Past Event
Ski & Snowboard with Extended Hours & More
Things to Do on Presidents' Weekend
Feb
16
Fri
Annual
Date & Time
Feb. 16, 2024 — Feb. 19, 2024
8:30 AM — 4:00 PM
Please note, this event has happened in the past.
Price
Adults start at: $79-$169
Make this Presidents' weekend unforgettable by heading to Big Bear Mountain Resort from February 16-19, 2024, and immersing yourself in the premier alpine offerings of Southern California.
With the recent February snowfall, mountain retreats are in high demand, leading to projected delays in travel to and from the mountain areas. Here are some essential tips to ensure a seamless weekend trip:
1. Secure your lift tickets, lessons, rentals, parking, and/or tubing slots in advance to ensure guaranteed access.
2. Plan to leave the beach cities exceptionally early, allocating at least 4 hours for driving, parking, and shuttle transportation.
2. Approach your arrival with an open mind, acknowledging that it will be exceptionally busy.
With the recent February snowfall, mountain retreats are in high demand, leading to projected delays in travel to and from the mountain areas. Here are some essential tips to ensure a seamless weekend trip:
1. Secure your lift tickets, lessons, rentals, parking, and/or tubing slots in advance to ensure guaranteed access.
2. Plan to leave the beach cities exceptionally early, allocating at least 4 hours for driving, parking, and shuttle transportation.
2. Approach your arrival with an open mind, acknowledging that it will be exceptionally busy.
Feb
16
Fri
Annual
Past Event
Ski & Snowboard with Extended Hours & More
Things to Do on Presidents' Weekend
Date & Time
Feb. 16, 2024 — Feb. 19, 2024
8:30 AM — 4:00 PM
Please note, this event has happened in the past.
Price
Adults start at: $79-$169
Make this Presidents' weekend unforgettable by heading to Big Bear Mountain Resort from February 16-19, 2024, and immersing yourself in the premier alpine offerings of Southern California.
With the recent February snowfall, mountain retreats are in high demand, leading to projected delays in travel to and from the mountain areas. Here are some essential tips to ensure a seamless weekend trip:
1. Secure your lift tickets, lessons, rentals, parking, and/or tubing slots in advance to ensure guaranteed access.
2. Plan to leave the beach cities exceptionally early, allocating at least 4 hours for driving, parking, and shuttle transportation.
2. Approach your arrival with an open mind, acknowledging that it will be exceptionally busy.
With the recent February snowfall, mountain retreats are in high demand, leading to projected delays in travel to and from the mountain areas. Here are some essential tips to ensure a seamless weekend trip:
1. Secure your lift tickets, lessons, rentals, parking, and/or tubing slots in advance to ensure guaranteed access.
2. Plan to leave the beach cities exceptionally early, allocating at least 4 hours for driving, parking, and shuttle transportation.
2. Approach your arrival with an open mind, acknowledging that it will be exceptionally busy.
Presidents' Weekend
Explore Alpine Good Times on Presidents' Weekend
Weather & Conditions
Snow is predicted, potentially leading to further disruptions amid the already bustling holiday weekend.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 44.
Washington's Birthday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 44.
Washington's Birthday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Extended Holiday Hours
Friday, Feb. 16
Snow Valley: 9AM-6PM
Snow Summit: 9AM-6PM
Bear Mountain, 9AM-4PM
Night Session: 3PM-8:30PM (Snow Valley & Snow Summit only)
Saturday, Feb. 17 - Sunday, Feb. 18
Snow Valley: 8:30AM-6PM
Snow Summit: 8:30AM-6PM
Bear Mountain, 8:30AM-4PM
Night Session: 3PM-8:30PM (Snow Valley & Snow Summit only)
Monday, Feb. 19
Snow Valley: 8:30AM-4PM
Snow Summit: 8:30AM-4PM
Bear Mountain, 8:30AM-4PM
Snow Valley: 9AM-6PM
Snow Summit: 9AM-6PM
Bear Mountain, 9AM-4PM
Night Session: 3PM-8:30PM (Snow Valley & Snow Summit only)
Saturday, Feb. 17 - Sunday, Feb. 18
Snow Valley: 8:30AM-6PM
Snow Summit: 8:30AM-6PM
Bear Mountain, 8:30AM-4PM
Night Session: 3PM-8:30PM (Snow Valley & Snow Summit only)
Monday, Feb. 19
Snow Valley: 8:30AM-4PM
Snow Summit: 8:30AM-4PM
Bear Mountain, 8:30AM-4PM
Snow Chains/Cables
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.
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.
Upper Lot Paid Parking
An upper lot parking fee will be in effect Presidents' Weekend, February 16-19. All upper lot reserved spots must be booked online in advance and will sell out. You cannot purchase a spot onsite.
Anyone that does not have a reserved parking spot will head straight to the offsite lots* for free parking. Please give yourself at least 2 hours to get to the parking lots, park, and shuttle in. With the holiday rush, expect extreme delays.
*Offsite lots offered at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain only. Once Snow Valley's parking lot of filled, there will be no accommodations.
Anyone that does not have a reserved parking spot will head straight to the offsite lots* for free parking. Please give yourself at least 2 hours to get to the parking lots, park, and shuttle in. With the holiday rush, expect extreme delays.
*Offsite lots offered at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain only. Once Snow Valley's parking lot of filled, there will be no accommodations.
Tube Parks Open Daily
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.
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.
Night Sessions
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 Summit.
Night Session lift ticket or 23/24 season pass required to ski or snowboard during Night Sessions on Feb. 16, 17, and 18 at Snow Valley and Snow Summit.
Night Session lift ticket or 23/24 season pass required to ski or snowboard during Night Sessions on Feb. 16, 17, and 18 at Snow Valley and Snow Summit.
Pass Holder Access
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.
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.
Blackout Dates
Friendly reminder that the following products will not be valid this weekend:
Ikon Sessions Pass: Feb. 17-18
Chase Sapphire Discounts: Feb. 17-18
SnowJam SD BOGO Snow Valley Adult Lift Ticket special: Feb. 17-19
SkiDazzle BOGO Snow Valley Adult Lift Ticket special: Feb. 17-19
Regular military vouchers from MTP offices: Feb. 17-18
Snow Valley 4-Pack: Feb. 17-18
Triple Pack+: Feb. 17-18
Valley Lesson Pack: Feb. 17-25
Ikon Sessions Pass: Feb. 17-18
Chase Sapphire Discounts: Feb. 17-18
SnowJam SD BOGO Snow Valley Adult Lift Ticket special: Feb. 17-19
SkiDazzle BOGO Snow Valley Adult Lift Ticket special: Feb. 17-19
Regular military vouchers from MTP offices: Feb. 17-18
Snow Valley 4-Pack: Feb. 17-18
Triple Pack+: Feb. 17-18
Valley Lesson Pack: Feb. 17-25
Intermountain Shuttle
The Intermountain Shuttle is complimentary and will take riders to/from Snow Summit/Bear Mountain. Since your lift ticket and season passes work at both resorts for same-day use, hop on the shuttle to experience both mountains in one day. During Presidents' Weekend, the hours will be extended to:
Friday 8:45AM-5PM
Saturday 8:45AM-6PM
Sunday 8:45AM-6PM
Monday 8:45AM-5PM
*Important Note: Guests joining Snow Summit's Night Sessions are required to use the 6PM shuttle to return to their vehicles parked at Bear Mountain. To extend their skiing/snowboarding experience until 8:30PM, it is advised for guests to relocate their cars from Bear Mountain to Snow Summit.
Friday 8:45AM-5PM
Saturday 8:45AM-6PM
Sunday 8:45AM-6PM
Monday 8:45AM-5PM
*Important Note: Guests joining Snow Summit's Night Sessions are required to use the 6PM shuttle to return to their vehicles parked at Bear Mountain. To extend their skiing/snowboarding experience until 8:30PM, it is advised for guests to relocate their cars from Bear Mountain to Snow Summit.
Après All Day with Athletic Brewing
Join us at Bear Mountain on February 17-18, 11AM - 4PM for All Day Après with Athletic Brewing. Enjoy non-alcoholic beers, a live DJ, and good times.
Save Up to 50% off on Retail
Take the mountains with you wherever you go and score up to 50% off select items this weekend, February 16-19, during the Presidents’ Day weekend flash sale at Big Bear Sports in the Snow Summit and Bear Mountain base areas and the Sports Shop at Snow Valley.
Kids & Seniors Ski/Snowboard Free
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.
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.
Goldsmith Race #3 SL
The Snow Summit Race Team is participating in the Goldsmiths #3 SL at Snow Summit on February 17, 2024.
Lower Miracle Mile will be slightly affected for race area use.
Lower Miracle Mile will be slightly affected for race area use.
USASA Slalom/Giant Slalom
The United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association (USASA) is a California based NFP that is represented by 32 regional series across the USA. Team Bear will be competing in the Slalom/Giant Slalom at Bear Mountain, Monday, February 19, 2024 (Presidents' Day).
Ripcord at Bear Mountain will be closed between 8:30AM to approximately 1PM for the race.
Ripcord at Bear Mountain will be closed between 8:30AM to approximately 1PM for the race.
Park Features
Last updated: Feb. 19, 2024 at 9:00AM PDT.
Snow Valley
Box 8
Rail 3
Jump 7
Snow feature 7
Jib 8
Snow Summit
Box 9
Rail 9
Jump 14
Snow feature 19
Jib 4
Bear Mountain
Box 7
Rail 10
Jump 22
Snow feature 43
Jib 11
Snow Valley
Box 8
Rail 3
Jump 7
Snow feature 7
Jib 8
Snow Summit
Box 9
Rail 9
Jump 14
Snow feature 19
Jib 4
Bear Mountain
Box 7
Rail 10
Jump 22
Snow feature 43
Jib 11
Hit the Terrain Parks
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.
Be sure to check out the real-time park features on the Terrain Park page.
Birthdays
Celebrate your birthday with a free lift ticket on your special day. Learn how to redeem.
Dining
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.
Dining
Snow Valley
Snow Summit
Bear Mountain
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Snow Valley
| Location | Saturday Apr. 13 |
Sunday Apr. 14 |
Monday Apr. 15 |
Tuesday Apr. 16 |
Wednesday Apr. 17 |
Thursday Apr. 18 |
Friday Apr. 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basecamp Barista | 8AM-4PM | 8AM-4PM | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Chalet Grill | 10:30AM-4PM | 10:30AM-4PM | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Chalet Market Place | 10:30AM-4PM | 10:30AM-4PM | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Deer Meadow Grill | 11AM-3PM | 11AM-3PM | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Hasta La Pasta | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Hideaway Grill | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Last Run Lounge | 10AM-4PM | 10AM-4PM | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Lift Taco | 11AM-4PM | 11AM-3PM | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
Snow Summit
| Location | Saturday Apr. 13 |
Sunday Apr. 14 |
Monday Apr. 15 |
Tuesday Apr. 16 |
Wednesday Apr. 17 |
Thursday Apr. 18 |
Friday Apr. 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basecamp Barista | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Big Bear Burger Co. | 11AM-4PM | 11AM-3PM | 11AM-2PM | 11AM-2PM | 11AM-2PM | 11AM-2PM | 11AM-4PM |
| Bighorn Smokehouse | 11AM-4PM | 11AM-4PM | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11AM-3PM |
| Elote | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Freestyle Bowl | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Garden of Vegan | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Hog on the Rocks | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Ironwood Coffee | 7:30AM-4PM | 7:30AM-4PM | 8AM-4PM | 8AM-4PM | 8AM-4PM | 8AM-4PM | 8AM-4PM |
| Lift Taco | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Oakfire Grill | 8AM-4PM | 8AM-4PM | 8AM-4PM | 8AM-4PM | 8AM-4PM | 8AM-4PM | 8AM-4PM |
| Skyline Taphouse | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Slopeside Speakeasy | 10:30AM-5PM | 10:30AM-4PM | 10:30AM-4PM | 10:30AM-4PM | 10:30AM-4PM | 10:30AM-4PM | 10:30AM-5PM |
| Snack Shack | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Timber + Dough Pizza | 11AM-4PM | 11AM-3PM | 11AM-3PM | 11AM-3PM | 11AM-3PM | 11AM-3PM | 11AM-4PM |
| Tommi's est. 1952 | 11AM-5PM | 11AM-4PM | 11AM-4PM | 11AM-4PM | 11AM-4PM | 11AM-4PM | 11AM-5PM |
| The Patty Shack | 11AM-3PM | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
Bear Mountain
| Location | Saturday Apr. 13 |
Sunday Apr. 14 |
Monday Apr. 15 |
Tuesday Apr. 16 |
Wednesday Apr. 17 |
Thursday Apr. 18 |
Friday Apr. 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ in the Park | 10:30AM-4PM | 10:30AM-4PM | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Bear Box | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Big Bear Burger Co. | 10:30AM-4:30PM | 10:30AM-4:30PM | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Chopsticks | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Easy Street Coffee & Cocktails | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Flat Bottom Dough Pizza | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Geronimo’s Outpost | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Hot Dawgz & Hand Rails | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Laybacks Bar | 9AM-6PM | 9AM-5PM | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Methods Sports Bar & Coffee | 8AM-4PM | 8AM-4PM | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Nollie’s Pizza | 10:30AM-4:30PM | 10:30AM-4:30PM | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Outlaw Bar & Smokehouse | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| Spuds | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| The Burrito Bar | 8AM-3PM | 8AM-3PM | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
| The Crispy Coop | 10:30AM-4:30PM | 10:30AM-4:30PM | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season | Closed for the Season |
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