SnowSports School
No matter how old or how young, whether you’re experienced or a total beginner, the experts of the Great Bear SnowSports School can transform your winter by teaching you to ski or snowboard. Our teaching methods follow the American Teaching System, which is adopted by the Professional Ski Instructors of America. Our professional staff of downhill, cross-country and snowboard instructors focuses on a positive environment fostering progress at your own pace.
Saturday SnowBears
This program is offered on Saturday mornings starting on Jan 5th and ending on Feb 2nd from 9am to 11am. In the event that a class is cancelled for a weather related reason we will hold a make up class on Saturday February 9th. Snowbears is for skiers 6-14, and snowboarders 7-14. The program puts an emphasis on safety, fun and allows participants to move through the levels at their own pace. This is a 3 lesson program where YOU can choose which Saturdays your child attends. Class size is limited so sign up early!
Lesson Only $119.00 With Rental Package $139.00
Thursday Snowbears
Snowbears on Thursday is offered from 4:30pm to 6:30pm in one session. Snowbears is for skiers 6-14, and snowboarders 7-14. The program puts an emphasis on safety and fun and allows participants to move through the levels at their own pace. This years Thursday Snowbears will run Thursday January 3rd through Thursday January 17th, in case a class is cancelled for a weather related reason we will hold a make up class on Thursday January 24th. Class size is limited so sign up early!
Lesson Only $109.00 With Rental Package $119.00
Individual Lessons
Interested in learning in a relaxed environment with fewer students and a professional instructor? You can do it at Great Bear! Here’s what you need to know:
RATES
Lesson punch cards!
Want a great deal on individual lesson? Great Bear now offers a 3 use Private Lesson Punch Pass, Learn to Ski Pass and Learn to Snowboard Pass.
Other Exciting Great Bear Programs
Great Bear also offers these additional programs for select groups:
Snow Explorers:
Designed for kids ages 4 - 5, this fun "Ski Area 101" program will be held December 26th through the 28th. Your little ones will be introduced to all the fun that a ski area has to offer, skiing, tubing, games and a behind the scenes tour of Great Bear! Class size is limited so sign up today!
Class cost $99.00
$5.00 Fifth Grade Fridays:
Every Friday this season 5th graders recieve a lift ticket, ski or snowboard rental (based on availability) and a group lesson, all for just 5 bucks! These rates begin at 4pm, a report card and parental release form are required at the inital visit.
Phone 605.367.6031 or email us at school@greatbearpark.com for more information
No matter how old or how young, whether you’re experienced or a total beginner, the experts of the Great Bear SnowSports School can transform your winter by teaching you to ski or snowboard. Our teaching methods follow the American Teaching System, which is adopted by the Professional Ski Instructors of America. Our professional staff of downhill, cross-country and snowboard instructors focuses on a positive environment fostering progress at your own pace.
| Download our SnowSports Registration Form | For more information about our SnowSports School programs, please call us at 1.605.367.6031. |
Saturday SnowBears
This program is offered on Saturday mornings starting on Jan 5th and ending on Feb 2nd from 9am to 11am. In the event that a class is cancelled for a weather related reason we will hold a make up class on Saturday February 9th. Snowbears is for skiers 6-14, and snowboarders 7-14. The program puts an emphasis on safety, fun and allows participants to move through the levels at their own pace. This is a 3 lesson program where YOU can choose which Saturdays your child attends. Class size is limited so sign up early!
Lesson Only $119.00 With Rental Package $139.00
Thursday Snowbears
Snowbears on Thursday is offered from 4:30pm to 6:30pm in one session. Snowbears is for skiers 6-14, and snowboarders 7-14. The program puts an emphasis on safety and fun and allows participants to move through the levels at their own pace. This years Thursday Snowbears will run Thursday January 3rd through Thursday January 17th, in case a class is cancelled for a weather related reason we will hold a make up class on Thursday January 24th. Class size is limited so sign up early!
Lesson Only $109.00 With Rental Package $119.00
Individual Lessons
Interested in learning in a relaxed environment with fewer students and a professional instructor? You can do it at Great Bear! Here’s what you need to know:
- Reservations are highly recommended
- Semi private and group lessons are only available to those 7 years of age and older
- Semi private and group lessons are not preset by the SnowSports School, those wishing to take one of these lessons will need to form their own group.
- Lesson do not include lift ticket and rentals unless otherwise specified
RATES
| Private lesson $30.00 | 2 Hour private lesson $50.00 | Semi private lesson (2 - 3 students) $20.00 per person | Group lesson $12.00 per person |
Lesson punch cards!
Want a great deal on individual lesson? Great Bear now offers a 3 use Private Lesson Punch Pass, Learn to Ski Pass and Learn to Snowboard Pass.
| Private lesson punch card $79.00 (you save $11.00) | Learn to ski pass, includes rental $159.00 (you save $33.00) | Learn to snowboard pass, includes rental $189.00 (you save $27.00) |
Other Exciting Great Bear Programs
Great Bear also offers these additional programs for select groups:
Snow Explorers:
Designed for kids ages 4 - 5, this fun "Ski Area 101" program will be held December 26th through the 28th. Your little ones will be introduced to all the fun that a ski area has to offer, skiing, tubing, games and a behind the scenes tour of Great Bear! Class size is limited so sign up today!
Class cost $99.00
$5.00 Fifth Grade Fridays:
Every Friday this season 5th graders recieve a lift ticket, ski or snowboard rental (based on availability) and a group lesson, all for just 5 bucks! These rates begin at 4pm, a report card and parental release form are required at the inital visit.
Phone 605.367.6031 or email us at school@greatbearpark.com for more information
