About skiing in Snow Valley
Snow Valley is near Running Springs on Highway 18, before Big Bear Lake when approaching from San Bernardino. It has its own learning area and more demanding Slide Peak terrain, rather than being a neighbourhood of Snow Summit. A ticket or pass that includes several Big Bear Mountain Resort properties still requires the correct base address. Check what terrain and night sessions operate on your date, and match the last mountain bus to the end of your day. Check the official trail map and lift status before the first morning. Headline totals describe the ski-area inventory rather than the amount guaranteed open on a particular day.
Ski areas and terrain
Eagle and Coyote Flats
Learning and progression near the base.
Race Peak
Intermediate and advanced marked terrain.
Slide Peak
More demanding terrain with condition-dependent access.
Piste difficulty: 14% beginner, 45% intermediate and 41% advanced in the official winter comparison.
Planning your arrival: The example map ends at Snow Valley base, Running Springs. Match the vehicle or final bus stop to your actual accommodation, lesson and rental collection; another base or town address may need an extra local ride.
Conditions, open lifts and published piste totals can change. Official mountain and trail-map information ↗ Resort information ↗
GETTING THERE
Airport routes to Snow Valley
Each guide compares the available transport options from arrivals to the resort, including transfers and public transport where available.