The Bear

Mammoth Mountain

There’s a number of different lines making their way down the fairly steep and stepped out terrain that makes The Bear so fun.

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance: 436 m
Ascent: 0 m
Descent: 109 m

Low Point: 2.8 km
High Point: 2.9 km
Gradient: 37˚

Ski down China Bowl and past the top of Coyote. This is the far skier’s left side of The Bear, lines become longer the further out you traverse. There’s a number of different lines making their way down the fairly steep and stepped out terrain that makes The Bear so fun. These coveted lines are a little tough to access, but are usually hit pretty early after a storm.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Medium Exposure (E2)

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

Features

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