Bear Mountain
Big Bear Lake, California
Bear Mountain has no fresh snow on the slopes today. Today's forecast is clear sky, with a high near 25°C and a low around 14°C. The resort is currently closed for the season. It has 507 m · 1,660 ft of vertical drop. Bear Mountain typically opens around November 25 and closes around April 5.
Snow forecast
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 2,176 m · 7,140 ft
- Summit · Bear Mountain
- 2,683 m · 8,800 ft
- Vertical drop
- 507 m · 1,660 ft
Lifts & season
- Typical season
- November 25 – April 5
Season passes
Bear Mountain is included on Ikon Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
Parking
BBMR parking page names Bear Mountain Base Lot (43101 Goldmine Drive) and Clubhouse Lot (43092 Goldmine Dr across from Bear Mountain). Summer free FCFS; winter day parking tickets from Nov 2; Premium Parking Pass for season. Blog/pass pages cite upper lot $25–$40 on reserved days with free remote+shuttle — dollar range is date-variable; include as notes with range only if parent wants rates — STRICT rule never invent rates: omit numeric rates unless fixed on parking page. Parking page itself did not list $25–40 table (dynamic widget). Omit rates; keep named lots.
Frequently asked
- When does Bear Mountain open for the season?
- Bear Mountain typically opens around November 25 and closes around April 5. Exact dates shift each year with the snowpack.
- Is Bear Mountain open right now?
- Bear Mountain is currently closed for the season.
- Is there parking at Bear Mountain?
- Yes — Bear Mountain has parking. Parking is free. No reservation is required.
- Is Bear Mountain on the Ikon Pass?
- Yes — Bear Mountain is included on Ikon Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
- Where is Bear Mountain and how high is it?
- Bear Mountain is a ski resort in Big Bear Lake, California. Its base sits at 2,176 m · 7,140 ft, rising to a summit of 2,683 m · 8,800 ft at Bear Mountain, giving a vertical drop of 507 m · 1,660 ft.