Big Bear Mountain vs Mt. Bachelor
Comparing Big Bear Mountain (CA) and Mt. Bachelor (OR) 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
Mt. Bachelor
Bend, OR
Ikon pass
Window price$224
Online (advance)$99
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Big Bear Mountain | Mt. Bachelor | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $95 | $224 | Big Bear Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $64 | $99 | Big Bear Mountain |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,329 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 120" | 462" | Mt. Bachelor |
| Skiable acres | 748 | 4,300 | Mt. Bachelor |
| Vertical drop | 1,665' | 3,365' | Mt. Bachelor |
| Runs | 42 | 110 | Mt. Bachelor |
| Lifts | 17 | 17 | Tied |
| Summit elevation | 8,805' | 9,100' | Mt. Bachelor |
| Beginner terrain | 30% | 15% | Big Bear Mountain |
| Advanced terrain | 25% | 60% | Mt. Bachelor |
| Average lift wait | 20 min | 10 min | Mt. Bachelor |
The Match
Big Bear Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($64 vs $99 entry). Mt. Bachelor is significantly bigger (4,300 vs 748 acres). Mt. Bachelor sees more snow (462" vs 120"). Both are on the Ikon pass — same pass, same wallet.