A Sunday-to-Thursday winter getaway gives you three full days in Big Bear. Spend one on the slopes, take the kids tubing or to the zoo, and leave an afternoon open for the Mineshaft Coaster. Back at Edgar’s Hideaway, put a family game night on the calendar.
1. Ski or snowboard at Snow Summit or Bear Mountain
Give the skiers and snowboarders in your group a full day on the mountain. Choose your resort before booking lessons or rentals so everyone knows where to meet. If part of the group would rather explore town, split up for the day and meet back at the cabin for dinner. Check the Big Bear Mountain Resort operating hours for your dates.
2. Take the kids tubing at Big Bear Snow Play
Tubing gives the kids a snow day of their own, even if nobody in the family skis. Make it the main event of the morning and leave time afterward for lunch and a change into dry clothes. Check Big Bear Snow Play hours, pricing, and rider requirements before you go.
3. Visit the Big Bear Alpine Zoo in Moonridge
Spend a morning at the Alpine Zoo, then head to the Village for lunch. The zoo lists regular winter hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and may open late or close on snowy days. Call ahead after a storm. Plan your Alpine Zoo visit.
4. Spend an afternoon in the Village
Start with lunch, then walk along Pine Knot Avenue for coffee, hot chocolate, and a look around the shops. The Village is a good place for the whole group to meet after a morning spent doing different things. If you have a restaurant in mind, call ahead to confirm weekday hours and ask about seating for a large group.
5. Walk the Alpine Pedal Path on a clear day
Head to the north shore for a walk on the paved Alpine Pedal Path. Go as far as everyone feels like going, then turn around when the kids get cold or lunch starts sounding good. Save this outing for a day when the path is clear.
6. Ride the Mineshaft Coaster at Alpine Slide
At Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain, the Mineshaft Coaster winds down the mountainside and lets you control your speed. Pair it with lunch in the Village for an afternoon off the slopes. The coaster operates year-round, weather permitting. Check Alpine Slide’s hours and rider requirements before heading out.
7. Host a family game night at Edgar’s Hideaway
Pick one evening for dinner at the cabin and a family tournament in the game room. Let the kids make the bracket, mix up the teams, and play a few rounds of shuffleboard or Skee-Ball. Bring a favorite board game or a deck of cards for anyone who wants a quieter game after dinner. Edgar’s Hideaway has five bedrooms and accommodates up to 16 guests, with a maximum of 12 adults and four children.
Plan your midweek stay at Edgar’s Hideaway
Arrive Sunday, ski or go tubing on Monday, and pair the zoo with lunch in the Village on Tuesday. Keep Wednesday open for the coaster or a lakeside walk, then finish the trip with game night at the cabin.
Before choosing your dates, browse the cabin photo gallery and review the sleeping arrangements to plan where everyone will stay. Edgar’s Hideaway has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, with space for up to 16 guests: a maximum of 12 adults and four children. Visit our rates and availability page to plan your midweek getaway.
Before driving up, check Big Bear Mountain Resort’s road conditions page for route updates, closures, and tire chain requirements. Check again before heading home if snow is in the forecast.
See midweek dates and pricing on our Fall & Winter Getaways page