Snow Summit offers professionally taught skiing and snowboarding lessons for all ages from beginners through experts. A designated instructor guides you throughout the entire process, using a traditional method of teaching that focuses on individual attention. Snow Summit and Bear Mountain offer ski and snowboard learning programs as well as equipment rentals for guests beginning at 4 years old for skiing and 5 years old for snowboarding. Complete packages are also available for all ages including lessons, lift tickets and discounted rates on equipment rentals. Multiple day programs are available as well as all-day camps for children ages 4-7. Below is a variety of money-saving lesson packages to choose from.
 United
States Adaptive Recreation Center (USARC)
Big Bear Mountain Resorts is proud to sponsor the USARC at Bear
Mountain, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing year
round recreational opportunities for people with physical and
cognitive disabilities. For more information please visit www.usarc.org.
Lesson reservations required.
Adult Ski & Snowboard School
(ages 13 & older) |
Regular Season |
Holidays & Peak Weekends |
GuaranSki/GuaranRide Beginner Special
It’s absolutely the best package for first-timers! Guarantees you will be able to ride our beginner chairlifts (Chairs 4 & 8 at Snow Summit and Chairs 6 & 7 at Bear Mountain) by the end of the day or we will give you FREE lessons and beginner lifts tickets* (valid during lesson only) until you can! Includes 4 hours of lessons (2 hours a.m. & 2 hours p.m.) and a beginner lifts ticket*. Each special also includes a “Continuing Education Coupon” worth $20 off the price of an Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Ski & Ride Special! Discounted rate for ski or snowboard rental is only $18. |
$64 |
$74 |
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Ski & Ride Special
Package is for advanced beginner to intermediate skiers and snowboarders. Package includes an all-mountain lift ticket and a 2 hour lesson (a.m. or p.m.). Discounted rate for ski or snowboard rental is only $18. |
$74 |
$84 |
Beginner Ski & Ride Basic Package
Package is for first-time skiers and snowboarders. Package includes a beginner lifts ticket* and 2 hour lesson (a.m. or p.m.). Discounted rate for ski or snowboard rental is only $18. |
$59 |
$69 |
2-Hour Lesson - Beginner To Advanced
(Available a.m. & p.m. at Bear Mountain and p.m. only at Snow Summit) Lift ticket and rental are equipment extra. |
$35 |
$40 |
Intro to Park (ages 13 & older)
Want to ride in the Park but don’t know how? Learn freestyle snowboarding in a fun and laid-back environment. Our qualified instructors will teach you to utilize the beginner features. We make jibbing and jumping easy! Riders for Intro to Park must have basic riding skills. Package includes an all- mountain lift ticket and a 2 hour lesson (a.m. or p.m.). Discounted rate for ski or snowboard rental is only $18. |
$74 |
$84 |
Private Lessons
(Every hour on the hour based on demand and availability) |
Regular Season |
Holidays & Peak Weekends |
1-Hour Private
(Add $20 each additional person, up to 3 people) |
$105 |
$115 |
Half-Day Private (3 hours)
(Add $30 each additional person, up to 3 people) |
$300 |
$325 |
All-Day Private (6 hours)
(Add $50/ each additional person, up to 3 people) |
$550 |
$600 |
Early Bird & Twilight Private Special
Bear Mountain only weekdays 9 a.m. & 3 p.m., weekends 8 a.m. & 3 p.m. (Add $20/ each additional person) |
$90 |
$100 |
Private Lessons focusing on park and pipe progression are available by request. More information is available in the Snow Sports School Office.
Children’s Ski and Snowboard School
(ages 8-12) |
Regular Season |
Holidays & Peak Weekends |
GuaranSki/GuaranRide Beginner Special
It’s absolutely the best package for first-timers! It’s a fun way to learn the skills necessary to become a proficient skier or rider! Guarantees you will be able to ride our beginner chairlifts (Chairs 4 & 8 at Snow Summit and Chairs 6 & 7 at Bear Mountain) by the end of the day or we will give you FREE lessons and beginner lifts tickets* (valid during lesson only) until you can! Includes 4 hours of lessons (2 hours a.m. & 2 hours p.m.) and a beginner lifts ticket*. Each special also includes a “Continuing Education Coupon” worth $10 off the price of an Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Ski & Ride Special! Discounted rate for ski or snowboard rental is only $11. |
$59 |
$69 |
Advanced Beginner To Intermediate Ski & Ride Special
Package for advanced beginner to intermediate skiers and snowboarders. Package includes an all-mountain lift ticket and a 2-hour lesson (2 hours a.m. or 2 hours p.m.). Discounted rate for ski or snowboard rental is only $11. |
$54 |
$64 |
Beginner Ski & Ride Basic Package
Package is for first-time skiers and snowboarders. Package includes a beginner lifts ticket* and a 2-hour lesson (a.m. or p.m.). Discounted rate for ski or snowboard rental is only $11. |
$54 |
$64 |
2-Hour Lesson
2 hours a.m. or p.m. Lift ticket and rental equipment are extra. |
$40 |
$45 |
4-Hour Lesson
2 hrs a.m., 2 hrs p.m. Lift ticket and rental equipment are extra. |
$60 |
$69 |
Intro to Park (ages 8-12)
Want to ride in the Park but don’t know how? Learn freestyle snowboarding in a fun and laid-back environment. Our qualified instructors will teach you to utilize the beginner features. We make jibbing and jumping easy! Riders for Intro to Park must have basic riding skills. Package includes an all- mountain lift ticket and a 2 hour lesson (a.m. or p.m.). Discounted rental rate for ski or snowboard is only $11. |
$54 |
$64 |
Little Bear School
(ages 5-7) Check-in times: 9:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. |
Regular Season |
Holidays & Peak Weekends |
All Day - Beginner To Intermediate
Includes two 2 hour lessons and all-mountain lift ticket. Discounted rate for ski or snowboard rental is only $11. |
$79 |
$94 |
Half-Day - Beginner To Intermediate
Includes 2-hour lesson and all-mountain lift ticket. Discounted rate for ski or snowboard rental is only $11. |
$54 |
$69 |
Little Bear Camp
(ages 4-7) |
Regular Season |
Holidays & Peak Weekends |
All Day - Beginner To Intermediate
(8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or 4:30 p.m.)
Includes two 2-hour lessons, shelter, snacks, lunch and an all-mountain lift ticket. Discounted rate for ski or snowboard rental is only $11. |
$104 |
$124 |
Half-Day - Beginner To Intermediate
(8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. or 4:30 p.m.) Includes a 2-hour lesson, shelter, snacks and an all-mountain lift ticket. Discounted rate for ski or snowboard rental is only $11. |
$74 |
$89 |
* Beginner lift ticket includes: Snow Summit - Chairs 4 & 8, Bear Mountain - Chairs 7 & 6
Please note the following:
- Snowboard lessons are not available for children under the age of 5
- Sunglasses or goggles are strongly recommended for all classes
- Lesson times vary and are subject to change - please confirm at the ticket window or Snow Sport Center
- Reservations for Little Bear School and Camp are highly recommended as space is very limited.
- Reservations for snow sports classes must be made by calling our phone reservation service at 909 866-5841.
| Bear Mountain Lesson Times |
Mid-Week |
Weekends &
Holiday Periods |
Adult Beginners Only
(13 & older) |
9:45 a.m. & 12:45 p.m. |
8:45 a.m., 9:45a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:45p.m. & 1:45 p.m. |
| Advanced Beginner Through Advanced (13 & older) |
9:45 a.m. & 12:45 p.m. |
9:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m. & 1:45 p.m. |
Children - All Levels
(8-12) |
9:45 a.m. & 12:45 p.m. |
9:45, 10:45, 12:45 and 1:45. |
| Snow Summit Lesson Times |
Mid-Week |
Weekends &
Holiday Periods |
Adult Beginners Only
(13 & older) |
9:45a.m., 10:45 a.m. & 1:45p.m. |
8:45 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 10:45a.m., & 1:45p.m. |
| Adult All Levels |
1:45 p.m. |
1:45 p.m. |
Children Beginners Only
(8-12) |
9:45 a.m. & 1:45 p.m |
8:45a.m., 9:45a.m.,
10:45 a.m. & 1:45 p.m. |
Children All Levels
(8-12) |
9:45 a.m. & 1:45 p.m |
9:45 a.m. & 1:45 p.m |
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