Opening on December 21st! (Weather Permitting)

Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain is looking forward to opening on December 21st for skiing and riding! Current forecasts are allowing us to make snow throughout the week. We are excited to welcome you back on December 21st, however we may open earlier as snowmaking allows! Stay tuned!

Located in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania

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Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain

Conditions & Trail Map

Conditions, trail map, and weather for Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania.

Ski Big Bear is Closed for the Season

Hours of Operation

Ski conditions are provided as a general service to skiers and riders. Conditions, open trails, open lifts and hours of operation are subject to change throughout the day. These changes may be based on changing temperatures, changing weather conditions, changing ski conditions, business levels and other factors. Skiers and riders should follow all posted trail signage and be aware of changing ski conditions that may not be otherwise posted.

Mountain Report

Updated: December 4, 2024

Ski Big Bear is expected to open for the season on December 21, 2024 - weather permitting.

Trails

18 / 18

Green CircleBeginner6 / 6
Green CircleIntermediate6 / 6
Green CircleAdvanced5 / 5
Green CircleExpert1 / 1

Lifts

0 / 7

Thundercloud Chair 1Closed
Thundercloud Chair 2Closed
Little Bear ChairClosed
GrizzlyClosed
Magic Carpet 1Closed
Magic Carpet 2Closed
SunKid CarpetClosed

Conditions

Base Depthn/a
SnowmakingYes
Recent Snowfalln/a
Snow Surfacen/a
Forecastn/a

Trails

Beginner Trails

6 of 6 open
Green Circle
SnowbirdSnowmaking - First Priority
Whispering RunSnowmaking - First Priority
Lower JamboreeSnowmaking - First Priority
Upper Eagle's PassSnowmaking - First Priority
Lower Eagle's PassSnowmaking - First Priority
Cruisin'Snowmaking - First Priority

Intermediate Trails

6 of 6 open
Blue Square
Upper JamboreeSnowmaking - First Priority
Terrain ParkSnowmaking - Second Priority
GrizzlySnowmaking - Second Priority
Upper Polar BearSnowmaking - Third Priority
Sheldon's Way (Formerly Bailout)Snowmaking - Third Priority
ShortcutSnowmaking - Second Priority

Advanced Trails

5 of 5 open
Black Diamond
Upper ThundercloudSnowmaking - Third Priority
Lower ThundercloudSnowmaking - Second Priority
Devil's BowlSnowmaking - Third Priority
Devil's DipSnowmaking - Second Priority
Lower Polar BearSnowmaking - Fourth Priority

Expert Trails

1 of 1 open
Double Black Diamond
Screamin' DemonSnowmaking - Fourth Priority

Popular Runs

Where Beginners StartSnowbird > Magic Carpet
When First Learning to Ride the ChairliftSnowbird > Whispering Run > Little Bear Chair
Easiest Way to the BottomSnowbird > Whispering Run > Lower Jamboree > Upper Eagles Pass > Lower Eagles Pass > Cruisin' > Thundercloud Chair
Terrain Park LoopsUpper Jamboree > Terrain Park > Devil's Dip or Lower Eagles Pass > Grizzly Chair
Recommended CruiserUpper Jamboree > Grizzly > Devil's Dip > Cruisin' > Thundercloud Chair
For FunUpper Jamboree > Grizzly > Upper Eagles Pass > Shortcut > Lower Thundercloud > Thundercloud Chair