Bear in mind that the start is not at the same place as the Check-in. Transport from the Bear Mountain Ski Resort to the start will be provided by the Organizer. Busses depart from Bear Mountain Ski Resort.

To check out the organized transport from the Bear Mountain Ski Resort to the start, please check out our transport section here.

If you are not from Big Bear Lake, we are happy to share some travel and accommodation suggestions.

Few days before the start of the event you will receive an email that will include your BIB number and the QR code you will be asked for at the Mandatory Check-in.

In case you have additional luggage, please inform our staff about it during your Check-in and they will explain the further steps.

Schedule of the mandatory Check-in is the following for each format:

Ursa Major format:

• 18th of June, Tuesday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bear Mountain Ski Resort or
• 19th of June, Wednesday from 5:00 AM to 6:30 AM at the Bear Mountain Ski Resort

Hercules format:

• 18th of June, Tuesday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bear Mountain Ski Resort or
• 19th of June, Wednesday from 5:00 AM to 6:30 AM at the Bear Mountain Ski Resort

Hercules 3-day format:

• 19th of June, Wednesday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bear Mountain Ski Resort or
• 20th of June, Thursday from 5:00 AM to 6:30 AM at the Bear Mountain Ski Resort

Pegasus format:

• 20th of June, Thursday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bear Mountain Ski Resort or
• 21st of June, Friday from 5:00 AM to 6:30 AM at the Bear Mountain Ski Resort

Orion format:

• 21st of June, Friday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bear Mountain Ski Resort or
• 22nd of June, Saturday from 5:00 AM to 6:30 AM at the Bear Mountain Ski Resort

HIGHLANDER Big Bear Lake offers meat and vegan options. You choose your diet preference during the registration process.

You must bring water to the Start (minimum 4L / 1 gallon).

*You can find more information about food and water in the event rules.

As your safety is our number one priority, we reserve the right to check your equipment at the start.