Past Event
Get ready for opening day on Dec. 3
Bear Mountain Opening Day
Dec
3
Fri
Date & Time
Dec. 3, 2021
8:30 AM — 4:00 PM
Please note, this event has happened in the past.
Price
Adults start at: $79-$169
Bear Mountain is scheduled to open on Friday, Dec. 3 for pass holders and lift ticket purchasers. Grab your Opening Day lift tickets & get stoked to take the first laps of the season at Bear Mountain.
Grab your gear and come enjoy some laps. Read below to get the full scoop on this year’s Opening Day.
Grab your gear and come enjoy some laps. Read below to get the full scoop on this year’s Opening Day.
Dec
3
Fri
Past Event
Get ready for opening day on Dec. 3
Bear Mountain Opening Day
Date & Time
Dec. 3, 2021
8:30 AM — 4:00 PM
Please note, this event has happened in the past.
Price
Adults start at: $79-$169
Bear Mountain is scheduled to open on Friday, Dec. 3 for pass holders and lift ticket purchasers. Grab your Opening Day lift tickets & get stoked to take the first laps of the season at Bear Mountain.
Grab your gear and come enjoy some laps. Read below to get the full scoop on this year’s Opening Day.
Grab your gear and come enjoy some laps. Read below to get the full scoop on this year’s Opening Day.
Everything You Need to Know
Explore New Operations for the 21/22 Winter Season
Health & Safety
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.
Weather & Conditions
After last week's first snow of the season, the flakes were flying again at Big Bear Mountain Resort, with over a foot of freshies in the last week.
Forecasts are day temps in the 40°s and evening temps in the teens. We'll see mostly sunny skies for opening weekend with northeast winds 5-15 mph at times. No snowfall is expected in the next week.
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Forecasts are day temps in the 40°s and evening temps in the teens. We'll see mostly sunny skies for opening weekend with northeast winds 5-15 mph at times. No snowfall is expected in the next week.
Sign up for our snow alert emails to get notifications delivered to your inbox when the flakes start to fall.
Book in Advance
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 by calling 844.GO2.BEAR*.
Lift tickets, lessons, and equipment rentals can sell out. 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.
Lift tickets, lessons, and equipment rentals can sell out. 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.
Open Lifts/Terrain
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.
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.
Limited Edition T-Shirts
Stop by Big Bear Sports in the base area to grab a limited edition Opening Day t–shirt for $25 while supplies last. Big Bear Mountain Resort and Ikon Pass holders receive 10-15% off retail purchases, excluding electronics.
Lessons
Snow Summit will offer daily group and private lessons. At Bear Mountain, only private lessons will be offered and are available Friday thru Sunday. Starting November 25, group lessons will be offered at Bear Mountain Friday thru Sunday before switching to daily starting December 9.
Pass holder receive 10-15% off Group lessons. Call 844.GO2.BEAR to apply the discount..
Pass holder receive 10-15% off Group lessons. Call 844.GO2.BEAR to apply the discount..
Equipment Rentals
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.
Please note: Bear Mountain rental shop is still under construction. You will pick up rentals at the Bear Mountain Adventure Academy if you choose Bear Mountain as your pick-up location. Rental shop construction completion date TBD.
Pass holder receive 10-15% off Standard and Demo equipment rentals. Call 844.GO2.BEAR to apply the discount.
Please note: Bear Mountain rental shop is still under construction. You will pick up rentals at the Bear Mountain Adventure Academy if you choose Bear Mountain as your pick-up location. Rental shop construction completion date TBD.
Pass holder receive 10-15% off Standard and Demo equipment rentals. Call 844.GO2.BEAR to apply the discount.
In-Resort Dining
The following Bear Mountain dining venues are scheduled to open:
Freestyle Bowl
Big Burger Co.
Breakfast on the Mountain
Nollie’s Pizza
BBQ in the Park
Laybacks
Jibber Java
Pass holders receive 10-15% off food & non-alcoholic beverages.
Freestyle Bowl
Big Burger Co.
Breakfast on the Mountain
Nollie’s Pizza
BBQ in the Park
Laybacks
Jibber Java
Pass holders receive 10-15% off food & non-alcoholic beverages.
Parking
Upper lot and remote parking lot access will be available for free on a first come, first served basis Opening Weekend. Tailgating is not permitted at Big Bear Mountain Resort. Follow the Parking attendants and digital signage to know where to go. New parking lots have been added this season.
Free shuttle service is available to/from all open remote lots.
Guests that have already purchased a Premium Parking Pass may pick up their pass at Bear Mountain or Snow Summit daily during operating hours. These passes will not be mailed to you.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE INTERMOUNTAIN SHUTTLES: The free shuttle that connects Bear Mountain and Snow Summit will not be operating on Opening Weekend.
Free shuttle service is available to/from all open remote lots.
Guests that have already purchased a Premium Parking Pass may pick up their pass at Bear Mountain or Snow Summit daily during operating hours. These passes will not be mailed to you.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE INTERMOUNTAIN SHUTTLES: The free shuttle that connects Bear Mountain and Snow Summit will not be operating on Opening Weekend.
Get Early Access the Day Before
At Big Bear Mountain Resort, we appreciate our pass holders, which is why 21/22 BBMR and Ikon Pass holders get exclusive access at both mountains on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.
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At Big Bear Mountain Resort, we appreciate our pass holders, which is why 21/22 BBMR and Ikon Pass holders get exclusive access at both mountains on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.
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Snow Summit Opening Day
Snow Summit will open to the public on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021.
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Snow Summit will open to the public on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021.
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22/23 Opening Day Recap Video
We officially kicked off the 22/23 winter season on Nov. 12, 2022. Watch this GroPro capture of opening day at Bear Mountain.
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22/23 Opening Day Recap Video
We officially kicked off the 22/23 winter season on Nov. 12, 2022. Watch this GroPro capture of opening day at Bear Mountain.