season passes
early bird sale for 2025-2026 season march 1 – 31 only! lowest prices of the year!
Season passes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
24/25 Season Passholders & 5th Grade Days Participants, automatically save 10% when you ‘renew’ your pass. No code needed!
Unlimited season pass $275
Skiing & snowboarding only (does not include tubing or rental equipment). Add on a Tot Season Pass (5 years or younger) for $0! Tot Rental Season Passes for $55!
Family (of 3) unlimited season pass $740
Skiing & snowboarding only (does not include tubing or rental equipment). Valid for parents and/or children 25 years or younger. Each additional pass $160. Add on a Tot Season Pass (5 years or younger) for $0! Tot Rental Season Passes for $55!
weekday season pass $144
Valid Monday-Thursday, plus Season Pass Sundays for skiing & snowboarding only (does not include rental equipment). Limited quantity available.
Rental season pass $200
Includes boots, skis, snowboard, poles and helmet. Does not include daily lift ticket.
5 lift ticket pack $160
Expires at the end of the 25-26 season. Transferable. Ski & snowboarding only. Not valid for rental equipment.
Save an EXTRA 10% on unlimited season passes:
- MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS and family* (up to 3) with valid I.D.
- SANFORD HEALTH EMPLOYEES & WELLNESS CENTER MEMBERS and family* (up to 3) with valid I.D.
To redeem an extra 10% off, submit a request form online here before making your purchase.
*Family includes spouse and children 25 years or younger.
Season Pass Insurance
Consider purchasing Season Pass Insurance in case unforeseen things impede your season.
*Rates do not include 7.7% city and state sales tax.
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.
Plus, the main hill on Saturdays will open an hour early at 8 am for season passholders only!
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 winter items at Spoke-N-Sport through September 30, 2025 (may exclude sale items, present season pass at check out) and a free wax through December 23, 2024.
2025-2026 season passholder perks to be announced.
BUDDY PASSES
bring a friend!
Bring a friend! All unlimited season pass holders receive 3 buddy pass lift tickets to bring a friend per season. Weekday season pass holders receive 1 buddy pass lift ticket.
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! 2025-2026 season deals to be announced.
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.
Located in Burnsville, Minnesota, Great Bear season pass holders receive one free lift ticket with the purchase of a lift ticket of equal or greater value when presenting their valid Great Bear season pass. Visit them at https://www.buckhill.com
Located in Boise, Idaho Great Bear season pass holders receive three free lift tickets per season when presenting their valid Great Bear season pass. Visit them at https://bogusbasin.org/
Located near Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, Great Bear pass holders receive 50% off full price daily lift tickets. Blackout dates: Dec. 20-Jan. 3, Jan. 18-20, Feb. 15-17 and race days. Sister Ski Area discount purchases must be verified through email at least 24 hours before visiting by sending proof to info@detroitmountain.com.Visit them at www.detroitmountain.com
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/.
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. To redeem this deal online, contact info@greatbearprak.com for a unique code. Visit them at hogadon.net.
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.
Located in Mankato, Minnesota, Great Bear season pass holders get $10 off a lift ticket with the use of their valid Great Bear pass. Visit them at www.mountkato.com
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/
Located in Iowa, Great Bear season pass holders receive 50% off lift tickets when presenting their valid Great Bear season pass. Visit them at https://www.skicrescent.com
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.
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.
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.
Located in Mazeppa, Minnesota beginning January 2, 2025 through the end of the season, present your Great Bear Season Pass and receive a complimentary all-area lift ticket.
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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.
Located in Lead, South Dakota, beginning January 2, 2025 through the end of the season, present your Great Bear Season Pass and receive an all-area lift ticket at the following rates:
Fridays through Sundays & Holidays – Adult $66 / Junior $47
Monday through Thursday – Adult $47 / Junior $36
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.
