Terry Peak
Ski Area is positioned geographically to receive a substantial amount
snowfall through the winter months. With elevations of 5,900-ft
to over 7,000-ft. more snow can fall on Terry Peak than anywhere
else in the region. It's common for snowfall predictions to exceed
up to three times of what was anticipated or to receive snowfall
at 5,500-ft and higher when snow wasn't expected at all. However
it's important to remember that we can depend on snow at Terry Peak.
With the efficient high-tec snowmaking system covering 60% of the
mountain, good conditions are assured from the begriming to end
of the season. Stay posted to our web site and live mountain cams
for dependable surface and weather conditions. Remember: SNOW HAPPENS
AT TERRY PEAK!
Terry Peak was open 97 days through the 2006/07 season. Close to 100 inches
blanketed the mountain from early November to late March.
Know The Snow Before You Go With . . . . www.terrypeak.com
- 'Opening Day' is targeted for the day after Thanksgiving.
(Conditions Permitting - please stay posted to TerryPeak.com)
- Snowmaking begins November 1, 2007 (Temperatures permitting)
- Terry Peak Ski Area is open on holidays.
- Last day of the season is typically the last weekend in March
or the first weekend in April, depending on surface conditions.
- Season Passes are available for
half-price only in October.
- Terry Peak rents Skis, Snowboards,
Snowblades, and Helmets. Boots and Poles too.
- Terry Peak is home to the Dakota's only two high speed detachable chairlifts.
- Terry Peak was established in 1936.
- Terry Peak Ski Area is the highest lift served area east of the Rockies.
- Terry Peak is located in the Northern Black Hills of South Dakota and is the third highest point east of the Rockies in the continental U.S.
(The top two highest points are in the Black Hills too!)
- Terry Peak is 8 miles from the historic town of Deadwood. (Yes, the same Deadwood on HBO)
- Terry Peak is 5 miles from the historic town of Lead. (Pronounced LEED)
- Terry Peak Ski Area is just 15 miles off of I-90.
- The closest major airport to Terry Peak is Rapid City Regional Airport (One-hour drive)
Check out the Statistics for more info.