Snow Summit Beginner Slope

A Gentle Slope in the Pines

The Beginner Area at Snow Summit is a wide, gently graded run carved out of dense Jeffrey pine forest, giving new skiers and riders a forgiving introduction to the mountain. The open, meadow-like clearing sits beneath the resort's academy lift, bordered on all sides by tall conifers.

Part of Big Bear Mountain Resort

Snow Summit is one of two peaks that make up Big Bear Mountain Resort, a long-standing Southern California ski destination inside the San Bernardino National Forest. The base area seen here anchors the resort's rental shop, ski school, and lift access for the wider terrain network above.

Framed by the San Bernardino Mountains

Beyond the tree line, the slope opens onto sweeping views of the surrounding San Bernardino Mountains, a rugged range that rises above the Big Bear Valley. The elevation and forest cover make this corner of the resort a naturally sheltered pocket within the wider range.

A Gateway to Alpine Recreation

As the resort's dedicated learning terrain, this slope is the starting point for countless visitors discovering alpine sports for the first time. Its position between the base lodge and the summit lift line makes it a constant thread of activity across the Big Bear Lake recreation area.