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3.6 (15 reviews)
Ranked 226th of 230 Ski resorts
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3.60 (15 ratings)
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3.80 (15 ratings)
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3.20 (10 ratings)
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2.46 (13 ratings)
Off Piste
3.77 (13 ratings)
Eating Out
3.62 (13 ratings)
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Snow Summit in California, part of the Big Bear Mountain Resort, is a popular ski destination known for its reliable snow conditions and variety of terrain. The resort caters to all skill levels, with a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs. Snow Summit's terrain parks are highly regarded, attracting freestyle skiers and snowboarders. The resort's modern lift system enhances the skiing experience. Snow Summit's on-site amenities include multiple dining options and a lively après-ski scene. The resort's proximity to Los Angeles makes it a convenient choice for day trips and short getaways. Snow Summit is ideal for skiers and snowboarders in Southern California looking for a comprehensive and accessible ski resort.

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Snow Summit is my preferred resort in the Big Bear area. Its generally less crowded than Big Bear and not as saturated with rowdy, college age snowboarders smoking and swearing in the lift lines.
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The is a great resort considering its location in Southern California. Good variety of runs and lots of park features. Unfortunately crazy busy on weekends and you will wait a good amount of time for lifts. Great for weekday or spring skiing.
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The snow summit experience is lovely, parking is great, if you dont want to pay the $30 for parking right at the resort you can go to their free parking lots which are a bit far away but no worries because they also provide (free) buss rides over to the resort dropping you off right at the entrance, no problem finding the parking lots either they have plenty of signs and employees making sure you get to where you want to go, they also have employees at the lot helping everyone park in an orderly manner, the resort also has little shops for any little things you might missing like that go pro stick you forgot back at home or the gloves your child lost on the way there, food is great, decently priced, and offers a good variety, theres various lil restaurants around the resort including one at the very top, environment is lovely including an outside area to eat while watching people reach the end of the ski course for those people who love watching people fall, all the employees are lovely and super friendly got a few fist bumps from some of them, slopes are fun and theres a good variety as long as you go when theyre all open, the resort also has rest areas about halfway down in case you need a quick breather or wait for your slow friend, cant forget about theyre wonderful freestyle area which is an area with rails and ramps for those who are a tad more daredevilish, I really recommend this resort for beginners and experienced runners a really little weekend getaway!!
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Resort Stats

Ski Terrain
8Beginner Runs
16Intermediate Runs
6Advanced Runs
3Expert Runs
1.2 milesLongest Run
240 acresSkiable Terrain
240 hectaresSnow making
164 acresNight Skiing
Elevation
7841 feetTop
6800 feetBottom
1041 feetVertical Drop
Lifts
6Chairlifts
Lift Pass Costs
$719Season pass
$1591 day
Weather
107 inchesAverage annual snowfall

Getting There

Airports

  • Ontario International Airport (ONT) 50KMs 60min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) 100KMs 120min drive
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 110KMs 130min drive

Train Stations

  • San Bernardino Station (San Bernardino, CA) 75 / km 80m drive

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