I am writing this review in regards to winter conditions - for snowboarding. This place is not the best by any measure, but for those of us living in Southern California this place will have to do. We don't have a lot of snow down here but they have recently upgraded their snow making capabilities biiiig time - they managed to open for thanksgiving with 0 snowfall. The snow will either be a mix of slushy or ice - not ideal - but they do have nice long runs that allow you to cruise. Runs are not long but you can easily keep doing laps around! Note that it is best to avoid going here during peak holiday weekends, especially during long weekends - crowds are insane, parking is limited, and everything is chaotic. Expect to wait 20 min to ride a single lift up during peak Saturdays. Not recommended!!!! Come during the weekday if possible, or at least on a Sunday. read more

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This was a shit experience . The workers are so disrespectful. One of the Workers yelled at my child who is 6 and proceeded to kick my child's hard labored snowman down. When I rented the snowboard, it had blood stains on it. I am not sure what is happening here but I am going to get to the bottom of this. I am going to get that employe fired if it's the last thing I fucking do. My oldest child almost suffocated in the snow a a worker just watched. He was a total of 6 feet away and didn't do anything. Fuck snow summit. I also got scammed. A pair of cloth small black gloves were 39.99! I could get a better pair of gloves at McDonald's. read more

Well I went to the counter this morning and both of my reservations have been cancelled. I only needed the "ski" lesson cancelled that Is why I bought a snowboard lesson. Then the lady at the counter tells me I can't get a lesson til 1pm. Then she charges me 190 something dollars instead of the 172.00 I paid online. And that is after waiting in a one person line that took 25 minutes to get to the window. What a complete and utter disaster. I don't know what I could have done to prepare, order ahead and plan for this trip different that would have produced a better result. Your companies level of customer service is a joke. Nobody answers the phone, nobody responded to my emails. Then I get bamboozled at the window. read more

This is the best place to bring the kiddos to learn, the terrain is great and the stoke is high. You can tell they really care and are taking COVID seriously- unlike a lot of places I've seen operate lately. I waited for roughly 35 minutes on hold trying to change a reservation, but I think it was December 19th so what do you expect? I had my issue resolved and my trip was awesome. The dude in the repair shop was super friendly with my buddy who is a total kook and talks way too much for his own good, my rental skis were top notch but my boots sucked- rental boots suck if you've ever owned your own. It's hard to take these other reviews seriously it seems like maybe people just have a really hard time planning their vacations. Obviously COVID has made everybody change everything and I think it's important to have patience and understanding while resorts navigate uncharted waters, with that being said I certainly hate to see the employees treated badly for asking someone to wear a mask. I just thank god this place is open and we can ride! read more

REMOVE THESE "Lift Traffic Directors", they don't help to alleviate the traffic at lifts. they make it WORSE. Most mountains i've gone to don't have these clowns, and the lift lines just breeze through. Even Snow Summit's sister mountain, Bear Mountain, doesn't even have these people directing lift lines (not to mention Mountain High, and even Mammoth) - and the lift lines there go by in an instant. Its common sense, the lines will work itself out faster than these people directing traffic the entire time. Other than that the mountain and runs are fine, the lift lines and the methodology behind alleviating all the lift line traffic is horrible. Might as well even cap off the limit of people coming in for the day. read more

Juan was killing it on the grill. Made an awesome burger at the top of the run. Just what I needed to shred back down.

The worst customer service experience ever. Lisa, the manager, left the ticket booth to confront me. She got all in face for no reason because I suggested including "taking a screenshot of the voucher in addition to printing it. Covid is still a thing. I'm African American, and if I had reacted in the same manner as her, I would have probably been escorted off the resort. read more

For being our first time it was a very fun experience. Not too crowded and workers were very helpful. Renting our equipment was also a very easy process. I recommend coming here! 10/10. Parking was free. read more

Review based off peak season as a beginner snowboarder! I visited Snow Summit this past weekend (Saturday in December) with a group of 19. We planned ahead of time to receive a group discount which was a great deal towards lift tickets and rentals! This must be planned in advance! Group discounts are for groups of 15 or more. Our group had adults, teens and children. On the day we went, the full price adult lift ticket was $109 for full day and $98 for half day. We arrived around opening (8am) and paid $20 for parking somewhat towards the entrance. I'm not sure if you have to pay for parking if you arrive later for half day or night boarding. We picked up our lift tickets and rental vouchers in the customer service room to the left of the lift ticket sales windows. Everyone has to have waivers signed which you can print yourself or sign at Snow Summit. The rental process took over an hour! First, you line up to receive boots and ensure they fit before lining up in a different line for snowboards, skis, and helmets. I don't have anything to compare to, but I felt that the slopes were fun!! I did the magic carpet (conveyor belt lift) run, the bunny slope, and the next one up which is the Snow Summit run. The Snow Summit run was fun and it was nice to glide down some powdery snow! I noticed a grammar error on one of the signs on the bunny slope! See if you can find it! ;] For lunch, we purchased burgers which were being grilled outside. There were plenty of tables throughout the resort. I regret not bringing our own sandwiches! We could've saved money on overpriced burgers AND our burgers almost instantly got cold from the weather! Overall, I had a great time! Like I said, I'm a beginner with nothing else to compare to. I expected Snow Summit to be overcrowded and not beginner friendly, but I found it to be the opposite! The staff we encountered were friendly (although visibly exhausted from the crowd), especially the one who greeted us as we got off the ski lift on the bunny slope! She verbalized what to do when getting off which was very helpful! read more

We went on MLK weekend which happens to be one of their busiest times. People started arriving way before opening time and despite arriving at 8:15AM, we were directed to the last row of parking ($20/vehicle). Lines for rental/tickets moved relatively quickly and although you can purchase ahead of time on their website, you still have to pick it up at their window. Picking up boots, snowboard, and helmet took 30-45 minutes. Rental locker cost $12. Lift lines moved quickly and we were able to get a couple hours of snowboarding before the snow melted too much. Food is marked up but they provide water at various points. read more

Snow Summit - Ski Resorts Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

$150 a tickets for a third rate mountain. Massive price increase from when I went a few years ago, way beyond the rate of inflation, yet no new runs have been opened. Bathroom and eating areas in the main lodge are filthy and rarely cleaned - and this was midweek. I can't imagine what kind of a disaster this place is on a weekend. Where's the money going to? read more

Came here to learn to ski. Very friendly staff! BUT I wish I knew you don't need to buy a ticket to enter snow summit (conveyer lift is free). You only need tickets if you plan to use the ski lift. Save yourself some money if you're a beginner and are going to use the easy slopes to practice. read more

Snow Summit - Beginner side - Ski Resorts Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Showed up on a Wednesday morning to skip any crowds and it paid off. Also ended up getting a shorter private lesson with Mike Sugar. Worked on fundamentals and gave me great tips that really allowed me to progress. They are pretty consistent about keeping your mask on while waiting in lines or ordering food/drinks. Organized , but loads of stoke. read more

This was one of my first snow trips in the socal region, and I must say that it was a blast!! Typically $60 for tickets, and $30 to rent your gear. However in the holiday season, its about $75. The ticket is good for both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. You can choose Day, Half Day or Night - it varies in price from there. Snow summit has great beginner and intermediate routes, so it's great if you're learning. Our group stayed in the beginner's slopes for awhile; however, those are the most crowded sites since they have their snowboarding and skiing schools there. After checking out their map (http://bit.ly/1etu24I), we moved towards the longer low-intermediate route: Snow summit. This was a great route for me to practice my S-turns, and I was able to get it half of the time!! The other half of the time I would be falling on my face and tumbling down the hill. Ouch. Next time I'd wear a helmet if I'm experimenting like that. For lunch, we had some hotdogs that were pretty mediocre and overpriced. Bread was pretty stale, but when you're hungry, you'll eat anything. It's resort food, so don't expect much. Just a warning, it's pretty crowded during the holiday season, even on the weekdays. At some points, it felt like an obstacle course especially those who are just learning since you're trying to avoid crashing into people. Although it was crowded, all the workers and fellow snowboarders and skiers were extremely friendly. I enjoyed learning more about the sport from random strangers during the lift. Also, I would definitely take a closer look at the snow report next time. Try to go if there's recent snowfall. I prefer fresh powdery snow - it helps cushion your falls. This was the first time I experienced a resort that had a lot of man-made snow. As a result, there were a lot of hard patches which equals painful falls. As for a packing list, this site has a good list: http://www.abc-of-snowboarding.com/snowboardinggear.asp. Also disposable water bottle so you don't get dehydrated, snow goggles if you have sensitive eyes, and motrin for the pain if you need it. read more

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It's that time of year again everyone.... time to take the chair lift up and ride down fast.... all those uphill pedals throughout the year, now is the time to enjoy the ride.... Advice.... Buy your lift tickets 72 hours in advance and save ALOT of money.... at least 8 to 9 bucks off the regular ticket price.... If you are just starting out... I recommend "Going Green" bike trail. Green Trail Mid level skill... "Turtle Trail" Blue Trail More advanced skill "Miracle Mile" "Party Wave" "West-Ridge" Black Diamond Trails The staff overall is pretty rad and friendly. Even the medic staff (hahahahaha I had a crash in the soft sand) BE AWARE OF THE LOOSE SOFT SAND Trail maintenance is a big issue I have here and seems to be a problem for most of the mountain bike riders I talk to about this place. I don't know if the park is to blame or the ridiculous dry drought weather we have here in SoCal. This place is pretty fun to ride your mountain bike! read more

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This is where I first learned to ski, way back when in 1982...? Egad. Well, it's certainly my go-to ski resort of choice in Big Bear. It's got a nice collection of runs for all levels and if you can swing a midweek trip it's the only way to go, as it gets pretty darn crowded on weekends and holidays. They do offer a complimentary shuttle service if you don't get there at the crack of dawn to score a close parking spot, and the same shuttle service can take you over to Bear Mountain if you want a change of scenery. They have a great view of the lake from the top and the runs are roomy, long, and kept in nice shape. There are also few different food places to choose from--usually a grill on the top deck (weather permitting) and a cafeteria downstairs. Same food as Bear Mountain so I was able to have another order of their delicious chili cheese fries second day in a row! Hey, schlepping around in awkward ski boots burns a lot of calories! See you next time, Snow Summit. read more

So fun much of snow play snowball with granddaughters so cute .. come back again few weeks I can't wait more play read more

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Came to snow summit for New Years weekend and had a great time! The summit was packed in some areas especially the bunny slopes but considering the week we went, it was expected. It was my first time snowboarding and i had a great time. They have all different kinds of slopes and different trails you can go on. Some trails were super empty and some had more foot traffic. Beautiful scenic views all around. I'd recommend buying your tickets online and as far advanced as you can! Ticket prices tend to raise especially during peak season and you avoid long lines. I'd also recommend renting your gear elsewhere, I made the mistake of renting my gear at the summit and lines were long and it was pricier. My boyfriend got his gear from a place a couple blocks down and it was a lot cheaper and less time consuming. Also, try to get there earlier than they open! Parking runs out quick. We got free street parking and just walked our way up but parking at the summit is pricey too. Be prepared for lots of falls if it's your first time snowboarding but you'll have tons of fun at the snow summit! read more

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I've been coming here for 38 years and Snow Summit and their staff have never let me down. In fact, it's one of the reasons my family has owned a second home in Big Bear for just as long. I do want to give a special shout out to Rachel, the lead, in parking, her professionalism and helpfulness is beyond anything else. So the least I can do is publicly recognized and thank her for her passion and the hard work in the logistics nightmare to keep everything running smoothly. read more

For an amateur who never landed on a snowboard before,my experience here was quite overwhelming,exciting and traumatizing. Utilized the employee discount for the Snow Summit and few of us in the group rented out gear. For a snowboard,helmet and snowboard boots,it costs around $40 for the whole package and all day affair which is 9AM-4PM. I guess with all the hundreds of people who rent the same deal,this is the standard price.The staff are super helpful and knowledgable,and they are around whenever I needed them. Airlift team,you guys rock! Rental shop guys,you are amazing! Bunny slope. This is where I started and for an hour of falling to the ground with a great impact to my tailbone and wrist,I was able to learn how to control the snowboard. For the next hours,I found myself going to the higher slopes and tried the whole long course accompanied by frequent falling and screaming. It's normal I guess. I will then check myself for bruises for the next few days. Tip: Capture each moment,be prepared mentally and have fun! Oh,and apply sunblock,please! read more

Snow Summit - Perfect weather! Me on that white! - Ski Resorts Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

My 2 kids wanted to give 10/10 stars to their ski instructor "Peter". My kids made some friends during the group lesson, started skiing at "backyard" and ended their lesson, skiing down a little hill. Very experienced and wonderful instructor! Teaching these beginner kid skiers are not easy-Thank you! read more

If you are from southern California, you will find this resort much better than Mt. High, which is closer to Los Angeles. The drive was about 2.5-3 hours to Big Bear from Los Angeles (downtown). We arrived at 11:30am on Saturday, and the place was packed. Luckily, most people came earlier so there was no line for rentals or lift tickets. Most of the runs were open today even though it was pretty warm. I am a beginner skier (have only skied twice before) and found the green slopes very easy. Some parts of the green slopes were flat which was really annoying because you had to use your poles to propel yourself down the mountain. To be fair, the green slopes here are excellent for people who have never skied or snowboarded before. The slight decline makes it less scary for those beginners who are very scared. I took a "C" level ski class which lasted for two-hours. At first, they had all 20 of us in a big group and had us ski down a small hill to assess our ability level. They further separated us from there. My group, which was taught by David, had only 4 people. During our 2-hour lesson, we did 3-4 runs down the mountain together. David taught us how to do better turns by bringing our skis together and by putting our weight on one leg. David was a very attentive teacher who spent one-on-one time with each student. After the ski lesson, I did a few blue runs off of the Big Bear Express. It did get cold around 4pm, so remember to wear a warm jacket. 94.9 was there playing music, so it was pretty loud if you were close to the lodge. They have a big "Beach Bar" that was packed. On the lower level, they have a few eateries (a burger place, a taqueria, a snack shop,etc.) and several seating areas for people who need a break. Though Mt. High has fewer runs and less snow, it does have lights so you can ski until 10 pm. Disappointingly, Big Bear closed at 4:30pm, so I wasn't able to ski for a longer amount of time. Will definitely be back here to explore the rest of Big Bear. I caught a glimpse of Big Bear Lake on the way to the ski resort, and it reminded me of Lake Tahoe. Not as big as Lake Tahoe, but still very beautiful. Can't wait to come back here!! read more

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Although a little pricey ($180 for lift ticket, bike rental and $10 meal ticket for 1 adult for summer biking down the mountain), very fun. To give you an idea on price comparison, that price is MORE than doing the same thing in Aspen, Colorado at their slopes in the summer (we went last summer there). read more

I actually enjoyed this place. I'm a beginner and took a private snowboarding lesson with Jacy who was terrific and patient. I'm one of those people who enjoy the snow for a short amount of time, and pretty much over it after a couple of hours... yeah it's pricey, but so is everything else in CA. I'd come back every season. read more

There's no water fountain! During Covid they expect me shell out money for a bottle of water when I have a perfectly capable nalgene in my backpack. It's really sad they can't get a bottle refiller like any gym, ever. Other than that, great runs! read more

Came here for night skiing and it was $109 and only two of the runs were open. Very overpriced for minimal runs. On top of that we bought out tickets online and got an email that stated to show the QR code in order to print the tickets. They have self printing ticketing machines but ours wouldn't work. So we went up to the ticket counter where they informed us I needed the credit card used to purchase in order to print (nowhere in the email does it say this and I left the credit card in the car). The manager, Lisa ended up printing them for us but then very rudely told us she can make an exception to print but next time we need to come prepared. Again, we were prepared, nothing on the ticket confirmation says anything about presenting the same credit card. This was also my first time here so what a warm welcoming... needless to say, Snow Valley down the road is much cheaper so I will be doing that next time. read more

Snow Summit - Ski Resorts Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Alright mountain don't come on the weekends way to packed and long lines. Locals got attitude even when not doing anything. Keep an eye on your stuff. Left my board to go use the restroom came back it was gone, ruined my whole day. read more

I can't express the happiness I feel when I come here, but today the staff went over and above. Someone stole my snowboard and the staff helped not only find and prosecute the thief but went out of their way for me to enjoy my day. One staff member at the rental shop gave me his pass to enjoy a board to try for the day. Another gave us a beverage on the house and the third just randomly found my stolen board in the back of a pick up truck. This day goes down in history as one of my best and I thank the amazing staff at snow summit who went over and above to make my day amazing. Thank you snow summit. read more

My group and I arrived at snow summit excited for the day. But it was the most disorganized, chaotic, ill employed experience leading up to actually getting on the lift - which, might I say is very important because after arriving at snow summit at 9am, we didn't actually get on a lift until 12pm. After waiting in lines, for useless vouchers - I mean why did we bother to pre pay online - - and being told parking is full and having to re route across the town - we finally got a shuttle to the resort ... which soon turned into a four hour ordeal before ever even getting on a lift. I stood in line waiting for my paper voucher pass I then had to then stand in a mass of people, who were all just as confused as I was- waiting for a text message to tell me it was my turn to get my rental gear...- which took TWO AND A HALF HOURS. The staff is so overwhelmed and disorganized it's embarrassing. Only go if you have your own gear and season pass as to avoid this. One girl went up to the guy "directing the people waiting for rentals", and said "I have a lesson at 11... it's 10:15 I can't wait an hour" and the employee replied "if I let you in I'd have to let everyone in". So this girl was going to miss her lesson? Why not have two lines or prioritize lessons - everyone is already waiting forever anyway. But what a lousy way to handle that. It was so ridiculous to watch. I WILL SAY! The security officer working on the snow summit rental side - was super cool and nice and helpful. read more

Parking is really bad. The workers are incredibly rude. we delt with a man named Dwayne who treated everyone in the vehicle poorly including my elderly father who needed to be close to the car in the event of emergency. The runs themselves are ok with many areas to choose from but again, the staff are not accommodatin. read more

This resort is great for beginners due to its long runs. Many resorts do not dedicate much to beginners, but this one does. With all the snowfall from this weekend, the snow at Snow Summit was so soft and great for snowboarding. Parking was a breeze. The main area was full so we parked in the brownie lot. I think the way they trek people to the resort is funny. They come in these big trucks and load on the people like cattle. You ride standing to the resort the whole time. It actually was very efficient. Snow Summit does a good job of handling the large crowds. Make sure you sign up for CORE (Customer One Time Entry) for ten dollars off of admission. You can get this online at www.snowsummit.com. Then, when you arrive at the resort, you go to booths 24 or 25 to obtain your ten dollar off voucher. Then, you go to the ticket window to obtain your ticket. It costs a hefty 69 bucks this weekend. Luckily , the discount made it 59 instead. The only really negative thing about this place is getting there. Due to the snow storm, chains were required. It seems like the best way to get to Big Bear is to take CA-18 from Victorville. That route seems to have the least amount of treacherous mountain driving. read more

Snow Summit - Ski Resorts Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Every time I come to the summit Rachel Chupco is always friendly and helpful. She always has traffic flowing . Summit has awesome employee there. read more

Reminder to self: you wear a size 7. Even after the New Year, this place was crowd-ed!! I think kids haven't gone back to school yet and are spending their last weekend in the mountain. Great, they stole my idea. Anyway, since there were so many people, it took a while to get all my rental gear and get my shoes on (especially since I couldn't figure out which size I needed). I hurt myself trying to pull my shoelaces tight (go figure) so get help from the staff if it's not too crowded. Side note: keep all your belongings with you when you do get your gear. Do you know how many pairs of black gloves there are? My sister's got taken probably by accident but she had to buy another pair for $30!! They only have one bunny slope that's overly crowded and really slushy and short so I would try to avoid it if you can. Even when you need to practice, I would suggest going to the intermediates. They have about 3 intermediate slopes that I have dare to try. One is a pretty good ride if you go up the slopes and to your left. If you go to your right, ooooh watch out, it could get pretty steep. However, they did a good job with the snow making it nice and fluffy and not too hard considering its man made. Even when you fall, it doesn't hurt too much. At the bottom is where most of the trails meet so be careful for the pros who slide right past you if you're on the slower side like me. Can't wait to come back next time. With gorgeous scenery and weather, I'll definitely be coming back to chill. read more

Snow Summit - Ski Resorts Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Extremely long lines. Even on a weekday, there was an hour late with no one messaging us to tell us that there were no more times available. Staff was rude and unhelpful. read more

We came up for the summer operations during Labor Day and out 9 and 8-year-old kids had the time of their lives for the five hours they spent tubing, zip lining, rock climbing, trampoline, and free falling. The staff was knowledgeable, competent and great with our kids. We also enjoyed a scenic lift ride to the top and a delicious lunch. We couldn't recommend this more emphatically, especially with young kids. read more

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Jason the inter mountain was amazing talkative informed us of all the info we could possibly need before we even thought to ask even had some local trivia. Compared to the other driver he was way way way better read more

Got my snowboard stolen here when I left it for 5 minutes. Staff were completely unhelpful. If you go here just know that your equipment is not safe. Not worth the trip read more

I typically am never one to leave reviews but I made it a point to do so after my experience getting injured on the mountain on 12/16/23. I was tended to by a trainee named Noah and he was excellent from start to finish. He was calm, professional, and thorough, and helped me get down the mountain safely. I was thoroughly impressed with the care I received. Thanks so much Noah! read more

Prices are pretty competitive, it's worth the fun you'll have if you're into snowboarding. We paid $54 per adult & $24 per child for lift. Beautiful and clean. We had a great experience. read more

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Went for my 4 yr old's Bday during the week with family and we all had a great time. We were a group of 8 with 6 adults and 2 kids. Wish more people worked the bungy ropes as there was only 1 person and so waiting time was much longer. Young kids can't wait that long. We waited for about 30mins. The rest had no waiting time and was fast. My kid loved the slide and sky chair the most. I'm on the heavier side and had no issues anywhere. The staff we encountered was friendly and welcoming to all of us. We opted to take our own lunch and picnic up at the Summit before hiking. There are plenty of benches and places to picnic at. The Summer views on the sky chair were breathtaking. BTW, all staff and most tourist were wearing their masks at appropriate times. For a while forgot all about the pandemic and had some normalcy in 2020. read more

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