Great Bear Ski Valley

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

03/06/2025

Don’t miss Lallycooler Music Festival, July 11-12, 2025, is two epic days of music with headliners Sam Hunt and Pitbull.

03/06/2025
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03/04/2025

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On Monday, the City of Sioux Falls announced the start of the 2025 Park Madness competition.

Yesterday, we proudly presented the Spirit of Roxie Award to Pete & Jill Lerdal. 60 years...together they represent 60 y...
03/03/2025

Yesterday, we proudly presented the Spirit of Roxie Award to Pete & Jill Lerdal. 60 years...together they represent 60 years of dedication to the Great Bear family. We would not be where we are now without their hard work, sacrifice and love. It's impossible to put into words what they mean to us. All we can say is thank you. And enjoy retirement! You've earned it.

Vote for The Bear!
03/03/2025

Vote for The Bear!

03/02/2025

Congrats to the 2025 Invitational Winners! And thanks again to our sponsor Coca-Cola.

Snowboard 8-12 yrs
1st - Boden Chambers
2nd - James Kneip
3rd - Jackson Jones

Snowboard 13-15 yrs
1st - Keaton Henle
2nd - Kyan Kirchner
3rd - Carson Dressen

Snowboard 16+ Advanced
1st - Bryan Kihne
2nd - Nick Laddusaw
3rd - Wesley Stalheim

Ski 7 & Under
1st - Nate Cicimancec
2nd - Max Taylor
3rd - Ceci Cicimancec

Ski 8-12 yrs
1st - Will Finnegan
2nd - Conner Felderman
3rd - Donovan Opstedahl

Ski 13-15 yrs
1st - Konrad Stangeland
2nd - Nick Ellerbroek
3rd - Issac Snedeker

Ski 16+ Beginner
1st - Jayne Vanderberg
2nd - Jim Ivers
3rd - Adam Planting

Ski 16+ Intermediate
1st - Trell Kaupp
2nd - Chris Mercado
3rd - Kyle Anderson

Ski 16+ Advanced
1st - Tyler Clementson
2nd - Ben Blomberg
3rd - Ryan Opstedahl

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S/O to Coca-Cola for sponsoring today's invitational! Stop by their booth for a free drink and to sign up to win a sweet...
03/02/2025

S/O to Coca-Cola for sponsoring today's invitational! Stop by their booth for a free drink and to sign up to win a sweet snowboard 🔥

03/02/2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — This weekend is the season finale at a popular winter recreation spot in Sioux Falls. Great Bear is hosting its annual SnirtFest Sunday, an event marking the end of…

Join us for SnirtFest tomorrow from 9am-6pm! 🎉 Sign up for events at Guest Services at least 45min prior. Schedule: 12pm...
03/02/2025

Join us for SnirtFest tomorrow from 9am-6pm! 🎉 Sign up for events at Guest Services at least 45min prior. Schedule: 12pm - Invitational, 1pm - Limbo/Ollie, 2:30pm - Zipfy Sled, 4pm - Pond Skim. See you there! 😊

Now on sale! Get your 2025/2026 season pass for the LOWEST PRICE OF THE YEAR online at
03/01/2025

Now on sale! Get your 2025/2026 season pass for the LOWEST PRICE OF THE YEAR online at

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02/28/2025
02/28/2025

UPDATE 2/28/25: Due to high wind gusts, we will delay opening skiing & snowboarding until 4 pm today.

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Congrats to our Team Members of the Week - Ashlyn, Chase, Avery & Easton!
02/27/2025

Congrats to our Team Members of the Week - Ashlyn, Chase, Avery & Easton!

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5901 E Rice Street
Sioux Falls, SD
57110

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(605) 367-4309

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Passholders, it's easy to get your extra 10% off! Just follow our step-by-step and you'll be set for next winter. https://shop.greatbearpark.com/seasonpass

SnirtFest is this Sunday, March 2! Tonight is your last chance to go tubing. Yee-Haw! Details at https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/snirtfest-3/

Open Friday, Feb. 14 from 9am to 10pm for skiing & snowboarding, 4pm to 9:30pm for tubing!

https://shop.greatbearpark.com/lazertubing

It might be brown around town… But Great Bear is loaded with snow that’s great for skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and more! Don’t wait to make your memories at the Bear!

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

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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.