Great Bear Ski Valley

Skiing & Snowboarding Open to the Public!
2025-12-11 15:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
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, 2025-12-21 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-22 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-23 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-27 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-30 09:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-03 09:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-04 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

Holiday Ski & Snowboard Hours
2025-12-24 09:00 - 14:00
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: 9:00am – 10:00pm
December 27th – 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.
Christmas Eve Lift Ticket – $38 (Window Price, online starting 25% Off)
*Discounted tickets available starting at 5:00pm

CLOSED - MERRY CHRISTMAS!
2025-12-25
Great Bear Will Be Closed For Christmas. Merry Christmas From The Great Bear Team!

Christmas: CLOSED
December 26th: 9:00am – 10:00pm
December 27th – 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

Holiday Ski & Snowboard Hours
2025-12-26 09:00 - 22:00
We will be extending our hours for the holiday season December 20th – January 2nd

December 26th: 9:00am – 10:00pm
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

Closed
2025-12-28
We will be closed on Sunday, December 28th due for snowmaking weather!
See you at 12:00pm on Monday, December 29th! – Get your tickets today!
Full Day Lift Ticket – $45 (Window Price, online starting 25% Off)
Evening Lift Ticket – $38 (Window Price, online starting 25% Off)

Holiday Ski & Snowboard Hours
2025-12-29 12:00 - 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 (Full Day Lift Ticket Only)
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

New Year's Eve at The Bear
2025-12-31 09:00 - 23:30
Tubing for 12/31/25 is SOLD OUT.
We will be extending our hours for the holiday season December 20th – January 2nd

New Year’s Eve: 9:00am – 11:30pm (Firework display at midnight if weather permits!)*
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 Rates Starting At 5:00pm on New Year’s Eve!
At 5 pm…Lift Ticket – $25Rentals – $20Tubing – SOLD OUT

New Year's Day at The Bear
2026-01-01 09:00 - 21:00
We will be extending our hours for the holiday season December 20th – January 2nd

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

Holiday Ski & Snowboard Hours
2026-01-02 09:00 - 22:00
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: 9:00am – 10:00pm
December 27th – 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

Monday Madness Presented By Townsquare Media/Results Radio
2026-01-05 15:00 - 21:00
Monday Madness Presented By Townsquare Media/Results Radio
On Monday nights, get half price lift tickets and ski or snowboard rentals from 3:00pm to 9:00pm!

Lift ticket: $19.00 (Flat Rate)
Rental equipment: $17
Helmet: $6.00

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

*Not valid during holiday hours – excludes Jan. 12th, Jan. 19th and Feb. 16th.*

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2026-01-06 15:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-07 15:00 - 21:00
Weekday/Evening Ticket – $38 (Window Price, online starting 25% Off)
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

College ID Night
2026-01-06 15:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-07 15:00 - 21:00
Hey, college students! Every Tuesday-Thursday PLUS Saturdays after 5 pm (beginning Jan. 6), show your college ID and get…

Tubing tickets $15 (SAVE UP TO $13)
Lift tickets $20 (SAVE UP TO $18)
Equipment rentals $20 (SAVE UP TO $14)

Tubing waiver: https://shop.greatbearpark.com/forms/
Rental waiver: https://shop.greatbearpark.com/forms/

No reservations required! Rental equipment is first come, first serve.
