Great Bear Ski Valley

Chill At The Hill
2024-09-18 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-11 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Relax with an evening at The Bear! Join us for Chill At The Hill on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 18 and 25 from 5 pm to 8 pm. 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!
Sept. 11 – Alexis Lorene, Curbside Delights & Oh My Cupcakes!
Sept. 18 – Zon Tran, Berkes BBQ & Oh My Cupcakes!
Sept. 25 – Todd Casilli & Murph’s Burgers

Trailgating Festival
2024-08-23 18:00 - 19:30
Join Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation for free, outdoor family fun at Great Bear Ski Valley! Enjoy classic yard games, bouncy obstacle courses, a nature-themed photo scavenger hunt, and creative crafts! Relax at the lodge with food and drinks, gather around the campfire for s’mores, and unwind to live music. Feeling competitive? Enter the 18+ cornhole tournament (registration starts at 6 P.M., tournament at 6:30 P.M.)

Chill At The Hill
2024-07-24 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-17 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-10 17:00 - 20:00
Relax with an evening at The Bear! Join us for Chill At The Hill on July 10, 17 and 24 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Each night we’ll feature live music, a food truck and Oh My Cupcakes! The bar will be open serving beer and wine. Hope to see some new and familiar faces!
July 10 – Brady Wrede & Clifford’s Doggone Cart
July 17 – Tony Depaolo & Marc O’s Festival Foods
July 24 – Don McKenna & 605 Island Guy

Summer Showcase
2024-06-06 16:30 - 19:00
Ever wonder what the Lodge at Great Bear is like in the summer? Come out for our Summer Showcase on June 6 from 4:30 to 7 pm and find out! Each room will feature a different mock event from a wedding reception to a corporate retreat.
Sample appetizers from our on-site catering courtesy of Sysco and sweet treats from Oh My Cupcakes!
Event is open to the public, no entry fee. RSVP to ajerstad@greatbearpark.com to receive a free drink ticket good for a local beer from Look’s Marketplace or a glass of wine.
Learn how to take your event to the next level from our other event sponsors ABC Rentals, Bounce Around Inflatables, Pinnacle Productions and FiveFour!

National Trails Day Group Hike
2024-06-01 10:00 - 11:00
Join Dakota Adventure Supply, Great Bear Ski Valley, and The Great Outdoor Store for a memorable National Trails Day® event on Saturday, June 1, 2024 as we celebrate the beautiful trails and recreation areas in our community. It’s been five years since the last event was organized in our area, and we are thrilled to bring it back, offering an opportunity for both new and experienced hikers to enjoy the great outdoors.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Time: Meet at 10:00 AM for a short welcome, followed by hiking.
Location: Great Bear Recreation Park, Sioux Falls, SD
Activities: Choose your trail and explore the area with the group or on your own. Those interested can participate in a trail cleanup initiative with supplies provided by Great Bear Ski Valley.
Dakota Adventure Supply will be offering an exclusive patch commemorating the event to the first 50 individuals to arrive, commemorating their participation and support for trail preservation. Participants are encouraged to bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, and comfortable hiking/walking shoes to enhance their hiking experience.
This event is open to everyone, from beginners to seasoned hikers, promoting access and enjoyment of our hometown trails. It’s a day to connect with nature, meet new friends, and give back to the trails that give so much to us.

About National Trails Day®:
National Trails Day® is an annual event hosted by the American Hiking Society, aimed at advocating and improving trail access and quality. It encourages people to discover their local trails, engage in stewardship activities, and embrace outdoor activities.
Join us as we step into nature and ensure our trails can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Earth Day Festival
2024-04-20 13:00 - 17:00
Presented by the Sioux Falls Parks & Rec Department!
Click here for event details – page 18!

FAST Bike & Gear Swap
2024-04-06 11:00 - 14:00
Click here for event details!

Closed for the Season
2024-02-26 - 2024-03-31
We are sad to announce the official end of the 23-24 ski season. Thank you to everyone for all the support this winter!
Although we can never guarantee what each winter season will bring, we are mindful of the fact that season passholders did not have as many opportunities to hit the slopes this winter as we had hoped for due to the unseasonably warm weather. Therefore, we are offering a $100 credit for current season passholders toward a pass for next season.
A $50 credit for the 24-25 season will also be issued for guests who had a rental season pass and the tubing add on option. In addition, punch cards, buddy passes and gift certificates from the 23-24 season will now be accepted through January 31, 2025.
Season passes for the 24-25 season will go on sale October 25-27 during OctoBEARfest!

SnirtFest!
2024-02-25 09:00 - 18:00
Join us for our annual bash this Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm! But wait…we’ll remain open for skiing & snowboarding next week as long as the snow holds up!
Starting Monday, Feb. 26, we’ll assess conditions daily and post an update each morning at 10 a.m.
Each year, we celebrate the end of winter with a festival of fun events – snow + dirt = SnirtFest! This year’s theme is Summer Olympics, so dress up and come on out!

12 p.m. Limbo & Ollie Contest presented by Spoke ‘N Sport
1:30 p.m. Zipfy Sled Race presented by Schulte Subaru
3 p.m. Costume Contest presented by Sanford Health
3:30 p.m. Pond Skim presented by Stockwell Engineering

All event proceeds will benefit the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. It is $5 to enter each event.
Great Bear Ski Valley appreciates all the encouragement and support from its visitors this winter as they battle the unseasonably warm weather.
With the length of this season in mind, Great Bear is considering various options for its current season passholders and will make a decision when the park officially closes for the season.
Great Bear is open to the public for skiing & snowboarding during SnirtFest.

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2024-02-25 09:00 - 18:00
Full Day Lift Ticket 9 am to 6 pm – $38
5 & Under Lift Ticket free with paid adult or paid lesson

Tickets available at Guest Services.

Equipment rental sizes are limited and on a first come first serve basis. Rental Equipment can only be purchased in person at Guest Services.

Last run 15 minutes before the end of each session.

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2024-02-24 08:00 - 21:00
Open at 8 am for Season Passholders!
Full Day Lift Ticket 9 am to 9 pm – $38
Evening Lift Ticket 5 pm to 9 pm – $33
5 & Under Lift Ticket free with paid adult or paid lesson

Tickets available at Guest Services.

Equipment rental sizes are limited and on a first come first serve basis. Rental Equipment can only be purchased in person at Guest Services.

Last run 15 minutes before the end of each session.

5th Grade Days
2024-02-23 12:00 - 22:00, 2024-02-20 15:00 - 21:00, 2024-02-06 15:00 - 21:00
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

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2024-02-23 12:00 - 22:00
Friday Lift Ticket 12 pm to 10 pm – $38
5 & Under Lift Ticket free with paid adult or paid lesson
5th Grade Days 12 pm to 10 pm – $10 for lift ticket & rental

Tickets available at Guest Services.

Equipment rental sizes are limited and on a first come first serve basis. Rental Equipment can only be purchased in person at Guest Services.

Last run 15 minutes before the end of each session.

Womxn of Winter
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

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2024-02-22 15:00 - 21:00, 2024-02-21 15:00 - 21:00, 2024-02-07 15:00 - 21:00
Weekday Lift Ticket 3 pm to 9 pm – $33
5 & Under Lift Ticket free with paid adult or paid lesson

Buy tickets: http://sportcodestore.com/greatbear

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://www.sportcodestore.com/greatbear/rental

Last run 15 minutes before the end of each session.

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2024-02-20 15:00 - 21:00, 2024-02-06 15:00 - 21:00
Weekday Lift Ticket 3 pm to 9 pm – $33
5 & Under Lift Ticket free with paid adult or paid lesson
5th Grade Days 3 pm to 9 pm – $10 for lift ticket & rental

Buy tickets: http://sportcodestore.com/greatbear

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://www.sportcodestore.com/greatbear/rental

Last run 15 minutes before the end of each session.

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2024-02-19 09:00 - 21:00
Full Day Lift Ticket 9 am to 9 pm – $38
Evening Lift Ticket 5 pm to 9 pm – $33
5 & Under Lift Ticket free with paid adult or paid lesson

Tickets available at Guest Services. No Monday Madness.

Equipment rental sizes are limited and on a first come first serve basis. Rental Equipment can only be purchased in person at Guest Services.

Last run 15 minutes before the end of each session.

tubing closed for the season
2024-02-16 - 2024-03-31
The Kirby Family Tubing Park is closed for the 2023-2024 season, but we hope to see you next winter!
Questions about tickets, please contact ajerstad@greatbearpark.com. Questions about group/party reservations, please contact jlerdal@greatbearpark.com.

TEMPORARILY CLOSED
2024-02-08 - 2024-02-18
Due to the unseasonably warm weather, we are temporarily closed for skiing, snowboarding and tubing.
With lower temps in the forecast later next week, we hope to begin making more snow overnight and reopen as soon as mother nature allows!
“Our goal is to get this place back open again, and we’re not going to take our foot off the gas pedal,” said General Manager Dan Grider. “The ski season isn’t over yet! We are committed to our season passholders, and are evaluating all of our options in how we can best serve our guests.”

Tubing Hours
2024-02-07 16:00 - 20:00
Weekday Tubing Ticket – $16

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://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5f58cda6cefae/web/

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.

$8 Tubing Tuesday
2024-02-06 16:00 - 20:00
On Tuesday nights, get half price tubing tickets for $8 from 4 to 8 pm!

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://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5f58cda6cefae/web/

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.

Monday Madness
2024-02-05 15:00 - 21:00
On Monday nights, get half price lift tickets and ski or snowboard rentals from 3 to 9 pm!

Lift ticket: $16.50
Rental equipment: $15.50
Helmet: $6

Not valid during holiday hours – excludes Jan. 1, 15 and Feb. 19.
