for the first time. I went over the weekend so it was packed!

As good as can be expected for the size. Well run and rental equipment was high quality.

Really great trip, the man made snow isn't awful and the best runs were open.

90mins from our house, great destination for a weekend, local town hav all you need, we're coming back during the summer for big bear lake.

Super busy but super fun. People were super agro but whatever.

Great place.. Cypress Hill played Saturday for Free!!

Love love this place!! The family and I have been coming to big bear on a yearly basis and this is one of our favorite Ski resorts. The first thing which we like about this resort is that they have something for every level of expertise from beginners, intermediate to the advanced snowboarders/skiers. You can save some $$$ by buying your lift tickets and rentals online, and you get a free lift ticket on your birthday. The food options include your usual hot dogs and burgers nothing too fancy although they do have a indoor sports bar. They have plenty of sitting area, with couches and a fire pit as well as parking.

Great resort. Super friendly people great skiing. Well maintained slopes. Loved it.