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, Ikon Base Pass, Snow Valley Anytime Pass, or BBMR Anytime/Midweek Pass at Big Bear Mountain Resort during the holidays.

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 Feb. 17-18, 2024.

It's advisable to have snow traction devices in your vehicle due to unpredictable weather changes.

With winter weather in the forecast from Sunday (Feb. 18) through Monday (Feb. 19), CalTrans may or may not be mandating snow chains/cables on all 2WD. Not required for 4WD or AWD, but highly recommended. Give yourself an extra 3 hours more-than-usual travel time. Expect heavy delays.

Please be aware that we are unable to predict or anticipate CalTrans enforcement actions. Our recommendation is to be prepared for any possible scenarios.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Snow Play area at Snow Valley is not open Friday-Monday this holiday weekend.

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.

Discover a plethora of dining choices spanning Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain. A lift ticket is necessary solely for on-hill dining spots. The majority of dining establishments are situated in the base area and are accessible to all.

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 Sport 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.