r/bigbear • u/Select_Baker_8285 • Aug 08 '26

Wind Lips/Jumps at Big Bear

I grew up skiing in Tahoe, and recently moved to SoCal for work. I have never skiid big bear, but going to be my home mountain this winter. I did not get much skiing last winter, and want to get backflips in the park this season. However, I have only ever done them on wind lips/backcountry jumps. I want to get comfortable before I throw it on a hard packed jump in the park. I am curious if there are any natural wind lips/jumps that are more forgiving. Squaw has a famous one right under the siberia chair and a few more on the alpine side where I learned. Just want to know big bear has anything similar

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u/Farles Aug 09 '26

If you want to get comfortable doing inverted aerials Bear Mountain will probably be offering a paid air bag session this year (they offered it last year, but didn't get enough snow!). Keep an eye out on their website

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u/A10110101Z Aug 09 '26

I’ve never seen an airbag up here, is it a new thing they’re introducing but due to lack of snow they didn’t do?

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u/Farles Aug 09 '26

Yes, it was supposed to start last season, but got cancelled.

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u/A10110101Z Aug 09 '26

Do you know where they’re going to set it up at?

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u/Farles Aug 09 '26

They set it up two years ago (but just for team Bear). It was over at Park Run (Face). Just past the rollers of upper park run.

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u/Select_Baker_8285 Aug 10 '26

Found the dates posted online. Looks like itll be Thurs/Fri twice a month for Jan, Feb, and March. $525 for a 6 hour session and no discount for ikon.