Resort Comparison

Big Bear Mountain Resort vs Mt. Baldy

Big Bear Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain.

The Verdict

Big Bear Mountain Resort leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Big Bear Mountain Resort

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Big Bear Mountain Resort

65.5" average season

Best Terrain
Big Bear Mountain Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Mt. Baldy

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Big Bear Mountain Resort

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Big Bear Mountain Resort

Pleasant base area

Big Bear Mountain Resort
California, USA
$$Ikon
Mt. Baldy
California, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
4+
-
Full-Day Program
-
Beginner Terrain
8.0
5.0
Walkability
6.0
5.0
Village Vibe
6.5
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
1,665'
2,074'
Skiable Area
748 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
25%
15%
Trails
55
27
Lifts
26
4

Getting There

Airport
ONT
LAX
Drive Time
1.5h
2h
Road Ease
6.5
5.0

Cost

Passes
Ikon
None
Day Pass
$109
$0
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Moderate
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Big Bear Mountain Resort

65.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

41.9" total

64%

Mt. Baldy

56.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

24.2" total

43%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
66"33"0"
Big Bear Mountain Resort
Mt. Baldy

Key Insights

Big Bear Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain.

Key Differences

  • Big Bear Mountain Resort's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Mt. Baldy's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort's walkability score (6.0) exceeds Mt. Baldy's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort's family village atmosphere score (6.5) exceeds Mt. Baldy's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (748 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort has more beginner/intermediate terrain (80% green and blue), while Mt. Baldy skews more advanced (55% black and double black)

Best For

Big Bear Mountain Resort

  • Families with first-time skiers (excellent beginner terrain)
  • Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (748 acres)

Mt. Baldy

  • Budget-conscious families
  • Expert skiers (55% advanced terrain)

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