Prepare for an adventurous winter as Idaho’s ski resorts combine tradition and innovation, promising unforgettable moments for all winter enthusiasts. These destinations have worked to improve the guest experience on and off the slopes with countless exciting updates you won’t want to miss.
Whether you’re a seasoned skier, a family looking for a winter getaway, or someone seeking unique activities like Sno-Go trikes, Idaho’s ski resorts have something special for you.
Sun Valley Resort: Timeless Elegance
Sun Valley Resort, with its legendary charm, is poised to deliver an exceptional skiing experience this season. The Warm Springs Enhancement Project introduces the Challenger and Flying Squirrel lift, enhancing lift quality and sustainability. The addition of 54 acres of glade tree skiing in Little Scorpion and the unveiling of the black-diamond trail, Lower Flying Squirrel, promises excitement for every skier.
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area: A Night Skiing Paradise
Bogus Basin, near Boise, transforms into a winter wonderland at night with the state’s largest night operations covering 200 lit acres. Recent upgrades include improved lighting on Alpine and Showcase for enhanced visibility. The forest restoration project on the Morning Star trail showcases the resort’s dedication to sustainable practices, ensuring pristine conditions for visitors.
The mountain also revamped lodges, renovated the rental shop with modern equipment, and upgraded restroom facilities, including remodeling and installing a new HVAC system at Pioneer Lodge. Additionally, Bogus has improved its snow management and grooming fleet to enhance the top-notch experience further.
Grand Targhee Resort: Extended Season
Brundage Mountain Resort: Speedy Ascents
Brundage Mountain Resort introduces the Centennial Express high-speed detachable quad, reducing lift ride time from 16 to 6 minutes. Transportation upgrades include expanding the free shuttle service between McCall and the resort providing increased accessibility. Implementing a new RFID point-of-sale system streamlines ticketing for a smoother overall experience.
Schweitzer: Spa Retreat
Under new ownership within the Alterra family, Schweitzer welcomes visitors with the Creekside Express high-speed detachable quad for quicker access. The Cambium spa adds a touch of luxury, featuring reflexology stations, sound loungers, and HaloIR saunas. Schweitzer continues to be a top destination, now backed by the support of the Alterra network.
Tamarack Resort: Interactive Family Zone
Tamarack Resort introduces Lumberjack Land, an interactive, family-friendly zone, and expands snowmaking capabilities with six new TechnoAlpin TT10 snow guns. The Nordic Center in The Lodge at Osprey Meadows enhances the resort’s appeal for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and fat biking enthusiasts.
Kelly Canyon Resort: Snow Tubing Extravaganza
Kelly Canyon Resort transforms into a winter paradise with the Gunpowder Lift and a new snow tubing park. A million-dollar investment expands snowmaking efforts, ensuring consistent early-season openings. The lodge receives a facelift with new carpet, windows, and Blackhawk BBQ Pit cuisine, providing a cozy retreat for visitors.
Magic Mountain Ski Resort: Sno-Go Trikes
Magic Mountain Ski Resort introduces Sno-Go trikes to its rental fleet and expands the tubing area for non-stop winter fun. With a third snowcat and aggressive brush-cutting efforts, the resort promises earlier openings and well-maintained terrain.
Soldier Mountain: Backcountry Experiences
Pebble Creek Ski Area: 75th Anniversary Celebrations
Lost Trail Ski Area: Epic Mondays
Lost Trail Ski Area, on the Idaho-Montana border, welcomes the season with new tree lines on Chair 2 in the Moose Creek area and the revival of Epic Mondays. Six additional skiing days in January and February make Lost Trail a must-visit destination for extended winter adventures.
Rotarun Ski Area: Youth Initiatives
Rotarun Ski Area completes its snowmaking project and adds a Prinoth Bison snow cat to its fleet. With a focus on supporting youth and families, Rotarun offers affordable learn-to-ski programs and community events, making it an inclusive destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
Silver Mountain Resort: Midway Snack Shack
Silver Mountain Resort adds a sundeck to its new Jackass Snack Shack at midway Chair 4. With infrastructure improvements, including new carpets in the Mountain House, Silver Mountain promises visitors a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Guests can book now to enjoy substantial discounts on midweek lodging and skiing packages.
Options include 250 rooms with various floorplans at Morning Star Lodge and Silver Inn, conveniently located near North America’s longest gondola base. Accommodations cater to families and groups of all sizes and budgets.
Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area: Reduced Ride Times
Situated near Wallace and straddling the Idaho-Montana border, Lookout Pass has enhanced its skiing experience by reworking the Eagle Peak Express Lift gearing, reducing ride time by two and a half minutes. Eagle Peak, introduced last winter with a summit elevation of 6,150 feet, boasts 1,650 feet of total vertical, 500 feet more than the original Lookout Pass summit.
Adding Chair 5, a 400-hp fixed-grip quad, ensures efficient transport for at least 1,500 people per hour. Further improvements include a new 50-by-96-foot Sprung Structure providing extra indoor seating, a 43 percent increase, and investments in grooming equipment, demo fleet, and ticketing systems.
Your Idaho Ski Adventure Awaits!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nic DeAngio is a freelance writer from Richmond, VA. He has traveled throughout the United States and Europe and always has his next trip in mind – and an ever-expanding bucket list of destinations to visit. Nic loves trying local cuisine, photographing exotic locations, and wandering foreign cities to find hole-in-the-wall gems others may overlook.