Plan a Trip
Get Ready for the 21/22 Winter Season
Plan Your Next Adventure
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Make a Reservation
This winter, Big Bear Mountain Resort does NOT require all guests to have a valid lift ticket or season pass to access the Bear Mountain or Snow Summit base areas as implemented during the 20/21 winter season. Lift tickets are required for on-hill activities – Skiing, Snowboarding, Tube Park, etc. – and special events.
Lift tickets, season passes, and lesson/rental reservations are available for purchase online, in-person at any open ticket window, at the BBMR Visitors Station in the Big Bear Lake Village, or calling 844.GO2.BEAR.
At this time, Big Bear Mountain Resort is not planning to limit daily capacity. Season Passes will go offline in December.
3 Ways Up & 3 Ways Home
Nestled in the heart of the San Bernardino National Forest, BBMR is accessible from most points in Southern California. There are 3 ways up and 3 ways home. Be sure to check road conditions and choose your route before heading to/from the mountains.
Be Prepared with Snow Chains
Tire traction devices such as tire chains/cables may be required when traveling to/from the mountains if snow or icy conditions exist. You should always carry chains in your vehicle during the winter months, even if your car has snow tires. Tire traction devices are defined in the California Vehicle Code (VC) Section 605.
Getting Around
Big Bear Mountain has several on-site and remote parking lots for guests visiting our twin properties – Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. Once parked, free shuttle services between the Bear Mountain and Snow Summit base areas are available every 30 minutes on select dates throughout the season.
Staying in town? Free rides on the Mountain Transit to/from Bear Mountain and Snow Summit.
Visitors Center
Next time you’re enjoying all of the shopping, dining, and entertainment that Big Bear has to offer, be sure to stop by the Big Bear Mountain Resort shop inside the new Big Bear Visitors Center, located on the corner of Big Bear Blvd. and Pine Knot Avenue at 40824 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, 92315.
If you need to purchase tickets, rent equipment, book a lesson, or just want to learn more about BBMR’s activities and upcoming events, you'll save time and get on the hill faster by stopping by the BBMR Visitors Center shop before making your way to the mountains.
2X the Fun
Big Bear Mountain Resort operates two properties – Bear Mountain and Snow Summit – that are located 2 miles apart. Expand to read more about each mountain and find the best fit for you. Or, experience both mountains in the same day with a valid lift ticket.
Bear Mountain
Renowned for its award-winning terrain parks and après atmosphere, Bear Mountain has the only halfpipes, highest lift-served peak (8,805 feet), and largest beginner area in Southern California. Bear Mountain also hosts multiple events each winter, including can't-miss concerts, photoshoots, film premieres, and on-hill competitions.
Snow Summit
Snow Summit has over 240 acres of skiable terrain, as well as the Grizzly Ridge Tube Park, and Night Sessions on select dates. With the most dependable snow conditions and the most operating days per season in SoCal, it’s no wonder Snow Summit was selected to host the inaugural Winter X Games in 1997.
Mobile App
Take the alpine good times to new heights this winter with the new Big Bear Mountain Resort app.
Buy or reload lift tickets, access advance reservations and interactive trail maps, or navigate the Bear Mountain and Snow Summit base areas.
Featuring mobile food ordering, webcams, weather and trail conditions, upcoming deals and events, and more.
Checking In
Big Bear Mountain Resort offers direct-to-lift, rental shop, and lesson check in. Learn more about how to skip the ticket windows and head straight to the slopes.
On-Site Services
From on-hill emergency patrol to base area locker rooms and repair shops, learn more about the on-site services available at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit.
Change of Plans
Season Passes
BBMR is committed to making this winter worry-free for our pass holders by offering several options to provide peace of mind.
Adventure Assurance: Offers eligible BBMR and Ikon Pass holders the option to defer the purchase price paid of their unused pass to the new season. Read full details on this program.
Pass Preserver: BBMR season passes are non-refundable and non-transferable, therefore we highly recommend adding Pass Preserver to your season pass purchases to insure against many unforeseen circumstances that may arise. Get more info on this insurance.
Lift Tickets, Rentals & Lessons
Lift ticket, lesson, rental, or activity reservations may be cancelled up to 3 full days prior to the scheduled date for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made within 3 days, up until the day prior to the scheduled date, will result in an Activity Change Voucher being issued for the full value of the activity cost (no fee). Same day changes, cancellations, or failure to show up to your activity will result in a full forfeit of your payment.
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