Tubing Tuesday
2025-02-25 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
On Tuesday nights, get half price tubing tickets for $9.50 from 4:00pm to 8:00 pm!

Tickets are first come, first serve. Available at Guest Services 45 minutes before session start time.

Please complete universal waiver online before your visit: https://shop.greatbearpark.com/forms

Children must be at least 42 inches tall to tube. Great Bear Ski Valley recommends that for safety reasons, pregnant women do not tube.

Last run is 15 minutes before session ends.

The use of helmets is also recommended, but not required. Rental helmets are available at Guest Services for $12.

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

College ID Night
2025-02-25 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-26 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-27 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-01 17:00 - 21:00
Hey, college students! Every Tuesday-Thursday PLUS Saturdays after 5 pm (beginning Jan. 2), show your college ID and get…

Tubing tickets $10 (SAVE UP TO $9)
Lift tickets $20 (SAVE $14)
Equipment rentals $20 (Save $11)

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

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

Ski & Snowboard Hours
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.

Tubing Hours
2025-02-26 16:00 - 20:00
Weekday Tubing Ticket – $19

Tickets are first come, first serve. Available at Guest Services 45 minutes before session start time.

Please complete tubing waiver online before your visit: https://shop.greatbearpark.com/forms

Children must be at least 42 inches tall to tube. Great Bear Ski Valley recommends that for safety reasons, pregnant women do not tube.

Last run is 15 minutes before session ends.

The use of helmets is also recommended, but not required. Rental helmets are available at Guest Services for $12.

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

5th Grade Days
2025-02-27 15:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-28 16:00 - 22:00
Hey 5th graders, $10 gets you a lift ticket, ski or snowboard rental, and helmet rental (based on availability) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays every week! (excluding holiday break)
Lessons available first come first serve with sign up on Fridays!
Registration and more details: www.greatbearpark.com/promotions/fifth-grade

Tubing CLOSED
2025-02-27
Tubing is closed today.
Monday & Thursday evenings are available for private groups with 50+ tubers. To book a private event, contact jlerdal@greatbearpark.com.

Womxn of Winter
2025-02-27 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!
DISCOUNTED TICKETS & RENTALS
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 Jayne at jvanderberg@greatbearpark.com

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

Tubing CLOSED
2025-02-28 - 2025-03-31
The Kirby Family Tubing Hill is closed for the 24/25 season. See you next year!
https://shop.greatbearpark.com/tubing

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
2025-03-01 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.

SnirtFest 2025!
2025-03-02 09:00 - 18:00
Join us for our annual end of season bash SnirtFest this Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 9 am to 6 pm.
Skiing & snowboarding will be open to the public through this weekend. SnirtFest will mark the last day of the 24/25 ski season!
Each year, Great Bear celebrates the end of winter with a festival of fun events – snow plus dirt equals SnirtFest! This year’s theme is Wild West, so dress up and come on out!

12 p.m. Invitational Race presented by Coca-Cola
2:30 p.m. Zipfy Sled Race (register by 1:45 pm)
4 p.m. Pond Skim (register by 3:15 pm)

All event proceeds will benefit the Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety. It is $10 each to enter the Zipfy Sled Race and Pond Skim. Register at Guest Services on Sunday at least 45 minutes prior to each event.
Early bird season pass sale for the 25/26 season coming soon with the lowest prices of the year!
The Kirby Family Tubing Park is closing for the season Wednesday, February 26.

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

Invitational Race presented by Coca-Cola
2025-03-02 12:00 - 15:00
2nd annual Great Bear Invitational presented by Coca-Cola on Sunday, March 2 at 12 pm. We invite the top 5 skiers and snowboarders to compete in each category. Register at Guest Services by 11:15 am. No entry fee!

Points are awarded for the top 5 finishers in each race (excluding the Speed Race). Those with the most points will be selected to participate in the Invitational. 5 points are given for a 1st place finish, 4 for 2nd place etc.

Three participants must sign up in each category for it to run. Each racer will get two runs and times will be combined to determine the winner! 1st place wins a $75 gift card, 2nd place a $50 gift card, 3rd place a $25 gift card!

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!

Trail Hunt
2025-04-11 18:00 - 19:00
THE TRAIL HUNT IS SOLD OUT – all inquiries forwarded to Sioux Falls Parks & Rec at (605) 367-8222
Join us for a trail egg hunt! This springtime egg hunt is for the whole family to enjoy. As you walk the trail along the lake of Great Bear, you will search for eggs with special prizes inside. The egg hunt will start promptly at 6:10p.m. Registration required. $5 per participant. Please sign up all individuals that will be collecting eggs.
Register here!

Earth Day Festival
2025-04-18 18:00 - 19:30
Unite as a community to appreciate Earth!
This free festival presented by Sioux Falls Parks & Rec on April 18 at 6 pm for all ages has music, lawn games, a family scavenger hunt, and tote bag decorating. Get a mini planting kit and celebration sticker. Local environmental organizations will have booths to visit as well! No registration required.

Date Hike
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00
Join the Parks & Rec Department’s knowledgeable staff on an exciting hike in search of different plants and animals that call Sioux Falls their home during springtime. Answer fun trivia questions to win a fun goodie bag for future date nights. Registration Required.
Register Here!
Visit their website here.

Winter Job Fair
2025-05-07 11:00 - 14:00
Save the date for our winter Job Fair!

BOOKED WEDDING
2025-05-17, 2025-05-31, 2025-06-07, 2025-06-21
(This date has been booked for a wedding or rehearsal out at Great Bear Ski Valley)
Special Days Made More Special

Exchange your vows in a scenic, rustic setting at The Lodge at Great Bear in Sioux Falls, SD. Choose from indoor or outdoor venues with stunning views of lush hills.
With full catering options, including beer, wine, and liquor, our event coordinator will help make your day as perfect as you imagined.
Call 605.367.4309 to start planning your unforgettable event today.

Chill At The Hill
2025-05-28 17:00 - 20:00
Relax with an evening at The Bear!
Join us for Chill At The Hill starting May 28th and continuing the last Wednesday of every month until September 24th, 5-8PM.
Each night we’ll feature live music and a food truck! The bar will be open serving beer and wine. Hope to see some new and familiar faces!

May 28th – Featuring 605 Island Guy with Musical Guest: Tony DiPaolo

June 25th – Featuring Curbside Delights with Musical Guest: Don McKenna

July 30th – Featuring Backyard BBQ with returning Musical Guest: Todd Casilli

Aug. 27th – Featuring Marc O’s with returning Musical Guest: Zon Tran

Sept. 24th – Featuring Ollies with returning Musical Guest: Todd Casilli

Summer Special Order Retail Store
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-30
Shop our adorable Summer options TODAY!
Summer Special Order Store<- SHOP TODAY
Open Monday, June 16th – Monday, June 30th!

Partial Trail Closures
2025-06-18 - 2025-06-19
Sections of the hiking trails will be closed October 28th, 29th & 30th due to maintenance.
October 28th & 29th trail closures
