Great Bear Ski Valley

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2023-01-02 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Full Day Lift Ticket 9 am to 9 pm – $35
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.
Book lessons: https://greatbearpark.theonlysky.com

Tubing Hours
2023-01-02 09:00 - 17:00
Morning Session 9 am to 12:30 pm – $19
Afternoon Session 1 pm to 4:30 pm – $24

Buy tickets online to reserve your spot: http://sportcodestore.com/greatbear
Complete waiver online before your visit: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5f58cda6cefae/web/
Last run is 15 minutes before session ends.
Great Bear Ski Valley recommends that for safety reasons, pregnant women and children aged 4 and under or under 42 inches tall do not tube. All tubers must purchase a tube ticket and only one person is allowed per tube.

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2023-01-01 09:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-31 09:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-30 09:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-29 09:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-28 09:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-27 09:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-26 09:00 - 21:00
Full Day Lift Ticket 9 am to 9 pm – $35
Evening Lift Ticket 5 pm to 9 pm – $30
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.
Book lessons: https://greatbearpark.theonlysky.com

New Year's Eve Tubing - SOLD OUT
2022-12-31 09:00 - 23:30
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Great Bear! TUBING IS SOLD OUT FOR 12/31/2022

Weather permitting, we’ll be open for skiing, snowboarding and tubing from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. with discounted rates after 5 p.m.

And at midnight, we’ll have a firework show from the top of the ski hill!

Complete tubing wavier before you arrive: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5f58cda6cefae/web/
Last run 15 minutes before the end of each session.

Also get $20 lift tickets and $20 ski or snowboard rentals starting at 5 pm!

New Year's Eve Ski & Snowboard
2022-12-31 09:00 - 23:30
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Great Bear!

Weather permitting, we’ll be open for skiing, snowboarding and tubing from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. with discounted rates after 5 p.m.

And at midnight, we’ll have a firework show from the top of the ski hill!

Full Day Lift Ticket 9 am to 11:30 pm – $35
New Year’s Eve Lift Ticket 5 pm to 11:30 pm – $20

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

$20 rentals at 5 pm! 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.
Book lessons: https://greatbearpark.theonlysky.com

5th Grade Days
2022-12-30 09:00 - 22:00, 2022-12-27 09:00 - 21:00
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.
Registration and more details: www.greatbearpark.com/promotions/fifth-grade

Ski & Snowboard Hours
2022-12-30 09:00 - 22:00
Full Day Lift Ticket 9 am to 10 pm – $35
Evening Lift Ticket 5 pm to 10 pm – $30
5 & Under Lift Ticket free with paid adult or paid lesson
5th Grade Days 9 am to 10 pm – $10 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.
Book lessons: https://greatbearpark.theonlysky.com

Closed Christmas Day
2022-12-25
Great Bear will be closed for skiing, snowboarding and tubing Christmas Day Dec. 25, 2022.

Office Hours
2022-12-24 09:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-19 09:00 - 17:00
The lodge is open to pick up gift cards, season passes and more!

Office Hours
2022-12-17 09:00 - 12:00
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.

Office Hours
2022-12-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-10 09:00 - 12:00
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.

Ski & Snowboard Swap
2022-11-19 11:00 - 14:00
Buy & sell your used winter gear!
Acceptable 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.
Register your item online now: https://www.myconsignmentsale.com/skiswap

20% commission taken on gear that sells to benefit Ski Patrol
No fee to seller unless the gear sells
Cash only, ATM on site

"Anywhere From Here" Ski Film Midwest Premiere
2022-11-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Washington Pavilion
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.
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$5 suggested donation for general admission. 2022/2023 Great Bear season pass holders and employees email bmercado@greatbearpark.com to claim your free tickets!
Doors open at 6 pm for social hour, film screening begins at 7:30 pm in the Mary W. Sommervold Hall!
WATCH MOVIE TRAILER
ANYWHERE 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.
This film features the best freeskiers in the world, exploring the greatest skiing the planet has to offer at the highest levels.
The 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.
Plus, the Kirby Science Discovery Center will be open exclusively for movie-goers. Admission included with your movie ticket.
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Job Fair
2022-11-12 10:00 - 14:00
Work with us this winter!
Benefits to working at Great Bear include:

$25 season passes for employee, spouses, and children at home under the age of 18
Flexible hours (must be available to work holidays and weekends)
Great, fun winter environment!
Free ski and snowboard equipment rentals for employees
Employees 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)
Employee’s children ages 7-14 can participate in 1 session of Snow Riders Academy for free (not including rentals). Space is limited.

PLUS, EARN UP TO A $500 RETENTION BONUS AT THE END OF SEASON!
POSITIONS AVAILABLE INCLUDE:
Must be at least 14 years old

Food Service: Prepare and serve quality food and beverage items while delivering an excellent guest experience. Starting wage $10.75/hr.
Park 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.

Must be at least 16 years old

Lift 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.
Guest 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.
Rental Shop Technician: Distribute boots, skis and snowboards, and adjust bindings to individual specifications while delivering an excellent guest experience. Starting wage $10.25/hr.
Terrain 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.
Ski 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.

Must be at least 18 years old

Overnight Snowmaking: Make snow and perform any maintenance tasks as needed. Shift typically runs 9:30 p.m. – 6 a.m. Starting wage $12/hr.
Maintenance: Make snow, prepare area for opening, and perform various area maintenance tasks. Starting wage $11.25/hr.
Physical 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.
Volunteer 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.

If hired, team members must attend training on Saturday, Dec. 3.
If you are unable to attend Job Fair but still wish to apply, please email Alexa at ajerstad@greatbearpark.com.
If you worked at Great Bear last year and wish to return, please contact your department manager. You do not need to attend Job Fair.

OctoBEARfest Season Pass & Gift Card Sale!
2022-10-14 - 2022-10-16
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!
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SALE HOURS

Friday, Oct. 14 – 12pm to 7pm (Pa & Sons Food Truck 4pm to 7pm)
Saturday, Oct. 15 – 9am to 3pm (Chubby’s & SDSU Ice Cream Truck 11am to 2pm)
Sunday, Oct. 16 – 11am to 4pm (The Smoked Culture Food Truck 11am to 2pm)

Plus, our friends at Spoke-N-Sport will be out!
SEASON PASS RATES FOR OCTOBEARFEST
REGULAR (SKI & SNOWBOARD ONLY) $235 (SAVE $65)
ALL AREA (INCLUDES TUBING) $369 (SAVE $41)
TUBING $139 (SAVE $20)
FAMILY REGULAR $799 (SAVE $170)
Four people in the same household. Each additional pass $100 (save $25).
ALL AREA FAMILY $1199 (SAVE $145)
Four people in the same household. Each additional pass $149 (save $50).
RENTAL $200 (SAVE $25)
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OTHER RATES
10 USE SKI & SNOWBOARD PUNCH CARD $250
Lift Tickets Only, Transferable
5 USE SKI & SNOWBOARD PUNCH CARD $135
Lift Tickets Only, Transferable
PRIVATE LESSON PUNCH CARD $155
3 Private Lessons, 1.5 Hours Each
PRIVATE LESSON PACKAGE PUNCH CARD $360
1.5-Hour Private Lesson, Lift Ticket & Rental For 3 Visits
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SNOW RIDERS ACADEMY
Now 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!
The 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.
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ADDITIONAL WAYS TO SAVE ON SEASON PASSES
(Not Valid Online or on Punch Cards)

5th GRADE DAYS participants from the 21-22 season receive an extra 15% off
SIOUX VALLEY CYCLE CLUB members and family (up to 4) receive an extra 15% off (upon presentation of offer letter)
SANFORD HEALTH staff & Wellness Center members and family (up to 4) receive an extra 15% off (upon proof of employment or membership)
MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS and family (up to 4) receive an extra 15% off with valid I.D.

To get any of the above discounts, please purchase your pass in person at Great Bear or contact jlerdal@greatbearpark.com.
Also, guests who sign up for ADULT SKI & SNOWBOARD LEAGUE or WOMXN OF WINTER ($50 fee) receive an extra 15% off.

SEASON PASS BENEFITS

NEW 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
4 buddy lift tickets to bring a friend (does not include rental equipment)
10% off regularly priced items at Spoke-N-Sport through September 30, 2023 (exclusions may apply)
Deals at sister ski areas
Free ticket to the Midwest Premiere of “Anywhere From Here” ski movie at the Washington Pavilion Nov. 18
