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SUMMARY:Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:The lodge is open to pick up gift cards\, season passes and more!
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SUMMARY:Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:The lodge is open to pick up gift cards\, season passes and more!
URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/office-hours-3/2022-12-19/
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SUMMARY:Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:The lodge will be open for office hours this Saturday 9 am to 12 pm! Pick up your season passes\, gift cards and get pre-fit for your rental season pass.
URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/office-hours-2/
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SUMMARY:Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:The lodge will be open for office hours this Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 12 pm! Pick up your season passes\, gift cards and get pre-fit for your rental season pass.
URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/office-hours/2022-12-11/
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SUMMARY:Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:The lodge will be open for office hours this Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 12 pm! Pick up your season passes\, gift cards and get pre-fit for your rental season pass.
URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/office-hours/2022-12-10/
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SUMMARY:Ski & Snowboard Swap
DESCRIPTION:Buy & sell your used winter gear! \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. \nRegister your item online now: https://www.myconsignmentsale.com/skiswap  \n\n20% commission taken on gear that sells to benefit Ski Patrol\nNo fee to seller unless the gear sells\nCash only\, ATM on site
URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/ski-swap/
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SUMMARY:"Anywhere From Here" Ski Film Midwest Premiere
DESCRIPTION:Kick off winter with the Midwest Premiere of Matchstick Productions’ newest ski movie “Anywhere From Here” presented by Great Bear Ski Valley at the Washington Pavilion on Friday\, November 18.Let’s celebrate winter and get excited about being outdoors\, even when it’s cold out. \nBUY TICKETS NOW \n$5 suggested donation for general admission. 2022/2023 Great Bear season pass holders and employees email bmercado@greatbearpark.com to claim your free tickets! \nDoors open at 6 pm for social hour\, film screening begins at 7:30 pm in the Mary W. Sommervold Hall! \nWATCH MOVIE TRAILER \nANYWHERE FROM HERE explores the world of skiing through the eyes of 12-year-old freestyle phenomenon. Through his voice\, the audience hears the skiing aspirations of a kind who just wants to play and doesn’t have to ponder real life quite yet. \nThis film features the best freeskiers in the world\, exploring the greatest skiing the planet has to offer at the highest levels. \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. \nPlus\, the Kirby Science Discovery Center will be open exclusively for movie-goers. Admission included with your movie ticket. \n####
URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/anywhere-from-here-ski-film-midwest-premiere/
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SUMMARY:Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Work with us this winter!\nBenefits to working at Great Bear include: \n\n$25 season passes for employee\, spouses\, and children at home under the age of 18\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)\nEmployee’s children ages 7-14 can participate in 1 session of Snow Riders Academy for free (not including rentals). Space is limited.\n\nPLUS\, EARN UP TO A $500 RETENTION BONUS AT THE END OF SEASON!\nPOSITIONS AVAILABLE INCLUDE:\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 $10.75/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 $10.25/hr.\n\nMust be at least 16 years old \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 $10.25/hr.\nGuest Services: Sell lift tickets\, equipment rental\, snow sports lessons and retail items with efficiency and accuracy while delivering an excellent guest experience. Starting wage $10.25/hr.\nRental Shop Technician: Distribute boots\, skis and snowboards\, and adjust bindings to individual specifications while delivering an excellent guest experience. Starting wage $10.25/hr.\nTerrain Park Crew: Assist with designing\, building\, and maintaining the takeoffs\, landings\, and manmade features of the Terrain Park. Team members will be in an outdoor winter environment. Physical Requirements include the ability to lift 50 pounds regularly\, move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces. Starting wage $10.25/hr.\nSki or Snowboard Instructor: 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.\n\nMust be at least 18 years old \n\nOvernight Snowmaking: Make snow and perform any maintenance tasks as needed. Shift typically runs 9:30 p.m. – 6 a.m. Starting wage $12/hr.\nMaintenance: Make snow\, prepare area for opening\, and perform various area maintenance tasks. Starting wage $11.25/hr.\nPhysical Requirements for Maintenance & Snowmaking include the ability to lift 50 pounds regularly\, move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces\, to work in extreme weather and to 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.\n\nIf hired\, team members must attend training on Saturday\, Dec. 3. \nIf you are unable to attend Job Fair but still wish to apply\, please email Alexa at ajerstad@greatbearpark.com. \nIf you worked at Great Bear last year and wish to return\, please contact your department manager. You do not need to attend Job Fair. \n 
URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/job-fair/
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SUMMARY:OctoBEARfest Season Pass & Gift Card Sale!
DESCRIPTION:At 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 new youth lesson program\, Snow Riders Academy! \nBUY NOW \nSALE HOURS\n\nFriday\, Oct. 14 – 12pm to 7pm (Pa & Sons Food Truck 4pm to 7pm)\nSaturday\, Oct. 15 – 9am to 3pm (Chubby’s & SDSU Ice Cream Truck 11am to 2pm)\nSunday\, Oct. 16 – 11am to 4pm (The Smoked Culture Food Truck 11am to 2pm)\n\nPlus\, our friends at Spoke-N-Sport will be out! \nSEASON PASS RATES FOR OCTOBEARFEST\nREGULAR (SKI & SNOWBOARD ONLY) $235 (SAVE $65)\nALL AREA (INCLUDES TUBING) $369 (SAVE $41)\nTUBING $139 (SAVE $20)\nFAMILY REGULAR $799 (SAVE $170)\nFour people in the same household. Each additional pass $100 (save $25). \nALL AREA FAMILY  $1199 (SAVE $145) \nFour people in the same household. Each additional pass $149 (save $50). \nRENTAL $200 (SAVE $25)\nBUY NOW \nOTHER RATES\n10 USE SKI & SNOWBOARD PUNCH CARD $250\nLift Tickets Only\, Transferable \n5 USE SKI & SNOWBOARD PUNCH CARD  $135\nLift Tickets Only\, Transferable \nPRIVATE LESSON PUNCH CARD $155\n3 Private Lessons\, 1.5 Hours Each \nPRIVATE LESSON PACKAGE PUNCH CARD $360\n1.5-Hour Private Lesson\, Lift Ticket & Rental For 3 Visits \nBUY NOW \nSNOW RIDERS ACADEMY\nNow offering a new youth lesson program – Snow Riders Academy! This 3-lesson 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 October 14! \nThe January session will be held January 7\, 14 and 21. If a class is canceled due to weather\, a make-up class will be held January 28. The February session will be held February 4\, 11 and 18. If a class is canceled due to weather\, a make-up class will be held February 25. 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. \nBUY NOW \nADDITIONAL WAYS TO SAVE ON SEASON PASSES\n(Not Valid Online or on Punch Cards)\n\n5th GRADE DAYS participants from the 21-22 season receive an extra 15% off\nSIOUX VALLEY CYCLE CLUB members and family (up to 4) receive an extra 15% off (upon presentation of offer letter)\nSANFORD HEALTH staff & Wellness Center members and family (up to 4) receive an extra 15% off (upon proof of employment or membership)\nMILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS and family (up to 4) receive an extra 15% off with valid I.D.\n\nTo get any of the above discounts\, please purchase your pass in person at Great Bear or contact jlerdal@greatbearpark.com. \nAlso\, guests who sign up for ADULT SKI & SNOWBOARD LEAGUE or WOMXN OF WINTER ($50 fee) receive an extra 15% off. \n  \nSEASON PASS BENEFITS\n\nNEW Season Pass Sunday! 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\n4 buddy lift tickets to bring a friend (does not include rental equipment)\n10% off regularly priced items at Spoke-N-Sport through September 30\, 2023 (exclusions may apply)\nDeals at sister ski areas\nFree ticket to the Midwest Premiere of “Anywhere From Here” ski movie at the Washington Pavilion Nov. 18
URL:https://www.greatbearpark.com/event/octobearfest-season-pass-gift-card-sale/
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