Participant Information

Group of Ski for Light snowmobilers cheering on a snowy trail

We welcome all ages and levels of experience to join our Ski for Light family. You don’t need to have any prior experience or worry about arranging a guide ahead of time, we take care of all the details so you can relax and enjoy your experience.

 The 46th Annual Black Hills Regional Ski for Light will be held at Terry Peak & Coeur Wharf in Lead, SD from January 19-23, 2025.

Applications open October 15, 2024, and must be received by December 15th, 2024.

 Ski For Light Participant Information

 

How much does it cost?

The cost is $275 and covers expenses for:

  • Five nights of lodging based on double occupancy (sharing a room)

  • Ski equipment as required

  • Trail fee/lift tickets

  • Transportation between Deadwood and Terry Peak Ski Area

  • All lunches and one evening meal

  • One banquet ticket

 

Additional Optional Expenses:

  • Meal Package: $125 Meal vouchers cover meals not provided by SFL and may only be used at the Gem in the Mineral Palace Hotel & Casino.

  • Single room occupancy request: $175 (not available to participants receiving a scholarship)

  • Banquet tickets for guests or caretakers: $30 per person, and must be purchased at the time of application.


Applications & Deadlines:

Applications will open October 15, 2024. Scholarship Applications must be received November 30, 2024, and Participant application deadline is December 15, 2024.

If you need financial assistance, please complete the Participant Scholarship Application FIRST. Once completed, you will be directed to a Participant Application form. Our online applications are linked below:

 

After you have sent your application in, if you need more Banquet Tickets, you may purchase them for $30.00 each by clicking the button below until January 13, 2025.

All participants must complete the Terry Peak Ski Area Liability Waiver Release form even if they don’t plan to be on the downhill side in case they change their mind after arriving.

 

Prefer a Paper Application?

Download a PDF version of the application to print at home or contact us here to request a paper version be mailed to you.

a woman and two men in sit skis chat on the ski slope

What to Expect

New to Ski for Light? Or need a refresher on what the week entails?

We’ve put together a PDF of what you can expect, a sample of the daily schedule for the week, and a packing list so you don’t forget anything!

 Transportation Information: How to get here

Listed below are a variety of options for transportation to Deadwood, SD.

 

South Dakota Transportation Information:

Sioux Falls Coordinator: Virginia Miller

Email Virginia

Phone: 605-261-8921

Nebraska Transportation Information:

Coordinator: Ward Kinney

Phone Number: 402-630-3640

Application for Bus Across Nebraska

Transportation from Rapid City Airport to Deadwood:

Coordinator: George Lee

Email George

Phone: 605-430-6103