After a historic winter in 2023 that saw record-setting snowfall and Snow Valley joining the Big Bear Mountain Resort (BBMR) family, the company said it invested over $12 million across its three mountains, Snow Valley, Snow Summit, Bear Mountain, to “improve existing infrastructure, provide additional amenities and enhance the guest experience during the 2023/24 season.
The capital improvements include multiple base area renovations, on-hill upgrades and non-guest-facing facilities. Beyond BBMR, Big Bear Lake continues to draw outdoor enthusiasts with the addition of the Sessions Retreat & Hotel and the Noble + Proper cabins.
BBMR improvements to date include:
Snow Valley
- Installation of snowmaking equipment to increase capacity and improve efficiency;
- Resurfaced parking lot, eliminating uneven surfaces and improving drainage;
- Renovated locker rooms, repair and rental shops.
- Installed two magic carpets and reconfigured existing ones to serve beginner and Sports School guests;
- Chair 2 remodel and beginner area expansion improving accessibility and
- Dining venue upgrades with additional outdoor seating.
Snow Summit
- Renovated food service warehouse serving the three mountains;
- Renovated SoCal Marketplace restrooms; and
- Added new snowcats and snowmobiles to improve grooming and Patrol response times.
Bear Mountain
- Completed renovation of Laybacks Bar to a full-service indoor/outdoor establishment;
- Concluded multi-year expansion of Bear Mountain’s sun deck, including a 12,000-square-foot extension across the East end of the base area to the Adventure Academy with added seating, fire pits, patrol equipment, and USARC facility to improve ADA accessibility.
Photo courtesy Bear Mountain
