All You Need to Know as a Pass holder

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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 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, and more.

Pass holder discounts must be applied during checkout. If you do not apply your discount and complete your purchase, we will be unable to offer a refund or re-apply the discount later. Please ensure all discounts are applied in real time before completing your purchase.
    • Big Bear Mountain Resort & Ikon Passes

      Each pass type has different discounts and perks. Click the dropdown below to view your pass type.
      Winter Access
      • Valid opening day through closing day
      • Unlimited winter access at Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain
      • No blackout dates
      • No advance reservations are required for pass holders
      • Complimentary Night Sessions at Snow Summit and Snow Valley

      Winter Discounts

      Start using your pass holder discounts right away, excluding Friends & Family lift tickets. Call 844.GO2.BEAR to apply your discount or visit any open ticket window.

      • BBMR Anytime Pass holders receive 5 discounted Friends & Family lift tickets (25% off window rates)
        • Must book online at least 24 hours in advance; not available to purchase at the ticket windows
        • Lift ticket discounts cannot be combined or transferred to other seasons
        • Pass holders may redeem all Friends & Family lift tickets on a single date or individually on separate dates
      • Access the Ikon Pass Mobile App with the same BBMR Anytime Pass account login.
      • 25% off ski and snowboard Standard and Demo equipment rental packages (excluding beginner packages, helmets, and boots only)
      • 20% off group ski/snowboard lessons (excluding private lessons)
      • 10% off in-resort retail purchases (excluding electronics)
      • 10% off in-resort food & beverage purchases (excluding alcohol)
      • 10% off ski and snowboard tuning and repairs
      • Eligible to purchase the new BBMR Reserve Pass for priority lift access.

      • Child and Senior passes, including Child 5-12, Child 4 & Under, and 80+ do not receive Friends & Family lift tickets. Child 4 & Under passes do not receive any pass holder discounts listed above. A $29 processing fee is required for Child 4 & Under and Senior 80+ passes; may not be redeemed until the start of the 25/26 winter operating season some time in November. Please visit the Bear Mountain or Snow Summit ticket windows or Snow Valley guest services office during operating hours with proof of age (birth certificate or government-issued ID) to purchase. Guests may also request free lift tickets for children 4 & under or seniors 80+, but must provide proof of age each time.
      Winter Access
      • Valid opening day through closing day
      • Unlimited winter access at Snow Valley
      • No blackout dates or restrictions
      • No advance reservations are required for pass holders
      • Complimentary Night Sessions at Snow Valley

      Winter Discounts
      Start using your pass holder discounts right away, excluding Friends & Family or comp Snow Summit/Bear Mountain lift tickets. Call 844.GO2.BEAR to apply your discount or visit any open ticket window. Pass holder discounts are not applicable to redeem online due to verification purposes.

      • Receive one (1) complimentary BBMR lift ticket for the 25/26 winter season. This ticket is issued exclusively to the Snow Valley Anytime Pass holder, is non-transferable, not for resale, and has no cash value. It is valid for Monday-Friday use only and cannot be used on Saturdays or Sundays. A BBMR lift ticket is valid at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit for same-day use. Additional blackout dates are December 22-26 & 29-31, 2025; January 1-2, 2026. Present your season pass at any ticket window starting 25/26 winter opening day in November to receive a complimentary day ticket.
      • Snow Valley Anytime Pass holders receive 5 discounted Friends & Family lift tickets (25% off window rates)
        • Must book online at least 24 hours in advance; not available to purchase at the ticket windows
        • Lift ticket discounts cannot be combined or transferred to other seasons
        • Pass holders may redeem all Friends & Family lift tickets on a single date or individually on separate dates
      • Access the Ikon Pass Mobile App with the same Snow Valley Anytime Pass account login.
      • 25% off ski and snowboard Standard and Demo equipment rental packages (excluding beginner packages, helmets, and boots only) at Snow Valley only
      • 20% off group ski/snowboard lessons (excluding private lessons) at Snow Valley only
      • 10% off in-resort retail purchases (excluding electronics) at Snow Valley only
      • 10% off in-resort food & beverage purchases (excluding alcohol) at Snow Valley only
      • 10% off ski and snowboard tuning and repairs at Snow Valley only
      • Eligible to purchase the new BBMR Reserve Pass for priority lift access
      Child 5-12 season passes do not receive Friends & Family lift tickets.
      Winter Access
      • Valid opening day through closing day
      • Direct-to-lift winter access, Monday-Friday, at Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain
      • Blackout dates: All Saturdays & Sundays plus December 22-26 & 29-31, 2025; January 1-2, 2026
      • No advance reservations are required for pass holders
      • Complimentary Night Sessions, including Night Sessions that land on Saturdays and Sundays and the blackout period dates at both Snow Summit and Snow Valley

      Winter Discounts

      Start using your pass discounts right away. Call 844.GO2.BEAR to apply your discount. Pass holder discounts are not applicable to redeem online due to verification purposes. Please note BBMR Midweek passes do not include Friends & Family lift tickets.

      • 25% off ski and snowboard Standard and Demo equipment rental packages (excluding beginner packages, helmets, and boots only)
      • 20% off group ski/snowboard lessons (excluding private lessons)
      • Access the Ikon Pass Mobile App with the same BBMR Midweek Pass account login.
      • 10% off in-resort retail purchases (excluding electronics)
      • 10% off in-resort food & beverage purchases (excluding alcohol)
      • 10% off ski and snowboard tuning and repairs
      • Eligible to purchase the new BBMR Reserve Pass for priority lift access.
      Access
      • Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass
        • Valid opening day through closing day
        • Unlimited winter access at Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain
        • No blackout dates
        • No advance reservations are required for pass holders
        • Complimentary Night Sessions at Snow Summit and Snow Valley

      For more information on Ikon Pass benefits, visit IkonPass.com.

      • Ikon Session Pass
        • Valid at the start of the 25/26 winter season in November 2025 through closing day in the spring of 2026
        • Valid for 4-, 3-, or 2-days
        • Blackout dates: December 27-31, 2025, January 17-18, 2026, and February 14-15, 2026 at Big Bear Mountain Resort
        • Advance reservations not required (subject to change)
        • May be used to access Night Sessions at Snow Summit and Snow Valley, provided pass holder has enough points 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 Snow Summit and/or Snow Valley during the day as well as during a Night Session at Snow Summit or Snow Valley 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, Snow Summit and/or Snow Valley on one day and then only skis/rides during a Night Session at Snow Summit or Snow Valley on a different date will have one (1) point deducted for each date of use (2 points total)

      Winter Discounts

      Start using your Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass discounts right away. Call 844.GO2.BEAR to apply your discount. Ikon Session Passes do not include perks.

      • Ikon Pass gets 12 discounted Friends & Family lift tickets (25% off window rates)
      • Ikon Base Pass gets 8 discounted Friends & Family lift tickets (25% off window rates)
      • Ikon Session Passes do not include Friends & Family lift tickets
      • Must book online at least 24 hours in advance; not available to purchase at the ticket windows
      • Lift ticket discounts cannot be combined or transferred to other seasons
      • Pass holders may redeem all Friends & Family lift tickets on a single date or individually on separate dates
    • Ski & snowboard Standard and Demo equipment rental packages (excluding beginner packages, helmets, and boots only)
      • Ikon Base Pass: 25% off
      • Ikon Pass: 25% off
    • Group ski/snowboard lessons (excluding private lessons)
      • Ikon Base Pass: 20% off
      • Ikon Pass: 20% off
    • Eligible to rent out the new Ikon Pass Suite.
    • Eligible to purchase the new BBMR Reserve Pass for priority lift line access.
    • Access the Ikon Pass Mobile App with the same Ikon Pass account login.
    • Access to Ikon Pass First Tracks (excluding Ikon Session Pass) on select dates at Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain
    • Eligible for an Ikon Pass Demo Pack. Your choice between a four (4) demo rentals for just $199 or enjoy unlimited demo rentals for only $299 throughout the 25/26 winter season.
    • In-resort retail purchases (excluding electronics)
      • Ikon Base Pass: 10% off
      • Ikon Pass: 15% off
    • In-resort food & beverage purchases (excluding alcohol)
      • Ikon Base Pass: 10% off
      • Ikon Pass: 15% off
    • Tuning & Repairs
      • Ikon Base Pass: 15% off
      • Ikon Pass: 15% off
    • Advance reservations may be required at some Ikon Pass destinations and will be determined at the discretion of each destination individually. Additional information regarding 25/26 winter destination operations will be released as they become available. For guidelines, potential restrictions, closures and/or advance reservation requirements please visit IkonPass.com.

      Child 5-12 and Child 4 & Under do not receive Friends & Family lift tickets. Child 4 & Under passes do not receive any pass holder discounts listed above. A $29 processing fee is required for Child 4 & Under; may not be redeemed until the start of the 25/26 winter operating season some time in November. Please visit the Bear Mountain or Snow Summit ticket windows or Snow Valley guest services office during operating hours with proof of age (birth certificate or government-issued ID) to purchase. Guests may also request free lift tickets for children 4 & under, but must provide proof of age each time.
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      Reservations are Not Required
      Show up anytime and head straight to the gates to scan your pass.
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      Blackout Dates
      There are no blackout dates for BBMR Anytime, Snow Valley Anytime, Ikon Pass, or Ikon Base Passes at Snow Valley, Snow Summit, or Bear Mountain this winter. Blackout dates only apply to these two winter pass products:

      25/26 BBMR Midweek Season Pass
      • December 22-26 & 29-31, 2025
      • January 1-2, 2026

      25/26 Ikon Session Pass
      • December 27-31, 2025
      • January 17-18, 2026
      • February 14-15, 2026
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      Ikon Pass First Tracks
      Ikon Pass First Tracks will be offered to Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass holders and receive access starting at 8AM (general public opens at 8:30AM). Dates for the 25/26 winter season include:

      • Saturday, January 3, 2026
      • Saturday, February 7, 2026
      • Saturday, March 7, 2026

      New this year! Ikon Pass First Tracks will be offered at Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain.

      Early access chairlifts will consist of Chairs 1 & 13 at Snow Valley, Chairs 1 & 8 at Snow Summit, and Chairs 7 & 9 at Bear Mountain. Subject to change based on conditions.
      Send It Until 8:30PM


      Big Bear Mountain Resort and Ikon Pass holders get free access to Night Sessions from 3PM-8:30PM. Night Sessions will take place at Snow Valley and Snow Summit on the following 25/26 winter dates:

      • December: 13 (Snow Summit only), 20-23, 25-31
      • January: 1-3, 9-10, 16-18, 23-24, 30-31
      • February: 6-7, 13-15, 20-21, 27-28
      • March: 7, 14

      Dates are subject to change based on operating schedule and weather conditions.
      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 Valley and 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 Snow Valley, Snow Summit and/or Bear Mountain during the day as well as during a Night Session at Snow Valley and 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 Snow Valley, Snow Summit and/or Bear Mountain on one day and then only skis/rides during a Night Session at Snow Valley and Snow Summit on a different date will have one (1) point deducted for each date of use (2 points total).
      Parking in the upper lots at Snow Summit may be subject to a fee ranging from $25 to $40. However, if you are attending Night Sessions, reserved parking in the upper lots will not be enforced after 2PM. All remote lots for Snow Summit are free to park in.

      24/25 Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Pass, BBMR Anytime, BBMR Midweek, and Snow Valley Anytime pass holders, can enjoy free parking at Snow Valley at any time, even on days when Reserved Parking is in effect.
      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. Pass Holder Friends & Family Lift Tickets must redeem their discount online at least 24 hours in advance. Discounts will not be available at the ticket windows.

      Redeem Online

      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.
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      Snow Valley Anytime Pass Holders Get a Free Ticket
      Receive one (1) complimentary BBMR lift ticket for the 25/26 winter season. This ticket is issued exclusively to the Snow Valley Anytime Pass holder, is non-transferable, not for resale, and has no cash value. It is valid for Monday-Friday use only and cannot be used on Saturdays or Sundays. A BBMR lift ticket is valid at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit for same-day use. Additional blackout dates are December 22-26 & 29-31, 2025; January 1-2, 2026 . Present your season pass at any ticket window starting 25/26 winter opening day in November to receive a complimentary day ticket.
    • 2025 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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      Pass Pick Up
      2024 Pass Holders Renewing for 2025

      Renewals will use the same cardstock as last summer, and a new pass will not be printed or mailed. If you've lost your 2024 summer bike park pass, please visit us in person with a valid government-issued ID and the form of payment used to purchase your pass to receive your pass starting on the 2025 bike park opening day, and we'll print a new one for you.

      New Pass Holders

      Pass holders who do not have a 2024 summer pass to renew will need to purchase a brand new pass. You can pick up your pass at Snow Valley during select dates when the ticket windows are open. If you purchase a new bike park pass before May 2, it will be mailed to the address on file. Starting June 2, passes will also be available for pickup at the Snow Summit ticket windows between 9AM-3PM.
      A mountain biker on a dark green bike flying off a wooden bridge feature at Snow Summit's bike park with two trees and a rock garden near the bridge.
      No Blackout Dates
      There are no blackout dates for the 2025 Bike Park season passes.
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      Discounts to Mammoth Bike Park
      $39 (adult) and $24 (child) 1-day bike park lift tickets at Mammoth Bike Park (valid only during Mammoth Mountain's bike park operations)
    • 2025 Bear Mountain Golf Course Season Passes

      Bear Mountain Golf Course offers a handful of season passes with unique benefits. Scroll to find your pass perks.
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      Sponsorship
      $1,620, All Ages

      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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      • Get your Logo or Business in a 2’x2’ sign placed on the golf course
      • Coverage on our ping boards inside the Pro Shop (Bear Mountain Golf Course thanks our Sponsors…)
      • Business expense/write off

      *During tournaments sponsorship signs are covered in order to give tournaments opportunities for hole sponsors.