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Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania
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| Resort Overview - reported by M. Scott Smith, DCSki Editor |
Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain is a relatively small ski area located in Pennsylvania, right by the Delaware River and just across the border from New York state. Ski Big Bear caters to families and is a great resort for first-time skiers and boarders. Lift tickets are also relatively inexpensive at Big Bear. There are also four cross-country ski trails located in the Masthope Mountain Community near Big Bear.
Ski Big Bear has a terrain park for snowboarders and also has a snow tubing area.
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Resort Name:
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Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain | |
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Vertical Drop:
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650 feet | |
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Trails:
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18 (6 beginner, 5 intermediate, 7 advanced) | |
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Longest Run:
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1.5 miles | |
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Chairlifts:
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5 (3 doubles, 2 Magic Carpets) | |
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Night Skiing:
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Open for night skiing some days of the week; check with resort for operating hours. | |
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Terrain Park:
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Yes | |
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Halfpipe:
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(No halfpipe) | |
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Tubing Park:
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Yes | |
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Address:
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HC1 Box 1A 353; Lackawaxen, PA 18435 | |
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Phone Number:
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570-685-1400 | |
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Twitter:
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http://twitter.com/SkiBigBearPA | |
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Facebook:
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lackawaxen-PA/Ski-Big-Bear-Pennsylvania/39985027870 | |
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Web Site:
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http://www.ski-bigbear.com/ |
Estimated Distances from Major Cities
| Baltimore, MD | 4 hours, 20 minutes | 240 miles |
| Washington, DC | 5 hours, 10 minutes | 282 miles |
| Arlington, VA | 5 hours, 10 minutes | 281 miles |
| Richmond, VA | 6 hours, 45 minutes | 380 miles |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 5 hours, 55 minutes | 319 miles |
| Harrisburg, PA | 3 hours | 160 miles |
| Philadelphia, PA | 3 hours | 147 miles |
| Charleston, WV | 8 hours, 30 minutes | 522 miles |
| Raleigh, NC | 9 hours, 30 minutes | 556 miles |
| Charlotte, NC | 10 hours, 30 minutes | 634 miles |
| Trail Map |
To view a full-size trail map for Big Bear, click on the following thumbnail image. The trail map will open in a new window. Please note that DCSki's trail maps can be out of date; always pick up a copy of the latest trail map at each resort.
| Current Conditions |
A snow condition report for Big Bear is shown below. Because condition reports may not be updated regularly, be sure to check the date and timestamp on the report. Before making a trip, we recommend contacting resorts directly for the latest conditions.
| Ski Big Bear, PA |
As of 18:15:00 on 2010-03-20
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| Report data is over 2 days old -- please check back later. | |
To view additional ski condition reports for areas throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and across the world, visit the DCSki Conditions page.
| Webcams |
Big Bear has an official webcam page here.
A shot from one of Big Bear's webcams is shown below. Note that this image is displayed directly from Big Bear's web site. It may not appear properly if the webcam is down. This picture may also not be up to date.
| Related News |
The past five articles related to Big Bear are shown below.
DCSki Introduces New Features to Track Resort “Tweets” (November 15, 2009)
The Twitter microblogging service allows individuals and companies to create and share short text-based updates called “Tweets.” Over a dozen ski areas in the mid-Atlantic region have created a presence on Twitter, using Twitter to post announcements and information. DCSki now captures these updates and makes them readily available to skiers and boarders, whether or not they have their own Twitter account.
What’s New for 2008: Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain (November 15, 2008)
Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain is installing an additional Magic Carpet lift on its beginner hill, and making enhancements to snowmaking and its terrain park.
Who’s Open? A Detailed Look at Mid-Atlantic Ski Areas (March 17, 2008)
Spring is a mixed blessing: Mid-Atlantic resorts begin to close one by one, but the weather is nice and the rates can’t be beat. DCSki provides a detailed look at the current operating status of Mid-Atlantic ski areas.
Results of the 2008 DCSki Annual Survey: Top Resorts in the Mid-Atlantic (February 22, 2008)
During January, DCSki asked its readers to complete a survey, ranking Mid-Atlantic ski areas in a number of categories. Over 100 readers filled out this detailed survey, providing a measurement of what local resorts are doing well, and what they could be doing better. We also asked readers to cast a critical eye on DCSki itself. The results are in, so kick back, relax, and see if you agree with readers’ picks for best resort in various categories.
Complete Breakdown of Opening Dates (December 6, 2007)
If you live in the Mid-Atlantic, you’ll have your pick of several dozen resorts to ski or snowboard at this weekend. DCSki provides a complete breakdown of opening-day plans for resorts from North Carolina up through northern Pennsylvania. Cold temperatures and natural snow have produced remarkable early-season conditions.
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| Upcoming Events |
The DCSki Event Schedule currently doesn't have any events listed for Big Bear. To view events at other resorts, please visit the DCSki Event Schedule.
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| Recent Tweets |
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| Reader Comments |
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The views and opinions expressed in DCSki Article Comments are strictly those of the comment authors and have not been reviewed or approved by DCSki. If you believe a comment is inaccurate or inappropriate, please contact DCSki's Editor. Comments on Big Bear - posted by Denis
December 1, 2006 at 4:07 pm When I first saw this I thought it was Big Bear CA, a good place in the San Gabriel mtns. of So. CA east of LA.
http://www.bigbear.com/ It doesn't matter to me but isn't there a national registry of business names and laws like copyright laws to support their exclusivity? Big Bear, CA has a majority of snowboarders on most days so I rode my board while there. There is a Bear Valley ski area further north in CA, not too far from Tahoe, that is reputed to have some great steep terrain that is easily accessed off the back side. It's on my list. Comments on Big Bear - posted by Scott
December 1, 2006 at 9:32 pm Trademark law prevents two companies from having the same name if (1) they offer similar services and (2) are located in the same geography. The only way that ski areas get away with this is based on condition 2, but even then that's borderline. If a mid-Atlantic resort decided to change their name to Vail, I'm sure the lawsuits would start flowing, since Vail is considered a destination resort that draws clientele from all across the country (and world) -- plus, Vail has lots of lawyers! :)
There are several other resorts that share names: you would not believe how many Hidden Valley ski resorts there are. There's our local PA one, of course, plus one in New Jersey, Missouri, and Canada. There's a Shawnee Mountain in the Poconos, and a Shawnee Peak in Maine. Comments on Big Bear - posted by Denis
December 4, 2006 at 2:33 pm I had forgotten about Hidden Valley. I have skied the NJ one as well as PA.
Shawnee in Maine used to be called Pleasant Mountain. I skied there in college in the early 60s. It was pleasant, catching lots of sun. We used to do it the second day of a weekend with Wildcat being the first. It was a piece of cake after Wildcat, as well as a lot warmer. Comments on Big Bear - posted by Denis
December 4, 2006 at 2:33 pm I had forgotten about Hidden Valley. I have skied the NJ one as well as PA.
Shawnee in Maine used to be called Pleasant Mountain. I skied there in college in the early 60s. It was pleasant, catching lots of sun. We used to do it the second day of a weekend with Wildcat being the first. It was a piece of cake after Wildcat, as well as a lot warmer. Comments on Big Bear - posted by Dylan c.
February 13, 2007 at 8:13 pm I love ski big bear in the poconos. It always is fun to ski there and meet up with freinds. My favorite trail is screamen demon.Ski big bear is 1.
Comments on Big Bear - posted by Rocco C
September 11, 2008 at 12:35 pm The Ski area called "BIG BEAR" in MASTHOPE is "WAY TOO CROWDED", it is close to NY City, Yes
But its filled with its community members. It is in a residental community, and located within multipal communities that are free to its members... I give it a 4 out of 10... Comments on Big Bear - posted by joe
November 2, 2008 at 10:49 pm Rocco is the community manager at Masthope he is trying to cut down on crowds. Big Bear is only free to Masthope members. I give it a 7 out of 10. It's a fun family ski area.
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