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Bear Mountain | |
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Location in California | |
Location | Bear Mountain San Bernardino National Forest |
Nearest major city | Big Bear Lake, California |
Coordinates | 34°13′36″N 116°51′37″W / 34.2267°N 116.8602°W |
Status | Operating |
Owner | Alterra Mountain Company |
Vertical | 1,665 ft (507 m) |
Top elevation | 8,805 ft (2,684 m) |
Base elevation | 7,140 ft (2,180 m) |
Skiable area | 198 acres (80 ha)[1] |
Trails | 26 total 15% beginner 15% low intermediate 40% intermediate 30% advanced[1] |
Longest run | Geronimo 1.5 mi (2.4 km) |
Lift system | 7 |
Lift capacity | 16,590 skiers/hr |
Terrain parks | 13 |
Snowfall | 100 in (250 cm) |
Snowmaking | Yes, 100% |
Night skiing | No |
Website | http://www.bigbearmountainresort.com/ |
Bear Mountain, formerly known as the Moonridge Ski Area (1943–1969), Goldmine Mountain (1970–1987), and Big Bear Mountain (1988–2001) is a ski area originally established in 1941 in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California, United States. It is located in the city of Big Bear Lake, approximately 2.4 miles east of Snow Summit and 14.8 miles east from Snow Valley. Together, the three ski areas are known as Big Bear Mountain Resort, which is part of Alterra Mountain Company.