Photo: Doc Searls / CC BY-SA 2.0About Snow Summit
Snow Summit is a ski resort in California. It offers 1,209 feet of vertical drop, 240 skiable acres, 31 marked runs, served by 14 lifts, with an average of about 100" of snow a year. Snow Summit was established in 1952 and became a core Big Bear Lake ski area. It now operates within Big Bear Mountain Resort under Alterra Mountain Company. Snow Summit has full snowmaking coverage, a strong groomed-trail focus and scheduled night skiing.
Why Visit Snow Summit?
- 31 runs with 1,211ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 100"
- 240 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 14 lifts including chairlift
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Snow Summit, plus places we’ve researched.
Live prices & availability
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Mountain Statistics
8,173ft
Summit Elevation
2,491m
6,965ft
Base Elevation
2,123m
1,211ft
Vertical Drop
369m
240 acres
Skiable Area
97.12 ha
31
Total Runs
1.2mi
Longest Run
2.01km
14
Lifts
100"
Avg. Snowfall
254cm annually
How Snow Summit compares
Terrain Breakdown
10%
65%
25%
●Beginner
10% of trails
■Intermediate
65% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
25% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 14, 2025
Closing DayApril 5, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Snow Summit
By Car
Snow Summit is in California, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude34.2367
Longitude-116.8883
RegionCalifornia, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Snow Summit trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
Nearby Resorts
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Snow Summit averages 100" of snowfall a year.
Snow Summit rates 10% of its terrain as beginner, across 31 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Snow Summit averages 100" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 8,173 ft.
Snow Summit is located in California, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 34.2367, -116.8883.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Snow Summit, plus any places we've researched.
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