Bear Mountain is good for snowboarding and skiing. More snowboarding Parks available for snowboarding. Great beginner runs and intermediate runs for skiers. They have a run called Geronimo which is really great for intermediate to Advanced skiers and snowboarders. If you know the mountain it's easy to get away from the crowds. Of course better to go during the week during the busy season. Plenty of large parking and Bus drop off in front of Resort very convenient when it's crowded. Overall very nice Resort. Plenty of places to stay up in Big Bear Mountain for family and Friends. Also Snow Summit is very close so you can ski both places in one day, they are not connected though. The food is decent and lots of places to relax when done skiing or taking a break. Overall friendly staff. When the conditions are good they're great. The runs are usually groomed very well unless they have fresh snow. Enjoy the mountain. Some of my best skiing has been locally at Big Bear.

Bear mountain is a great option for those staying or living in So Cal. Does it have the longest runs? No. Does it have the best snowfall? No. BUT when conditions are right then its a great option to spend a weekend there rather than taking the long ride up to Mammoth. 99% of the people you come into contact with when riding lifts are super friendly and approachable, lift and resort workers are always up for a chat and happy/ smiley! So although its not going to compare to the likes of Mammoth and bigger resorts for quality of runs and length, you are guaranteed a fun time and a full day skiing (in good conditions). Top tip for advanced riders is to loop the black and double blacks most the day because those are never really busy even on weekends.