To provide the best experience possible while accounting for the wellbeing of our guests, employees, and community, face coverings are required indoors for guests that have not been fully vaccinated.

Forecasts are calling for dry weather with winds up to 10 mph, which is great for snowmaking. Temps this will will fall into the 20s with further cooling expected by Opening Weekend this week as the onshore flow returns.

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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. Lift tickets are required for on-hill activities – Skiing, Snowboarding, Tube Park, etc. – and special events. Get the best rates when you buy in advance.

These rules and regulations subject to change anytime.

*We kindly ask for your patience as wait times during peak and holiday season may be longer than usual.

Lifts Spin 8:30AM-4PM

Bear Mountain ticket windows will open at 8AM. Chairs 7 and 9 will be available at 8:30AM with access to Park Run, Expressway, Hidden Valley, and Inspiration, subject to change. Additional lifts and trails will open as conditions permit.

At Bear Mountain, private lessons will be available Saturday thru Sunday only. Group lessons are not offered at Bear Mountain at this time. Check back mid-December for updated class times and offerings for group lessons.

Group and private lessons are available at Snow Summit daily.

Whether you're new to snow sports or looking to test out some of the latest high-end demo equipment, Big Bear Mountain Resort is your one-stop-shop for ski/snowboard rentals.

Pass holder receive 10-15% off equipment rentals. Call 844.GO2.BEAR to apply the discount.