Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
Overview
Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain is a family-oriented ski area in northeastern Pennsylvania, near the Delaware River and the New York state line. The mountain has 18 trails and a 650-foot vertical drop, with a mix of gentle learning slopes, intermediate cruisers, and steeper runs. Its manageable size and emphasis on instruction make it a practical choice for families and first-time skiers and snowboarders.
Seven lifts serve the mountain: four double chairlifts and three conveyor lifts. Beginners can start on Snowbird before progressing to longer runs, while more experienced visitors can explore trails such as Thundercloud, Devil’s Bowl, and the double-black-diamond Screamin’ Demon. Ski Big Bear also maintains a terrain park and makes snow to supplement natural snowfall.
Night skiing is offered on selected evenings, typically Thursday through Sunday during the main season. A separate snow tubing hill operates on weekends and holiday periods when conditions permit, with a conveyor lift returning riders to the top. Ski Big Bear is operated on property owned by the Masthope Mountain Community, whose members receive special skiing privileges; the ski area also welcomes the general public.
Mountain & Resort Details
Mountain
- Vertical Drop
- 650 feet
- Base Elevation
- 550 feet
- Peak Elevation
- 1,200 feet
- Skiable Acres
- 26
- Longest Run
- 1 mile
- Trails
- 18
- Trail Mix
- 33% beginner 33% intermediate 34% expert
Skiing & Amenities
- Lifts
- 7 (4 double chairlifts and 3 conveyor lifts.)
- Night Skiing
- Yes; typically Thursday through Sunday evenings during the main season, weather permitting.
- Terrain Park
- Terrain Park trail, listed as intermediate terrain on the official mountain report.
- Tubing Park
- Snow tubing hill served by a conveyor lift; typically operates weekends and holiday periods, weather permitting.
Contact & Links
- Address
- 192 Karl Hope Blvd.
Lackawaxen, PA 18435 - Phone
- (570) 689-8000
- Directions
- Get directions →
- Website
- Official resort website
Summer Activities
Ski Big Bear primarily operates as a winter ski area. The surrounding Masthope Mountain Community offers warm-weather recreation, including hiking, a lake and beach, swimming pools, horseback riding, and other outdoor activities. Some community amenities are reserved for property owners and their guests; visitors should check access requirements before making plans.
Trail Map
Getting There
Weather
Weather near Big Bear
| Humidity: | 93% | Visibility: | 10.00 |
| Wind Speed: | 0 mph | Sunrise: | 6:32 a.m. |
| Barometer: | 30.40 in | Sunset: | 4:55 p.m. |
| Dewpoint: | 33 °F |
Weather supplied by the National Weather Service. Errors or reporting delays may be possible.
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