Great Bear Ski Valley

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

01/22/2025
Have you tried the new items in Roxie's Cafe? Now serving quesadillas, edible cookie dough and a personal pizza (caulifl...
01/21/2025

Have you tried the new items in Roxie's Cafe? Now serving quesadillas, edible cookie dough and a personal pizza (cauliflower crust available)!

Hit the slopes at Great Bear Ski Valley this winter and imagine the epic party heading to those hills this July! Ski now...
01/20/2025

Hit the slopes at Great Bear Ski Valley this winter and imagine the epic party heading to those hills this July! Ski now, rock later! 🎿🎸

Open today, Jan. 19 from 12 pm to 9 pm for skiing, snowboarding and tubing! No Sunday race.Due to the updated forecast o...
01/19/2025

Open today, Jan. 19 from 12 pm to 9 pm for skiing, snowboarding and tubing! No Sunday race.

Due to the updated forecast of -25 windchill and below, we will be closed tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 20.

Congrats to our Team Members of the Week - Chris, Logan, Mason & Kadence!
01/18/2025

Congrats to our Team Members of the Week - Chris, Logan, Mason & Kadence!

UPDATE: Closed Monday, Jan. 20 due to extreme cold.Bundle up and hit the slopes this weekend! The following promotions a...
01/16/2025

UPDATE: Closed Monday, Jan. 20 due to extreme cold.

Bundle up and hit the slopes this weekend! The following promotions are valid during our holiday hours...

- SANFORD HEALTH employees and wellness center members get BOGO tickets and rentals Mondays through Fridays. Present ID at Guest Services.
- COLLEGE STUDENTS get discounted tickets and rentals Tuesday-Thursdays and - Saturdays starting at 5 p.m. Present ID at Guest Services.
- MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS save 10% on tickets & rentals daily! Present ID at Guest Services.
- 5TH AND 6TH GRADERS, get a lift ticket and rental for only $10 Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays! Register online: https://www.greatbearpark.com/promotions/fifth-grade/

Due to the cold temps, the Stockwell Ski & Snowboard Race on Sunday is canceled.

Downhill 80% open Tubing OPEN! Terrain Park Closed, open 12/30 VIEWMORE Nature Trails Poor, ungroomed 8 am to dusk WEATHER TODAY [now:12/30/2024 8:08 am]vs[saved:12/22/2023 10:31 am]vs[updated:12/30/2024 6:46 am]~ API is […]

01/16/2025

Power was restored! We'll be open for skiing and snowboarding today (Jan. 16) from 3 to 9 pm.

01/15/2025

1/15/25 UPDATE: Closed for the evening due to power outage.

Did you know we offer adaptive ski lessons? Our volunteers were busy this weekend training with professional adaptive ed...
01/15/2025

Did you know we offer adaptive ski lessons? Our volunteers were busy this weekend training with professional adaptive educator Beth Fox!

LEARN MORE: https://www.greatbearpark.com/lessons/

Spoke-N-Sport Ride for Rails is tomorrow at 1 pm! Register at Guest Services by 12:15 pm.
01/12/2025

Spoke-N-Sport Ride for Rails is tomorrow at 1 pm! Register at Guest Services by 12:15 pm.

Congrats to our Team Member's of the Week - Andrew & Isaac!
01/10/2025

Congrats to our Team Member's of the Week - Andrew & Isaac!

Reminder we are closed today for snowmaking! We'll spend the evening pushing piles and grooming. Open Friday, Jan. 10 at...
01/09/2025

Reminder we are closed today for snowmaking! We'll spend the evening pushing piles and grooming. Open Friday, Jan. 10 at 9 am for skiing & snowboarding (tubing open at 4 pm).

$10 5th Grade Days valid all day!

Thank you to everyone who visited over holiday break! We'd really appreciate it if you took a few minutes to complete ou...
01/08/2025

Thank you to everyone who visited over holiday break! We'd really appreciate it if you took a few minutes to complete our guest survey: https://forms.gle/2s57HAYJWP735HVY7

01/08/2025

Thanks to Media One Advertising/Marketing Great Bear Ski Valley, partners, sponsors and participants, Funski raised more than $1 million in 35 years as a benefit for Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety! Starting as a cross-country ski race and growing to a multi-event weekend, Media One Funski has supported CHSSD for many amazing years, but the time has come to forge ahead with new opportunities. Although Media One Funski as we know it will not be held in 2025, we hope you will continue supporting Shelter for Family Safety at https://chssd.org/support/donate.

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5901 E Rice Street
Sioux Falls, SD
57110

Telephone

(605) 367-4309

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No snow in your backyard? There's plenty at Great Bear! Buy your tubing tickets online to reserve your spot. https://shop.greatbearpark.com/

PSA from Lift Op Supervisor Jill!

Tubing Tuesday starts this week! Buy tickets online to reserve your spot. https://shop.greatbearpark.com/tubing

Lazer Tubing returns this Saturday 9 pm - 11 pm! Buy tickets online to reserve your spot. https://shop.greatbearpark.com/lazertubing

Tubing Tickets Available Here: shop.greatbearpark.com/tubing Sign Your Waiver Here: shop.greatbearpark.com/forms #snowtubing #greatbearskivalley #beprepared

A few reminders from Guest Services to save you time when you arrive! See you all soon ❄️

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

Special Order Store 2024
Special Order Store 2024

Last chance to shop exclusive Great Bear gear! Store closes at midnight tonight. SHOP NOW: https://shorturl.at/f4enN

Tickets are now on sale for Lazer Tubing! Reserve your spot for January 4, January 11, January 25, February 1, February 8 or February 22 and March 1 from 9 pm to 11 pm! https://shop.greatbearpark.com/lazertubing

Get a head start on your Christmas shopping list with Special Order Store! SHOP NOW: https://shorturl.at/f4enN

Special Order Store 2024
Special Order Store 2024

Winter is calling, and we’re ready! Our online store is live November 1-19 with exclusive Great Bear gear. Don’t miss out—shop now and hit the slopes in style! SHOP NOW: https://shorturl.at/f4enN

It's OctoBEARfest! Stop by this weekend or buy your season pass online at https://shop.greatbearpark.com/

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About Us

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.