All You Need to Know as a Pass holder

Explore Seasonal & Year-Round Perks
Your season pass takes the winter fun to a whole new level on and off the mountain. Big Bear Mountain Resort offers 3 pass types: Ski & Snowboard Season Passes (including Ikon Passes), Bike Park Season Passes, and Bear Mountain Golf Course Season Passes. Each pass offers unique seasonal and/or year-round perks and benefits.

Scroll the page to find out all the perks your pass gets you at Big Bear Mountain Resort, including discounts on retail, rentals, dining, special events, activities, and more.
    • 2023 Bike Park Season Passes

      Bike Park season passes takes the summer fun to a whole new level on and off the mountain.

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      Direct-To-Lift Access
      Once you've picked up your new pass for the season, no need to stop at the tickets windows every time you visit Snow Valley or Snow Summit Bike Parks. Head straight to the lifts!
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      No Blackout Dates
      There are no blackout dates for the 2023 Bike Park season passes.
    • 2023 Bear Mountain Golf Course Season Passes

      Bear Mountain Golf Course offers seven (7) season passes with unique benefits. Scroll to find your pass perks.
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      Sponsorship
      $1,620

      Valid anytime with no blackout dates. Includes your advertisement around Bear Mountain Golf Course. For more information, call 909.585.8002.

      Benefits:
      Free Bear Mountain Golf Course Anytime Pass
      50% off greens fees for your guest (up to three guest to fill a four some every time you come)

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      Business expense/write off

      *During tournaments sponsorship signs are covered in order to give tournaments opportunities for hole sponsors.
    • Big Bear Mountain Resort & Ikon Passes

      Scan your Season Pass to get these in-resort special savings on food, rentals, & more:

      • 10% off for BBMR Passes or Snow Valley Anytime Pass
      • 15% off for Ikon Pass
      • 10% off for Ikon Base Pass
      Season passes are different from single- or multi-day lift tickets because they give the owner (pass holder) access to a resort for the duration of the season. Most season passes include a defined level of resort access and/or pass holder benefits that are unavailable to guests that only purchase lift tickets. To accommodate guests of all ages and abilities, the following season passes are valid at Big Bear Mountain Resort for the 23/24 winter season:

      • BBMR Anytime Pass (winter access to Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain with no blackout dates)
      • BBMR Midweek Pass (Monday-Friday winter access to Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountainwith limited blackout dates)
      • Snow Valley Anytime Pass (winter access to Snow Valley only with no blackout dates)
      • Dual Season Pass (unlimited access at Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountainall winter and Snow Valley and Snow Summit Bike Parks all summer with no blackout dates)
      • Ikon Pass (access to 50+ destinations worldwide with no blackout dates)
      • Ikon Base Pass (access to 40+ destinations worldwide with no blackout dates at Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain)
      • Ikon Sessions Pass (4, 3, or 2-day customizable pass with access to Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain with limited blackouts)

      All season passes listed above include night session access on select dates.
      The Ikon Pass offers the opportunity to traverse unique terrain, join a like-minded community, and experience the most iconic mountains with access to over 50 destinations worldwide. For pricing and more information, visit the Ikon Pass page.
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      You Get 2023 Summer Benefits
      Redeem at the Ticket Window During Summer with Your 23/24 Winter Pass to Unlock These Discounts

      Your season pass takes the summer fun to a whole new level on and off the mountain. Scroll the page to find out all the perks your pass gets you at Big Bear Mountain Resort this summer, including discounts at the bike park, special events, and more.

      20% Off Bike Park Lift Tickets
      Free Scenic Sky Chair Rides
      10-15% Dining and Retail
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      Pass Pick Up
      All pass holders - new and renewals - will be mailed a brand new pass. Note: 23/24 winter passes are valid for summer perks & benefits for the 2023 summer operating season. View pass holder perks.

      All pass holders should receive their new pass before 23/24 winter opening day. If your pass does not arrive before December 1, you may need to sign your waiver or submit a photo. Log into your IkonPass.com account to view outstanding to-dos.
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      Reservations are Not Required
      Show up anytime and head straight to the gates to scan your pass. Your pass is valid on dates where Day Lift Tickets are sold out.

      Big Bear Mountain Resort does not plan on limiting access or requiring reservations for pass holders. Pass holders enjoy direct-to-lift access. 
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      Blackout Dates
      There are no blackout dates for the Dual Season Pass, BBMR Anytime, Snow Valley Anytime, or Ikon Passes at Big Bear Mountain Resort.

      The 23/24 Bear + Summit Midweek Pass is valid for lift access Monday-Friday only, with blackout holiday periods: Dec. 25-29, 2023, and Jan. 1-5, 2024.

      23/24 Ikon Session blackout dates: Dec 26-Dec 31, 2023; Jan 13-Jan 14, 2024; Feb 17-Feb 18, 2024.
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      Ikon Pass First Tracks
      Ikon Pass First Tracks will be offered to Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass holders on select dates.

      23/24 dates TBD.

      Pass holders will have access on those dates starting at 8AM (general public opens at 8:30AM). This program is at Snow Summit (Chair 1& 8).
      Send It Until 8:30PM


      Big Bear Mountain Resort and Ikon Pass holders get free access to Night Sessions at Snow Summit from 3PM-8:30PM. The last Night Session of the season is scheduled for March 18.Night Session dates are subject to change based on operating schedule and weather conditions.

      23/24 Night Sessions dates will be announced in November.
      Scan & Go | No Reservations Required


      At this time, advance reservations are not required for BBMR or Ikon Pass holders, subject to change. Pass holders enjoy direct-to-lift access, just scan your pass at the chairlifts.
      Ikon Session Pass holders may access Night Sessions at Snow Summit, provided they have enough points on their pass to do so. Ikon Session Pass points are deducted based on the date of use, not the day part.

      Example 1: An Ikon Session Pass holder that skis/rides at Bear Mountain and/or Snow Summit during the day as well as during a Night Session at Snow Summit on the same date will have one (1) point deducted for the entire day + night.

      Example 2: An Ikon Session Pass holder that skis/rides at Bear Mountain and/or Snow Summit on one day and then only skis/rides during a Night Session at Snow Summit on a different date will have one (1) point deducted for each date of use (2 points total).
      Upper Lots

      Paid parking for pass holders will not be enforced in upper lots after 2PM on select dates.

      Remote Parking Lots are Free for Pass holders


      Paid parking is extended to all Big Bear Mountain Resort lots – including remote lots – on select dates during the winter season. Big Bear Mountain Resort and Ikon Pass holders park for free in remote lots all season* on a first-come, first-serve basis. Show your pass to a parking attendant.

      *Subject to lot availability. Does not include Upper Lot parking.
      25% Off Night Session Lift Tickets, No Blackouts


      BBMR and Ikon Pass holders can use their Friends & Family lift tickets during Night Sessions and get 25% off window rate prices.

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      Dual Season Pass: 7 Friends & Family lift tickets thru winter or summer
      BBMR Anytime: 5 Friends & Family tickets per season
      Snow Valley Anytime: 5 Friends & Family tickets per season
      Ikon Pass: 10 Friends & Family tickets per season
      Ikon Base Pass: 8 Friends & Family tickets per season

      BBMR Midweek Pass and all Child Passes, including Child 5-12 and Child 4 & Under, do not qualify for Friends & Family lift ticket benefits.
      SPRING ACCESS

      New 23/24 Season Pass Holders
      Pass holders that want to take advantage of using their new pass immediately may do so by heading to a pick-up location (listed below) to print the pass(es) in person. Purchaser/pass holder must be present and present a valid photo ID, with proof of age, such as a birth certificate, passport, or valid driver's license. Over the summer a new pass with a new design will be mailed to the pass holder address on file. Snow Valley Anytime pass holders will be required to sign a new waiver before a new pass is mailed.

      Current 22/23 Season Pass Holders Renewing for the 23/24 Winter Season
      All pass holders with an existing 22/23 season pass will use that pass for the remainder of the 22/23 winter season. Once the 22/23 winter operating season concludes, all pass holders - including renewals - will receive a brand new 23/24 season pass for all pass types (BBMR, Snow Valley Anytime, Ikon Passes).

      Pick Up Locations

      Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and Snow Valley are able to print any BBMR, Snow Valley Anytime, and Ikon Passes.

      • To print at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, visit any ticket window during operating hours
      • To print at Snow Valley, visit guest services during operating hours

      Using Your BBMR & Ikon Pass at Snow Valley
      Pass holders that want to ski/snowboard at Snow Valley this spring will have to visit the Snow Valley ticket windows to print a temporary day pass each visit. Direct-to-lift access will be available by the start of the 23/24 winter season.

      SUMMER ACCESS

      All pass holders - new and renewals - will be mailed a brand new pass. 23/24 winter passes are valid for summer perks & benefits for the 2023 summer operating season.

      WINTER ACCESS

      All pass holders should receive their new pass before 23/24 winter opening day. If your pass does not arrive before December 1, you may need to sign your waiver or submit a photo. Log into your IkonPass.com account to view outstanding to-dos.
      Big Bear Mountain Resort and Ikon Pass holders can share the alpine good times with Friends & Family lift tickets -- valid for 25% off the window rate on the date of your visit.

      PLEASE NOTE: 23/24 pass holders may not redeem Friends & Family lift tickets until the start of the 23/24 winter season.

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      • BBMR Anytime: 5 Friends & Family tickets. Valid for winter only at Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and Snow Valley. No blackouts.
      • Snow Valley Anytime: 5 Friends & Family tickets. Valid for winter only at Snow Valley only. No blackouts.
      • Dual: 7 Friends & Family lift tickets. Valid for winter or summer at Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and Snow Valley. No blackouts.
      • Ikon Pass: 10 Friends & Family tickets. Valid for winter only at all Ikon Pass destinations. No blackouts.
      • Ikon Base Pass: 8 Friends & Family tickets. Valid for winter only at all Ikon Pass destinations. No blackouts at Big Bear Mountain Resort.

      Friends & Family ticket discounts may be applied online, by calling 844.GO2.BEAR, at the Bear Mountain or Snow Summit ticket windows during operating hours, or by visiting the BBMR Visitors Center Station during operating hours.

      Once the Friends & Family lift ticket is purchase, your guest will receive a confirmation email with unique barcodes. To redeem, skip the ticket windows and stop by one of the pickup boxes in the base area and scan your barcode to print out the ticket.

      Learn More about Ticket Pick Up
      Ikon Pass First Tracks will be offered to Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass holders on select dates in 2024 in January, February, and March. Pass holders will have access on those dates starting at 8AM (general public opens at 8:30AM). This program is at Snow Summit (Chair 1).

      Dates TBD.
      Whether you want to take your winter fun up a notch by adding awesome perks and benefits to your Pass, or want to add access to even more mountains with an Ikon Pass, you can upgrade your season pass before they go offline in December.

      Call 844.GO2.BEAR or visit us in-person at any ticket window during operating hours.