Past Event
Get ready for the first laps of the season on November 12, 2022
2022/23 Opening Day at Bear Mountain & Snow Summit
Nov
12
Sat
Date & Time
Nov. 12, 2022
8:30 AM — 4:00 PM
Please note, this event has happened in the past.
Price
Adults start at: $79-$169
The wait is over. Alpine good times are here and we're ready to kick off the 22/23 winter season at Big Bear Mountain Resort. Opening day at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit is Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Both mountains will be open to pass holders and paid guests, with Snow Summit scheduled to be open daily, and Bear Mountain open Friday-Sunday until further notice.
Explore the page to find everything you need to know about Opening Day including open lifts/trails, parking, new resort enhancements, and more.
Explore the page to find everything you need to know about Opening Day including open lifts/trails, parking, new resort enhancements, and more.
Nov
12
Sat
Past Event
Get ready for the first laps of the season on November 12, 2022
2022/23 Opening Day at Bear Mountain & Snow Summit
Date & Time
Nov. 12, 2022
8:30 AM — 4:00 PM
Please note, this event has happened in the past.
Price
Adults start at: $79-$169
The wait is over. Alpine good times are here and we're ready to kick off the 22/23 winter season at Big Bear Mountain Resort. Opening day at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit is Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Both mountains will be open to pass holders and paid guests, with Snow Summit scheduled to be open daily, and Bear Mountain open Friday-Sunday until further notice.
Explore the page to find everything you need to know about Opening Day including open lifts/trails, parking, new resort enhancements, and more.
Explore the page to find everything you need to know about Opening Day including open lifts/trails, parking, new resort enhancements, and more.
Everything You Need to Know
Bear Mountain & Snow Summit Opens on November 12Pass 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.
In-Resort Dining
The following dining venues are scheduled to open:
Snow Summit
• Ironwood Coffee
• Bighorn Smokehouse
• Oakfire Grill
• Tommi's
Pass holders receive 10-15% off food & non-alcoholic beverages.
Snow Summit
• Ironwood Coffee
• Bighorn Smokehouse
• Oakfire Grill
• Tommi's
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.
Close Video
21/22 Snow Summit Opening Day Recap
We officially kicked off the 21/22 winter season for Pass holders on Dec. 2 and to the general public on Dec. 3, 2021.