Everything You Need to Know

Bear Mountain & Snow Summit Opens on November 12
Skier shredding in fresh powder
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.
Black Bear Mountain 2024 2025 opening day t-shirt for the winter season with red logo on front and back
Limited Edition T-Shirts
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.
Snow Summit with snowfall outside the Ironwood Coffee venue
In-Resort Dining
The following dining venues will be open:

• Ironwood Coffee
• Bighorn Smokehouse
• Oakfire Grill
• Tommi's

Pass holders receive 10-15% off food & non-alcoholic beverages.
green parking pass hanging from a car, snow summit building in the background
Parking
Upper lot and remote parking lot access will be available for free on a first come, first served basis. 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 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 during opening weekend.
Skier doing a trick on a feature
24/25 Snow Summit Opening Day Recap

We officially kicked off the 24/25 winter season for Pass holders on Dec. 2 and to the general public on Dec. 3, 2021.

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24/25 Snow Summit Opening Day Recap

We officially kicked off the 24/25 winter season for Pass holders on Dec. 2 and to the general public on Dec. 3, 2021.