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Where Snow Valley’s numbers come from

39 observations from 5 publishers behind 22 figures. Each row gives the figure we publish, how many sources gave one and how many agree; open it for what each said.

Figures

11/11 core figures collected.

How a figure is chosen
Summit elevation7,841 ft2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Big Bear Mountain Resort
Big Bear Mountain Resort — Trail Maps for Snow Valley, Snow Summit, & Bear MountainPublishedOct 2026“Peak Elevation 7,841 ft/2,380 m”
Wikipedia — Snow Valley Mountain ResortSep 2026“top_elevation = 7841 ft”
Highest lift-served elevation7,835 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
OpenSkiMap — Snow Valley Mountain ResortPublishedSep 2026“Top of the highest mapped lift: 2,388 m (7,833 ft)”
Base elevation6,800 ft2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Big Bear Mountain Resort
Big Bear Mountain Resort — Trail Maps for Snow Valley, Snow Summit, & Bear MountainPublishedOct 2026“Base Elevation 6,800 ft/2,072 m”
Wikipedia — Snow Valley Mountain ResortSep 2026“base_elevation = 6800 ft”
Advertised vertical drop1,041 ft2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Big Bear Mountain Resort
Big Bear Mountain Resort — Trail Maps for Snow Valley, Snow Summit, & Bear MountainPublishedOct 2026“Vertical Drop 1,041 ft/317 m”
Wikipedia — Snow Valley Mountain ResortSep 2026“vertical = 1041 ft”
Lift-served vertical1,035 ftNo sources:Derived

Computed from highest lift-served elevation and base elevation, not read from a source.

= highest_lift_served_elevation_ft − base_elevation_ft

Skiable acres230 ac2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Snow Valley
Snow Valley — Welcome, Snow Valley | Now Part of Big Bear Mountain ResortPublishedOct 2026“Skiable Acres 230”
Wikipedia — Snow Valley Mountain ResortSep 2026Differs: 240 ac “skiable_area = 240 acre”
Named trails322 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Big Bear Mountain Resort
Big Bear Mountain Resort — Trail Maps for Snow Valley, Snow Summit, & Bear MountainPublishedOct 2026“Trails/Runs 32”
Wikipedia — Snow Valley Mountain ResortSep 2026Differs: 29 “number_trails = 29 total; 14% easiest; 45% More difficult; 31% Most difficult; 10% Experts only”
Longest run0.5 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Big Bear Mountain Resort
Big Bear Mountain Resort — Trail Maps for Snow Valley, Snow Summit, & Bear MountainPublishedOct 2026“Longest Run (Bubble Gum) 0.47 mi/0.76 km”
Beginner terrain14%2 sources1 of 1 agreefrom Big Bear Mountain Resort
Big Bear Mountain Resort — Trail Maps for Snow Valley, Snow Summit, & Bear MountainPublishedOct 2026“Difficulty Breakdown 14% Beginner 45% Intermediate 41% Advanced”
Wikipedia — Snow Valley Mountain ResortSep 2026Not compared: “number_trails = 29 total; 14% easiest; 45% More difficult; 31% Most difficult; 10% Experts only”
Intermediate terrain45%2 sources1 of 1 agreefrom Big Bear Mountain Resort
Big Bear Mountain Resort — Trail Maps for Snow Valley, Snow Summit, & Bear MountainPublishedOct 2026“Difficulty Breakdown 14% Beginner 45% Intermediate 41% Advanced”
Wikipedia — Snow Valley Mountain ResortSep 2026Not compared: “number_trails = 29 total; 14% easiest; 45% More difficult; 31% Most difficult; 10% Experts only”
Advanced terrain41%2 sources1 of 1 agreefrom Big Bear Mountain Resort
Big Bear Mountain Resort — Trail Maps for Snow Valley, Snow Summit, & Bear MountainPublishedOct 2026“Difficulty Breakdown 14% Beginner 45% Intermediate 41% Advanced”
Wikipedia — Snow Valley Mountain ResortSep 2026Not compared: “number_trails = 29 total; 14% easiest; 45% More difficult; 31% Most difficult; 10% Experts only”
Advanced + expert terrain41%No sources:Derived

Computed from advanced terrain and expert terrain, not read from a source.

= advanced_percent + (expert_percent ?? 0)

Beginner runs4No sources:Derived

Computed from beginner terrain and named trails, not read from a source.

= round(beginner_percent × trail_count ÷ 100)

Night skiingYes2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Snow Valley
Snow Valley — Lift Tickets | Night Skiing | Snow Valley & Snow SummitPublishedOct 2026“Night Sessions are offered at Snow Summit and Snow Valley on select dates, with access to beginner- and intermediate-friendly terrain.”
Wikipedia — Snow Valley Mountain ResortSep 2026“night_skiing = Yes”
Total lifts93 sources1 of 3 agree · differfrom Big Bear Mountain Resort
Big Bear Mountain Resort — Trail Maps for Snow Valley, Snow Summit, & Bear MountainPublishedOct 2026“Lifts 9 Difficulty Breakdown 14% Beginner”
Wikipedia — Snow Valley Mountain ResortSep 2026Differs: 12 “lift_system = 12 lifts: 1 High Speed Six, 4 Double, 4 Triple, 2 conveyor”
OpenSkiMap — Snow Valley Mountain ResortSep 2026Differs: 13 “Lifts mapped in OpenStreetMap: 12 chairlifts, 1 magic carpet (13 in all)”
Average annual snowfall≈ 150 in2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Snow Valley
Snow Valley — FAQ | Lift Tickets, Lessons, Rentals, & More | 844.GO2.BEARPublishedOct 2026“At Snow Valley (peak 7,841 feet), the annual seasonal snowfall is around 150 inches per operating season.”
Wikipedia — Snow Valley Mountain ResortSep 2026“snowfall = 150 in”
Airport drive1 h 1 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Snow Valley, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Snow Valley: 1 h 1 min and 48.4 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Airport road miles48.4 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Snow Valley, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Snow Valley: 1 h 1 min and 48.4 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Big airport drive1 h 1 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Snow Valley, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Snow Valley: 1 h 1 min and 48.4 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Big airport road miles48.4 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Snow Valley, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Snow Valley: 1 h 1 min and 48.4 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Closest airport drive37 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) to Snow Valley, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) to Snow Valley: 37 min and 26.6 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Closest airport road miles26.6 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) to Snow Valley, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) to Snow Valley: 37 min and 26.6 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”

Pages cited

Every source behind the figures, passes and facts, the resort’s own pages first.

Other facts

Where the page's other facts come from: its location, website, owner and the like.

Nearest major airport
Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
Closest airline airport
Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
flyInAirport
Nonstop flights by route, December 2025 – March 2026: BTS T-100 Domestic Segment (U.S. Carriers) and T-100 International Segment (All Carriers)
Coordinates
Wikipedia — Snow Valley Mountain Resort
Website
Big Bear Mountain Resort — official website
Lift ticket page
Bear Mountain — Ski & Snowboard Lift Tickets are on Sale Now| 26/27 Winter
Owner
Wikipedia — Snow Valley Mountain Resort
Mountain range
GMBA Mountain Inventory v2.0 (standard): mountain range outlines, with each ski area placed where its runs and lifts are
Nearest city
Wikipedia — Snow Valley Mountain Resort

Operating status

The sources that list this area, and what each says about whether it operates.

  • operatingBig Bear Mountain Resort · The resort’s own site · 2026-10-02…l races at Snow Valley. rich-text, responsive-table rich-text, responsive-table 26/27 Winter Pass Holders Get Summer Perks Buy a 26/27 winter season pass and unlock…
  • operatingAlterra Mountain Company (Ikon Pass) · Ski pass · 2026-09-28Snow Valley, CA — 26/27 Ikon Pass: Unlimited (365 days)
  • operatingCalifornia Ski Industry Association · State ski association · 2026-09-28Listed by California Ski Industry Association: ": Snow Valley Mountain Resort"
  • operatingWikimedia Foundation · Encyclopedia · 2026-09-28* Snow Valley – Running Springs
  • operatingLift Blog · Ski guide · 2026-09-28Snow Valley: 9 operating lift(s) — 1 Snow Valley Express (High Speed Six), 2 (Triple), 3 (Triple), 6 (Double), 8 (Double), 9 (Double), 11 (Triple), 12 (Double), 13 (Triple); 8 removed/not operating
  • operatingOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · Community map · 2026-09-28Snow Valley Mountain Resort — status: operating; activities: downhill, nordic; lifts mapped: 13; downhill runs mapped: 42;