This Epic Snow Tubing Hill In South Dakota Will Give You The Winter Thrill Of A Lifetime

It's not quite time yet, but we wanted to give you a little sneak peek of the fun that's coming your way this winter. The Kirby Family Tubing Park at Great Bear Recreation Park in Sioux Falls is the perfect place to go tubing - take a look!

The snowmakers at Great Bear Ski Valley have been busy lately, covering the hills with snow.

Little by little...the park is getting ready for another epic season.

Don't worry - before long there will be plenty of white, fluffy stuff covering the mountain.

12 tubing lanes means shorter lines, which equals more runs.

Once the park opens, the Kirby Family Tubing Park will operate Tuesday through Thursday from 3 PM to 9 PM; Friday 3 PM to 10 PM; Saturday 9 AM to 9 PM.

You'll enjoy extended hours from 9 AM to 9 PM on holidays, too. Daily rates run from $9 to $20.

Grab a season pass for winter-long fun. Single tubing passes are $149, or buy a family season tubing pass for $419.

Other daily and season passes are also available for skiing/snowboarding, or all-areas.

Are you excited for the 2018 tubing season to start?

You'll find Great Bear Recreation Area at 5901 E. Rice Street in Sioux Falls.

For more information, visit Great Bear Recreation Park's website. Have you been skiing or tubing at Great Bear Recreation Park in years past? Share your photos and stories with us!

For more winter fun in South Dakota, check out these nine spots around the state.