There has never been a better time to check out the snowboarding scene at Big Bear Lake. Snow Summit is a snowboarding paradise full of fresh snow that allows you to slide in style. Grab your board and we will teach you how to catch some air on Snow Summit using our Big Bear snowboarding tips.
Snow Summit
Snow Summit offers a massive area for families to learn how to ski and do some snowboarding. Certified instructors can teach almost anyone some snowboarding tricks. Find snowboarding pricing and information online. There are also many parks available for seasoned snowboarders.
Looking to do some skiing too? Check out our guide to navigating the ski slopes of Bear Mountain.
Snowboarding Parks
Snow Summit offers a variety of snowboarding parks and opportunities to do some snowboarding tricks.
Red Bull Plaza at Bear Mountain is an urban-styled snowboarding park that includes a Hot Dawgs and Hand Rails offering this year.
Freestyle Park offers more jumps, jibs and transition offerings than any snowboarding park in Southern California. The park has more than 200 acres of winter fun for snowboarders, including four pipes (8’, 13’, 18’ and a jib pipe) and more than 100 snow features and jibs that will keep you busy for hours. Enjoy the in-ground superpipe and standard halfpipe too.
Need some practice and some confidence before you head out with your snowboard? Head to Skill Builder Park to get some confidence before you master the pipes with your snowboard.
Grizzly Tube Park
December also marks the opening of Grizzly Ridge Tube Park at Snow Summit. Take a break from the snowboard and take the kids on a lift to the top of the park. Glide down as fast as you dare in the park’s high-speed snow tubes. Children must be 42 inches tall to ride the tubes. The park offers:
- Groomed lanes
- Tube lift
- Hot cocoa
- Adult drinks
- Snacks
A 1.5-hour day session of tubing is available for $30 and a 3-hour night session is offered for $35. Helmet rentals are $5. All season pass holders receive a $10 discount on tubing sessions.
Hours of Operation
Snow Summit is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Night hours run from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and are only available on certain dates. Night hours are weather permitting and subject to change. Always call ahead to confirm hours at (888) SUMMIT1 to be safe.
Check the Weather Report
Snow Summit offers a daily Mountain Report that details the amount of snow that has fallen, the surface conditions and the current weather. Be sure to check the report and the Storm Tracker before and during your visit.
Monitor Lift and Trail Statuses
Make your snowboarding adventure even easier by keeping track of the statuses of the lifts and trails with Bear Mountain’s Lift Status and Trail Status Monitors.
You can also review mountain statistics and trail maps to prepare for your skiing adventure.
Check out the Summit Streaming Cam to get your snowboarding fix. Also review safety and education codes.
Buy Your Discounted Snow Summit Pass Today
The opening of Snow Summit kicks off the winter season at Big Bear Lake. Review lift tickets and seasonal pass pricing information online. Lift tickets are valid at both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. Bear Mountain also offers rental gear.
Book a Big Bear Vacation Stay
Schedule your Big Bear trip today at Big Bear Frontier. We have cozy cabins and luxury hotel rooms ready for you so you can stay awhile and enjoy your snowboarding adventure. Make your reservations today!
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