23-24 Team Bear group photo
23-24 Team Bear group photo

Bear Mountain's Freestyle Team

Programs & Camps for Ages 6-17
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Big Bear Mountain Resort offers freestyle programs for skiers and snowboarders ages 6-17. Whether you’re looking for a part-time program to develop your skills or aspire to compete at a National level, Team Bear can help you reach your goals.

Applications Will Open in October

Team Bear will share details for the 25/26 winter season in November, with applications opening in October for interested athletes. Please check back then to apply for the new season. Note that we will not be maintaining a waitlist over the summer as we have in previous seasons.

Heads up, premium parking passes for the 25/26 season are expected to go on sale starting June 1, 2025.
Price

Varies per program/camp type.

Program Length

November - April

Refund Policy

Non-refundable, non-transferable, not for resale, and the Activity Change and Cancellation Policy does not apply.

Requirements

Must be between 6-17 years old. Skill level required per program or camp.
Training Hours

DateTimeUnsupervised Lunch
Friday9AM-3PM11:30AM-12:30PM
Saturday & Sunday8:30AM-2:30PM11AM-12PM
    • Programs
      This information pertains to the 24/25 winter season. Team Bear will share details for the 25/26 winter season in November, with applications opening in October for interested athletes. Please check back then to apply for the new season.
      Programs

      Team Bear programs operate November-March and is subject to change any time based on weather and conditions.

      Perks & Benefits

      • Option to purchase a discounted 24/25 BBMR Anytime Season Pass for $200 (ages 14-17) and $150 (ages 6-13).
      • Option to purchase day tickets for training days only for $35 (ages 14-17) and $25 (ages 6-13).
      • Personalized training with certified coaches.
      • Coaching during USASA Southern California regional competitions*.
      • Official Team Bear branded sweatshirt.
      • 20% off select local shops (contact Team Bear manager for details)

      *Additional fee required for USASA Nationals and out of region competitions.
      24/25 Team Bear Part-Time

      • Returning members rate before Nov. 1: $2,210
      • New members rate before Dec. 1: $2,290

      Part A and Part B programs for athletes to train 2 weekends a month, on select weekends* (Saturday-Sunday), including January 20 & February 17 for Part A and December 27 & 30 for Part B.

      Part A Schedule

      Team Bear part A team schedule for 24/25 winter

      Part B Schedule

      Team Bear part B team schedule for 24/25 winter
      24/25 Team Bear Premier

      • Returning nembers rate before Nov. 1: $4,440
      • New members rate before Dec. 1: $4,640

      Designed for athletes to train 3 times a week plus holidays, 5 hours a day from November to March.

      Team Bear premier team schedule for 24/25 winter
      24/25 Team Bear Weekend

      • Returning members rate before Nov. 1: $3,190
      • New members rate before Dec. 1: $3,340

      Designed for athletes to train 2 times a week, every weekend (Saturday-Sunday) for 5 hours each day from November to March.

      Team Bear weekend team schedule for 24/25 winter
    • Add-On Camps
      This information pertains to the 24/25 winter season. Team Bear will share details for the 25/26 winter season in November, with applications opening in October for interested athletes. Please check back then to apply for the new season.
      Add On Extra Camps to Your Team Bear Program

      Add-on camps are offered to current Team Bear members only. Athletes that have not been accepted to a Team Bear program may only sign up for the "Intro Camp" to be qualified for a 24/25 Team Bear program. Click the "New Prospect" tab for details.

      Team Bear camps operate on select weekends from November-March and are subject to change at any time based on weather and conditions. Camps do not include perks & benefits. Lift tickets are not included and must be purchased separately in advance online or by calling 844.GO2.BEAR.
      Price: $575

      Designed for Team Bear athletes that would like a 4-day training camp at Mammoth Mountain, January 23-26, 2025.

      Lift tickets are not included and must be purchased separately in advance online on MammothMountain.com or by calling 1.800.Mammoth. Ikon Pass is valid at Mammoth Mountain.


      Price: $575

      Designed for Team Bear athletes that would like a 4-day training camp at Mammoth Mountain, February 27 - March 2, 2025

      Lift tickets are not included and must be purchased separately in advance online on MammothMountain.com or by calling 1.800.Mammoth. Ikon Pass is valid at Mammoth Mountain.
      Offered to Eligible 24/25 Athletes Only

      This program is designed for athletes that are selected and will be attending the USASA National Competition held at Copper Mountain, CO, March 28 - April 9, 2025. Please discuss directly with the Team Bear Manager for any inquiries.

      Lift tickets are not included. Must be purchased separately at www.coppercolorado.com or by calling 888.760.7561. Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass is valid at Copper Mountain.
    • New Prospects
      This information pertains to the 24/25 winter season. Team Bear will share details for the 25/26 winter season in November, with applications opening in October for interested athletes. Please check back then to apply for the new season.
      A Camp Programmed for New Prospects

      Athletes that have not been accepted to a Team Bear program may only sign up for this "Intro Camp". Athletes must be at least 5 years old to participate in this camp on March 29-30, 2025 because they must be 6 years old by December 1, 2025 to join Team Bear.
      Price: $325

      Two 5-hour camps on March 29-30, 2025 introducing the Team Bear program for prospective athletes. Please note, in additional to the camp fee, you will need a 24/25 season pass or day lift tickets.
    Lift Access Disclaimer


    Team Bear athletes must have access to chairlift for the days they are training. We offer several purchase options to cater to each guests needs.

    • Athletes who want a 24/25 BBMR Anytime Pass can purchase one for a discounted price for $200 (ages 14-17) and $150 (ages 6-13) when bundled with a Team Bear program (offer only to "program", not "camps").
    • Athletes who have already purchased a 24/25 BBMR Season Pass can refund their current pass and purchase a Team Bear package to receive a discounted rate on a season pass. Please note that the programs only offer 24/25 BBMR Anytime Passes.
    • Athletes who would like to upgrade to an Ikon Pass, call 844.GO2.BEAR for details and pricing.
    • Athletes that do not want to add on a season pass can purchase individual lift tickets for the dates they will train.
    • Training weekend hosted at Mammoth Mountain or Copper Mountain do not include lift tickets. Tickets must be purchased separately at Mammoth Mountain or Copper Mountain ticket window or online. Upgrade your BBMR season pass to an Ikon Pass by calling 844.GO2.BEAR anytime before December 2024.