Ski South Dakota

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
• Great Bear Park
• Terry Peak

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