Past Event
Get ready for Opening Day on Nov. 26
Bear Mountain Opening Day
Nov
26
Sun
Date & Time
Nov. 26, 2023
8:30 AM — 4:00 PM
Please note, this event has happened in the past.
Price
Adults start at: $79-$169
Get stoked! Bear Mountain is scheduled to open on Sunday, November 26 for pass holders and lift ticket purchasers. Grab your Opening Day access and come take your first laps of the season at Bear Mountain.
Please note: lessons will not be offered at Bear Mountain until December 15 due to ongoing construction near the Adventure Academy and beginner area. Once opened, operating hours will be Friday through Sunday only before opening daily starting December 8.
For opening weekend, only Chair 9 for advanced riders will be available with limited terrain and park features. Beginner terrain will not be offered and it is highly recommended that all beginner to intermediate riders should head over to Snow Summit.
Please note: lessons will not be offered at Bear Mountain until December 15 due to ongoing construction near the Adventure Academy and beginner area. Once opened, operating hours will be Friday through Sunday only before opening daily starting December 8.
For opening weekend, only Chair 9 for advanced riders will be available with limited terrain and park features. Beginner terrain will not be offered and it is highly recommended that all beginner to intermediate riders should head over to Snow Summit.
Nov
26
Sun
Past Event
Get ready for Opening Day on Nov. 26
Bear Mountain Opening Day
Date & Time
Nov. 26, 2023
8:30 AM — 4:00 PM
Please note, this event has happened in the past.
Price
Adults start at: $79-$169
Get stoked! Bear Mountain is scheduled to open on Sunday, November 26 for pass holders and lift ticket purchasers. Grab your Opening Day access and come take your first laps of the season at Bear Mountain.
Please note: lessons will not be offered at Bear Mountain until December 15 due to ongoing construction near the Adventure Academy and beginner area. Once opened, operating hours will be Friday through Sunday only before opening daily starting December 8.
For opening weekend, only Chair 9 for advanced riders will be available with limited terrain and park features. Beginner terrain will not be offered and it is highly recommended that all beginner to intermediate riders should head over to Snow Summit.
Please note: lessons will not be offered at Bear Mountain until December 15 due to ongoing construction near the Adventure Academy and beginner area. Once opened, operating hours will be Friday through Sunday only before opening daily starting December 8.
For opening weekend, only Chair 9 for advanced riders will be available with limited terrain and park features. Beginner terrain will not be offered and it is highly recommended that all beginner to intermediate riders should head over to Snow Summit.
Everything You Need to Know
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Pass Pick Up
Season passes must be picked up at ticket windows during operating hours. The purchaser/pass holder must be present upon pick up and present a valid physical photo ID, with proof of age, such as a birth certificate, passport, or valid driver's license.
Weather And Conditions
With sunshine in the forecast, this weekends weather is on the cooler side with temperatures dipping into the low 40s. Be sure to bundle up and get ready to enjoy your first laps of the winter season.
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Book in Advance
Lift tickets, season passes, and lesson/rental reservations are available for purchase online, in-person at any open ticket window, at the BBMR Visitors Station in the Big Bear Lake Village, or by calling 844.GO2.BEAR.
Please note, lift tickets, lessons, and equipment rentals can sell out. Get the best rates when you buy in advance.
Please note, lift tickets, lessons, and equipment rentals can sell out. Get the best rates when you buy in advance.
Open Lifts/Terrain
Lifts Spin 8:30AM-4PM
Bear Mountain ticket windows will open at 8AM with Chair 9 spinning at 8:30AM. For opening weekend, only Chair 9 (for advanced riders) will be available with limited terrain and park features. Beginner terrain will not be offered, it is highly recommended that all beginner to intermediate riders head to Snow Summit.
Opening weekend trail access includes:
• Upper Park Run, Expressway, Hidden Valley, & Central Park
Bear Mountain ticket windows will open at 8AM with Chair 9 spinning at 8:30AM. For opening weekend, only Chair 9 (for advanced riders) will be available with limited terrain and park features. Beginner terrain will not be offered, it is highly recommended that all beginner to intermediate riders head to Snow Summit.
Opening weekend trail access includes:
• Upper Park Run, Expressway, Hidden Valley, & Central Park
Limited Edition T-Shirts
Shop online or swing by Big Bear Sports in the base area to grab a limited edition Opening Day t–shirt for $29.95 while supplies last.
Big Bear Mountain Resort and Ikon Pass holders receive 10-15% off retail purchases, excluding electronics. Must apply discount in-person.
Big Bear Mountain Resort and Ikon Pass holders receive 10-15% off retail purchases, excluding electronics. Must apply discount in-person.
Lessons
Due to ongoing construction near the Adventure Academy, ski and snowboard lessons will not be available at Bear Mountain until December 15, 2023. Beginner terrain will not be offered during this time.
Equipment Rentals
Whether you're new to snow sports or looking to test out some of the latest high-end demo equipment, Big Bear Mountain Resort is your one-stop-shop for ski/snowboard rentals.
Pass holders receive 20% off Standard and Demo equipment rentals. Call 844.GO2.BEAR to apply the discount.
Pass holders receive 20% off Standard and Demo equipment rentals. Call 844.GO2.BEAR to apply the discount.
In-Resort Dining
The following Bear Mountain dining venues are scheduled to be open:
• Limited food options inside Silver Mountain Eatery
• BBQ in the Park
• Laybacks Bar
Pass holders receive 10-15% off food & non-alcoholic beverages.
• Limited food options inside Silver Mountain Eatery
• BBQ in the Park
• Laybacks Bar
Pass holders receive 10-15% off food & non-alcoholic beverages.
Parking
Upper lot and remote parking lot access will be available for free on a first come, first served basis Opening Weekend. Tailgating is not permitted at Big Bear Mountain Resort. Follow the Parking attendants and digital signage to know where to go.
Guests that have already purchased a Premium Parking Pass may pick up their pass at Bear Mountain or Snow Summit daily during operating hours. These passes will not be mailed to you.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE INTERMOUNTAIN SHUTTLES: The free shuttle that connects Bear Mountain and Snow Summit will not be operating on Opening Weekend.
Guests that have already purchased a Premium Parking Pass may pick up their pass at Bear Mountain or Snow Summit daily during operating hours. These passes will not be mailed to you.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE INTERMOUNTAIN SHUTTLES: The free shuttle that connects Bear Mountain and Snow Summit will not be operating on Opening Weekend.
Get Early Access the Day Before
23/24 BBMR and Ikon Pass holders get exclusive access at Bear Mountain on Saturday, November 25 for Pass Holder Day.
Get Details on Pass Holder Access
Snow Summit Opening Day
Snow Summit is scheduled to open to the public for the 23/24 winter season on Sunday, November 26.
Snow Summit Opening Day
Snow Valley is scheduled to open to the public for the 23/24 winter season on Friday, December 8.
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23/24 BBMR and Ikon Pass holders get exclusive access at Bear Mountain on Saturday, November 25 for Pass Holder Day.
Get Details on Pass Holder Access
Snow Summit Opening Day
Snow Summit is scheduled to open to the public for the 23/24 winter season on Sunday, November 26.
Snow Summit Opening Day
Snow Valley is scheduled to open to the public for the 23/24 winter season on Friday, December 8.
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22/23 Opening Day Recap Video
We officially kicked off the 22/23 winter season on Nov. 12, 2022. Watch this GroPro capture of opening day at Bear Mountain.
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22/23 Opening Day Recap Video
We officially kicked off the 22/23 winter season on Nov. 12, 2022. Watch this GroPro capture of opening day at Bear Mountain.