Snow Valley & Snow Summit Now Open | Big Bear Mountain Resort

Snow Valley Opening Today: Limited Terrain Available

While Snow Valley will be opening today, please note that terrain offerings will be very limited. Moving Carpet 16 will be open for public use with access to a small Terrain Park set up on Lower Thunder Mountain. Moving Carpet 14 will be available for skiers and snowboarders enrolled in lessons. At this time, we expect the beginner area to be open, and we will do our best to have Chair 13 running with limited access to Eagle Flats—but please understand that this is contingent on snowmaking and is not guaranteed.

We recommend that beginner skiers and snowboarders planning to visit focus on using the beginner area to practice, as conditions will not yet resemble a fully operational ski resort. Please come prepared for a more basic, early-season experience, and be aware that some areas may not be fully accessible at this time.

Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you on the slopes.

Choose Your Adventure

Big Bear Mountain Resort is Southern California's year-round home for peak alpine adventure, with three mountains – Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain – offering explorers of all ages and abilities the opportunity to choose their own adventure.

Snow Valley

Recommended For: Beginners & Families

• Open Fri-Sun Only
• Ski & Snowboard Lessons
• Equipment Rentals
• Snow Tube Park
• Snow Play Area
• Night Sessions
• Terrain Parks
• Mid-Mountain Dining Option
• Favorite Runs: Slide Peak

Snow Summit

Recommended For: Intermediate & Families

• Open Daily
• Ski & Snowboard Lessons
• Equipment Rentals
• Snow Tube Park
• Night Sessions
• Terrain Parks
• Mountaintop View Dining Options
• View of Big Bear Lake

Bear Mountain

Recommended For: Beginners & Advanced

• Opening Day TBD
• SoCal's Only Halfpipes
• Highest Lift Served Peak in SoCal
• Ski & Snowboard Lessons
• Equipment Rentals
• Terrain Parks
• Mid-Mountain Dining Option
• View of San Gorgonio Mountains

About Our Mountains

24/25 Winter Season

Ski & Snowboard Season is Projected to Begin in November or December

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Get access to Snow Valley, Snow Summit, Bear Mountain - with no blackout dates - and 50+ other destinations worldwide.

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BBMR Anytime

Unlimited winter access at Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain, including all Night Sessions. Prices go up after Dec. 2.

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Latest Announcements

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Ski Butlers Expands to Big Bear

Snow Summit and Bear Mountain now offer a rental delivery service through Ski Butlers. Learn more about this announcement.

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Kids Ski/Snowboard Free Week

From Saturday, December 7 through Friday, December 13, children 12 and under get free lift tickets.

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New Customizable App Notifications

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Snowmaking

Snowmaking turns on when temps dip into the low-20s with relatively low humidity and light winds.

Pro Tip: Turn on 'snowmaking' push notifications on your BBMR Mobile App to get updates on when and where snowmaking will take place.

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