23-24 Team Bear group photo
23-24 Team Bear group photo

Bear Mountain's Freestyle Team

Programs & Camps for Ages 6-17
Big Bear Mountain Resort offers freestyle programs for skiers and snowboarders ages 6-17. Whether you’re looking for a part-time program to develop your skills or aspire to compete at a National level, Team Bear can help you reach your goals.

At this time, we are only accepting WAITLIST APPLICATIONS for the 24/25 winter season. Please provide your child's info and we will contact you in September or October for next steps. Please note an assessment will take place in the fall and waitlisting does not guarantee acceptance.

Waitlist for 24/25



Training Hours


DateTimeUnsupervised Lunch
Friday9AM-3PM11:30AM-12:30PM
Saturday & Sunday8:30AM-2:30PM11AM-12PM

    • Programs
      Programs

      Team Bear programs operate November-March and is subject to change any time based on weather and conditions.

      Perks & Benefits

      • Option to purchase a discounted 23/24 BBMR Anytime Season Pass for $200 (ages 14-17) and $150 (ages 6-13)
      • Option to purchase day tickets for training days only for $35 (ages 14-17) and $25 (ages 6-13)
      • Personalized training with certified coaches.
      • Coaching during USASA Southern California regional competitions*.
      • Official Team Bear branded sweatshirt.
      • 20% off select local shops (contact Nick for details)

      *Additional fee required for USASA Nationals and out of region competitions.
      Registration for 23/24 has closed. Check back in April to waitlist for next season.

      Renewal before Nov. 1: TBD | Regular: TBD

      Part A and Part B programs for athletes to train 2 weekends a month, on select weekends* (Saturday-Sunday), including 1/19/24 for Part A and 1/15/24 for Part B.

      IMPORTANT NOTE: Part B is at full capacity as of October 23, 2023 and is no longer accepting registration. Spots are still available for Part A.

      Part A Schedule

      Team Bear part A team schedule for 23/24 winter

      Part B Schedule

      Team Bear part B team schedule for 23/24 winter
      Registration for 23/24 has closed. Check back in April to waitlist for next season.

      Renewal before Nov. 1: TBD | Regular: TBD

      Designed for athletes to train 3 times a week plus holidays, 5 hours a day from November to March.

      Team Bear premier team schedule for 23/24 winter
      Registration for 23/24 has closed. Check back in April to waitlist for next season.

      Renewal before Nov. 1: TBD | Regular: TBD

      Designed for athletes to train 2 times a week, every weekend (Saturday-Sunday) for 5 hours each day from November to March.

      Team Bear weekend team schedule for 23/24 winter
    • Add-On Camps
      Add On Extra Camps to Your Team Bear Program

      Add-on camps are offered to current Team Bear members only. Athletes that have not been accepted to a Team Bear program may only sign up for the "Intro Camp" to be qualified for a 24/25 Team Bear program. Click the "New Prospect" tab for details.

      Team Bear camps operate on select weekends from November-March and are subject to change at any time based on weather and conditions. Camps do not include perks & benefits. Lift tickets are not included and must be purchased separately in advance online or by calling 844.GO2.BEAR.
      Registration for 23/24 has closed. Check back in April to waitlist for next season.

      Price: TBD

      Designed for Team Bear athletes that would like a 4-day training camp at Mammoth Mountain, January 25-28, 2024.

      Lift tickets are not included and must be purchased separately in advance online on MammothMountain.com or by calling 1.800.Mammoth. Ikon Pass is valid at Mammoth Mountain.


      Registration for 23/24 has closed. Check back in April to waitlist for next season.

      Price: TBD

      Designed for Team Bear athletes that would like a 4-day training camp at Mammoth Mountain, February 29 - March 3 2024

      Lift tickets are not included and must be purchased separately in advance online on MammothMountain.com or by calling 1.800.Mammoth. Ikon Pass is valid at Mammoth Mountain.
      Accepting Current 23/24 Athletes Only | $899

      This program is designed for athletes that are selected and will be attending the USASA National Competition held at Copper Mountain, CO in April 2024. This product is non-refundable and non-transferable. To facilitate participation, there must be a minimum of four athletes engaging in the same discipline with comparable abilities. Feel free to reach out to the Team Bear Manager for any inquiries.

      Snowboard - This is a 2-day training/practice/opening ceremonies (TBD) followed by 5-days of coaching during Nationals Competitions (TBD).

      Ski - This is a 2-day training/practice/opening ceremonies (TBD) followed by 4-days of coaching during Nationals Competitions (TBD).

      Lift tickets are not included. Must be purchased separately at www.coppercolorado.com or by calling 888.760.7561. Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass is valid at Copper Mountain.


    • New Prospects
      A Camp Programmed for New Prospects

      Athletes that have not been accepted to a Team Bear program may only sign up for this "Intro Camp". Athletes must be at least 5 years old to participate in this camp this spring because they must be 6 years old by December 1, 2023.
      Price: $325

      Two 5-hour camps on March 30-31, 2024 introducing the Team Bear program for prospective athletes. Please note, in additional to the camp fee, you will need a 23/24 season pass or day lift tickets.
    Lift Access Disclaimer


    Team Bear athletes must have access to chairlift for the days they are training. We offer several purchase options to cater to each guests needs.

    • Athletes who want a 23/24 BBMR Anytime Pass can purchase one for a discounted price for $200 (ages 14-17) and $150 (ages 6-13) when bundled with a Team Bear program (offer only to "program", not "camps").
    • Athletes who have already purchased a 23/24 BBMR Season Pass can refund their current pass and purchase a Team Bear package to receive a discounted rate on a season pass. Please note that the programs only offer 23/24 BBMR Anytime Passes.
    • Athletes who would like to upgrade to an Ikon Pass, call 844.GO2.BEAR for details and pricing.
    • Athletes that do not want to add on a season pass can purchase individual lift tickets for the dates they will train.
    • Training weekend hosted at Mammoth Mountain or Copper Mountain do not include lift tickets. Tickets must be purchased separately at Mammoth Mountain or Copper Mountain ticket window or online. Upgrade your BBMR season pass to an Ikon Pass by calling 844.GO2.BEAR anytime before December 2023.


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