BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Great Bear Ski Valley - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Great Bear Ski Valley X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Great Bear Ski Valley REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T160000 DTSTAMP:20231102T145807Z CREATED:20231102T145807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T145807Z UID:10001434-1702029600-1702051200@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Office Hours DESCRIPTION:The lodge is open for guests to stop by with questions\, making any purchases\, pick up season passes\, get fitted for rental gear etc! \n\nNov. 16-17: 9 am to 6 pm\nNov. 18: 9 am to 3 pm\nNov. 24-27: 10 am to 2 pm\nDec. 4-8: 10 am to 4 pm\nDec. 9-10: 10 am to 2 pm\nDec. 11-15: 10 am to 4 pm\nDec. 16-17: 10 am to 2 pm URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/office-hours-6/2023-12-08/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T160000 DTSTAMP:20231102T145807Z CREATED:20231102T145807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T145807Z UID:10001433-1701943200-1701964800@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Office Hours DESCRIPTION:The lodge is open for guests to stop by with questions\, making any purchases\, pick up season passes\, get fitted for rental gear etc! \n\nNov. 16-17: 9 am to 6 pm\nNov. 18: 9 am to 3 pm\nNov. 24-27: 10 am to 2 pm\nDec. 4-8: 10 am to 4 pm\nDec. 9-10: 10 am to 2 pm\nDec. 11-15: 10 am to 4 pm\nDec. 16-17: 10 am to 2 pm URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/office-hours-6/2023-12-07/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T160000 DTSTAMP:20231102T145807Z CREATED:20231102T145807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T145807Z UID:10001432-1701856800-1701878400@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Office Hours DESCRIPTION:The lodge is open for guests to stop by with questions\, making any purchases\, pick up season passes\, get fitted for rental gear etc! \n\nNov. 16-17: 9 am to 6 pm\nNov. 18: 9 am to 3 pm\nNov. 24-27: 10 am to 2 pm\nDec. 4-8: 10 am to 4 pm\nDec. 9-10: 10 am to 2 pm\nDec. 11-15: 10 am to 4 pm\nDec. 16-17: 10 am to 2 pm URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/office-hours-6/2023-12-06/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T160000 DTSTAMP:20231102T145807Z CREATED:20231102T145807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T145807Z UID:10001431-1701770400-1701792000@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Office Hours DESCRIPTION:The lodge is open for guests to stop by with questions\, making any purchases\, pick up season passes\, get fitted for rental gear etc! \n\nNov. 16-17: 9 am to 6 pm\nNov. 18: 9 am to 3 pm\nNov. 24-27: 10 am to 2 pm\nDec. 4-8: 10 am to 4 pm\nDec. 9-10: 10 am to 2 pm\nDec. 11-15: 10 am to 4 pm\nDec. 16-17: 10 am to 2 pm URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/office-hours-6/2023-12-05/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T160000 DTSTAMP:20231102T145807Z CREATED:20231102T145807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T145807Z UID:10001430-1701684000-1701705600@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Office Hours DESCRIPTION:The lodge is open for guests to stop by with questions\, making any purchases\, pick up season passes\, get fitted for rental gear etc! \n\nNov. 16-17: 9 am to 6 pm\nNov. 18: 9 am to 3 pm\nNov. 24-27: 10 am to 2 pm\nDec. 4-8: 10 am to 4 pm\nDec. 9-10: 10 am to 2 pm\nDec. 11-15: 10 am to 4 pm\nDec. 16-17: 10 am to 2 pm URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/office-hours-6/2023-12-04/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231127T140000 DTSTAMP:20231011T171222Z CREATED:20231011T171222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T171222Z UID:10001419-1701079200-1701093600@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Gift Card Sale - Office Hours DESCRIPTION: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. \nWEBSTORE: https://www.sportcodestore.com/GreatBear \n\nAlso a great time to come pick up your season pass! Prices go up Dec. 1. URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/gift-card-sale-office-hours/2023-11-27/ CATEGORIES:Promotions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231126T140000 DTSTAMP:20231011T171222Z CREATED:20231011T171222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T171222Z UID:10001418-1700992800-1701007200@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Gift Card Sale - Office Hours DESCRIPTION: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. \nWEBSTORE: https://www.sportcodestore.com/GreatBear \n\nAlso a great time to come pick up your season pass! Prices go up Dec. 1. URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/gift-card-sale-office-hours/2023-11-26/ CATEGORIES:Promotions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231125T140000 DTSTAMP:20231011T171222Z CREATED:20231011T171222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T171222Z UID:10001417-1700906400-1700920800@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Gift Card Sale - Office Hours DESCRIPTION: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. \nWEBSTORE: https://www.sportcodestore.com/GreatBear \n\nAlso a great time to come pick up your season pass! Prices go up Dec. 1. URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/gift-card-sale-office-hours/2023-11-25/ CATEGORIES:Promotions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231124T140000 DTSTAMP:20231011T171222Z CREATED:20231011T171222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T171222Z UID:10001416-1700820000-1700834400@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Gift Card Sale - Office Hours DESCRIPTION: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. \nWEBSTORE: https://www.sportcodestore.com/GreatBear \n\nAlso a great time to come pick up your season pass! Prices go up Dec. 1. URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/gift-card-sale-office-hours/2023-11-24/ CATEGORIES:Promotions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T140000 DTSTAMP:20231117T172526Z CREATED:20230808T133407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T172526Z UID:10001065-1700305200-1700316000@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Ski & Snowboard Swap DESCRIPTION:Buy used ski and snowboard gear at the Great Bear Ski Swap Saturday\, Nov. 18 from 11 am to 2 pm!\n\nDrop off items on Friday\, Nov. 17 from 5 pm to 7 pm. No items will be accepted Saturday\, Nov. 18.\n\nAcceptable gear includes downhill\, cross country and telemark skis\, snowboards\, bindings\, boots\, poles\, car accessories (rack etc)\, snow shoes\, like-new clothing or other soft gear.\n\n– 20% commission taken on gear that sells to benefit the Great Bear Ski Patrol\n– No fee to seller unless the gear sells\n– Cash only\, ATM on site\n\nOur friends from Spoke ‘N Sport will also be out with gear available for purchase! Let’s get ready for a great season! URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/ski-snowboard-swap/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T150000 DTSTAMP:20231102T145807Z CREATED:20231102T145807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T145807Z UID:10001429-1700298000-1700319600@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Office Hours DESCRIPTION:The lodge is open for guests to stop by with questions\, making any purchases\, pick up season passes\, get fitted for rental gear etc! \n\nNov. 16-17: 9 am to 6 pm\nNov. 18: 9 am to 3 pm\nNov. 24-27: 10 am to 2 pm\nDec. 4-8: 10 am to 4 pm\nDec. 9-10: 10 am to 2 pm\nDec. 11-15: 10 am to 4 pm\nDec. 16-17: 10 am to 2 pm URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/office-hours-6/2023-11-18/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T190000 DTSTAMP:20231117T172629Z CREATED:20231117T172628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T172629Z UID:10001421-1700211600-1700247600@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Item Drop Off - Ski Swap DESCRIPTION:Buy used ski and snowboard gear at the Great Bear Ski Swap Saturday\, Nov. 18 from 11 am to 2 pm!\n\nOpen drop off for items to sell is Friday\, Nov. 17 from 5 pm to 7 pm. No items will be accepted Nov. 18.\n\nAcceptable gear includes downhill\, cross country and telemark skis\, snowboards\, bindings\, boots\, poles\, car accessories (rack etc)\, snow shoes\, like-new clothing or other soft gear.\n\n– 20% commission taken on gear that sells to benefit the Great Bear Ski Patrol\n– No fee to seller unless the gear sells\n– Cash only\, ATM on site\n\nOur friends from Spoke ‘N Sport will also be out with gear available for purchase! Let’s get ready for a great season! URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/item-drop-off-ski-swap-2/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T180000 DTSTAMP:20231102T145807Z CREATED:20231102T145807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T145807Z UID:10001428-1700211600-1700244000@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Office Hours DESCRIPTION:The lodge is open for guests to stop by with questions\, making any purchases\, pick up season passes\, get fitted for rental gear etc! \n\nNov. 16-17: 9 am to 6 pm\nNov. 18: 9 am to 3 pm\nNov. 24-27: 10 am to 2 pm\nDec. 4-8: 10 am to 4 pm\nDec. 9-10: 10 am to 2 pm\nDec. 11-15: 10 am to 4 pm\nDec. 16-17: 10 am to 2 pm URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/office-hours-6/2023-11-17/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T180000 DTSTAMP:20231102T145807Z CREATED:20231102T145807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T145807Z UID:10001427-1700125200-1700157600@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Office Hours DESCRIPTION:The lodge is open for guests to stop by with questions\, making any purchases\, pick up season passes\, get fitted for rental gear etc! \n\nNov. 16-17: 9 am to 6 pm\nNov. 18: 9 am to 3 pm\nNov. 24-27: 10 am to 2 pm\nDec. 4-8: 10 am to 4 pm\nDec. 9-10: 10 am to 2 pm\nDec. 11-15: 10 am to 4 pm\nDec. 16-17: 10 am to 2 pm URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/office-hours-6/2023-11-16/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T170000 DTSTAMP:20231011T171633Z CREATED:20231011T171633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T171633Z UID:10001420-1700125200-1700154000@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Item Drop Off - Ski Swap DESCRIPTION:Buy & sell used ski and snowboard gear at the Great Bear Ski Swap Saturday\, Nov. 18 from 11 am to 2 pm!\n\nRegister your item(s) online now: https://forms.gle/cYUuL2CjeBoduX3M8\n\nThen we’ll be in touch about scheduling a drop off/pick up time! Open drop off available Friday\, Nov. 17 from 5 pm to 7 pm.\n\nAcceptable gear includes downhill\, cross country and telemark skis\, snowboards\, bindings\, boots\, poles\, car accessories (rack etc)\, snow shoes\, like-new clothing or other soft gear.\n\n– 20% commission taken on gear that sells to benefit the Great Bear Ski Patrol\n– No fee to seller unless the gear sells\n– Cash only\, ATM on site\n\nOur friends from Spoke ‘N Sport will also be out with gear available for purchase! Let’s get ready for a great season! URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/item-drop-off-ski-swap/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T140000 DTSTAMP:20230927T131657Z CREATED:20230808T133838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T131657Z UID:10001068-1699696800-1699711200@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Job Fair DESCRIPTION:Work with us this winter!\nApply at Job Fair on Nov. 11 from 10 am to 2 pm. If you are unable to attend\, apply online.\nBENEFITS OF WORKING AT GREAT BEAR:\n\n\n\n\n\n$25 season passes for employees and up to 5 family members (valid for spouses\, parents\, siblings\, children & grandchildren of all ages).\nFlexible hours (must be available to work holidays and weekends)\nGreat\, fun winter environment!\nFree ski and snowboard equipment rentals for employees\nEmployees earn an ambassador pass for every 30 hours worked to redeem for themselves or give to family and friends (voucher valid for a lift ticket and equipment rental)\n\n\n\n\n\nThe season typically runs from mid-December to mid-March. All employees are required to attend training on Saturday\, Dec. 2.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMUST BE AT LEAST 14 YEARS OLD \n\nFood Service: Prepare and serve quality food and beverage items while delivering an excellent guest experience. Starting wage $12.50/hr.\nPark Attendant: Assist with outside operations completing tasks such as line control\, checking for lift tickets or parking cars. Team members will likely be stationed in an outdoor winter environment. Starting wage is $12.00/hr.\nGuest Services: Sell lift tickets\, equipment rental\, snow sports lessons and retail items with efficiency and accuracy while delivering an excellent guest experience. Also maintain the cleanliness of the lodge. Starting wage $12.00/hr.\n\n\nMUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OLD \n\n\nLift Operator: Operate both aerial and surface uphill transportation lifts\, prioritizing guest safety. Team members may be stationed in an outdoor winter environment. Starting wage $12.50/hr.\nSki & Snowboard Instructors: Help improve guests’ skills on the snow by teaching ski and snowboard lessons in a friendly and encouraging manner. Must be able to ski or snowboard with moderate proficiency. No teaching experience required. Wage based on lessons taught.\nRental Shop Technician: Distribute boots\, skis and snowboards\, and adjust bindings to individual specifications while delivering an excellent guest experience. Starting wage $12.00/hr.\nTerrain Park Crew: Assist with designing\, building\, and maintaining the takeoffs\, landings\, and manmade features of the Terrain Park\, as well as operating the rope tow. Team members will be in an outdoor winter environment.Starting wage $12.00/hr.\n\n\n\nMUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD \n\n\nOvernight Snowmaking: Make snow and perform any maintenance tasks as needed. No experience required. Shift typically runs 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Starting wage $14.50/hr. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly\, move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces\, work in extreme weather\, and operate a snowmobile.\nMaintenance: Make snow\, prepare area for opening\, and perform various area maintenance tasks. Starting wage $13.50/hr. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly\, move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces\, work in extreme weather\, and operate a snowmobile.\nVolunteer Ski Patrol: Patrollers work to promote ski safety\, enforce area policies (where applicable)\, and help any injured guests. Training is available for applicants to get NSP certified who do not have a medical license. LEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\nFor questions\, please email Alexa at ajerstad@greatbearpark.com. URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/job-fair-2/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T210000 DTSTAMP:20231107T180707Z CREATED:20230808T133735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T180707Z UID:10001067-1699639200-1699650000@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Movie Premiere DESCRIPTION:Kick off winter with the Midwest Premiere of Matchstick Productions’ newest ski movie “The Land of Giants” presented by Great Bear Ski Valley at the Washington Pavilion on Friday\, November 10. \nLet’s celebrate winter and get excited about being outdoors\, even when it’s cold out. \nFREE to Great Bear season passholders and employees. Email bmercado@greatbearpark.com to claim your ticket! \nGeneral admission $5. Tickets available now at https://sportcodestore.com/greatbear \nDoors open at 5:30 pm for social hour\, film screening begins at 7:30 pm in the Mary W. Sommervold Hall! \nPlus\, the Kirby Science Discovery Center will be open exclusively for movie-goers. Admission included with your movie ticket. \nWATCH MOVIE TRAILER \n“The Land of Giants” features the best skiers in the world\, riding unbelievable conditions and riding to the very edge and beyond. It’s a celebration of the natural world\, and a reminder of the power of the human spirit. It’s a film that will leave you awestruck\, inspired\, and humbled. \nThe premiere will feature giveaways\, and a pre-party with tons of fun activities\, free stuff and other like-minded winter enthusiasts! Come early to say hi to our vendors and grab a drink. URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/movie-premiere/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T170000 DTSTAMP:20231030T213706Z CREATED:20231030T213706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T213706Z UID:10001426-1698742800-1698771600@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Office Hours DESCRIPTION:The lodge is open for sale or questions today from 9 am to 5 pm\, or give us a call! URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/office-hours-5/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231023 DTSTAMP:20231022T130051Z CREATED:20230717T171935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231022T130051Z UID:10001064-1697760000-1698019199@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:OctoBEARfest Season Pass & Gift Card Sale DESCRIPTION:Save BIG on passes and more at Great Bear’s annual preseason sale October 20-22! \nAt 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! \nCLICK HERE TO BUY NOW\nSEASON PASS RATES FOR OCTOBEARFEST (rates increase Nov. 1): \n– Regular (ski & snowboard only) $265 (save $65)\n– Family Regular (4 people in the same household) $901 (save $221) each additional pass $106\n– Tubing Add On $100 per person (save $100)\n– Rental $200 (save $40) \nPLUS – Passholders from the 22-23 season receive a $15 credit on a pass for this winter! \nOTHER RATES:\n– 10 use Ski & Snowboard Punch Card (lift tickets only\, transferable) $250\n– 5 use Ski & Snowboard Punch Card (lift tickets only\, transferable) $135\n– Private Lesson Punch Card (3 private lessons\, 1.5 hours each) $155\n– Private Lesson Package Punch Card (1.5-hour private lesson\, lift ticket and rental for 3 visits) $370 \nJoin 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! \nThe 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. \nAdditional ways to save on season passes (not valid online or on punch cards):\n– 5th GRADE DAYS participants from the 22-23 season receive an extra 15% off\n– SIOUX VALLEY CYCLE CLUB members and family (up to 4) receive an extra 15% off (upon presentation of offer letter)\n– SANFORD HEALTH staff & Wellness Center members and family (up to 4) receive an extra 15% off (upon proof of employment or membership)\n– MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS and family (up to 4) receive an extra 15% off with valid I.D. \nTo 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. \nAlso\, guests who sign up for ADULT SKI & SNOWBOARD LEAGUE or WOMXN OF WINTER ($50 fee) receive an extra 15% off. \nSALE HOURS:\nFriday\, Oct. 20 – 12 pm to 7 pm\nSaturday\, Oct. 21 – 9 am to 4 pm (11 am to 2 pm – enjoy food trucks\, inflatables & more!)\nSunday\, Oct. 22 – 11 am to 4 pm \nCLICK HERE TO BUY NOW\nSeason Pass Benefits:\n– 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\n– 4 buddy passes to bring a friend (each pass can be redeemed for either a lift ticket OR equipment rental).\n– 10% off regularly priced items at Spoke-N-Sport through September 30\, 2024 (some exclusions may apply)\n– Deals at sister ski areas\n– Free ticket to the Midwest Premiere of “Land of Giants” ski movie at the Washington Pavilion Nov. 10 \n\n\n \n \n Season Pass Discount Request\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*Email*\n \n Phone*What discount are you inquiring about?*\n \n Military/First Responder\n \n \n Sanford Employee/Wellness Center Member\n Discounts only valid on unlimited season passes.\n\n24/25 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? URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/octobearfest/ CATEGORIES:Events,Promotions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T210000 DTSTAMP:20231012T212103Z CREATED:20230928T175905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T212103Z UID:10001070-1697220000-1697230800@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Haunted Trails DESCRIPTION:Event cancelled due to inclement weather.\n\nFun event on Friday\, Oct. 13! Go on a haunted hike then enjoy live music around the bonfire. The Bear’s Den Lounge will be open!\n\n\n\nREGISTER: https://shorturl.at/aE179 URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/haunted-trails/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230811T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230811T203000 DTSTAMP:20230808T133618Z CREATED:20230808T133618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T133618Z UID:10001066-1691775000-1691785800@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Trailgating Festival DESCRIPTION:Join Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation and Great Bear Ski Valley for an afternoon of outdoor family fun! Enjoy yard games\, bouncy obstacle courses\, a self-guided photo scavenger hunt on the trails\, and nature crafts! Curb your appetite with local food trucks\, and a campfire with s’mores while listening to live music by Kevin Ryan. If you’re in the mood for a challenge\, opt to compete in a cornhole tournament. For additional information visit siouxfalls.org/parks URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/trailgating-festival/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230611T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230611T150000 DTSTAMP:20230307T212440Z CREATED:20230307T212440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T212440Z UID:10001037-1686477600-1686495600@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Angels With A Dream DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 12th Annual Angels With A Dream Car Show benefitting Make A Wish of South Dakota on Sunday\, June 11!\n\nCar Show\, Silent Auction\, Raffles\, Wine\, Live Band\, Inflatables for kids and other activities. Food\, drinks and more!\n\nCar show – register day of the event between 10 am to 11:30 am. No fee!\n\nSilent auction and raffles open at 10 am and close starting at 2 pm.\n\nThis summer will be the final Angels With A Dream Car Show in memory of the amazing Roxie Johnson.\n\nIf you are interested in sponsoring or donating\, please contact angelswithadream@gmail.com!\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/Angelswithadream URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/angels-with-a-dream/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230401T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230401T160000 DTSTAMP:20230329T192902Z CREATED:20230316T190656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T192902Z UID:10001059-1680339600-1680364800@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Bonus Ski Day! DESCRIPTION:Weather depending\, Great Bear plans to open up for a bonus day of skiing and snowboarding on Saturday\, April 1 from 9 am to 4 pm! Passes accepted. $20 lift tickets & $20 rentals! URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/bonus-ski-day/ CATEGORIES:Ski Hours & Rates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230401 DTSTAMP:20230316T190520Z CREATED:20230222T013232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T190520Z UID:10001003-1679875200-1680307199@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Closed DESCRIPTION:Great Bear is closed for skiing\, snowboarding and tubing March 27 – March 31. URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/hours-tbd/ CATEGORIES:Ski Hours & Rates,Tubing Hours & Rates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230326T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230326T170000 DTSTAMP:20230316T190551Z CREATED:20230316T190551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T190551Z UID:10001058-1679821200-1679850000@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:SnirtFest! DESCRIPTION:Join us for our end of season bash next weekend presented by TJN/State Steel! \nSnirtFest is Sunday\, March 26\, 2023 from 9 am to 5 pm! \nEach year\, Great Bear says goodbye to winter with a festival of fun events – snow plus dirt equals SnirtFest! \nThis year’s theme is ‘BEARstock’ inspired by the 1969 music festival Woodstock! \nLimbo & Ollie Contest – 11 a.m.\nCostume Contest – 12 p.m.\nLiquid Lap (teams of 2) – 12:30 p.m.\nZipfy Sled Race – 1:30 p.m.\nPond Skim – 3 p.m. \nAll event proceeds will benefit the 12th annual Angels With A Dream in memory of Roxie Johnson. It is $5 to enter each event. Sign up at Guest Services the day of Snirtfest. \nGreat Bear will also be open to the public for skiing & snowboarding during SnirtFest on Sunday. URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/snirtfest/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230326T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230326T170000 DTSTAMP:20230316T191017Z CREATED:20230316T190340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T191017Z UID:10001057-1679821200-1679850000@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Ski & Snowboard Hours DESCRIPTION:Lift Ticket 9 am to 5 pm – $30 (in webstore\, select ‘evening lift ticket’)\n5 & Under Lift Ticket free with paid adult\n\nBuy tickets: http://sportcodestore.com/greatbear \n\n\nEquipment 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://www.sportcodestore.com/greatbear/rental  \n\n\nLast run 15 minutes before the end of each session. \nBook lessons: https://greatbearpark.theonlysky.com URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/ski-snowboard-horus/ CATEGORIES:Ski Hours & Rates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T210000 DTSTAMP:20230313T190604Z CREATED:20221221T125417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T190604Z UID:10001051-1679734800-1679778000@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Ski & Snowboard Hours DESCRIPTION:Full Day Lift Ticket 9 am to 9 pm – $35\nEvening Lift Ticket 5 pm to 9 pm – $30\n5 & Under Lift Ticket free with paid adult or paid lesson\n\nBuy tickets: http://sportcodestore.com/greatbear \n\n\nEquipment 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://www.sportcodestore.com/greatbear/rental  \n\n\nLast run 15 minutes before the end of each session. \nBook lessons: https://greatbearpark.theonlysky.com URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/skiing-snowboarding-hours-3/2023-03-25/ CATEGORIES:Ski Hours & Rates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230324T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230324T220000 DTSTAMP:20230316T194022Z CREATED:20230316T194022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T194022Z UID:10001062-1679659200-1679695200@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:5th Grade Days DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration and more details: www.greatbearpark.com/promotions/fifth-grade URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/5th-grade-days-6/ CATEGORIES:Promotions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230324T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230324T220000 DTSTAMP:20230313T190534Z CREATED:20221221T125037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T190534Z UID:10001050-1679659200-1679695200@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Ski & Snowboard Hours DESCRIPTION:Friday Lift Ticket 12 pm to 10 pm – $35\n5 & Under Lift Ticket free with paid adult or paid lesson\n5th Grade Days 12 pm to 10 pm  – $10 for lift ticket & rental\n\nBuy tickets: http://sportcodestore.com/greatbear \n\n\nEquipment 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://www.sportcodestore.com/greatbear/rental  \n\n\nLast run 15 minutes before the end of each session. \nBook lessons: https://greatbearpark.theonlysky.com URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/skiing-snowboarding-hours-2/2023-03-24/ CATEGORIES:Ski Hours & Rates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T210000 DTSTAMP:20230320T185439Z CREATED:20221221T124833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T185439Z UID:10001049-1679583600-1679605200@www.greatbearpark.com SUMMARY:Ski & Snowboard Hours DESCRIPTION:Weekday Lift Ticket 3 pm to 9 pm – $30\n5 & Under Lift Ticket free with paid adult or paid lesson\n\nBuy tickets: http://sportcodestore.com/greatbear \n\n\nEquipment 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://www.sportcodestore.com/greatbear/rental  \n\n\nLast run 15 minutes before the end of each session. \nBook lessons: https://greatbearpark.theonlysky.com URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/skiing-snowboarding-hours/2023-03-23/ CATEGORIES:Ski Hours & Rates END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR