Terry Peak Ski Area Ski Resort

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Overview

Terry Peak is set on 450 acres of skiable terrain in the beautiful northern Black Hills of South Dakota. Its summit elevation is 7,050 feet and has a vertical drop of 1,100 feet, making it the biggest ski area in the heartland. Five chairlifts, including three high-speed quads, serve the facility with 20 miles of trails for all ability levels. An average annual snowfall of 150 inches, plus top-notch snowmaking over 60 percent of the mountain, insure great surface conditions throughout the season. The Holy Terror Half-Pipe, KSNO Radio (Terry Peak's own radion station), and a beginner chairlift for lessons only, are additional ammenities to this full-service area.

Inside Scoop

Ski and snowboard lessons. Black Hills area offers many dining options, historic attractions, limited stakes gaming, and museums. Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Hill City, and the Badlands are all within an hour's drive from the resort.

Plan Your Trip

Terry Peak Lodging

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

35"
22"
15"
7"
0"
3"
Nov
26"
Dec
23"
Jan
29"
Feb
19"
Mar
0.5"
Apr
0"
May

Total Lifts: 5

3
High Speed Quads
1
Triple Chairs
1
Surface Lifts

Elevation

7100'
Summit
1100'
Vertical Drop
5900'
Base

Important Dates

December 02, 20232023/12/02
Projected Opening
April 07, 20242024/04/07
Projected Closing
120
Projected Days Open
114
Days Open Last Year
69
Years Open
150"
Average Snowfall
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