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South Dakota - Regional Ski Guide

Ski Areas in South Dakota

South Dakota Ski Resorts

South Dakota is a region of United States offering skiing and snowboarding in 3 American Ski Resorts, including Mission Ridge, Silver Mountain and Terry Peak.

Snow Forecasts for South Dakota

Ski Resorts in South Dakota with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Mission Ridge4cm
Silver Mountain4cm

Forecast updated : 21 Mar 2026 10:50 AEDT

South Dakota Ski Resorts

 Highest altitude ski resorts in South Dakota

The highest altitude ski resorts in South Dakota, by base / resort altitude.

Highest altitude ski resorts in South Dakota
Ski ResortResort
Mission Ridge1,393m
Silver Mountain1,250m

 Highest lift-served ski areas in South Dakota

The highest lift-served skiing in South Dakota, by the highest lift (top) altitude.

Highest lift-served ski areas in South Dakota
Ski ResortTop
Mission Ridge2,079m
Silver Mountain1,921m
Terry Peak2,164m

 Best ski areas for Beginners in South Dakota

The best beginner ski areas in South Dakota, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.

Best ski areas for Beginners in South Dakota
Ski ResortBeginn.
Silver Mountain4*
Terry Peak4*

 Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in South Dakota

The best intermediate ski resorts in South Dakota, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in South Dakota
Ski ResortInterm.
Silver Mountain4*
Terry Peak4*

 Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in South Dakota

The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in South Dakota, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in South Dakota
Ski ResortExperts
Silver Mountain3*