Ski & Snowboard Lessons

A season pass or lift ticket to access any terrain, even if your skill level does not require use of chairlifts.

Big Bear Mountain Resort does not automatically include a Lift Ticket with every Lesson because there are guests taking a lesson that may already have a Season Pass, Military vouchers, etc.

Children in the same age range, ability level, and equipment type may be enrolled in the same group lesson, subject to availability. No exceptions. If you would like your children to be enrolled in the same class but do not meet these requirements, please consider booking a private lesson.

Children (ages 5-12) enrolled in lessons must wear a helmet. Helmets are not required for adults, (ages 13+) enrolled in lessons, but are highly recommended.

Group lessons are available for Explorers (ages 5-7), Adventurers (ages 8-12), and adults (ages 13+). Private lessons are available for ages 4+, provided they know how to use the restroom on their own and no longer require diapers.

Group lesson sizes vary, depending on demand and availability. Adult group lessons typically do not exceed 10 students. Child group lessons are typically smaller.

To ensure lesson and instructor and availability, we highly recommend booking lessons in advance. Guests may purchase lessons upon arrival, but risk having their preferred instructor or lesson being sold out.

We recommend arriving at Bear Mountain or Snow Summit at least 1.5 hours (90 minutes) prior to your scheduled lesson time to ensure you have enough time to check-in, pick up your lift tickets and/or rental equipment, gear up, and walk to the designated meeting location. Please note that the recommended arrival time does not include parking and shuttling to the resort.

BBMR offers group and private lessons for ages 4* and up. To get the most out of your time on the mountain, we recommend booking a lesson based on your skill level.

*BBMR does not currently offer group lessons for children, ages 4 & under. Kids 4 & under may be enrolled in a private lesson, provided they are potty trained (no diapers).

FIRST-TIME BEGINNER (level 1): If you have never skied/snowboarded before, never been on a chairlift, or cannot stop or turn. NOTE: If you are not a First-Time Beginner, we will conduct a brief on-site assessment and place you in the appropriate class based on your age, ability and type of equipment (ski vs snowboard).

ADVANCED BEGINNER (level 2): If you can turn, stop, ride a moving carpet or the beginner chairlift and navigate beginner runs without assistance.

INTERMEDIATE: If you can turn, stop, ride the chairlift, and navigate most beginner and low intermediate runs.

ADVANCED/EXPERT: If you are confident skiing/snowboarding on all terrain, including steep and challenging features.

YES -- Big Bear Mountain Resort offers multiple lesson options for kids, ages 5-12.

GROUP LESSONS
Kids group lessons are available for Adventurers (8-12 years old) and Explorers (5-7 years old). Lesson categories and curriculum are based your age, ability and type of equipment (ski vs snowboard).

PRIVATE LESSONS
Children must be at least 4 years old and potty trained to be enrolled in a private lesson (no diapers).

Weather conditions and temperatures can vary at higher altitudes, therefore we recommend wearing multiple layers, including a moisture-wicking base layer, an insulating middle layer, and water-resistant outer layer to protect you from the elements.

Need pants for the day? BBMR offers snow pant rentals for $15/day. BBMR does not offer any other clothing rentals, but Big Bear Sports does carry a wide selection of outerwear, accessories, and branded apparel. We recommend guests wearing sunscreen, snow goggles or any form of protected eyewear, gloves/mitten, and socks.

NOTE: Children ages 12 and under are required to wear a helmet, snow goggles, and gloves/mittens.