4+ My recent visit in early 2/2026 was the first time I've been to area in over a decade and this…read morewas my second snowboarding excursion in the last decade as well...so I was a bit rusty. I spent my morning over at Snow Summit to get runs in and shake off the cobwebs. I had a free day during the week and drove up in the morning by myself. The cast that I purchased you access to both this part and Snow Summit so I had to at least get a few runs in here after lunch. There was free parking that was easy to find and gear up at. Like the other park, I feel like some of the trails and lifts were shunt down for the day. No biggie. It was not crowded at all. I don't have any scientific basis for this, but it feels like this park has a few more obstacles or is more friendly to some of the more seasoned folks that come through. Overall, my experience was pleasant. Even though I didn't spend a lot of time here since my body started getting tired. A fun park that isn't too far for people in the LA or SoCal area. Definitely a good experience when the park isn't crowded.

When you're heading up to Big Bear during the week where it has a lot of snow you know your in for…read moremadness. My son wanted to go tubing, which I was not opposed to so you book online the night before and lock your spot in. It's about $56 per person to tube which is a little steep but then again we're in the mountains so you pay for everything. Parking for the hill, getting to the hill, navigating the chaos on the hill. All the above is a mission on its own. Be prepared to wait, to walk, and to deal with the craziness. The employees they are cool, just overworked and I feel like there needs to be more than to navigate through the BS. Fun little place to go tubing and the run is pretty cool. Just be prepared to pay and struggle with the parking situation. Hire more people guys probably help you guys out tremendously.

If you would like private lessons from experienced, engaging and patient instructors in big Bear,…read morelook no further. We booked two lessons for my five year-old skier with Jake and one lesson for my nine-year-old snowboarder with Chad. Both instructors were professional, on time, and engaging with my children. Best of all my kids skills improved dramatically during their sessions, and they both said it was the favorite part of their vacation! What an amazing find. Thank you Jake and Chad

We had a wonderful experience with Jake. He was so attentive even days prior…read more The best part was that my daughter was skiing within minutes!!! I will definitely recommend them 100%. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience!!!

Back in March of 2020, my family were in Big Bear for the weekend because my son had an appointment…read morefor adaptive ski lessons with USARC . Unfortunately due to the pandemic that was starting, the lessons were cancelled and we never tried to schedule a make up session. Fast forward to this week... my son and I went with his school for an adaptive ski day trip. He has been hesitant about skiing as he was extremely nervous about going downhill at fast speeds, but the teacher and I talked to him about it and finally convinced him to give it a try. So glad we went because he had such a great time! My son is non-ambulatory and they had special seated skis that rise up to get on to the chair lifts - soo innovative! There were other adaptive ski equipment for all levels of learners and abilities. Instructors are all volunteers and my son had two volunteers with him. They were both retired firefighters (one from Adelaide, AUS) and were both so kind and fun. Since it was a weekday, the slopes were pretty empty so they were able to immediately jump onto the lift again as soon as they came down - no wait! They had so many runs that day, we lost count. It was an absolute joy to watch everyone experience the fun and excitement of going down the slopes for the first time (or second time!). We are so lucky that organizations like USARC exist to give those with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy a variety of sports that they normally wouldn't have access to.

We had an incredible experience with the Adaptive Ski Program at the United States Adaptive…read moreRecreation Center this weekend. I was honestly very nervous going into it. Ethan has high anxiety and new environments can sometimes be challenging for him, so I wasn't sure how a ski lesson would go or whether he would be able to participate. The staff completely exceeded our expectations. Ethan's coach, James, was wonderful -- calm, confident, and immediately made Ethan feel like he could do this. That confidence made all the difference. Within the first ten minutes, Ethan was riding the lift and skiing down the hill. He ended up going down the hill at least 10 times and had an absolute blast. He told us it was one of the most fun things he has ever done. Programs like this truly matter. Having an adaptive ski program that allows kids with different needs to ski, snowboard, and fully participate in the experience is amazing. Thank you to the entire team, and especially to James, for making this possible. Ethan had the time of his life, and it's something we will never forget!

We recently rented for a day of skiing after some recent snowfall. Trevor, the owner wasn't able…read moreto make it in, so Greg showed up to help. It was around noon and most places won't let you pickup that early, but the shop was real accommodating with renting a day early. Greg even offered us a free helmet (which we didn't need, but real nice). We were also able to return way after hours. In addition to such great service, the mid week value was incredible. Best place to rent on the mountain by far, going back here when we come back. FYI, currently only the Big Bear Blvd. location is currently open.

The owner is a world class skier very knowledgeable…read more The location is perfect!!! They have have the best prices in town

To help bring in the New Year the right way, we took our kids to Big Bear Mountain for their first…read moreski lesson. They were with Coach Dominic. We couldn't have asked for a better ski instructor for our children! From the very first moment, he was incredibly energetic, friendly, and kind, which immediately put our kids at ease. His supportive and encouraging approach helped build confidence using the ski lift and on the slopes. His knowledge of skiing really showed in how clearly and patiently he explained everything. He made learning fun while keeping safety a top priority. Our children had an amazing time and came away excited, confident, and eager to ski again. Highly recommend Coach Dominic to any family looking for a fantastic kids' ski instructor!

Only rating a 3 because the snow tubing was TERRIBLE! and we paid for parking we couldn't use…read morebecause apparently it fills up at 9am (even though we saw open spots riding the shuttle??). I had a great time leading to ski. Wes was AMAZING! The snow tubing promised me 8 lanes. There were 3 and it took 6 seconds to get from top to bottom. I have more fun tubing in Indiana than I did there and it was $49 a person. Very very disappointing. Skiing was great though.

4+ My recent visit in early 2/2026 was the first time I've been to Snow Summit in over a decade and…read morethis was my second snowboarding excursion in the last decade as well (so I am/ was a bit rusty) I had a free day during the week and drove up in the morning by myself. There was free parking that was easy to find and gear up at. This particular location doesn't feel large and since it was kind of sunny and a weekday, I think a lot of the trails and some of the lifts were shutdown during my visit. Not a big deal at all since my goal was to avoid large weekend crowds and shake off my personal cobwebs and just enjoy myself at my own speed. Getting my pass ready at the entrance using my phone, emails, and the app was pretty straightforward. Once I got that situated, I was able to start making my way to the first main lift and head up. The crowds during a weekday (early 2/2026) were so small, I was able to take my own chair up without having any traffic behind me. I can't speak for experienced skiers and snowboarders since even a decade ago, I would consider myself a solid intermediate snowboarder (that didn't do any tricks) and I will say it's a solid resort especially what I was looking for. I was able to go down the trails and constantly go up the lifts so quickly and my muscle memory all started coming back albeit with a few minor spills. After a while, I wanted to grab a beer and make my way over to Big Bear since I had the pass that allowed me to experience both parks. Definitely a solid snow resort that isn't too intense and is great for the proximity of people who live in the LA/ IE area.

For a SoCal option, this is one of my favorite mountains to take newbies and intermediate boarders…read more The terrain offers quite a bit of selections is the skillset mentioned above. I also like one of their runs being spacious and wide for ease of maneuverability. Base of the mountain during peak season also have a wide variety of food and beverage options. Their bloody marry are really good here. I would recommend you get one of these for those cold days for a light snack with a kick to move you along until the last run. I have seen the lift ticket system change throughout the decades and I'm glad that they are updating their process to move the lines along. During peak season, there are multiple locations that you can park where shuttles will take you to and from the base. Parking in the main lot does come with a fee. Slow days or weekdays are usually $25 per vehicle. Overall, it's a great place to board with a nice view of the lake. Can't wait to get back on the slope with good snow.

I had my first snowboard lesson with Juan and it was awesome. Couldn't have met a nicer guy and a…read morebetter instructor. Getting the gear wasn't the smoothest but I think that's just because the number of people passing through - there's a lot so be ready. I had to leave the lesson early as I hurt myself - totally my own fault and stupidity. However, I've been snowboarding twice since then and have managed to make it down the hills and have loads of fun. I will be getting a private lesson with Juan at some point in the next few weeks just to work on some things. If you're thinking about this, I can't recommend this highly, and Juan, highly enough - go for it, it's great fun!

Took my 6yr old "Alex" for his 1st snowboarding lesson there and he had a blast. I taught him for 2…read moreyears and felt it was time to have a stranger give him more tips. Coach "Evan" made it fun for him and was extremely patient. By the end of 2 days of snowboard lessons Alex was "shredding" and comfortable heel side but still working on toe side. Tons of fun and improvement. Highly recommend and if you can to ask for "Evan"

We had an amazing time! The whole staff was so nice and helpful especially never being on a emtb…read morebefore. They were so patient and informative. It's my 40TH birthday and we celebrated by doing the skyline trail I had an aventon and my hubby had the Santa Cruz. We went up to grand view point from their shop. I have never rode a bike like this and I lasted 3 hours. I used auto, trail, turbo and boost mode. It was so easy. Tysm to the staff u made my birthday a day to remember!

I stopped into Goldsmith Sports about a week ago to look at skis and was ready to buy. I was there…read morefirst and had already been waiting to speak with the woman who handles ski sales. While I was waiting, a sales rep came in and she chose to prioritize meeting with the rep instead of helping me, even though she knew I was there and waiting. After standing around with no acknowledgment or update, I decided to leave. It was clear that helping a paying customer wasn't the priority. I ended up going to another ski shop down the street where I received great service and spent about $1,800. If you're serious about buying skis, you may want to consider a shop that values its customers' time.