Ski & Snowboard with Extended Hours & More
Things to Do on Presidents' Weekend
Feb
13
Fri
Annual
Date & Time
Feb. 13, 2026 — Feb. 16, 2026
8:30 AM — 8:30 PM
Price
Adults start at: $79-$169
Make this Presidents' Weekend unforgettable by heading to Big Bear Mountain Resort from February 13-16, 2026, and immersing yourself in the premier alpine settings of Southern California.
To help prepare for a wintery weekend getaway, here are some essential tips to ensure a seamless 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 3-4 hours for driving, parking, and shuttle transportation.
3. Approach your arrival with an open mind, acknowledging that it will be exceptionally busy.
4. Most importantly, get ready for some alpine fun.
Winter products will become available to purchase starting in early November, check back soon for details.
To help prepare for a wintery weekend getaway, here are some essential tips to ensure a seamless 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 3-4 hours for driving, parking, and shuttle transportation.
3. Approach your arrival with an open mind, acknowledging that it will be exceptionally busy.
4. Most importantly, get ready for some alpine fun.
Winter products will become available to purchase starting in early November, check back soon for details.
Feb
13
Fri
Annual
Ski & Snowboard with Extended Hours & More
Things to Do on Presidents' Weekend
Date & Time
Feb. 13, 2026 — Feb. 16, 2026
8:30 AM — 8:30 PM
Price
Adults start at: $79-$169
Make this Presidents' Weekend unforgettable by heading to Big Bear Mountain Resort from February 13-16, 2026, and immersing yourself in the premier alpine settings of Southern California.
To help prepare for a wintery weekend getaway, here are some essential tips to ensure a seamless 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 3-4 hours for driving, parking, and shuttle transportation.
3. Approach your arrival with an open mind, acknowledging that it will be exceptionally busy.
4. Most importantly, get ready for some alpine fun.
Winter products will become available to purchase starting in early November, check back soon for details.
To help prepare for a wintery weekend getaway, here are some essential tips to ensure a seamless 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 3-4 hours for driving, parking, and shuttle transportation.
3. Approach your arrival with an open mind, acknowledging that it will be exceptionally busy.
4. Most importantly, get ready for some alpine fun.
Winter products will become available to purchase starting in early November, check back soon for details.
Presidents' Weekend
Explore Alpine Good Times on Presidents' Weekend
Extended Holiday Hours
Chairlift hours are extended during the holidays. Here's a recap of the weekend hours:
Friday, Feb. 13
• Snow Valley: 9AM-6PM
• Snow Summit: 9AM-6PM
• Bear Mountain, 9AM-4PM
• Night Session: 3PM-8:30PM (Snow Valley & Snow Summit only)
Saturday, Feb. 14 - Sunday, Feb. 15
• 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. 16
• Snow Valley: 8:30AM-4PM
• Snow Summit: 8:30AM-4PM
• Bear Mountain, 8:30AM-4PM
Friday, Feb. 13
• Snow Valley: 9AM-6PM
• Snow Summit: 9AM-6PM
• Bear Mountain, 9AM-4PM
• Night Session: 3PM-8:30PM (Snow Valley & Snow Summit only)
Saturday, Feb. 14 - Sunday, Feb. 15
• 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. 16
• Snow Valley: 8:30AM-4PM
• Snow Summit: 8:30AM-4PM
• Bear Mountain, 8:30AM-4PM
Weather & Conditions
February weather tends to be cold, snowy, and the perfect temperature for adventure. Remember to pack warm layers as snowfall may be possible during this time. Plan your travels accordingly and do your early season snow dances to prepare for this holiday weekend.
Base Depth
Snow Valley: TBD
Snow Summit: TBD
Trail Conditions & Snowmaking
As we approach winter, our team will work hard every day to open terrain. We’ll be checking conditions to see if we can add additional lifts and trails contingent on cooling weather. Stay tuned for details.
Base Depth
Snow Valley: TBD
Snow Summit: TBD
Trail Conditions & Snowmaking
As we approach winter, our team will work hard every day to open terrain. We’ll be checking conditions to see if we can add additional lifts and trails contingent on cooling weather. Stay tuned for details.
Snow Chains/Cables
It's advisable to have snow traction devices in your vehicle during the winter months due to unpredictable weather changes.
Please be aware that we are unable to predict or anticipate CalTrans enforcement actions. Our recommendation is to be prepared for any possible scenarios.
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 13-16. 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 is 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 is 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.
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.
A Night Session lift ticket or 25/26 season pass is required to ski or snowboard during Night Sessions on Feb. 13-15 at Snow Valley and Snow Summit.
A Night Session lift ticket or 25/26 season pass is required to ski or snowboard during Night Sessions on Feb. 13-15 at Snow Valley and Snow Summit.
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, Feb. 13: 8:45AM-5:30PM
Saturday, Feb. 14: 8:45AM-5:30PM
Sunday, Feb. 15: 8:45AM-5:30PM
Monday, Feb. 16: 8:45AM-5PM
*Important Note: If you parked at Bear Mountain, then head to Snow Summit and plan to stay for Snow Summit’s Night Sessions on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, the last shuttle back to the Bear Mountain parking lot is at 5:30PM. Please plan accordingly to return to your car then drive to the Snow Summit upper parking lots (free after 2PM on Reserved Parking days). This will ensure you have a convenient spot and avoid being stranded when the shuttle stops running.
Friday, Feb. 13: 8:45AM-5:30PM
Saturday, Feb. 14: 8:45AM-5:30PM
Sunday, Feb. 15: 8:45AM-5:30PM
Monday, Feb. 16: 8:45AM-5PM
*Important Note: If you parked at Bear Mountain, then head to Snow Summit and plan to stay for Snow Summit’s Night Sessions on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, the last shuttle back to the Bear Mountain parking lot is at 5:30PM. Please plan accordingly to return to your car then drive to the Snow Summit upper parking lots (free after 2PM on Reserved Parking days). This will ensure you have a convenient spot and avoid being stranded when the shuttle stops running.
Pass Holder Access
There are NO blackout dates for Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Pass, BBMR Anytime Pass, and Snow Valley Anytime Pass holders at Big Bear Mountain Resort during the holidays.
The 25/26 BBMR Midweek Pass is valid for lift access Monday-Friday only + any nights with Night Session (yes, that's including holiday session Saturdays and Sundays!).
The 25/26 Ikon Session passes are blacked out December 27-31, 2025, January 17-18, 2026, and February 14-15, 2026.
The 25/26 BBMR Midweek Pass is valid for lift access Monday-Friday only + any nights with Night Session (yes, that's including holiday session Saturdays and Sundays!).
The 25/26 Ikon Session passes are blacked out December 27-31, 2025, January 17-18, 2026, and February 14-15, 2026.
Helpful Holiday Guides
Prepare for an alpine good time this holiday weekend by checking out some helpful tips and tricks. Whether you're a first timer, have kiddos, or want to explore each Big Bear Mountain Resort destination, we've compiled key insights to make your stay that much more enjoyable.
Kids & Seniors Ski/Snowboard Free
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 physical ID required. Not available for online redemption.
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 pushing 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.
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 areas and are accessible to all.
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