The Ski Resort
Terry Peak Ski Area is located near Deadwood in the Black Hills of South Dakota and is one of the leading ski areas in the state. It features more than 180 hectares of skiable terrain. Its variety promises winter fun for everyone from beginner to expert. The trails are serviced by 4 chair lifts that converge on top of the mountain so finding your group or family is easy at Terry Peak.
Lessons are available at the Learning Center located at Stewart Lodge where you will aso find the cafeteria, rental shop and retail store. The Learning Center offers a variety of kid´s ski and snowboard lessons as well as adult beginner lessons. In addition, there are also Mountain Challenge lessons available for experienced skiers and riders that give you the opportunity to refine your skills.
Furthermore, there is a terrain park located on Snow Storm. Explore jumps, bumps and rails and expand on your skills!
Interesting facts
- The vertical drop from summit to base is 366 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in the USA is 496 m. The ski resort takes you to an elevation of 2,164 m.
- Average snow depth during the season is 67 cm at summit elevation and 46 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during February, offering an average snow depth of 69 cm at summit elevation and 47 cm at the base.
- Terry Peak Ski Area features 75 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in the USA is 46 sunny days. March is the sunniest month with an average of 21 sunny days. This makes the ski resort one of the 15 sunniest in the USA.
