Tour the amazing and beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota with the Columbia Ski Club from May 17-25, 2025! Our custom guided tour will explore the Badlands National Park, Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorials, Devil’s Tower and Custer State Park. We’ll also visit the Minuteman Missile Site, Jewel Cave, Spearfish Canyon, and the Old West towns of Deadwood and Lead, as well as the famous, quirky Wall Drug. We’ll have the opportunity for some hiking, biking, shopping, wildlife viewing, a steam train ride on the 1880’s train, wine-tasting, and much more!

This 9-day / 8-night adventure is priced at $3225.00 per person, double occupancy, including hotel accommodations at the Rushmore Hotel Best Western Plus in downtown Rapid City, S.D. The package includes daily breakfast, 5 lunches, a welcome party, group dinner, and pre- and post-trip parties. Note that our package does not include air transportation to/from Rapid City, although hotel shuttle service is available. See the trip leaders for specific arrival information – and suggestions for sights to see along the way if you want to drive!

Our Black Hills adventure will be available for sign-up at the general meeting on July 8th.  A completed G&A Trip Application  and a deposit check for $600 are required at sign-up.  Our Assistant Trip Leader, Rob Foard, will be at the meeting to accept your applications and deposit. Email him at blackhills2025@columbiaskiclub.org or phone: 410-740-4946.

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