Big Bear, California is the very best place to find yourself when you’re overdue for a relaxing and scenic escape from the hustle of daily demands. Here, every vacation is one-of-a-kind, and the versatile terrain and entertainment offerings make it a breeze to tailor your stay according to your travel style! If you happen to be an adventurer with a heart for outdoor recreation fun in the wintertime, you’ll find an MLK Day trip this way is exactly what you’ve been looking for. In 2025, MLK Day falls on January 20, giving travelers plenty of time to put their MLK weekend vacation plans into place, pack their bags, and make their way in this direction. An MLK Day trip to Big Bear is an amazing opportunity to settle into the beauty of the surrounding San Bernardino Mountains and soak up sensational views while you’re out and about exploring a winter wonderland of fun. Whether you’re one for skiing and snowboarding or you can’t wait to check out the cozy cafes and restaurants in town, you’ll find Big Bear is a place where it’s easy to linger longer than you might have originally planned!
Enjoy Skiing & Snowboarding for Longer Than Ever in Big Bear
For many travelers heading to Big Bear in the wintertime, a trip this way is a chance to focus your efforts on spending as much time as possible on the incredible ski slopes! MLK Day trips this way are no exception and this year, the ski resorts are proudly offering extended hours for guests who are ready to relish the downhill adventure. From January 17 through January 25, 2025, Snow Valley, Snow Summit and Bear Mountain alike will be extended their ski and snowboarding hours from 8:30 am until 8:30 pm much to the delight of guests. This offer is designed specifically to appeal to those here celebrating MLK Day and looking to elevate the alpine fun at every turn. On Friday, January 17, 2025, lift hours are extended at Snow Valley and Snow Summit from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm and at Bear Mountain from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. There will be night session offerings on this evening as well from 3:00 pm until 8:30 pm as long as skiers and snowboarders have a separate ticket for the event in hand. On Saturday and Sunday, January 18 and 19, Snow Valley and Snow Summit open their doors from 8:30 am until 6:30 pm while Bear Mountain is open from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm. Nigh sessions are offered on these evenings as well until 8:30 pm with the purchase of a separate event ticket. On MLK Day, all destinations will be open from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm. If you’re interested in adding tubing fun to the lineup this MLK Day in Big Bear, Snow Valley’s Coyote Creek Tube Park, and Snow Summit’s Grizzly Ridge Tube Park will both be open daily!
Experience High AltiTuesdays for Yourself at Barrel 33
When you need to warm up after all that MLK Day skiing and snowboarding and you’re looking for a place where you can mix amazing fare with fantastic entertainment, head over to Barrel 33 on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, to participate in the weekly High AltiTuesdays experience for yourself. You’ll find Barrel 33 at 40754 Village Drive and Tuesday specials here include 20% off High Altitude Wines on the menu as well as $20 pretzel and beer combos. No matter what you decide to snack or sip, the highlight of this experience is always the live music that takes to the stage. It’s a fun-for-everyone experience this MLK Day week that you won’t want to miss out on while you’re in town.
Attend the USSA South Central Series SLx2
If you’re going to be in town a few days after MLK Day, you’ll be right on time to attend the annual USSA South Central Series SLx2 at Snow Summit. Ski enthusiasts will want to make sure to attend January 25 and 26, 2025, at Big Bear Mountain Resort where the Snow Summit Race Team is participating in this exciting series racing event. Attending will give you spectator status to see two slaloms for U14 and U16 racers. The event runs from 8:00 am until 1:30 pm on both days.
Make It a Relaxing and Luxurious Stay with Big Bear Vacations
You deserve to set aside some time for relaxation and luxury this MLK Day; booking your Big Bear vacation rental through Big Bear Vacations when you’re here is the way to achieve exactly that! Enjoy a stay with access to a private hot tub, multi-level decks for enhancing the snowy views, custom-built master suites, and a fully equipped kitchen on-site too. While we take care of the details of your stay, you’ll be free to focus on the fun ahead. Reach out today to learn more and to start planning your MLK Day getaway now.
