$8 Tubing Tuesday
2023-03-14 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
On Tuesday nights, get half price tubing tickets for $8 from 4 to 8 pm presented by our sponsor Stockwell Engineering!

Buy your tickets online to reserve your spot: http://sportcodestore.com/greatbear

Please complete tubing waiver online before your visit: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5f58cda6cefae/web/

Great Bear Ski Valley recommends that for safety reasons, pregnant women and children under the age of 4 or under 42 inches tall do not tube.

The use of helmets is also recommended, but not required. Rental helmets are available at Guest Services for $11.

All tubers must purchase a tube ticket and only one person is allowed per tube.

Monday Madness presented by Marsh & McLennan
2023-03-20 15:00 - 21:00
On Monday nights, get half price lift tickets and ski or snowboard rentals from 3 to 9 pm presented by our sponsor Marsh & McLennan Agency!

Lift ticket: $15
Rental equipment: $14.50
Helmet: $5.50

Not valid during holiday hours – excludes Jan. 2, 16 and Feb. 20.

5th Grade Days
2023-03-24 12:00 - 22:00
Hey 5th graders, $10 gets you a lift ticket, ski or snowboard rental, and helmet rental (based on availability) on Fridays OR Tuesdays every week.
Registration and more details: www.greatbearpark.com/promotions/fifth-grade

OctoBEARfest Season Pass & Gift Card Sale
2023-10-20 - 2023-10-22
Save BIG on passes and more at Great Bear’s annual preseason sale October 20-22!
At OctoBEARfest, get the lowest prices of the year on season passes. Plus, get an extra 10% on Great Bear gift cards and sign up for our youth lesson program, Snow Riders Academy!
CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW
SEASON PASS RATES FOR OCTOBEARFEST (rates increase Nov. 1):
– Regular (ski & snowboard only) $265 (save $65)
– Family Regular (4 people in the same household) $901 (save $221) each additional pass $106
– Tubing Add On $100 per person (save $100)
– Rental $200 (save $40)
PLUS – Passholders from the 22-23 season receive a $15 credit on a pass for this winter!
OTHER RATES:
– 10 use Ski & Snowboard Punch Card (lift tickets only, transferable) $250
– 5 use Ski & Snowboard Punch Card (lift tickets only, transferable) $135
– Private Lesson Punch Card (3 private lessons, 1.5 hours each) $155
– Private Lesson Package Punch Card (1.5-hour private lesson, lift ticket and rental for 3 visits) $370
Join the Snow Riders Academy! This 3-lesson youth program puts an emphasis on safety and fun, while allowing participants (ages 7 to 14) to move through the levels at their own pace. Each lesson is 90 minutes. Registration opens at October 20!
The January session will be held January 6, 13 and 20. If a class is canceled due to weather, a make-up class will be held January 27. The February session will be held February 3, 10 and 17. If a class is canceled due to weather, a make-up class will be held February 24. When the session is completed, each student will receive a bonus lift ticket! Each session is $200 (includes full day lift tickets). If the student needs rentals, it is an additional $100.
Additional ways to save on season passes (not valid online or on punch cards):
– 5th GRADE DAYS participants from the 22-23 season receive an extra 15% off
– SIOUX VALLEY CYCLE CLUB members and family (up to 4) receive an extra 15% off (upon presentation of offer letter)
– SANFORD HEALTH staff & Wellness Center members and family (up to 4) receive an extra 15% off (upon proof of employment or membership)
– MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS and family (up to 4) receive an extra 15% off with valid I.D.
To get any of the above discounts, please purchase your pass in person at Great Bear or complete the form below to purchase over the phone. Discounts valid for immediate family members.
Also, guests who sign up for ADULT SKI & SNOWBOARD LEAGUE or WOMXN OF WINTER ($50 fee) receive an extra 15% off.
SALE HOURS:
Friday, Oct. 20 – 12 pm to 7 pm
Saturday, Oct. 21 – 9 am to 4 pm (11 am to 2 pm – enjoy food trucks, inflatables & more!)
Sunday, Oct. 22 – 11 am to 4 pm
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Season Pass Benefits:
– Season Pass Sundays! On Sunday evenings from 6 pm to 8:30 pm (excluding holiday hours), skiing and snowboarding will only be open for season passholders and employees
– 4 buddy passes to bring a friend (each pass can be redeemed for either a lift ticket OR equipment rental).
– 10% off regularly priced items at Spoke-N-Sport through September 30, 2024 (some exclusions may apply)
– Deals at sister ski areas
– Free ticket to the Midwest Premiere of “Land of Giants” ski movie at the Washington Pavilion Nov. 10

Season Pass Discount Request

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Discounts only valid on unlimited season passes.

24/25 Season passholders and 5th Grade Days participants, get an EXTRA 10% off automatically when you 'renew' your pass. No code needed! Upload ID*Max. file size: 125 MB. List the family members (first name, last name, birthdate) who will be getting a pass using this discount and their relation to you (myself, spouse, or child 25 years or younger).*For Sanford and Military, you may list up to 3 names including yourself.Any Comments or Questions?
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Gift Card Sale - Office Hours
2023-11-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-27 10:00 - 14:00
Get an extra 10% on gift cards purchased Black Friday through Cyber Monday! Shop online or stop by the lodge Nov. 24-Nov. 27 from 10 am to 2 pm.
WEBSTORE: https://www.sportcodestore.com/GreatBear

Also a great time to come pick up your season pass! Prices go up Dec. 1.

5th Grade Days
2024-01-09 15:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-12 12:00 - 22:00, 2024-01-16 15:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-19 12:00 - 22:00, 2024-01-23 15:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-26 12:00 - 22:00, 2024-01-30 15:00 - 21:00, 2024-02-02 12:00 - 22:00 and 3 more dates
Hey 5th graders, $10 gets you a lift ticket, ski or snowboard rental, and helmet rental (based on availability) on Fridays & Tuesdays every week.
Registration and more details: www.greatbearpark.com/promotions/fifth-grade

Womxn of Winter
2024-01-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-02-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-02-22 18:00 - 21:00
Womxn of Winter meet on Thursdays during the season to foster the womxn winter community with Spoke ‘N Sport! Each week, the group has a fun, outdoor-oriented activity.

$50 MEMBERSHIP FEE
To join for the season or try it out for the night with the $10 daily fee!

15% OFF SEASON PASSES
Save an extra 15% on a Great Bear season pass when you join Womxn of Winter. Or, get $10 equipment rentals and $15 lift tickets on Thursdays and Sundays.

ALL ARE WELCOME

Skiers & snowboarders of all skill levels including non-skiers are welcome to join! Womxn of Winter is open to women, trans folks and gender-expansive folks.

Interested in joining? Contact Alexa at ajerstad@greatbearpark.com

Season Pass Sunday
2024-01-21 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-01-28 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-02-04 18:00 - 20:30
Season Passholders & Employees ski & snowboard only from 6 pm to 8:30 pm (ambassador and buddy passes accepted if guest is accompanied by passholder).
Last run 15 minutes before the end of each session. Tubing will not be open.

Gift Card Sale
2024-09-23 - 2024-09-30
Get an EXTRA 15% when you purchase a gift card Sept. 23-30 online only.

Pick up, shipping or e-gift cards options available! Gift cards never expire and are valid for anything at Great Bear.

Shop at shop.greatbearpark.com

OctoBEARfest Season Pass Sale!
2024-10-25 12:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-26 09:00 - 16:00
SEASON PASS OCTOBEARFEST RATES (increase Nov. 1):
– Unlimited Season Pass for $264 (save 20%)
– Family of 3 Unlimited Season Pass (parents and/or children 25 years or younger) for $700, each additional pass for $160 (save 20%)
– Weekday Season Pass (Monday-Thursday, plus Season Pass Sundays) for $144 (save 20%)
– Rental Equipment Season Pass for $200 (save $40)
– Tot Season Pass (5 years or younger ) for $0
– Tot Rental Season Pass for $55
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PLUS – Passholders from the 23-24 season receive a $100 credit on a pass for this winter! Redeem with your unique coupon code online (watch for it in your inbox).
NEW – Season Pass Insurance available for $15 at time of purchase. Click here for details.
OTHER DEALS:
– 5 Lift Ticket Pack for $150
– 3 Lesson Pack for $170
Note: All packs are transferable and expire at the end of the 24-25 season.
Save an EXTRA 10% on unlimited season passes:
– 5th GRADE DAYS participants from the 23-24 season
– SANFORD HEALTH staff & Wellness Center members and family* (up to 3) with valid I.D. Offer valid October 25-31, 2024.
– MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS and family* (up to 3) with valid I.D.
To redeem an extra 10% off, submit a request form online here before making your purchase.
*Family includes spouse and children 25 years or younger.
SALE HOURS:

Friday, Oct. 25 – 12 pm to 7 pm (food truck canceled)
Saturday, Oct. 26 – 9 am to 4 pm (11 am to 2 pm – enjoy chairlift rides, 605 Island Guy food truck, inflatables & more!)
Sunday, Oct. 27 – 11 am to 4 pm

GEAR TRADE-IN: Friday & Saturday, bring your ski and snowboard gear to trade-in for a Spoke-N-Sport voucher that never expires. Use it to pay for service or to upgrade your gear! The SNS team is looking for winter sports gear that is in good used or like-new condition.
Season Pass Benefits:

Season Pass Sundays! On Sunday evenings from 6 pm to 8:30 pm (excluding holiday hours), skiing and snowboarding will only be open for season passholders and employees
Early morning Saturdays! The main hill opens at 8 am on Saturdays for passholders only.
3 buddy pass lift tickets to bring a friend for unlimited season pass holders, and 1 buddy pass lift ticket for weekday season passholders
10% off regularly priced items at Spoke-N-Sport through September 30, 2025 (some exclusions may apply) and a free wax through Dec. 23, 2024.
Deals at sister ski areas
10% off all retail items at the Great Bear Store including apparel, souvenirs and more (not valid online)

Rates do not include 7.7% city and state sales tax.
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