Think Snow Gala 2026

Join us for the 29th annual Think Snow fundraiser, hosted by the Snow Summit Race Team (SSRT) and the Big Bear Ski Educational Foundation (BBSEF)! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, playing a vital role in keeping our alpine race program strong, providing coaching, training, travel support, and scholarships, and keeping registration costs manageable for families.

By supporting the Big Bear Ski Educational Foundation, you directly empower local youth by breaking down the financial barriers associated with competitive winter sports. Your contribution provides crucial funding for scholarships,coaching, and equipment, ensuring that every dedicated child in the Big Bear Valley has the opportunity to experience the transformative power of alpine racing. Beyond the slopes, this access fosters vital life skills like resilience, discipline, and teamwork, equipping young athletes with the confidence they need to succeed in competition and in life. Ultimately, an investment in BBSEF is more than just funding for a ski team-it is a commitment to raising up the next generation of strong, capable, and deeply connected community members.

Come celebrate with our team families, alumni, friends, and community for a wonderful adult-only evening in support of the next generation of Big Bear athletes!

Event Details

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Sunnybrook Estate (42488 Moonridge Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315)

Attire: Winter Festive

Itinerary

5:00pm - Doors open to the Sunnybrook Estate Grand Room and Silent Auction/"Luck of the Draw" Begins

6:30pm - Dinner and Live Program Begins

8:00pm - Music and Dancing

9:00pm - Silent Auction Closes

Silent Auction

All of this year's Silent Auction bidding will be conducted through the GiveSmart service, accessed with your smartphone or through text messaging.  A listing of all Silent Auction items will be available here at a later date.  Any questions? Please see our Silent Auction FAQ Section.

Luck of the Draw

This year there will be a great selection of baskets and items up for a "Luck of the Draw" raffle. Tickets can be purchased below in the "Buy Tickets" link both prior to and during the event. Simply place any number of your tickets in an item's corresponding ticket box for a chance to win that item!!  The more tickets you have, the better your odds of winning!

Event FAQs

FOR SKI TEAM FAMILIES ONLY:

Childcare

This is an adults only event.  Children are invited to attend the private offsite movie/pizza night at North Shore Elementary.  Please register your children when purchasing tickets.

Basket Donations

To support our athletes and keep our programs accessible, all current Race Team families are required to donate a silent auction basket valued at a minimum of $100. Thank you for your contribution to our fundraising success!