South Dakota Great Bear Ski Valley Has Official Opening Date

It has been a crazy warm winter in South Dakota this year but Great Bear finally has announced an official opening date for 2024!

Great Bear Ski Valley in Sioux Falls is saying they are officially opening for Skiing and snowboarding on Monday, January 8!

According to Great Bear Ski Valley, they will officially open for skiing and snowboarding on Monday, January 8, 2024, at 3 p.m. with 15% of runs including the bunny hill!

Due to limited runs, capacity will be limited on Saturdays, Sundays, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Online pre-purchases are required for day tickets.

Lift tickets and lessons are now available to book online at greatbearpark.com.

Season passes, punch cards, and buddy passes will be accepted without restriction.

If you plan to visit on Saturdays, Sundays, or MLK Jr. Day with a voucher or discount, please email webstore@greatbearpark.com at least 24 hours in advance to make a reservation.

New this winter, season pass holders enjoy early access to the main hill on Saturdays at 8 a.m. starting January 13, 2024, and exclusive access during Season Pass Sundays from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. starting January 21, 2024!

The tentative opening date for tubing is Friday, January 19, 2024, dependent on the weather. Tickets are not yet available online for tubing.

Great Bear General Manager Dan Grider said: “Despite record-warm temperatures, our snowmaking crew has pushed hard to get us open with 15% of runs.

Everyone is eager to slide on snow, so we ask our guests to be mindful of our limited terrain.

Our team is doing everything we can to get more trails open and to make everyone’s experience an enjoyable one! We do expect tickets to sell out on the weekends so plan ahead and buy online.”

Online ticket sales and lesson reservations are not yet available. For the most up-to-date information, please visit greatbearpark.com.