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South Dakota is where you will find Plains Indians like the
Lakota and a fascinating history and heritage. Most will
know South Dakota for the Mount Rushmore sculptures of four American
presidents: Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, George Washington
and Abraham Lincoln. The monument is located in the
Black Hills. It was started in 1927 and took 14 years to
complete. The capital of South Dakota is Pierre.
South Dakota may not be a ski destination for those who do not
live in the state, but if you find yourself there during winter, why
not try some of the local ski areas which are well worth a visit.
Web site: www.travelsd.com
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Ski Resorts in South Dakota, USA
Deer Mountain
Located in Lead (pronounced ‘leed’) Deer Mountain
has a 6,850 foot summit, gift shop, learning centre and rental
shop. It also offers 10 miles of cross-country trails and
a total of 44 trails. There is a snow skate park
and tubing park with night tubing available some nights.
Web site: www.skideermountain.com
Great Bear Park
Great Bear Park is a great family fun area for skiers and boarders,
located three miles east of Sioux Falls. It offers 12
downhill runs, 1 quad lift a handle tow and surface lift. There
is also a terrain park with a pipe and a tubing park with a lift. Snowmaking
facilities are available and there is a lodge and ski school.
Web site: www.greatbearpark.com
Terry Peak
Terry Peak ski area is located in the Northern Black Hills and
is therefore typically blessed with significant snowfall during
the winter. Rapid City airport is approx. a one hour drive
away. The area offers family fun with 60% snowmaking facility,
two base lodges and a terrain park with half pipe.
Terry Peak Mountain Information
Top elevation: 7,052 feet
Base elevation: 6,500 feet/5,900 feet
Vertical rise: 1,100 feet
Skiable acres: 450 acres
Trails: 30+
Lifts: 5 (incl. 2 hi speed quads, 1 surface)
Annual snow: 150 inches average |
