Resort Comparison

Big Bear Mountain Resort vs Homewood

Big Bear Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain, while Homewood offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Homewood's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

The Verdict

Homewood leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

242.2" average season

Best Terrain

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Big Bear Mountain Resort

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access

1h from RNO

Best Village Vibe

Big Bear Mountain Resort

Pleasant base area

Big Bear Mountain Resort

California, USA

$$Ikon

California, USA

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

4+

3+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

8.0

7.5

Walkability

6.0

6.0

Village Vibe

6.5

6.5

Mountain

Vertical

1,665'

1,650'

Skiable Area

748 ac

1,260 ac

Green Runs

25%

15%

Trails

55

64

Lifts

26

7

Getting There

Airport

ONT

RNO

Drive Time

1.5h

1h

Road Ease

6.5

6.0

Cost

Passes

Ikon

Independent

Day Pass

$109

$109

Cost Tier

Moderate

Moderate

Village

Dining

Moderate

Limited

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Big Bear Mountain Resort

65.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

41.9" total

64%

Homewood

242.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

205.4" total

85%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

242"121"0"

Big Bear Mountain Resort

Homewood

Key Insights

Big Bear Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain, while Homewood offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Homewood's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

Homewood offers more terrain variety (1,260 acres vs 748 acres)
Homewood's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Big Bear Mountain Resort starts at age 4
Big Bear Mountain Resort has more beginner/intermediate terrain (80% green and blue), while Homewood skews more advanced (35% black and double black)

Best For

Big Bear Mountain Resort

Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Homewood

Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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