Which ski resort in Big Bear Lake, CA is more kid friendly, Snow Summit or Bear Mountain?

In Big Bear, Bear Mtn. is probably the more kid-friendly resort as Snow Summit advertising and marketing has for the last several years been aimed at young men... with a particular focus on snowboarders. Snow Summit is a "party" ski resort. If you want a truly family-friendly ski environment, however, you should head for Mount Baldy. Take the Mountain exit from the 210 Fwy and head up the hill... or from Foothill Boulevard in Upland head up Euclid Ave. and follow the signs. It's about 10 miles up and is a small, friendly ski area with all the services including chair lifts and rope tows and a ski school. They made a lot of improvements over the summer as far as more paths and a snowboarding area. It's a quicker drive with friendlier people and fewer obnoxious young "shredders" cutting in on you while you ski. The rates are cheaper than at any of the Big Bear resorts, too, from lift tickets to rentals. If you want your kids to learn to ski in a fun, safe, and beautiful environment... check out Mount Baldy!

i would say big bear, they seem to have better kiddie slope to my experience