Explore the Thrills of Great Bear Ski Valley

Getting There

• Public Bus

  From downtown Sioux Falls, you can take the Sioux Falls bus service (Southeast Transit). Catch the Route 2 bus towards the east side of the city. Stay on the bus until you reach the stop at 57th Street and Louise Avenue. From there, transfer to Route 3, which will take you closer to Great Bear Ski Valley. Get off at the stop near 49th Street and Rice Street. You will need to walk approximately 1 mile east along Rice Street to reach the ski resort at 5901 E Rice St.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, rent a bike from one of the local rental shops in Sioux Falls. Start at Falls Park and head south on Phillips Avenue. Continue south until you reach 57th Street, then take a left heading east. Follow 57th Street until you reach Louise Avenue, then turn right and continue east until you reach 49th Street. Turn left on 49th Street and then right onto Rice Street, which will lead you directly to Great Bear Ski Valley at 5901 E Rice St.

• Walking

  If you are up for a walk, start from downtown Sioux Falls. Head east on 10th Street towards Phillips Avenue. Continue walking until you reach 57th Street, then turn left and walk all the way to Louise Avenue. From there, turn right on Louise Avenue and walk south until you reach 49th Street. Turn left on 49th Street and then right onto Rice Street, which will take you to Great Bear Ski Valley at 5901 E Rice St. This walk is about 4 miles and will take approximately 1.5 hours.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  For a more convenient option, you can use a taxi or rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Simply request a ride from your current location in Sioux Falls and input the address '5901 E Rice St, Sioux Falls, SD 57110' as your destination. This service will take you directly to Great Bear Ski Valley without the need for additional navigation.