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season passes

Passes go on sale at OctoBEARfest - October 20-22, 2023 online or at the lodge!

Rates increase November 1

Season passes are non-refundable and non-transferable

NEW: Passholders from the 22/23 season receive a $15 credit toward a season pass for the 23/24 season!

Regular (ski & snowboard only) $265 (save $65)

Family Regular $901 (SAVE $221)

Four people in the same household. Each additional pass $106 (SAVE $26).

Tubing ADD ON $100 per person (SAVE $100)

Rental $200 (SAVE $40)

Ski & Snowboard Punch Card $250 (10 uses)

Lift tickets only.

Ski & Snowboard Punch Card $135 (5 uses)

Lift tickets only.

season pass benefits

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 pass holders and employees. Buddy passes will also be accepted. 

DISCOUNTS

Great Bear Store

Great Bear season pass holders receive 10% off all retail items at the Great Bear Store located at Guest Services including apparel, outerwear, souvenirs and more (excludes the online store and must present season pass at check out).

Spoke-N-Sport

Great Bear season pass holders receive 10% off regularly priced items at Spoke-N-Sport through September 30, 2024 (may exclude sale items, present season pass at check out).

BUDDY PASSES

bring a friend!

Bring a friend! All season pass holders receive 4 buddy passes to bring a friend per season (each pass valid for either a lift ticket OR an equipment rental).

SISTER SKI AREAS

Your Pass Travels!

Visit the many Sister Areas around the Midwest this winter that offer discounts to Great Bear Season Passholders.

Sister Ski Areas

Visit the many sister areas around the Midwest this winter that offer discounts to Great Bear season passholders!

ANDES TOWER HILLS

Located in Keningston, Minnesota, Great Bear season pass holders get 50% off all day lift tickets with the use of their valid Great Bear season pass December through February. PLUS, get $20 lift tickets in November through December 20, 2023. Visit them at andestowerhills.com.

DETROIT MOUNTAIN

Located near Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, Great Bear pass holders receive 50% off a full day lift ticket when presenting their valid Great Bear season pass (not valid during ski race weekends). Online reservation is required (to book, email to receive a code). Visit them at www.detroitmountain.com

GIANTS RIDGE

Located in St. Louis County, Minnesota, Great Bear pass holders receive 20% off a full day lift ticket when presenting their valid Great Bear season pass. Visit them at giantsridge.com/.

HOGADON BASIN

Located in Casper, Wyoming, Great Bear season pass holders receive 50% off a full day lift ticket with the use of their valid Great Bear season pass. Visit them at hogadon.net.

MONT DU LAC RESORT

Located in Superior, WI, Great Bear season pass holders receive a free lift ticket (max 2 per season) with the use of their valid Great Bear season pass. Visit them at mdlresort.com.

MOUNT KATO

Located in Mankato, Minnesota, Great Bear season pass holders get $10 off all lift tickets with the use of their valid Great Bear pass. Visit them at www.mountkato.com

MOUNT SKI GULL

Located in Minnesota, Great Bear season pass holders receive 50% off lift tickets when presenting their valid Great Bear season pass. Visit them at https://www.mountskigull.com/

POWDER RIDGE

Located in Kimball, Minnesota, Great Bear season pass holders receive a free lift ticket with the use of their valid Great Bear season pass. Visit them at powderridge.com.

SEVEN OAKS SKI AREA

Located in Boone, Iowa, Great Bear season pass holders receive a free lift ticket (max 3 per season) with the use of their valid season pass. Visit them at sevenoaksrec.com.

SKI SNOWSTAR

Located in Andalusia, Illinois, Great Bear season pass holders receive a free lift ticket with the use of their valid season pass. Visit them at skisnowstar.com.

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN

Located in Duluth, Minnesota, Great Bear season pass holders receive $10 off day tickets and $5 off tickets from 3 pm to close. All guests must pre-sign ticket waiver online only. Visit them at spiritmt.com.

SUNBURST

Located in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, Great Bear season pass holders receive 50% off lift tickets with the use of their valid Great Bear season pass. Visit them at skisunburst.com.

TERRY PEAK

Located in Lead, South Dakota, beginning January 2, 2024 through the end of the season, present your Great Bear Season Pass and receive an all-area lift ticket at the following rates:
Fridays, Sundays & Holidays – Adult $74 / Junior $52
Monday through Thursday – Adult $55 / Junior $42
No other discounts apply. Visit them at www.terrypeak.com

For answers to specific questions about Great Bear Ski Valley or ski areas that honor our season passes, call 605.367.4309.

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