Uphill Travel
Uphill Travel Access and Rules
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.
* Uphill Travel is Closed for the 2025-26 Season *
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.
Warning: Snowmobile and Groomer traffic may be anywhere on the mountain at any time.
Yield to Snowcats and Snowmobiles.
Uphill Guidelines
Have fun and be safe. If you have any questions, call 605-584-2165, or speak with ski patrol.
- 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. Your 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.