Ski Big Bear
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Ski Big Bear is a skiing
Skiing
Skiing is a recreational activity using skis as equipment for traveling over snow. Skis are used in conjunction with boots that connect to the ski with use of a binding....

 and snowboarding
Snowboarding
Snowboarding is a sport that involves descending a slope that is covered with snow on a snowboard attached to a rider's feet using a special boot set onto mounted binding. The development of snowboarding was inspired by skateboarding, sledding, surfing and skiing. It was developed in the U.S.A...

 resort located in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania. While open to the public, it is an amenity
Amenity
In real property and lodging, amenities are any tangible or untangible benefits of a property, especially those that increase its attractiveness or value or that contribute to its comfort or convenience...

 of the Masthope Mountain Community and community property owners receive a season pass as part of their annual community dues. It is also fairly unique as the main lodge, parking areas, and facilities are located at the top of the mountain. Skiers and riders descend to the lifts before riding back to the top. Ski Big Bear has a vertical drop of 650 feet.

Trails

Ski Big Bear has 18 trails and connectors.

Easiest: Snowbird (Learning Area); Whispering Run; Lower Jamboree; Upper Eagles Pass; Lower Eagles Pass; Cruisin'

More Difficult: Upper Jamboree; Upper Polar Bear; Grizzly; Bailout; Short Cut

Most Difficult: Upper Thundercloud; Lower Thundercloud; Devil's Dip; Lower Polar Bear

Expert Only: Screamin' Demon

Freestyle Areas: Terrain Park; Devil's Bowl

Lifts

Ski Big Bear has four double chairlift
Chairlift
An elevated passenger ropeway, or chairlift, is a type of aerial lift, which consists of a continuously circulating steel cable loop strung between two end terminals and usually over intermediate towers, carrying a series of chairs...

s and two "Magic Carpet" conveyor lifts.

Thundercloud I (double): Serves the entire mountain.

Thundercloud II (double): Serves the entire mountain.

Grizzly (double): Mid-mountain lift servicing the Terrain Park and adjacent trails.

Little Bear (double): Serves Snowbird and upper part of Whispering Run.

Magic Carpet I (conveyor): Serves Snowbird

Magic Carpet II (conveyor): Serves Snowbird and Snow Tubing Run.

Amenities

Ski and Snowboard Equipment Rentals

Gift Shop
Gift shop
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Ski and Snowboarding Lessons

Cafeteria
Cafeteria
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Restaurant
Restaurant
A restaurant is an establishment which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services...

 & Bar

Convenience Store
Convenience store
A convenience store, corner store, corner shop, commonly called a bodega in Spanish-speaking areas of the United States, is a small store or shop in a built up area that stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, toiletries, alcoholic and soft drinks, and may also offer money order and...

/Deli
Delicatessen
Delicatessen is a term meaning "delicacies" or "fine foods". The word entered English via German,with the old German spelling , plural of Delikatesse "delicacy", ultimately from Latin delicatus....


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