Great Bear Recreation Park vs Mystic Miner Ski Resort
Great Bear Recreation Park (South Dakota) and Mystic Miner Ski Resort (South Dakota) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Great Bear Recreation Park | Mystic Miner Ski Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 164 ft (50 m) | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Summit elevation | 1,516 ft | 6,647 ft |
| Base elevation | 1,352 ft | 6,033 ft |
| Lifts | 3 | 3 |
| Runs | 15 | 52 |
| Beginner terrain | 13% | 31% |
| Intermediate terrain | 40% | 45% |
| Expert terrain | 47% | 24% |
| Night skiing | - | - |
Mystic Miner Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (610 ft vs 164 ft); Mystic Miner Ski Resort has more runs (52 vs 15); Great Bear Recreation Park skews more expert (47% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
| Resort | Pass coverage (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Great Bear Recreation Park | Indy Pass: 2 days |
| Mystic Miner Ski Resort | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →
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