Great Bear Ski Valley

Great Bear Ski Valley 220 acres of unlimited year-round fun and excitement just minutes from downtown Sioux Falls.

12/10/2024
BREAKING NEWS! We are opening this Friday, Dec. 13 at noon!Season passholders, enjoy early access on Thursday, Dec. 12. ...
12/09/2024

BREAKING NEWS! We are opening this Friday, Dec. 13 at noon!

Season passholders, enjoy early access on Thursday, Dec. 12.

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Due to limited runs, capacity will be limited. Online pre-purchased is required for day tickets. Lift tickets and lessons are now available to book online at https://shop.greatbearpark.com/

Season passes, ticket packs and buddy passes will be accepted without restriction. No reservation required.

If you plan to visit with a voucher or discount, please email [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance.

Great Bear hopes to open tubing for the season by holiday break, dependent on the weather. Tickets are not yet available online for tubing.

Punch cards, buddy passes and gift certificates from the 2023/2024 season will now be accepted through January 31, 2025.

Weekly promotions including Monday Madness, Tubing Tuesday, 5th Grade Days and College ID Nights will begin after holiday break on January 2, 2025.

What a wonderfully busy weekend welcoming back our winter team! Over 200 people came out for training, trivia and pizza.
12/08/2024

What a wonderfully busy weekend welcoming back our winter team! Over 200 people came out for training, trivia and pizza.

Congrats to our Team Members of the Week! Isaac and Carter are new to the maintenance team and have played a valuable ro...
12/07/2024

Congrats to our Team Members of the Week! Isaac and Carter are new to the maintenance team and have played a valuable role in making snow this preseason.

Looking for a fun after school job? Become a ski instructor! Hit the slopes AND get paid.Earn $13.85 to $19.85 / hour, w...
12/07/2024

Looking for a fun after school job? Become a ski instructor! Hit the slopes AND get paid.

Earn $13.85 to $19.85 / hour, wage dependent on lessons taught.

Apply now: https://www.greatbearpark.com/jobs/

12/05/2024
Love to ski or snowboard? Like helping people? Join Ski Patrol! Classes start Dec. 14.Sign up at https://shorturl.at/7bj...
12/04/2024

Love to ski or snowboard? Like helping people? Join Ski Patrol! Classes start Dec. 14.

Sign up at https://shorturl.at/7bjM7

Do you like to ski or snowboard and help others? Become a Ski Patroller! The Great Bear Ski Patrol is a group of certified volunteers dedicated to providing a fun […]

12/01/2024

Question of the day - when will you open for the season? We don't know quite yet but we're off to a great start. The temps are looking good and our foot is on the gas!

Sign up for Text Alerts to be the first to know about trail status and closures! https://mailchi.mp/greatbearpark/sms-signup

Gift card sale now through Monday, Dec. 2! They never expire and are valid for anything at The Bear.SHOP ONLINE NOW!
11/29/2024

Gift card sale now through Monday, Dec. 2! They never expire and are valid for anything at The Bear.

SHOP ONLINE NOW!

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Happy Thanksgiving! We're grateful for our Great Bear family and good snowmaking conditions!
11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! We're grateful for our Great Bear family and good snowmaking conditions!

How are we doing? We need your opinion! If you would take 30 seconds and complete this very short survey, we would deepl...
11/26/2024

How are we doing? We need your opinion! If you would take 30 seconds and complete this very short survey, we would deeply appreciate your opinion.

SURVEY: https://tinyurl.com/ytc2dvy6

11/26/2024

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5901 E Rice Street
Sioux Falls, SD
57110

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Great Bear Ski Valley offers more than 220 acres of unlimited year-round fun and excitement just minutes away from downtown Sioux Falls, SD. As the largest park in the Sioux Falls Park and Recreation Department, Great Bear features unlimited winter sports activities for the whole family. Featuring 14 downhill trails, snowboarding terrain park, Kirby Family Tubing Park and cross country and snow shoeing trails that provide fun and excitement for all skill levels. During the summer months, Great Bear provides the perfect setting for hiking, bird watching or enjoying a picnic on our four mile trail system. Our location also provides the perfect setting for outdoor weddings as well as group events. Stop out today and experience one of South Dakota's top natural attractions. #ExploreGBSF

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Spring, Summer and Fall Hours

The Wallin Nature Trail System is open 8 a.m. – Dusk, 7 days a week.


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