This review is specifically in regards to snow sport season…read more When Mt. Waterman (only 30-miles up the ACH) opens, that's a very special occasion because they really only get to open for skiing once every 3 to 5 years because of a wide variety of factors; they do not make any snow and rely fully on mother nature, the winter can be very harsh on the mountain roads, which cuts them off a lot of times, one year a forest fire took out their phone lines, etc etc etc... it's always something. Therefore, you can't plan to go to Mt. Waterman, you just have to be ready to run when they do open! This resort may not share the polish of the other local resorts, but the entire staff is a class act and they're all just ON IT when it comes time to opening with very little notice. The people who come out are all so appreciate of the staff and you can hear everyone telling the staff thank you, etc all day, as well as chatter amongst themselves. People are generally very, very happy to be there and don't worry about the minor inconveniences that they might bitch about at the other resorts. Everyone has to get there and enjoyment while they're there because you really never know when you might be there again. The chairs are older and slower, but extremely well maintained and they get you up the slopes! Come and enjoy it anytime you can. As far as summer, the hiking trails and views are awesome and they have summer recreational sports as well, but winter is the special time to visit.

Boarded here on a snowy day with my friends, empty lift lines, friendly staff, very rustic feel, on…read morea nice snowy day it's definitely worth the trip up.

We paid approximately $210 for 3 tickets to snow tubing and snow play. It took us about 30 minutes…read moreto arrive from our cabin and parking was easy as they had attendants to help facilitate. Check in was fast and everyone who worked there were incredibly friendly and energetic. Their welcoming attitude made the whole thing relaxing and fun. The tubbing line moved quickly and tubing itself was thrilling. Highly recommend!

This is just a partial review since we only tried the snow play area. Tickets were $25 per person,…read moreand the process was smooth with almost no wait. They're pretty thorough about checking waivers, which I appreciated for safety. The snow play space is small with a short slope, but they provide a bunch of plastic sleds, so it's still fun to mess around. I just wish tubing was included for the price. The staff was super welcoming and attentive, checking in on the area often. Overall a good time, especially for kids or a quick snow day activity.

Sugar Pine ski lifts/Mt Baldy Resort lifts…read more Spent the day atop Mnt Baldy, an outstanding way to beat the August heat. The temp at the Notch was in the low 70s, while down in Ontario it reached above the 99 degrees mark. The gentleman at the ticket counter at the base of the ski lifts was pleasant and very knowledgeable and informative. Max helped us on/off the lift chairs, it is encouraging to come across a hard working, very respectful young man that demonstrates an appreciation for work. Mnt Baldy is lucky to have him on staff.

Place is alright. Old dude at the counter (where you check in for the lift) was horrible though…read more The dude was so flustered over a couple people having to sign waivers. I literally looked up my own information in his computer to check myself in. Weird af. It was like an "old man shakes his fist at the clouds" kind of interaction Up stop I spent $80 for 2 burgers, 2 beers and 1 order of fries. Hella expensive but the view was nice.

Arrived at 10 am. Still love it . My kids first time snow boarding. Rental and lift tickets all…read moreonline, including waiver. Fast friendly service to get the rental and they showed us how to put the snowboard on. We still get a seat at the cafetaria. Cool. Restrooms are okay. We kept going in and out of the store buying stuff coz its our retail therapy and we wanted to get some memorabilias. We bought total of 2 snow jackets (Dankin, Roxi), 1 Mt High sweater, 2 goggles, 4 face neck covers , 6 keychains. There were 4 employees, 2 women, 2 men. 1 of the men was a total d**k. When I bought the first pair of goggle the other male staff helped me find a different style for my son for the same price range. The second time I went back to get the second pair of goggle for my daughter, it was the other male staff who was super inpatient kept saying "theres no other one for her size," upset body language when I asked to cut the tag off and yelled "I can help the next one" before I was even done paying. Geez. Why you worked there I wouldnt even know. This passive aggressive poor customer service was a definite minus 2 stars. When I went to the ski patrol, inside was warmed and friendly stuff. I asked for my daughter to be helped going down the hill and they helped her with a sled. This was the solid 5 stars. Closer to 230 pm lots of drunk young men even fell on the ground in the cafetaria with his group laughing cursing obnoxiously to each other. No staff said nothing. Restrooms were absolutely disgusting at this point. It was snow storm. We were headed out by 3 pm and my Sienna, in the handicap parking space, was stuck. We parked in the $30 lot. The snow truck plowing all the snow in front of my car, and someone else parked behind my car. It was actively snow storming, and my son wanted to borrow shovel, and they took my phone as a guarantee we will returned the shovel. I saw other cars also struggling . My kids pushed the car and finally we were able to get out. Conclusion, dont go in snow storm, and I would stand up to that annoying staff in the store and told him off.

This is a great local resort without all the mountain driving…read more Great service from the staff. Arrive early for free parking.

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.

My family had a fantastic visit to Snow Summit during the summer. It was our second visit, but…read morethis time we were able to book a private mountain bike lesson for my husband and son. They had a fantastic session with Cris Gallardo. They found him to be helpful, attentive to their needs, and easy to work with. Meanwhile, my daughters and I enjoyed base camp. The wristbands for unlimited 'adventure' activities is a fair price. We also packed our own picnic lunch and had a lovely afternoon. We had last visited Snow Summit two years ago and I was worried that now as young teens, they would find the activities too babyish, but they really enjoyed the climbing wall, euro jumpy, and zip line. Before heading home, we enjoyed ice cream cups from the gift shop. I was also happy that the bathrooms (by the zip lines) were very clean. I will also add that we visited on a Friday in mid-July, and it was not crowded at all.

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.

My happy place! It's nice, you can rent everything there…read more You can take some classes with an instructor on weekends and sometimes weekdays, which we did & John, the instructor, was very helpful. There's a few trails for different skills levels. Bev & Kerry are very professional and kind. We even got some winter merchandise there with their logo. Can't wait for the snow season to start again so we can come back.

Love supporting local, and Rim Nordic is more than deserving of that support. Great spot for cross…read morecountry skiing and snowshoeing. We recently purchased our two pairs of snowshoes from Bev at Rim Nordic, who is very knowledgeable and helpful. Their prices are on par with online, so why not support local business? We can't wait to be back after the next snow storm for a snowshoeing adventure!

**Review for the trail not the hut Such a fun hike! About a…read moremile in you'll start to see some snow and you'll want to put on your spikes and use trekking poles. It's a popular trail so even if you feel a little lost, you will eventually run into someone or see someone you can follow. My spikes weren't the best, but they got me up and down. Dogs are allowed, highly recommend they wear their shoes. Overall it is challenging but a doable solo hike. Always check the weather conditions before going, there were rescues going on the whole time I was there. Take your time and one step at a time. Once you get to the top, you'll be rewarded with awesome views.

Accessible parking and restrooms are available near the trailhead…read more As of 01/30/22, the ski hut is locked but the hiking trail is still accessible. A small portion of the trail leading up to the Ski Hut is covered in ice/snow, so I would recommend using hiking poles if you have any. Once you pass the Ski Hut, then micro-spikes are highly recommended (almost a must) because the trail is full of snow. More than half of the trail is not shaded and it's filled with loose rocks & gravels. And so, make sure to bring a hat and/or sunglasses, a good pair of hiking shoes as well as enough water and/or snacks. According to AllTrails, this a "difficult" trail so be prepared for 2-2.5 miles of incline (2000ft) heading up to the hut. There isn't a lot of signs along the trail so make sure you have some kind of offline map or navigation tool accessible.