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Head Straight to the Snow to Check In

Ski & Snowboard Lesson Reservations
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Visitors participating in either group or private lessons are advised to adhere to the on-site signs leading to the designated lesson areas.

Locate Your Confirmation Email
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After your purchase is complete, you should receive a confirmation email entitled, "Big Bear Mountain Resort Reservations" for all reservations purchased. To ensure deliverability, please add reservations@bbmr.com to your safe sender list.
Check In

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If you have a reservation that includes equipment rentals, you will need to go to the rental shop indicated in your confirmation email first, then proceed to a pickup box to print their lift ticket(s) before arriving at the designated lesson check-in location. You must have all your gear on and ready to go before you check in.
    • Snow Valley
      Adults Ages 13+ in a Group Lesson:
      • Head to the rental shop indicated in the confirmation email first
      • Then proceed to a pickup box to print lift ticket(s)
      • Meet on the snow at the Red Flag near Chair 6
      Children Ages 5-12 in a Group Lesson:
      • Head to the rental shop indicated in the confirmation email first
      • Then proceed to a pickup box to print lift ticket(s)
      • Then head inside the Adventure Academy
      All Ages in a Private Lesson:
      • Head to the rental shop indicated in the confirmation email first
      • Then proceed to a pickup box to print lift ticket(s)
      • Meet on the snow at the Purple Flag near Chair 6
    • Snow Summit
      Adults Ages 13+ in a Group Lesson:
      • Head to the rental shop indicated in the confirmation email first
      • Then proceed to a pickup box to print lift ticket(s)
      • Meet on the snow at the Red Flag near Chair 4
      Children Ages 5-12 in a Group Lesson:
      • Proceed to a pickup box to print lift ticket(s)
      • Then head inside the Adventure Academy to check in for equipment rentals and lesson
      All Ages in a Private Lesson:
      • Head to the rental shop indicated in the confirmation email first
      • Then proceed to a pickup box to print lift ticket(s)
      • Meet on the snow at the Purple Flag near Chair 4
    • Bear Mountain
      Adults Ages 13+ in a Group Lesson:
      • Head to the rental shop indicated in the confirmation email first
      • Then proceed to a pickup box to print lift ticket(s)
      • Meet on the snow at the Red Flag near Chair 6
      Children Ages 5-12 in a Group Lesson:
      • Proceed to a pickup box to print lift ticket(s)
      • Then head inside the Adventure Academy to check in for equipment rentals and lesson
      All Ages in a Private Lesson:
      • Head to the rental shop indicated in the confirmation email first
      • Then proceed to a pickup box to print lift ticket(s)
      • Meet on the snow at the Purple Flag near Chair 6
      • Resort Addresses
        Snow Valley

        35100 CA-18
        Running Springs, CA 92382

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        Snow Summit

        880 Summit Blvd
        Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

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        Bear Mountain

        43101 Goldmine Drive
        Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

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      • Guide to Arrive on Time
        If you miss your scheduled lesson time or arrive late, your lessons time will not be pushed back or rescheduled to another slot in order to accommodate staffing, especially during peak and holiday periods. Thank you for understanding and showing up on time.
        Early Season Check In Guide


        Typically from Opening Day to mid-December, guests may have extra time to check in for their lesson. We have created a guide to help time your trip from the minute you park to starting your lesson.

        If Your Lesson Start Time Is Park By Meet At
        9:15AM (Groups Ages 13+) 7AM Red Flag at 9AM
        11:15AM (Groups Ages 13+) 8:45AM Red Flag at 11AM
        2PM (Group Ages 13+) 11:30AM Red Flag at 1:45PM
        9AM (Group Ages 5-12) 7AM Outside the Adventure Academy at 8AM
        1PM (Groups Ages 5-12) 10:30AM Outside the Adventure Academy at 12:30PM
        4PM Night Session (Groups Ages 13+) Anytime after 2PM Red Flag at 3:45PM
        4PM Night Session (Groups Ages 8-12) Anytime after 2PM Red Flag at 3:45PM
        9AM Private Lessons (All Ages) 7AM Purple Flag at 8:45AM
        1PM Private Lessons (All Ages) 11AM Purple Flag at 12:45PM
        2PM Private Lessons (All Ages) 12PM Purple Flag at 1:45PM
        3PM Private Lessons (All Ages) 1PM Purple Flag at 2:45PM
        4PM Private Lessons (All Ages) Anytime after 2PM Purple Flag at 3:45PM
        Peak Season Check In Guide


        Typically from mid-December thru February, guests may need extra time to arrive for their lesson. We have created a guide to help time your trip from the minute you park to starting your lesson.

        If Your Lesson Start Time Is Park By Meet At
        9:15AM (Groups Ages 13+) 6:45AM Red Flag at 9AM
        11:15AM (Groups Ages 13+) 8AM Red Flag at 11AM
        2PM (Group Ages 13+) 11:30AM Red Flag at 1:45PM
        9AM (Group Ages 5-12) 6:45AM Outside the Adventure Academy at 8AM
        1PM (Groups Ages 5-12) 10:30AM Outside the Adventure Academy at 12:30PM
        4PM Night Session (Groups Ages 13+) Anytime after 2PM Red Flag at 3:45PM
        4PM Night Session (Groups Ages 8-12) Anytime after 2PM Red Flagat 3:45PM
        9AM Private Lessons (All Ages) 6:30AM Purple Flag at 8:45AM
        1PM Private Lessons (All Ages) 10:30AM Purple Flag at 12:45PM
        2PM Private Lessons (All Ages) 11:30AM Purple Flag at 1:45PM
        3PM Private Lessons (All Ages) 12:30PM Purple Flag at 2:45PM
        4PM Private Lessons (All Ages) Anytime after 2PM Purple Flag at 3:45PM
        Spring Season Check In Guide


        Typically from March thru closing day, guests may need less time to arrive for their lesson. We have created a guide to help time your trip from the minute you park to starting your lesson.

        If Your Lesson Start Time Is Park By Meet At
        9:15AM (Groups Ages 13+) 7:15AM Red Flag at 9AM
        11:15AM (Groups Ages 13+) 9AM Red Flag at 11AM
        2PM (Group Ages 13+) 11:45AM Red Flag at 1:45PM
        9AM (Group Ages 5-12) 7AM Outside the Adventure Academy at 8:30AM
        1PM (Groups Ages 5-12) 10:30AM Outside the Adventure Academy at 12:30PM
        4PM Night Session (Groups Ages 13+) Anytime after 2PM Red Flag at 3:45PM
        4PM Night Session (Groups Ages 8-12) Anytime after 2PM Red Flag at 3:45PM
        9AM Private Lessons (All Ages) 7AM Purple Flag at 8:45AM
        1PM Private Lessons (All Ages) 11AM Purple Flag at 12:45PM
        2PM Private Lessons (All Ages) 12PM Purple Flag at 1:45PM
        3PM Private Lessons (All Ages) 1PM Purple Flag at 2:45PM
        4PM Private Lessons (All Ages) Anytime after 2PM Purple Flag at 3:45PM
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      Ski Smart: Prioritizing Safety on the Slopes
      Big Bear Mountain Resort boasts the most extensive learning area, indicating a significant presence of beginners on the slopes. We strongly urge you to familiarize yourself with the safety rules and policies and prioritize your well-being while on the hill this season.
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      Lift Tickets

      Find pick up boxes to print your lift tickets.
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      Rentals

      Check in directly at the rental shop indicated in your confirmation email.