Big Bear Mountain vs Heavenly
Comparing Big Bear Mountain (CA) and Heavenly (CA) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Big Bear Mountain
Big Bear Lake, CA
Ikon pass
Window price$95
Online (advance)$64
Season pass$1,329
Heavenly
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Epic pass
Window price$191
Online (advance)$119
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Big Bear Mountain | Heavenly | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $95 | $191 | Big Bear Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $64 | $119 | Big Bear Mountain |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,051 | Heavenly |
| Annual snowfall | 120" | 360" | Heavenly |
| Skiable acres | 748 | 4,800 | Heavenly |
| Vertical drop | 1,665' | 3,812' | Heavenly |
| Runs | 42 | 97 | Heavenly |
| Lifts | 17 | 30 | Heavenly |
| Summit elevation | 8,805' | 10,067' | Heavenly |
| Beginner terrain | 30% | 20% | Big Bear Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 25% | 35% | Heavenly |
| Average lift wait | 20 min | 18 min | Heavenly |
The Match
Big Bear Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($64 vs $119 entry). Heavenly is significantly bigger (4,800 vs 748 acres). Heavenly sees more snow (360" vs 120"). Pass affiliation: Big Bear Mountain is Ikon, Heavenly is Epic.