Uphill Travel
Uphill travel is closed for the season.
Uphill Travel (Skinning)
The early bird gets the powder turn!
If you enjoy the quiet of the mountain and a great workout before the lifts begin spinning, Terry Peak Ski Area offers current season pass holders the opportunity to enjoy designated uphill travel before the ski day begins.
Morning Uphill Access
Designated uphill routes #1, #2, and #3 are open daily for skinning from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Midday Access
As conditions permit, uphill travel on Little Hope may be available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Please check with Ski Patrol for current conditions and any additional uphill opportunities, particularly on days when the Coeur Wharf Express lift is not operating.
Always follow posted signs, obey ski area personnel, and remain alert for grooming equipment and other mountain operations.
Route 1, Empress – Closed
* Start at Nevada Gulch Lodge, then proceed up looker’s left across the bottom of Kussy.
* Continue through looker’s left of the Terry Cut-Across.
* Finish up looker’s right of Empress to the top of Coeur Wharf Express lift #2.
* Descend on the Empress to Terry Cut-across and back to the bottom of the Kussy Express.
* Opens at 6:00 a.m. and closes at 9:00 a.m.
* Season passholders only.
Route 2, Homestake – Closed
* Start at Nevada Gulch Lodge, then proceed up looker’s left across the bottom of Kussy.
* Continue through looker’s left of the Terry Cut Across.
* Finish up looker’s right of Homestake.
* Stop at the top of Homestake.
* Descend on Homestake to Terry Cut-across and back to the bottom of Kussy Express.
* Opens at 6:00 a.m. and closes at 9:00 a.m.
* Season passholders only.
Route 3, Hobo Queen – Closed
* Start at Nevada Gulch Lodge, then proceed up looker’s left across the bottom of Kussy.
* Continue through the looker’s left of the Terry Cut-across.
* Finish up looker’s right of Hobo Queen.
* Stop at the top of Hobo Queen.
* Descend on Hobo Queen to Terry Cut-across and back to the bottom of Kussy Express.
* Opens at 6:00 a.m. and closes at 9:00 a.m.
* Season passholders only.
Route 4, Little Hope – Closed
* Please inquire with Ski Patrol at Patrol Top for availability and hours.
* Sign-in and sign-out are available only at Patrol Top for this route.
* Opens at 10:00 a.m. and closes at 3:00 p.m.
* Season passholders only.
Warning: Snowmobile and Groomer traffic may be anywhere on the mountain at any time.
Yield to Snowcats and Snowmobiles.
Uphill Guidelines
* Must carry a valid season pass.
* Must show pass upon request.
* Must sign in at the bottom of Kussy Express for Routes 1 through 3. For Route 4, inquire with Ski Patrol for availability and hours.
Sign-in must include:
* Full name
* Season Pass number
* Which route(s) you are taking
* You must go up and then down the same route. The Kussy run cannot be used to travel between uphill and downhill routes.
* Routes 1 through 3 open at 6:00 AM, and close at 9:00 AM.
* If you have not reached the top of the hill by 9:00 AM, you must turn around.
* You must carry a cell phone and have it on audible.
* Do not stray from designated routes. This applies to ascent and descent before 9:00 AM. If found anywhere on non-designated routes before 9:00 AM, you will be considered OUT OF BOUNDS and privileges will be revoked.
* Please follow designated uphill routes closely (pay attention to which side of the run) so we can keep snowmobile traffic out of your way.
* Must sign out by 9:15 AM at the bottom of Kussy Express.
* If you’re not signed back out by 9:15 AM, we will call you and/or flag your pass. If no answer, we will come looking for you. If it comes to this point, you may lose your privileges.
Have fun and be safe. If you have any questions, call 605-584-2165, or speak with ski patrol.
Questions?
Give us a call at call 605-584-2165 Ext. 251.