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Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, Big Bear Mountain Resort is a year-round destination for high energy outdoor experiences. Revered for its skiing and snowboarding in the winter, and home to Southern California's only lift-served hiking and mountain biking during the summer months.

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SKI & SNOWBOARD LESSONS

Home to the largest learning area in Southern California, Big Bear Mountain Resort offers various types of ski and snowboard lessons to cater to your skills. From our terrain based learning area to our Skillbuilder Parks, we teach people to ski and ride everyday of the season. Save up to 15% on child lessons all season long* when you book lessons for 2 or more days.

IMPORTANT: a lift ticket or season pass is required for all lessons. Lessons DO NOT include lift access. Bundle a lesson with a lift ticket in a package listed below.

Operations for the 2019/20 winter season have ended. Please check back in November for updated 2020/21 products and pricing. Join us for summer operations, May - October. Learn more.

*Multi-day discounts are available for child ages 5-12 only and exclude 12/21/19–1/4/20, 1/18/20–1/19/20, 2/15/20–2/16/20, 3/7/20-3/8/20. Adult multi-day discounts not offered.
Online reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance for processing. Walk-up purchases welcomed. Pricing and availability are subject to change.
Passholders receive 10-15% off group lessons. To redeem this discount, visit us in-person. Read more about passholder benefits.

PACKAGES

Big Bear Mountain Resort offers packages to fit your needs. Whether you need to bundle a lesson with rentals and/or a lift ticket, we've got you covered. The bigger the package, the bigger the savings! Click "details" under each lesson option for more information on what is included in each package. Not all packages are available for online purchase.

LESSON OPTIONS

PRIVATE LESSONS

ALL AGES

Make your day an amazing one by lining up your own personal pro. Our knowledgeable and caring pros will allow you to experience the mountain like no other. Skip the lift lines, and have the day tailored your way.

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PIONEER LESSONS

AGE 4

Learn through play from fun-loving coaches, and have a great time while you are at it. That’s the motto for our Pioneers. Our wonderful and attentive coaches allow our little guests to progress at their own pace in a fun-based group environment.

Children ages 4 and under ski/ride for free all season long. A lift ticket must be picked up at the Adventure Academy.

Lessons Offered Daily

9:15AM - 11:30AM

Packages

1. Lessons + Lift + Rental

Lessons
Snacks
Rentals
1-Day lift ticket

2. Lessons + Lift

Lessons
Snacks
1-Day lift ticket

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EXPLORER LESSONS

AGES 5-7

Our coaches specialize in teaching skiing and snowboarding to growing kids. Having fun in an experiential based environment, our coaches can teach any ability level that will lead to an awesomely positive day for the kids.

Lessons Offered Daily

9:15AM - 3:15PM
2PM - 4PM (package option not available)

Packages

1. Lessons + Lift + Rental

Lessons
Snacks/Lunch
Rentals
1-Day lift ticket

2. Lessons + Lift

Lessons
Snacks/Lunch
1-Day lift ticket

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ADVENTURER LESSONS

AGES 8-12

As kids enter these years, we know that doing well and feeling good about themselves is just as important as the thrill of going downhill. Let our supportive coaches, help the kids grow into skiers and snowboarders, or develop the skills that already exist.

Lessons Offered Daily

9:15AM - 3:15PM
2PM - 4PM (package option not available)

Night Session Lesson Offered on Select Dates Only - view dates

4PM - 5:45PM (Snow Summit only - restrictions apply)

Packages

1. Lessons + Lift + Rental

Lessons
Snacks/Lunch
Rentals
1-Day lift ticket

2. Lessons + Lift

Lessons
Snacks/Lunch
1-Day lift ticket

3. Night Session Lesson + Night Session Lift + Rental

Lessons
Snacks/Lunch
Rentals
1 night session lift ticket valid at Snow Summit

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ADULT GROUP LESSONS

AGES 13 & UP

Our fun-loving and patient pros will teach you how to ski and snowboard through an experiential-based environment. We bring our guests into a positive, passion-filled, and engaging setting, so everyone can learn the basics, or be challenged to go to the next level.

Lessons Offered Daily

9:15AM - 11AM
11:15AM - 1PM
2:15PM - 4PM

Important Note

Lift tickets and equipment rentals are not included.
To add additional hours to a lesson for a discounted cost, please call 844.GO2.BEAR or visit us in-person.

Night Session Lesson Offered on Select Dates Only - view dates

4PM - 5:45PM (Snow Summit only - restrictions apply)

Packages

1. Lessons + Lift + Rental

Lessons
Rentals
1-Day lift ticket valid at both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain

2. Lessons + Lift

Lessons
1-Day lift ticket valid at both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain

3. Night Session Lesson + Night Session Lift + Rental

Lessons
Snacks/Lunch
Rentals
1 night session lift ticket valid at Snow Summit

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NIGHT SESSION LESSONS

AGES 8 & Up

Snow Summit’s night riding is a unique experience to ride under the stars from 4PM-5:45PM on select dates:

December: 20-21, 25-31
January: 1-4, 10-11, 17-19, 24-25, 31
February: 1, 7-8, 14-16, 22, 29
March: 7

Night session lessons are not offered for online purchase. To reserve your spot, call 844.GO2.BEAR. Pricing and availability are subject to change.

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Night Session Lessons Offered on Select Dates

December: 7, 14, 20-21, 25-31
January: 1-4, 10-11, 17-19, 24-25, 31
February: 1, 7-8, 14-16, 22, 29

Lesson Time
4PM - 5:45PM (Snow Summit only - restrictions apply)

Packages

Night Session Lessons + Night Session Lift + Rental

Lessons
Rentals
1 night session lift ticket valid at Snow Summit

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ADAPTIVE SKI SCHOOL

Big Bear Mountain Resort is proud to sponsor the United States Adaptive Recreation Center (USARC). USARC provides skiing and snowboarding to adaptive athletes of all ages. USARC uses the best adaptive equipment, the most effective teaching techniques available, and private one-on-one instruction to maximize each participant’s potential for success. Visit USARC's website or call 909.584.0269 for more information on the first, full-time, on-site, adaptive ski school in Southern California.

Visit our official Accessibility's page for more info.