Bear Creek Ski and Recreation Area vs Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

Bear Creek Ski and Recreation Area (Pennsylvania) and Shawnee Mountain Ski Area (Pennsylvania) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBear Creek Ski and Recreation AreaShawnee Mountain Ski Area
Vertical drop469 ft (143 m)669 ft (204 m)
Summit elevation1,148 ft1,145 ft
Base elevation679 ft476 ft
Lifts610
Runs2227
Beginner terrain45%37%
Intermediate terrain36%41%
Expert terrain19%22%
Night skiingYesYes

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area has the bigger vertical (669 ft vs 469 ft); Shawnee Mountain Ski Area has more runs (27 vs 22); Shawnee Mountain Ski Area skews more expert (22% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Bear Creek Ski and Recreation AreaIndy Pass: 2 days
Shawnee Mountain Ski AreaIndy Pass: 2 days

One pass covers both: Indy Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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