Ski Big Bear is a

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and

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resort located in Lackawaxen Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania (in the Census Bureau CDP of Masthope). While open to the public, it is an

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of the Masthope Mountain Community and community property owners receive a season pass as part of their annual community dues. It is also fairly unusual as the main

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, 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; Grizzly; Sheldon’s Way; 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

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s and three "Magic Carpet"

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s.
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

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Run. Sun Kid Carpet (conveyor): Serves Snowbird

External links

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