Scenic Sky Chair Lift Tickets
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Outdoor Adventure for All Ages
Enjoy Panoramic Views of the San Bernardino National Forest
Take a ride on the Scenic Sky Chair to enjoy panoramic views of the San Bernardino National Forest on a mile-long ascent before arriving at the top of Snow Valley (elevation 7,841 feet) or Snow Summit (elevation 8,200 feet). All Scenic Sky Chair lift tickets are valid for one (1) round-trip ride. Get up to 2 free child lift tickets (ages 12 & under) per paying adult.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Snow Summit's summer operations will conclude on Sunday, October 8. Commencing Monday, October 9, all operations will be exclusively available on Fridays through Sundays at Snow Valley, lasting until Sunday, October 22. Please be aware that lift tickets on this page will no longer be available to purchase after October 8. To enjoy Scenic Sky Chair rides at Snow Valley, kindly acquire the $29 Snow Valley lift ticket.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Snow Summit's summer operations will conclude on Sunday, October 8. Commencing Monday, October 9, all operations will be exclusively available on Fridays through Sundays at Snow Valley, lasting until Sunday, October 22. Please be aware that lift tickets on this page will no longer be available to purchase after October 8. To enjoy Scenic Sky Chair rides at Snow Valley, kindly acquire the $29 Snow Valley lift ticket.
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- Enjoy amazing views of the San Gorgonio Wilderness and High Desert and be sure to keep an eye out for the San Gabriel Mountains and Pacific Ocean on clear days.
- Relax and take a photo at the Mountain Top Terrace. Look out for the triple chair hanging with the Snow Valley logo above it for photo ops.
- Hang out in the picnic area.
- Get active by hiking the ¾ mile hiking trail loop and explore the flora and fauna of the San Bernardino National Forest.
- Take a walk through the beautiful San Bernardino National Forest and connect to the Children’s Forest Trail which offers interpretive signage and opportunities to learn more about our San Bernardino National Forest.
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- Enjoy Big Bear Lake’s only mountaintop dining at Skyline Taphouse, featuring outdoor BBQ, kids' favorites, and amazing vistas. Add a lunch voucher to your roundtrip ticket and save.
- Experience some of Southern California’s best hiking, from leisurely, mountaintop laps with picturesque lake views to an extensive network of Forest Service trails featuring breathtaking views of SoCal's tallest mountain, San Gorgonio Mountain (elevation 11,500 feet).
- Kids ages 5-12 can explore the free outdoor adventure area at the top of Chair 1 behind Skyline Taphouse with natural features like logs, ropes, and other obstacles.
Resort Addresses
Snow Valley
35100 CA-18
Running Springs, CA 92382
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Snow Summit
880 Summit Blvd
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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35100 CA-18
Running Springs, CA 92382
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Snow Summit
880 Summit Blvd
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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Chairlift Hours
Snow Valley
Closed for the season; reopens June 2024
Snow Summit
Closed for the season; reopens June 2024
Closed for the season; reopens June 2024
Snow Summit
Closed for the season; reopens June 2024
Compare Online Versus Window Rates
Purchasing lift tickets at least 3 days in advance online will get you the lowest prices compared to day-of/window rates. Plus, all lift tickets purchased in advance will be emailed a barcode that allows you to skip the ticket windows and head straight to Chair 1 at Snow Valley or Snow Summit to scan.
| Advanced Purchase Rate | Day-of/Window Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | $20-$25 | $29-$39 |
| Friday - Sunday | $25-$35 | $35-$39 |
Compare Tickets
| Climbing Ticket | Bungee Ticket | Zip Ticket | Tube Ticket | Throttle Ticket | Scenic Sky Chair Ticket | Day Pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Range | $19-$27 | $19-$27 | $19-$27 | $19-$27 | $19-$27 | $21-$39 | $44-$59 |
| Climbing Wall | 3 Routes | Unlimited Day Access | |||||
| Euro Bungee | 3 Minutes | Unlimited Day Access | |||||
| Zip Line | 1 Zip | Unlimited Day Access | |||||
| Grizzly Ridge Tube Park | 2 Runs | Unlimited Day Access | |||||
| Kids Full Throttle | 2 Runs | Unlimited Day Access | |||||
| Scenic Sky Chair Rides | 1-Round Trip | Unlimited Day Access |
Deals & Discounts
- $29 Snow Valley Lift Ticket Special: Ride Snow Valley's Bike Park or Scenic Sky Chair for only $29 on select dates. Buy promotion online
- Kids & Seniors Ride Free: Children ages 4 and under and seniors ages 80+ ride the Scenic Sky Chair and Mountain Bike Park for free. Pick up the free ticket from the ticket windows. Get up to 2 free round trip Scenic Sky Chair lift tickets for kids, ages 5-12, per paying adult. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Lift + Lunch Combo: Upgrade your lift ticket by adding a lunch voucher for a discounted rate of $19. Start by adding a round-trip lift ticket to your cart, then you'll be prompted to add on the lunch add-on deal. Offer not available for children lift tickets.
- Adventure Day Pass: Unlimited Scenic Sky Chair rides are included in the Adventure Day Pass.
- 23/24 Winter Pass Discounts: BBMR Anytime and Midweek, Snow Valley Anytime, and Ikon Pass/Ikon Base Pass holders get free Scenic Sky Chair rides all summer long. Head to the ticket windows at Snow Valley (Fri-Sun) or Snow Summit (Mon-Sun) to print a free ticket.
- Birthday: Get a free lift ticket on your birthday. Learn more about birthday deals.
- More Discounts: Military, seniors, and group discounts available.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
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Using Gift Cards, ACV, and other Forms of Payment
Gift Cards, Pass Holder Discounts, Pass Cash, and Activity Change Vouchers cannot be applied online at this time. These forms of payments can only be used in-person or by calling 844.GO2.BEAR. Credit card tokenization is the process of de-identifying sensitive cardholder data by converting it to a string of randomly generated numbers called a "token." Similar to encryption, tokenization obfuscates the original data to render it unreadable in the event of a data breach or other exposure. If you are having issues with your card, please call your bank directly.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Guests may change or cancel lift ticket, lesson, rental, or activity reservations up to 3 full days prior to the scheduled date for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made within 3 days, up until the day prior to the scheduled date, will result in an Activity Change Voucher being issued for the full value of the activity cost (no fee). Same-day changes, cancellations, or failure to show up to your activity will result in a full forfeit of your payment. Once you make a purchase, if those funds are removed from Big Bear Mountain Resort's account and given back to you, your purchased tickets will become void and irredeemable for entry. Fraudulent attempts to force a bank or credit card chargeback by claiming you didn’t make the ticket purchase or can’t identify the purchase on your bank statement will result in being barred from attending future events hosted by Big Bear Mountain Resort. Promotional sales or events including but not limited to Glow Golf and Above the Boom, do not qualify for refunds. All sales are final.
Risk Warning
Skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and other outdoor activities have inherent risks that may result in property damage, personal injury, or death. GUESTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND ASSUME ALL INHERENT RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. All guests must follow the Big Bear Mountain Resort rules of conduct and NSAA Responsibility Code. Visit the Safety page for complete details. Lift tickets and season passes may be suspended or revoked without refund at any time for failure to comply with resort rules, misconduct, nuisance, reckless behavior, or fraudulent use. Anyone attempting to use a lift ticket or season pass fraudulently or in a manner for which it is not intended is subject to prosecution under California Penal Code 537(b). Facilities under permit from the U.S. Forest Service.
Policy on Lift Ticket Purchases & Age Verification
Anyone found purchasing child tickets for personal use as adult tickets will be deemed engaging in fraudulent activity. Big Bear Mountain Resort is committed to rigorously enforcing the utilization of tickets in accordance with their designated age categories. Any patrons discovered using tickets intended for a different age category will be promptly escorted from the resort and may incur additional consequences, potentially including a ban from future visits to Big Bear Mountain Resort.
Avoid Fraud
Lift tickets are non-transferable and are not for resale. Violators may be prosecuted under California Penal Code 537 PC. To ensure the safety of our guests and employees, all ski, snowboard, and bike lessons at Big Bear Mountain Resort must be booked with a certified, BBMR instructor. Anyone found offering/selling or purchasing a 3rd party/non-BBMR lesson at BBMR will forfeit their resort access, including lift privileges, and be subject to prosecution, pursuant to California Penal Code 537 PC. rich-text, responsive-table
Gift Cards, Pass Holder Discounts, Pass Cash, and Activity Change Vouchers cannot be applied online at this time. These forms of payments can only be used in-person or by calling 844.GO2.BEAR. Credit card tokenization is the process of de-identifying sensitive cardholder data by converting it to a string of randomly generated numbers called a "token." Similar to encryption, tokenization obfuscates the original data to render it unreadable in the event of a data breach or other exposure. If you are having issues with your card, please call your bank directly.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Guests may change or cancel lift ticket, lesson, rental, or activity reservations up to 3 full days prior to the scheduled date for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made within 3 days, up until the day prior to the scheduled date, will result in an Activity Change Voucher being issued for the full value of the activity cost (no fee). Same-day changes, cancellations, or failure to show up to your activity will result in a full forfeit of your payment. Once you make a purchase, if those funds are removed from Big Bear Mountain Resort's account and given back to you, your purchased tickets will become void and irredeemable for entry. Fraudulent attempts to force a bank or credit card chargeback by claiming you didn’t make the ticket purchase or can’t identify the purchase on your bank statement will result in being barred from attending future events hosted by Big Bear Mountain Resort. Promotional sales or events including but not limited to Glow Golf and Above the Boom, do not qualify for refunds. All sales are final.
Risk Warning
Skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and other outdoor activities have inherent risks that may result in property damage, personal injury, or death. GUESTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND ASSUME ALL INHERENT RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. All guests must follow the Big Bear Mountain Resort rules of conduct and NSAA Responsibility Code. Visit the Safety page for complete details. Lift tickets and season passes may be suspended or revoked without refund at any time for failure to comply with resort rules, misconduct, nuisance, reckless behavior, or fraudulent use. Anyone attempting to use a lift ticket or season pass fraudulently or in a manner for which it is not intended is subject to prosecution under California Penal Code 537(b). Facilities under permit from the U.S. Forest Service.
Policy on Lift Ticket Purchases & Age Verification
Anyone found purchasing child tickets for personal use as adult tickets will be deemed engaging in fraudulent activity. Big Bear Mountain Resort is committed to rigorously enforcing the utilization of tickets in accordance with their designated age categories. Any patrons discovered using tickets intended for a different age category will be promptly escorted from the resort and may incur additional consequences, potentially including a ban from future visits to Big Bear Mountain Resort.
Avoid Fraud
Lift tickets are non-transferable and are not for resale. Violators may be prosecuted under California Penal Code 537 PC. To ensure the safety of our guests and employees, all ski, snowboard, and bike lessons at Big Bear Mountain Resort must be booked with a certified, BBMR instructor. Anyone found offering/selling or purchasing a 3rd party/non-BBMR lesson at BBMR will forfeit their resort access, including lift privileges, and be subject to prosecution, pursuant to California Penal Code 537 PC. rich-text, responsive-table