Great Bear Ski Valley

Great Bear closes for the season

By Pigeon605 Staff | February 25, 2024

All the warm weather – plus the forecast – proved too much for Great Bear Ski Valley, which announced today it has closed for the season.

Great Bear to reopen this week

By Pigeon605 Staff | February 18, 2024

Great Bear Ski Valley will reopen at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, for skiing and snowboarding.

Great Bear ready to open Jan. 8 with limited runs

By Pigeon605 Staff | January 4, 2024

Great Bear Ski Valley will officially open for skiing and snowboarding on Jan. 8 at 3 p.m.

Great Bear Ski Valley delays opening date

By Pigeon605 Staff | December 27, 2023

Because of unseasonably warm weather, Great Bear Ski Valley is delaying its tentative opening day for skiing and snowboarding to Jan. 5 with limited runs.

Ski season stalls with soaring temps

By Jacqueline Palfy | December 18, 2023

Great Bear Ski Valley is tentatively slated to open later than any season in its history.

Great Bear wraps up record-setting season with special events

By Jodi Schwan | March 22, 2023

Great Bear Ski Valley has already set an attendance record — with at least a few days in the season left to go and a popular event ahead.

Great Bear Ski Valley begins planning for growth as opening day nears

By Jodi Schwan | December 19, 2022

“We want to grow with the community.” As Great Bear Ski Valley prepares for opening day, it’s also planning for the future.

Great Bear to open this week

By Pigeon605 Staff | December 27, 2021

Just in time for the last few days of school break, Great Bear Ski Valley is ready to open. The park in northeast Sioux Falls will open for skiing and snowboarding with limited runs at […]

Ready to ride: With new chairlift, Great Bear readies for season

By Jodi Schwan | October 11, 2021

Your next ride up the slopes at Great Bear Ski Valley is going to be a lot different.

Here’s your chance to own a piece of Great Bear history

By Pigeon605 Staff | May 17, 2021

Whether you have great memories of skiing at Great Bear Ski Valley or are looking for a unique addition to your outdoor decor, you have the chance to purchase a piece of the park’s past. […]

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