Grab Your Skis-Sioux Falls Great Bear Is Opening This Week

The official start of winter may be December 21st, but it has already been a snowy couple of weeks across South Dakota. Snowboarders and skiers across the Sioux Falls area are itching to hit the slopes at the Great Bear Ski Valley as soon as possible.

But have "snow" fear! Sioux Falls Great Bear Ski Valley made the exciting announcement that the slopes are officially opening this week!

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When Is Opening Day at Great Bear Ski Valley?

Great Bear Ski Valley (via Facebook)

With the mix of heavy snowfall and cold temperatures, it's the perfect combination for some snowmaking magic at Great Bear Ski Valley.

In a new Facebook post to all Sioux Falls winter lovers, staff at the Great Bear Ski Valley are optimistic about the upcoming season, especially with the new layers of snow on the ground at the slopes.

Sioux Falls Great Bear Ski Valley will officially open for all Season Pass Holders on Wednesday, December 10th, from 3 PM to 9 PM. The winter fun will be open to the General Public the next day, on Thursday, December 11th, from 3 PM to 9 PM.

Plan is to open with 50% of runs and the terrain park, with remaining trails not far behind! It'll be a busy weekend at The Bear making more snow & getting our staff ready to go.

Don't worry, Tubing Hill fans! The target opening date for tubing is Friday, December 19th.

Great Bear Ski Valley (via Facebook)

For more information, visit greatbearpark.com or give them a call if you have questions at 605-367-4309.

Time to hit the slopes and enjoy this long South Dakota winter ahead!

The Coldest Temperatures EVER in Sioux Falls

When a polar vortex rolls through Sioux Falls, it can get even the heartiest dreaming of indoor fires, baking, and hot chocolate.

Mr. Bendo is tough enough but for the love of Pete, someone put a scarf on the Statue of David!

All this icy chatter had us wondering about the coldest days ever recorded in Sioux Falls. Here is the historical data from the National Weather Service with the coldest temps ever recorded in Sioux Falls since record-keeping began in 1893.

Gallery Credit: Danny V

Four Places to get a Fresh-Cut Christmas Tree Around Sioux Falls

When the decorations come out for the holidays are you faced with the task of hunting for that perfect fresh Christmas tree? Shouldn't be that difficult. There are plenty of tree farms in the area. But are there?

If you won't be the family to pull out the Christmas tree from a box, then let's go hunting for one. I've got just the place for you. Actually, four locations in the Sioux Falls area.

Gallery Credit: Dave Roberts

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