Tamarack, ID, Report: Sleeper Spring Pow Day Report from Thursday, March 28, 2024 After a couple of weeks of warm spring skiing, I thought Idaho had seen its last powder days for the season. A friend of mine had planned a trip out to Tamarack, Idaho, for the end of March, and I expected to be packing my Hawaiian shirt and my jorts. Turns out, winter had […] Conditions Report Zach Armstrong | April 1, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Crush the Steep Slush Report from Monday, March 18, 2024 I recently made the trek from Boise, Idaho, down to Palisades Tahoe, California, with two buddies to see what this legendary resort had to offer. Turns out, there was plenty! With perfect spring conditions and minimal people, the day was sure to bring us some memorable skiing. Upon our arrival, we were astounded at […] Conditions Report Zach Armstrong | March 27, 2024 0 Comments
Best Snow Conditions at Idaho’s Ski Areas Are Happening Now Ullr has truly delivered the powder goods to Idaho’s ski areas recently, boosting base levels by multiple feet. Maybe Ullr was snoozing early in the ski/ride season, but my oh my, he’s fully awake now, and he’s on a tear. Even though it’s been a slow start to the season, things have changed dramatically statewide. “Oh man, my legs are […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 21, 2024 0 Comments
Celebrate End of Ski and Snowboard Season Free at Soldier Mountain, ID, This Weekend Soldier Mountain in Southern Idaho is closing for the winter 2024 season this Saturday, and lift tickets during its last two days of operation, March 22-23, are free. “Despite the challenges Mother Nature had for us this season, we had a great winter at Soldier Mountain. We are grateful for the region’s support and want to share the stoke with […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 21, 2024 0 Comments
Idaho Ski Areas Winter 2024 Closing Dates As April looms and warm weather begins to make its presence felt, ski resorts in Idaho will see the end of their seasons within the month. Although no resorts in these states have their seasons scheduled to go into May, there is still almost a whole month of skiing to cram in before then. Related: Colorado Ski Resorts Reveal Closing […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 20, 2024 0 Comments
Does Affordable Skiing Still Exist? The Top 9 Best Value Ski Areas in the United States With the advent of mega passes, higher participation in snow sports, and the desire to appear ‘sought after’, buying a day ticket at the resorts we know and love has now become a financial investment affordable to only the ultra-dedicated or financially well-off. A little over a decade ago, $100 ski tickets were unheard of. Now, the likes of Breckenridge, […] Industry News Tucker Morin | March 20, 2024 10 Comments
Bogus Basin, ID, Plans to Replace Coach Chairlift and Bitterfoot Chairlift Bogus Basin, Idaho, a non-profit resort located just 45 minutes outside of Boise, Idaho, just announced plans to replace two of its chairlifts, the Coach Chairlift and the Bitterfoot Chairlift, with brand new quad fixed-grip chairlifts in the summer of 2024. The Coach Chairlift has been in use for 43 years. More than 19 million chairs have arrived at the […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | February 23, 2024 0 Comments
Tamarack Resort, ID, Rolls Back Boundless Pass Pricing to Celebrate 20th Anniversary Season Tamarack Resort, Idaho, is rolling back the cost of the Boundless All-Season Pass for the 2024/25 season to its lowest season pass pricing in twenty years as part of its 20th anniversary celebration. Family passes will be available for $949 and adult passes for $399 during the celebratory pricing period from February 23 through March 3. When lifts started spinning […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 23, 2024 0 Comments