FAQ

Big Bear Mountain Resort (BBMR) is Southern California’s premier year-round alpine destination, with mountain biking, hiking, and golf in the summer, and skiing/snowboarding and snow tubing in the winter.

Big Bear Mountain Resort operates two properties – Bear Mountain and Snow Summit – that are located 2 miles apart. Read below to learn more about the summer activities offered at each mountain.

Bear Mountain
Make time for nine at Bear Mountain Golf Course and enjoy the benefits of playing at 7,000 feet with the sun-splashed San Bernardino Mountains as your backdrop. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned golfer, Bear Mountain Golf Course offers an idyllic setting with rolling fairways and manicured greens, plus a full-service pro shop, driving range, and PGA-certified lessons.

For more information about Bear Mountain, click here.

Snow Summit
Snow Summit is home to Southern California’s premier lift-served, gravity fed Bike Park, with trails and terrain for riders of all ages and ability levels. Featuring beginner, intermediate, and advanced downhill trails, Skill Builder Park with Jump, Pro, and Pump lines, and access to over 60 miles of crosscountry trails. There’s also plenty for non-biking activities for outdoor enthusiasts, including a 30-foot climbing wall, zip line, Eurobungy® trampoline, and the best hiking trails in the San Bernardino National Forest.

For more information about Snow Summit, click here.

Big Bear Mountain Resort is located in the San Bernardino National Forest – approximately 2 hours from Los Angeles and Orange County, 2.5 hours from San Diego, and 3.5 hours from Las Vegas.

Bear Mountain
43101 Goldmine Drive
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Snow Summit
880 Summit Blvd.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

For our current hours of operation, click here.

All guest must have a lift ticket to enjoy the Scenic Sky Chair or lift-served Bike Park.

Single and multi-day lift tickets can be purchased online, at the Adventure Academy at Snow Summit, or by calling 844.GO2.BEAR.

Lift ticket prices vary depending on ticket type, date(s), and guest age. Go to the purchase page for more information on ticket pricing or to purchase tickets in advance and save 20%.

Guests can save 20% on Scenic Sky Chair and Bike Park lift tickets when purchased at least 72 hours in advance.

Guests can bundle a Scenic Sky Chair or Bike Park lift ticket with lunch, which includes any item on the menu at Skyline Taphouse served with a fountain soda or a bottled water. Advance purchase discount applies.

Kids, ages 5-12 can ride the Scenic Sky Chair for free when accompanied by a paying adult (limit, 2 kids per paying adult). All children riding the chairlift must be accompanied by an adult and Child Sky Chair tickets must be picked up at the Adventure Academy ticket windows prior to boarding the lift.

Kids 4 and under ride the bike park for free.

Additional round-trip Sky Chair child tickets may be purchased for $12 each. Tickets include one (1) round-trip ride on the Scenic Sky Chair (Chair 1), with access to the top of the mountain (8,200 feet). Additional child tickets must be purchased at the Adventure Academy ticket windows prior to boarding the lift.

Seniors ages 80+ can ride the Scenic Sky Chair for free. Senior Sky Chair tickets must be picked up at the Adventure Academy ticket windows prior to boarding the lift.

Seniors ages 80+ can ride the Bike Park for free. A free Senior Bike Park tickets must be picked up at the Adventure Academy ticket windows prior to boarding the lift.

Guests receive a FREE Scenic Sky Chair or Bike Park lift ticket on their birthday*.

To redeem, guests must present a valid ID at the Adventure Academy at Snow Summit on their legal date of birth to receive a free 1-day lift ticket.

*Offer valid only on legal date of birth. Lift ticket is non-transferable, not for resale, and cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

Active military and their families* receive 25% off on 1-day lift tickets for the Bike Park or Scenic Sky Chair. For more information, click here.

*Dependents must show ID.

Click here for BBMR’s Activity Change & Cancellation Policy.

Bike Park season passes give guests unlimited access to the Snow Summit and Mammoth Mountain bike parks during the summer season with no blackout dates and tons of perks and benefits.

To learn more, click here.

Bike Park season passes start at low as $299 when you add one to your 18/19 winter pass.

Bike Park passes are at their lowest price during the spring Bike Park pass sale (April 1 – June 3). To purchase, click here.

Bike Park season passes can be purchased online, at the Adventure Academy at Snow Summit, or by calling 844.GO2.BEAR.

All BBMR promotions and discounts are subject to blackout dates and offers may change without prior notice. For a complete list or 18/19 blackout dates, click here.

Booking in advance is highly recommended since popular instructors and lesson times can fill up fast. To book your lesson, call 844.GO2.BEAR.

Valid lift ticket is required for all lessons.

We recommend on arriving at least 1 hour prior to your scheduled lesson time to ensure you have enough time to park, check-in, and pick up your lift tickets and/or rental equipment.

BBMR offers group and private lessons for ages 6 and up.

BEGINNER: If you have never tried mountain biking before, never been on a chairlift, or need assistance with shifting and/or braking.

INTERMEDIATE: If you can comfortably ride the chairlift and navigate most beginner and low intermediate trails.

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

All lessons meet at the Adventure Academy at Snow Summit.

Children must be at least 6 years old to take a lesson at BBMR.

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

Higher altitudes may cause some people to experience dizziness, nausea, and general fatigue due to lower barometric pressure and oxygen levels. To avoid these symptoms drink plenty of water before, during, and after your visit to BBMR, limit your caffeine and alcohol intake while at the resort, and pace yourself throughout the day.

The effects of sun exposure are also amplified at higher altitudes, therefore we recommend using a sunscreen with at least 30 SPF on any exposed areas throughout the day.

If you experience any symptoms of altitude sickness, find a shaded area to rest and hydrate. If your condition does not improve, contact the Patrol Department for further assistance and treatment.

BBMR offers bike rentals for all ability levels, ages 7 and up. To reserve your rental equipment in advance, click here.

Helmets are available at all of our rental shops, with select models available for purchase at Big Bear Sports, located in the base area.

Please note, helmets are required for all children ages 12 and under enrolled in Sports School lessons.

BBMR does not offer clothing rentals, but Big Bear Sports does carry a wide selection of outerwear, accessories, and branded apparel.

Guests may exchange or upgrade rental equipment on the day of their rental reservation, subject to availability and any costs associated with the exchange or upgrade.

Processing times vary based on guest volume, staffing, and equipment availability, therefore we recommend allowing at least 1 hour to pick up your equipment. Allow additional time for weekends and holidays or if you have a lesson scheduled.

Guests may return their rental equipment any time during the duration of their rental reservation. To view BBMR’s Activity Change & Cancellation Policy, click here.

All rental equipment should be returned at the end of lift operations – aka when the chairlifts stop turning – on the last day of your rental reservation.

Total payment is required at time of booking for advanced reservations, or at time of purchase if renting day-of or day prior in-person.

BBMR passholders receive 10% off all bike rentals (cannot be combined with any additional discounts or promotions). There are no discounts on rental equipment for advance purchase or multi-day rentals.

Bear Mountain Golf Course (BMGC) is located at the base of Bear Mountain.

43092 Goldmine Dr.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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Yes. We offer several Golf Pass options. To purchase, click here.

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Yes. BMGC has a Women's League, Tuesday Scramble, and Night League. For more information, call 909.585.8002.

Yes. The BMGC driving range features a 300-yard driving area, chipping and bunker zone, and putting area.

Guests receive a FREE round of golf on their birthday*.

To redeem, guests must present a valid ID at the Bear Mountain Pro Shop on their legal date of birth to receive a free round of golf.

*Offer valid only on legal date of birth. Round of golf is non-transferable, not for resale, and cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

Active military and their families* 20% off green fees at Bear Mountain Golf Course.

*Dependents must show ID.

There are several base area activities at Snow Summit, including a 30-foot climbing wall, Eurobungy® trampoline, QUICKjump free fall, and zip line. All activities are located in the Basecamp area, next to the Adventure Academy.

Single-use Basecamp activity tickets and day passes can be purchased online, at the Adventure Academy at Snow Summit, or by calling 844.GO2.BEAR.

Restrictions vary by activity. To learn more, click here.

Lift tickets are not required for hiking at Snow Summit, however lift tickets are required for any guest riding the Scenic Sky Chair up or down the mountain.

Dogs are allowed in the base area and on hiking trails at Snow Summit, but not on chairlifts, and must be on a leash at all times.

Water stations are not available on the trails at Snow Summit. You can fill up your water bottles at the base area or at the top at Skyline Taphouse*.

*Available only during operating hours.

Restrooms are not available on the trails at Snow Summit. Restrooms are located at the base area or at the top at Skyline Taphouse*.

*Available only during operating hours.

Snow Summit has two dedicated on-site hiking trails – Mountain Top Loop (1 mi.) and Log Chute Trail (1.4 mi.) – with access to over 60 miles of trails throughout the valley.

To learn more about the trails, click here.

We offer Lift + Lunch Packages, which includes a Scenic Sky Chair lift ticket and any item on the menu at Skyline Taphouse served with a fountain soda or a bottled water. Advance purchase discount applies.

To purchase, click here.

Summer temps in Big Bear are typically much cooler than many other places in Southern California during the summer, with an average range of 70° – 82°F.

To check current weather conditions, click here.

We recommend starting before 10AM to avoid higher temps and UV levels.

Big Bear Mountain Resort does not offer any guided hiking tours at this time.

There activities available from the top of the mountain, including the Snow Summit Bike Park, Mountain Top Loop hiking trail, dining at Skyline Taphouse*, and access to 60+ miles of cross country bike trails.

*Available only during operating hours.

Big Bear Mountain Resort is available for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and engagement parties. For more information, visit our wedding page.

Big Bear Mountain Resort
Attn: Weddings
PO Box 77
Big Bear Lake CA, 92315
T: 909.866.5766
F: 909.866.3201
Email: aarchuleta@mammothresorts.com

Big Bear Mountain Resort does not own or operate any lodging properties. For a list of available lodging properties, go to BigBear.com.

Big Bear Mountain Resort does not offer any on-site child care services.

Dogs are allowed in the base area at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. No pets are allowed on chairlifts.

Big Bear Mountain Resort has a no smoking, no vaping policy.

Outside alcohol is not permitted at Big Bear Mountain Resort. Guests found in violation may be removed from the resort and subject to potential legal action.

Guests may congregate in BBMR parking lots outside their vehicles during resort operating hours provided they observe all posted signage and employee directions, do not consume outside alcohol or other illicit substances, and are respectful of others. Guests found in violation may be removed from the resort and subject to potential legal action.

Overnight parking/camping is not permitted at Big Bear Mountain Resort. Guests found in violation may be removed from the resort and subject to potential legal action.

Bonfires not permitted at Big Bear Mountain Resort. Guests found in violation may be removed from the resort and subject to potential legal action.

Lift tickets are required for on-hill activities – Bike Park, Scenic Sky Chair, etc. – and special events, but in general are not required to visit the Snow Summit base area.

E-bikes are not permitted on BBMR trails or US Forest Service trails designated for non-motorized use.

Big Bear Mountain Resort strictly prohibits the unauthorized use of drones and all other small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) on resort property, including but is not limited to, devices launched off-site that travel anywhere on or above resort property.