Snow Summit
The ski resort closest to the Village at Big Bear Lake. Its runs are mostly intermediate and family-friendly, and in summer you can ride a chairlift up to see the lake.
Snow Summit sits on the mountainside southeast of the Village, with a summit elevation of about 2,500 meters. Its runs are mainly beginner and intermediate, with well-developed night skiing and snowmaking. It is one of the most popular family ski resorts in Southern California. It belongs to the Big Bear Mountain Resort together with Bear Mountain, so one lift ticket covers both, and free shuttle buses connect them. In summer, the Scenic Sky Chair operates, offering views over Big Bear Lake from the top, along with a mountain bike park and hiking trails. Weekends and holidays are crowded in ski season. Buy lift tickets online in advance, since prices fluctuate.
Opening hours
Winter season about 08:00–16:00 (weekend night skiing); summer chairlift sightseeing mainly on weekends
Nearby sights
- The Village at Big Bear Lake
- Big Bear Alpine Zoo
- Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
- Bear Mountain
- Big Bear Discovery Center
- Big Bear Snow Play
- Alpine Pedal Path
- Cougar Crest Trail