Hours of operation will be extended to 8:30AM-8:30PM on December 16 & 22-23, 25-31, 2023 and January 1-7, 2024. Night Session lift ticket or 23/24 BBMR, Snow Valley, or Ikon Pass season pass required to ski or snowboard past 6PM.

Head to Snow Summit and take your photo with Jolly St. Nick. This event is FREE is on Dec. 2 and 16 from 11AM to 3PM. Just bring your friends, family, and holiday cheer – we’ll bring the big guy in the red suit.

No blackout dates for Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass at Big Bear Mountain Resort during the holidays. Enjoy direct-to-lift access every day of the season.

The 23/24 BBMR Midweek Pass is valid for lift access Monday-Friday only + any nights with Night Session (yes, that's including Saturdays and Sundays!). The 23/24 Ikon Session is blacked out Jan. 13-14, 2024; Feb. 17-18, 2024.

Snow chain requirements are set by CalTrans. Check back for more info once the holiday gets closer. It is the law that you must carry chains in your vehicle as weather changes rapidly.

Reserved Parking will be in effect which means guests that want to park in the closest upper lot parking* in the base area of the resorts will be subject to a $20-$50 fee per vehicle, per day.

There are a handful of parking lot options for guests looking for free parking with complimentary shuttle service to/from base areas in Big Bear Lake. For Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, allow at least 1.5-2 hours to park and shuttle in. For a full day on the slopes, we recommend arriving in the Big Bear Valley area by 6:30AM.

*Upper lot parking fees are not included with lift tickets, lessons, rentals, tubing, etc. Parking tickets must be purchased separately and will sell out. Electric car charging stations are not available. Parking reservations must be reserved at least 1 day prior to arrival. Guests may not buy day-of.

Looking for an outdoor activity this winter that’s fun for the whole family? Check out Snow Valley's Coyote Creek Tube Park and Snow Summit's Grizzly Ridge Tube Park and experience the thrill of gliding down the hill in a controlled environment in one of our snow tubes. The tube parks are open daily. Skip the hiking and take a magic carpet to the top of the Tube Park, then slide down as fast as you can in one of our high-speed snow tubes.

The Tube Park is perfect for snow-goers of all ages, with discounts available for groups of 15 or more.

Whether you want to extend your ski day, or simply enjoy the adventure of riding under the stars, join us for Night Sessions from 3PM-8:30PM at Snow Valley and Snow Summit. A Night Session lift ticket or 23/24 season pass is required to ski or snowboard during Night Sessions.

Ages 4 & Under | Ages 80+

Children ages 4 and under and seniors ages 80+ ski/snowboard for free. Kids & senior tickets are not limited and do not require an advance reservation. Visit the ticket windows during operating hours to redeem. Valid ID required. Not available for online redemption.

Head up to the top of Snow Summit and enjoy a nice warm soup + bread bowls with a view. Mobile Ordering is available at this location.

Please note, a ski/snowboard lift ticket is required to board the chairlift. All lift tickets in the winter are one way and do not include downhill service. All guests must be in proper snowboarding or skiing apparel and gear in order to load onto the chairlifts during the months of November-April.

Big Bear Mountain Resort's Terrain Parks are perennially rated among the best in the country thanks to our award-winning Park Crew’s dedication to constantly push the limit of what’s possible when it comes to park progression. During the holidays, you will find more features across our mountains to give you plenty to do this holiday.

Be sure to check out the real-time park features on the Terrain Park page.

Located in the base areas, the Sports Shops are your one-stop shop for outdoor adventure, featuring the latest gear, apparel, and accessories.

Snow Summit will host the 59th annual Torchlight Parade on Dec. 31, 2023 with a New Year’s Eve party to follow in the base area with kids activities and live entertainment.