Terry Peak Ski Area is South Dakota's premier destination for a winter vacation, featuring skiing and snowboarding. The family-friendly ski resort is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, near historic Deadwood. The summit of Terry Peak stands at 7,100 ft tall, with the highest lift service between the Rockies and the Alps. A variety of terrain will keep everyone from the novice to the expert interested. A sizable Terrain Park includes a variety of progressive jumps, boxes and rail features. Three high-speed detachable quad chairlifts, one fixed grip triple and the snow carpet offer a smooth ride up the slope. All major lifts meet on the top so finding your family or ski party is easy. All efforts are made to open selected terrain by the first weekend in December, temperatures permitting. Operations usually begin seven days a week. Terry Peak Ski Area is open on Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year's Day, New Year's Eve, Martin Luther King, and President's Day, from 9am to 4pm.