Great Bear Ski Valley

Monday Madness
2025-02-10 15:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-24 15:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Monday Madness presented by Results Radio!
On Monday nights, get half price lift tickets and ski or snowboard rentals from 3:00pm to 9:00pm!

Lift ticket: $17.00
Rental equipment: $15.50
Helmet: $6.00

If renting, save time by signing our Rental Waiver Here.

*Not valid during holiday hours – excludes Jan. 20th and Feb. 17th.*

Extended Hours
2025-02-14 09:00 - 22:00
We will be opening at 9:00am on February 14th
Ski / Snowboard:

Full Day Lift Ticket – $40
Evening Lift Ticket (beginning at 5:00pm) – $34

Tubing Sessions:

Evening (4:00pm-9:30pm) – $19

Tubing Waiver must be signed for each participant. Children must be 42 inches tall to tube.
We recommend purchasing tubing tickets ahead of time online as sessions regularly sell-out

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2025-02-15 08:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-22 08:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-01 08:00 - 21:00
Open at 8:00am for SEASON PASS HOLDERS ONLY
Full Day Lift Ticket: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm – $40
Evening Lift Ticket: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm – $34
5 & Under Lift Ticket free with paid adult or paid lesson

Limited Tickets available online only. https://www.greatbearpark.com/tickets/

Equipment rental sizes are limited and on a first come first serve basis. Rental Equipment can only be purchased in person at Guest Services. Rental Waiver: https://shop.greatbearpark.com/forms

Last run 15 minutes before the end of each session.

Extended Hours
2025-02-16 09:00 - 21:00
Ski / Snowboard:

Full Day Lift Ticket – $40
Evening Lift Ticket (beginning at 5:00pm) – $34

Tickets available at Guest Services. https://www.greatbearpark.com/tickets/
Equipment rental sizes are limited and on a first come first serve basis. Rental Equipment can only be purchased in person at Guest Services. Rental Waiver: https://shop.greatbearpark.com/forms
Last run 15 minutes before the end of each session.
Tubing Sessions:

Morning (9:00am-12:30pm) – $19
Afternoon (1:00pm-4:30pm) – $25
Evening (5:00pm-8:30pm) – $19

Tubing Waiver must be signed for each participant. Children must be 42 inches tall to tube.
We recommend purchasing tubing tickets ahead of time online as sessions regularly sell-out

Adjusted Hours
2025-02-17 12:00 - 18:00
We will be open 12pm to 6 pm on February 17th
Ski / Snowboard:

Lift Ticket – $34

Tubing Sessions:

Afternoon (1:00pm-4:30pm) – $25

Tubing Waiver must be signed for each participant. Children must be 42 inches tall to tube.
We recommend purchasing tubing tickets ahead of time online as sessions regularly sell-out

CLOSED
2025-02-19
Great Bear will be closed for Skiing/Snowboarding and Tubing on Wednesday, February 19th due to extreme cold.

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2025-02-21 12:00 - 22:00
Friday Full Day Lift Ticket: 12:00pm – 10:00pm – $40
5 & Under Lift Ticket free with paid adult or paid lesson

Tickets available at Guest Services. https://www.greatbearpark.com/tickets/
Equipment rental sizes are limited and on a first come first serve basis. Rental Equipment can only be purchased in person at Guest Services. Rental Waiver: https://shop.greatbearpark.com/forms
Last run 15 minutes before the end of each session.

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2025-02-23 09:00 - 18:00
Full Day Lift Ticket: 9:00am to 6:00pm – $40
5 & Under Lift Ticket free with paid adult or paid lesson
Season Pass Holders & Employees only from 6:00pm to 8:30pm (ambassador and buddy passes accepted if accompanied by passholder)

Limited tickets available online only. https://www.greatbearpark.com/tickets/

Equipment rental sizes are limited and on a first come first serve basis. Rental Equipment can only be purchased in person at Guest Services. Rental Waiver: https://shop.greatbearpark.com/forms

Last run 15 minutes before the end of each session.

CLOSED @ 6PM
2025-02-23 18:00 - 21:00
Great Bear will be closing early at 6:00pm on Sunday, February 23rd to ALL guests for an Great Bear Employee Party!
Season Pass Sunday will return Sunday, March 2nd at 6:00pm.

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2025-02-24 15:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-25 15:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-26 15:00 - 21:00
Full Day Lift Ticket: 3:00pm – 9:00pm – $34
5 & Under Lift Ticket free with paid adult or paid lesson

Tickets available at Guest Services. https://www.greatbearpark.com/tickets/
Equipment rental sizes are limited and on a first come first serve basis. Rental Equipment can only be purchased in person at Guest Services. Rental Waiver: https://shop.greatbearpark.com/forms
Last run 15 minutes before the end of each session.

Delayed Open
2025-02-28
Great Bear will delay opening at 4:00pm on Friday, February 28th due to high winds.

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2025-02-28 16:00 - 22:00
DELAYED OPEN

Full Day Lift Ticket: 4:00pm – 10:00pm – $34
5 & Under Lift Ticket free with paid adult or paid lesson

Tickets available at Guest Services. https://www.greatbearpark.com/tickets/
Equipment rental sizes are limited and on a first come first serve basis. Rental Equipment can only be purchased in person at Guest Services. Rental Waiver: https://shop.greatbearpark.com/forms
Last run 15 minutes before the end of each session.

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2025-03-02 09:00 - 18:00
Final day of the 24/25 ski season!

Full Day Lift Ticket: 9:00am to 6:00pm – $40
5 & Under Lift Ticket free with paid adult or paid lesson

Equipment rental sizes are limited and on a first come first serve basis. Rental Equipment can only be purchased in person at Guest Services. Rental Waiver: https://shop.greatbearpark.com/forms

Skiing/Snowboarding CLOSED
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-31
Skiing/Snowboarding is closed for the 24/25 season. See you next year! Get the lowest price of the year on a 25/26 season pass only March 1 – March 31, 2025!

Opening Day - Passholders Only!
2025-12-10 15:00 - 21:00
Great Bear will open for skiing and snowboarding for the 2025-2026 season on December 10 at 3 pm to season passholders only! The hill will open to the public December 11 at 3 pm.

Skiing & Snowboarding Open to the Public!
2025-12-11 15:00 - 21:00
Great Bear will open for skiing and snowboarding to the public for the 2025-2026 season on December 11 at 3 pm!

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2025-12-12 12:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-19 12:00 - 22:00
Friday, Dec. 12 & Dec. 19 – Great Bear is open for skiing & snowboarding from 12 pm to 10 pm.
Full Day Lift Ticket – $45 (Window Price, online starting 25% Off)
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
Note, 5th Grade Days begins after the holiday break on January 5, 2026.

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2025-12-13 08:00 - 21:00
Saturday, Dec. 13 – Great Bear is open for skiing & snowboarding from 9 am to 9 pm (open at 8 am for season passholders).
Full Day Lift Ticket – $45 (Window Price, online starting 25% Off)
Evening Lift Ticket – $38 (Window Price, online starting 25% Off)
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
Note, College ID Nights begins after the holiday break on January 5, 2026.

CLOSED
2025-12-14 09:00 - 20:30
Great Bear will be closed on Sunday, December 14th due to extreme cold and to take advantage of snow making temperatures!
We will open at 3:00pm on Monday, December 15th
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2025-12-15 15:00 - 21:00
Monday, Dec. 15 – Great Bear is open for skiing & snowboarding from 3 pm to 9 pm.
Weekday Lift Ticket – $38 (Window Price, online starting 25% Off)
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
Note, half price Monday Madness begins after the holiday break on January 5, 2026!

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2025-12-16 15:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, Dec. 16 – Great Bear is open for skiing & snowboarding from 3 pm to 9 pm.
Weekday Lift Ticket – $38 (Window Price, online starting 25% Off)
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
Note, 5th Grade Days begins after the holiday break on January 5, 2026!

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2025-12-17 15:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, Dec. 17 – Great Bear is open for skiing & snowboarding from 3 pm to 9 pm.
Weekday Lift Ticket – $38 (Window Price, online starting 25% Off)
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

CLOSED
2025-12-18
Due to high winds, Great Bear is closed on Thursday, Dec. 18 for skiing & snowboarding.

Holiday Ski & Snowboard Hours
2025-12-20 09:00 - 21:00
We will be extending our hours for the holiday season December 20th – January 2nd

December 20th – December 23rd: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Christmas Eve: 9:00am – 2:00pm (Evening Rates Apply)
Christmas: CLOSED
December 26th – December 27th 9:00am-9:00pm
December 28th Closed
December 29th 12:00pm-9:00pm
December 30th 9:00am-9:00pm
New Year’s Eve: 9:00am – 11:30pm (Firework display at midnight!)*
New Year’s Day: 9:00am – 9:00pm
January 2nd: 9:00am – 10:00pm

(We are open at 8:00am on Saturdays for SEASON PASS HOLDERS ONLY)
We will return to regular hours beginning January 5th.
Full Day Lift Ticket – $45 (Window Price, online starting 25% Off)
Evening Lift Ticket – $38 (Window Price, online starting 25% Off)
*Discounted tickets available starting at 5:00pm
