UPDATE: We are now 50% open for skiing & snowboarding. Trail map below. Great Bear Ski Valley will host its annual end of season bash this weekend! Stop by for SnirtFest on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 5

The team will spend the next few days (2/18 & 2/19) renovating the ski hill, churning up the snow and pushing it around to create the best conditions possible. We’ll reopen Friday 2/20 for skiing and snowboarding at 12 pm! We

Starting in the rental shop in 2016, Jack was promoted to Experience Ambassador in 2021. In 2024, he was promoted to Rental Shop Supervisor, and to Rental Shop Manager in 2025. Monday-Friday, Jack is a project manager at Alpha Graphics. 

At our resort, safety is one of our core values. This includes not only physical safety, but also the psychological and emotional safety of our guests and staff. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for everyone on the

To request a $25 Indy Pass or for any questions, please contact Avery at hr@greatbearpark.com.

2025 FALL NEWSLETTER – READ THE FULL ISSUE The Great Bear team has been glad to add Drew Munson as our Food & Beverage Manager! A seasoned chef, Drew spent the summer working alongside Jill to learn our operation. And

For Immediate Release: December 9, 2024Contact: Dan Grider, Great Bear Ski Valley, 605-367-4309 ext. 3, dgrider@greatbearpark.com Great Bear Officially Opens for Passholders December 12, 2024! [SIOUX FALLS, SD] – Great Bear Ski Valley will open for skiing and snowboarding for