Great Bear Ski Area

Thompsonville,, Michigan 49683

Call Resort: Tel:1-605-367-4309

Email: 123funtoski@gmail.com

Trail Map(s)

Trail and Mountain Stat's

Trail Info

Easiest: 3

More Difficult: 6

Most Difficult: 5

Total Trails: 14

Terrain Parks: 1

Glades: No

Cross Country: Yes

Night Skiing: Yes

Lift Info

Surface Lifts: 3

Double Chairs: --

Triple Chairs: --

Quad Chairs: 1

High Speed Quad Chairs: --

HIgh Speed Six Chairs: --

Gondolas/Trams: --

Total Lifts: 4

Mountain Stat's

Annual Snow Fall: N/A

Base Elevation: 1352'

Vertical Rise: 178'

Summit Elevation: 1530'

Skiable Acres: 220

Snow Making: Yes

Longest Run: N/A

Other Info

Snow Tubing: Yes

Snow Boarding: Yes

Ski Rentals: Yes

Snowboard Rentals: Yes

Ski/Board Lessons: Yes

No. of Lodges: 1

Local Forecast

SIOUX FALLS WEATHER

Map/Directions

Mountain Info

Great Bear Ski Valley, eastern South Dakota's largest ski resort, features over 220 acres of outdoor fun just minutes from downtown Sioux Falls. In the winter, the park features 14 downhill ski trails with 3 lifts (quad chairlift, magic carpet, and handle tow) and a terrain park. The Kirby Family Tubing Park has 8 to 12 lanes with a magic carpet lift. Both the ski and tubing hills have snowmaking. The park also has 4 miles of cross country and snow shoeing trails that provide. Great Bear offers lessons and complete equipment rentals.

The park also features a chalet offering a selection of food and beverage and ample seating. Great Bear does not offer onsite lodging.

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