Bear Mountain

High in the San Bernardinos, a sizable and accessible alpine playground beckons the suburban hordes.. In Short
Glorious sunshine and throngs of teenage snowboarders preside over Big Bear's four densely wooded peaks. Indicative of snowboarding's immense crossover appeal, entire families can be spotted carving, sliding and jibbing down the slopes. Skiers are certainly welcome at Big Bear, but lifelong two-plankers might feel somewhat anachronistic when chairlift banter shifts from Bear Lake's beauty to frontside-fakies and reverse-grabs.

Vital Stats
Vertical drop: 1,665 feet
Base elevation: 7,140 feet
Top elevation: 8,805 feet
Lifts: 12
Trails: 32
Skiable acres: 1,393
Beginner terrain: 25 percent
Intermediate terrain: 50 percent
Advanced terrain: 25 percent
Snowboarding: Full facilities…