Resort Comparison

Big Bear Ski Resort vs Montage Mountain Ski Area

Montage Mountain Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Big Bear Ski Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Big Bear Ski Resort

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Montage Mountain Ski Area

38.7" average season

Best Terrain

Montage Mountain Ski Area

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Big Bear Ski Resort

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Big Bear Ski Resort

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Big Bear Ski Resort

Pleasant base area

Big Bear Ski Resort

Pennsylvania, United States

$$

Montage Mountain Ski Area

Pennsylvania, United States

$$

Family

Ski School Age

-

-

Full-Day Program

-

-

Beginner Terrain

6.5

6.5

Walkability

5.0

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

5.0

Mountain

Vertical

568'

985'

Skiable Area

0 ac

0 ac

Green Runs

29%

48%

Trails

17

25

Lifts

6

6

Getting There

Airport

PHL

PHL

Drive Time

2h

2h

Road Ease

5.0

5.0

Cost

Passes

None

None

Day Pass

$0

$0

Cost Tier

Moderate

Moderate

Village

Dining

Limited

Limited

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Big Bear Ski Resort

37"

avg season

2024-25 season

36.6" total

99%

Montage Mountain Ski Area

38.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

34.9" total

90%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

39"19"0"

Big Bear Ski Resort

Montage Mountain Ski Area

Key Insights

Montage Mountain Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

Big Bear Ski Resort offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Montage Mountain Ski Area has greater vertical drop (985' vs 568'), offering longer runs
Montage Mountain Ski Area has more beginner/intermediate terrain (84% green and blue), while Big Bear Ski Resort skews more advanced (35% black and double black)

Best For

Big Bear Ski Resort

Budget-conscious families

Montage Mountain Ski Area

Budget-conscious families

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Regions

British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners

Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide

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