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The Great Trail Build: Destination Bear – Phase 1: Opening Celebration

  • Great Bear Ski Valley 5901 East Rice Street Sioux Falls, SD, 57110 United States (map)
Phase 1: The Great Opening Weekend. Opening Celebration on October 12, 2025 from 11 am to 3 pm.

Celebrate the official opening of Phase 1 of The Great Trail Build. Destination: Bear! Join us for a day of riding, community, and fun at Great Bear.

Tentative Event Schedule

  • 11:00–11:30 AM | Social in the Bear’s Den at the Lodge
    Gather with friends, enjoy drinks, food, and kick off the celebration together.

  • 11:30 AM | Ribbon Cutting at the Trailhead
    Be part of the official ribbon-cutting to mark the opening of the new trails.

  • Ride Events | Starting at 12:00 PM

    • Take a Kid Mountain Biking | FAST Trailhead
      Kids take center stage with a special ride and activities designed just for them. For more details, visit our Take A Kid Mountain Biking event page.

    • Guided Trail Tours | FAST Trailhead
      Explore the new Phase 1 trails with guided tours led by FAST volunteers.

    • Vendors | Parking Lot

      • Confirmed Vendors: Berry Fast Bicycles, Spoke N Sport, Benchmark Trails, Chesterman’s Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Sioux Falls, and Sioux Falls Area Running Club

    • Ongoing throughout the Day | Food, Drinks & Community
      The Great Bear Lodge and Bear’s Den will be open for food and drinks, with music and social time to keep the celebration going.

  • End Of Event Drawing | Bear’s Den in the Great Bear Lodge
    FAST Swag Prize Pack

Hike, bring your bike, your family, and your friends—this is a milestone moment for Great Bear and Sioux Falls singletrack—we can’t wait to celebrate it with you!

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