Ski and Snowboard News, Deals, and Events

Terry Peak, South Dakota, has designed their season pass for those who like to get deals. The pass not only grants special rates and discounts for local lodges, shops, gas, mineral pools, massages, and meals, but includes discounts that can be extended to friends visiting at the ski resort.

Passholders get a large line-up of discounts at local businesses, including the historical museum in Deadwood. But they can also get $10 off group or private lessons at Terry Peak on certain days throughout the season. What's better is that you can give the discount to a friend who might need a lesson.

You also can give a $20 lift ticket discount to a non-passholder friend Jan. 5-8 and 12-15. Bring a friend who needs rentals, too, Jan. 20-22 and Feb. 17-19, and you can give them $30 off an adult or junior lift ticket with rentals combination. Other days grant retail discounts.

Terry Peak passholders also get benefits at two other ski areas. Adults can buy three days of skiing per person and get a fourth day of skiing for free at Bridger Bowl. Skiers and snowboarders can purchase a day ticket for Great Bear Ski Valley at $10 off.

You can purchase season passes online. Adult passes for those ages 13 years old and up cost $530. Juniors ages 6 to 12 can purchase passes for $290. The passes offer unlimited skiing at Terry Peak with no blackout dates.

Passholders are required to present their passes for all discounts. Check the ski area's Web site for a comprehensive list of passholder discounts and explanations for how the discounts can be used.