Explore the Slopes of Terry Peak & the History of the Badlands & Mt. Rushmore

9th November 2011 | Pete Biolsi, Eastern Editor

News Regions: Midwest

Resorts in this article: Terry Peak Ski Area

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For an old-fashioned wild-west ski trip, there’s no better place to visit than Deadwood, SD. This National Historic Landmark in the Black Hills Territory is ripe with history and classic western charm. Home to one of the last great rushes in the country, this small Midwest town was a haven for outlaws, gamblers and gunslingers.

Legends like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane are even buried here. Still today guests are rushing to experience the culture, but rather than pick axes and pans, they're packing skis and boards.

Terry Peak Ski Area, located just eight miles from Deadwood, is home to South Dakota’s only two high-speed detachable quads. After a day on the slopes, head into historic Deadwood for music, beer and wild-west inspired attitude at the Old Style Saloon No. 10. Or step upstairs for more comfortable intimate dining and a glass of wine at the Deadwood Social Club. Build your own lodging package through Black Hills Vacations and save on lift tickets.

Skiing and Riding: Terry Peak Ski Area

Mountain stats: 7,052 foot summit elevation, 1,100 feet of vertical, five lifts, 450 acres, terrain park, halfpipe

Lift tickets: $45 Adult (13-69), $35 Junior (6-12), Seniors (70+) and Kids five & under ski FREE

Information: Click here or call 800-456-0524

Deadwood Social Club: Northern Italian Steakhouse, award-winning wine list

Atmosphere: Intimate dining, rooftop patio with fire pit

Appetizers: $6-9

Pasta dishes: $13-19

Entrees: $16 (Chicken/Salmon) to $26 (Ribeye/Filet Mignon)

Dessert Specialty: Cheesecakes

Special offering: Rotating selection of wine to go

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday