Bear Mountain vs Mount Baldy Ski Lifts

Bear Mountain (California) and Mount Baldy Ski Lifts (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBear MountainMount Baldy Ski Lifts
Vertical drop1,650 ft (503 m)2,087 ft (636 m)
Summit elevation8,793 ft8,566 ft
Base elevation7,142 ft6,476 ft
Lifts114
Runs2629
Beginner terrain27%15%
Intermediate terrain46%30%
Expert terrain27%55%
Night skiingNoNo

Mount Baldy Ski Lifts has the bigger vertical (2,087 ft vs 1,650 ft); Mount Baldy Ski Lifts has more runs (29 vs 26); Mount Baldy Ski Lifts skews more expert (55% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Bear MountainIkon Pass: unlimited days
Mount Baldy Ski LiftsNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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