Terrain Parks
Features, Park Lingo, & More
Tradition Meets Progression
Big Bear Mountain Resort's Terrain Parks are perennially rated among the best in the country thanks to our award-winning Park Crew’s dedication to constantly push the limit of what’s possible when it comes to park progression. From our Skill Builder Park to the Red Bull Plaza, our terrain parks cater to riders of all ability levels with unique features and layouts that are constantly pushing the progression of the sport. Whether you're new to riding, a park pro, or somewhere in-between, Big Bear Mountain Resort is home to some of the most innovative and influential terrain parks in the industry.
Our terrain parks are ranked top ten best snowboarding terrain parks in North America by TransWorld SNOWboarding.
Our terrain parks are ranked top ten best snowboarding terrain parks in North America by TransWorld SNOWboarding.
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Bear Mountain Features
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Snow Summit Features

Westridge
All levels
Open
Photo: Westridge Park at Snow Summit
16 Total Features
Spring skiing is the best time to learn & hit the park with softer snow and wide-open runs.Accessible from Chair 2 and 3 at Snow Summit.
Feature types as of 4/13/22:
Box - (Tall Fun Box) 8' Long 4' Wide 3'
Box - 12' Long 4.5' Wide
floating a frame rail
floating down rail
jax (Jump above x-wing)
light pole hip
Half round
Corgatted tube
20 foot shotgun
Big, Short Green Tube
Rail - (Gina) 20' Long 3' Tall 8 Inch Round Bar
skill builder jump
stink bug roller 1
table top jump
tree top
Tube - (Small Green Tube) 15' Long 12"
Box - (Tall Fun Box) 8' Long 4' Wide 3'
Box - 12' Long 4.5' Wide
floating a frame rail
floating down rail
jax (Jump above x-wing)
light pole hip
Half round
Corgatted tube
20 foot shotgun
Big, Short Green Tube
Rail - (Gina) 20' Long 3' Tall 8 Inch Round Bar
skill builder jump
stink bug roller 1
table top jump
tree top
Tube - (Small Green Tube) 15' Long 12"

Westridge
All levels
Open
16 Total Features
Spring skiing is the best time to learn & hit the park with softer snow and wide-open runs.Accessible from Chair 2 and 3 at Snow Summit.
Feature types as of 4/13/22:
Box - (Tall Fun Box) 8' Long 4' Wide 3'
Box - 12' Long 4.5' Wide
floating a frame rail
floating down rail
jax (Jump above x-wing)
light pole hip
Half round
Corgatted tube
20 foot shotgun
Big, Short Green Tube
Rail - (Gina) 20' Long 3' Tall 8 Inch Round Bar
skill builder jump
stink bug roller 1
table top jump
tree top
Tube - (Small Green Tube) 15' Long 12"
Box - (Tall Fun Box) 8' Long 4' Wide 3'
Box - 12' Long 4.5' Wide
floating a frame rail
floating down rail
jax (Jump above x-wing)
light pole hip
Half round
Corgatted tube
20 foot shotgun
Big, Short Green Tube
Rail - (Gina) 20' Long 3' Tall 8 Inch Round Bar
skill builder jump
stink bug roller 1
table top jump
tree top
Tube - (Small Green Tube) 15' Long 12"
Photo: Westridge Park at Snow Summit

ZZYZX
All levels
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Photo: Zzyzx Park at Snow Summit
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Accessible from Chair 2 and 3 at Snow Summit.
Accessible from Chair 2 and 3 at Snow Summit.

ZZYZX
All levels
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Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Photo: Zzyzx Park at Snow Summit
Accessible from Chair 2 and 3 at Snow Summit.

Sundown
All levels
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Photo: Skill builder at Snow Summit
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.

Sundown
All levels
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Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Photo: Skill builder at Snow Summit

Cruiser
All levels
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Photo: Cruiser at Snow Summit
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.

Cruiser
All levels
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Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Photo: Cruiser at Snow Summit

Amusement Park
All levels
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Photo: Amusement Park at Bear Mountain
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.

Amusement Park
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Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Photo: Amusement Park at Bear Mountain

Upper Park Run
All levels
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Photo: Upper Park Run at Bear Mountain
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.

Upper Park Run
All levels
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Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Photo: Upper Park Run at Bear Mountain

Expressway Park
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Photo: Expressway Park at Bear Mountain
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.

Expressway Park
All levels
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Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Photo: Expressway Park at Bear Mountain

Red Bull Plaza
Intermediate | Expert
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Photo: Red Bull Plaza at Bear Mountain
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Type: | City plaza vibe to make it feel like you're shredding in downtown Los Angeles. Inspired by the skate industry. |
Resort: | Bear Mountain |
Lifts: | Chair 9 |

Red Bull Plaza
Intermediate | Expert
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Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Photo: Red Bull Plaza at Bear Mountain
Type: | City plaza vibe to make it feel like you're shredding in downtown Los Angeles. Inspired by the skate industry. |
Resort: | Bear Mountain |
Lifts: | Chair 9 |

The Gulch Park
All levels
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Photo: The Gulch Park at Bear Mountain
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.

The Gulch Park
All levels
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Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Photo: The Gulch Park at Bear Mountain

The Scene
All levels
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Photo: The Scene at Bear Mountain
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.

The Scene
All levels
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Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Photo: The Scene at Bear Mountain

Lower Park Run
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Photo: Lower Park Run at Bear Mountain
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.

Lower Park Run
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Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Photo: Lower Park Run at Bear Mountain

Powderbowl
All levels
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Photo: Powerbowl at Bear Mountain
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.

Powderbowl
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Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Photo: Powerbowl at Bear Mountain

Hidden Valley Park
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Photo: Hidden Valley Park at Bear Mountain
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.

Hidden Valley Park
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Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Photo: Hidden Valley Park at Bear Mountain

Learning Curve Park
All levels
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Photo: Learning Curve Park at Bear Mountain
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.

Learning Curve Park
All levels
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Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Photo: Learning Curve Park at Bear Mountain

Central Park
All levels
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Photo: Central Park at Bear Mountain
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.

Central Park
All levels
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Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Photo: Central Park at Bear Mountain

Gambler Park
All levels
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Photo: Freestyle Park at Bear Mountain
Summary: More advanced terrain with jibs & jumps for all abilities, plus Southern California's only halfpipes. Park features area accessible from most chairlifts. Halfpipes are located between chairs 5 & 9.
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.

Gambler Park
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Summary: More advanced terrain with jibs & jumps for all abilities, plus Southern California's only halfpipes. Park features area accessible from most chairlifts. Halfpipes are located between chairs 5 & 9.
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Photo: Freestyle Park at Bear Mountain

Easy Street Park
Beginner
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Photo: Skill Builder Park at Bear Mountain
Summary: The perfect place to learn & practice new tricks.
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
*Guests can also find Skill Builder features on Chair 9. Please note Chair 9 is recommended for intermediate/advanced skiers & riders.
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Type: | Very low to the ground, extra small to small, not intimidating rail features. Small 5 to 10 foot long snow features ranging from rollers to hips to table tops. |
Resort: | Bear Mountain |
Lifts: | Chair 2, 6, and 7* |
Runs: | Learning Curve, Easy street, Inspiration & Amusement Park |
*Guests can also find Skill Builder features on Chair 9. Please note Chair 9 is recommended for intermediate/advanced skiers & riders.

Easy Street Park
Beginner
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Summary: The perfect place to learn & practice new tricks.
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Photo: Skill Builder Park at Bear Mountain
Type: | Very low to the ground, extra small to small, not intimidating rail features. Small 5 to 10 foot long snow features ranging from rollers to hips to table tops. |
Resort: | Bear Mountain |
Lifts: | Chair 2, 6, and 7* |
Runs: | Learning Curve, Easy street, Inspiration & Amusement Park |
*Guests can also find Skill Builder features on Chair 9. Please note Chair 9 is recommended for intermediate/advanced skiers & riders.

Half Pipes
All levels
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Photo: Half Pipes at Bear Mountain
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.

Half Pipes
All levels
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Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Photo: Half Pipes at Bear Mountain

Inspiration Park
All levels
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Photo: Bear Mountain
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.

Inspiration Park
All levels
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Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Photo: Bear Mountain

Tenderfoot Park
All levels
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Photo: Bear Mountain
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.

Tenderfoot Park
All levels
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Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Photo: Bear Mountain

Ripcord
All levels
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Photo: Bear Mountain
Closed for the 21/22 winter season.

Ripcord
All levels
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Closed for the 21/22 winter season.
Photo: Bear Mountain

Steeps & Canyons
Expert
Not Recommended
Photo: Bear Mountain
Warning
Non-designated terrain, including canyons, ungroomed/closed trails, and outside resort boundaries may be dangerous and are not patrolled or maintained. Guests assume all risk when entering these areas.
Summary: Bear Mountain’s four peaks feature a combination of packed powder and ungroomed terrain for riders who want a true backcountry experience.
Type: | Silver Mountain has three advanced runs to choose from, with access to Deer and Goldmine canyons, while Bear Peak features the highest, steepest, most challenging lift-served peak in Southern California (8,805’) and access to Bow Canyon. |
Resort: | Bear Mountain |
Lifts: | Near Chair 4, 8, and 9 |

Steeps & Canyons
Expert
Not Recommended
Warning
Non-designated terrain, including canyons, ungroomed/closed trails, and outside resort boundaries may be dangerous and are not patrolled or maintained. Guests assume all risk when entering these areas.
Summary: Bear Mountain’s four peaks feature a combination of packed powder and ungroomed terrain for riders who want a true backcountry experience.
Photo: Bear Mountain
Type: | Silver Mountain has three advanced runs to choose from, with access to Deer and Goldmine canyons, while Bear Peak features the highest, steepest, most challenging lift-served peak in Southern California (8,805’) and access to Bow Canyon. |
Resort: | Bear Mountain |
Lifts: | Near Chair 4, 8, and 9 |
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