Pebble Creek, ID: Presidents’ Day Powder, Trees, and Cliffs Brought to you by Visit Idaho and Ski Idaho Report from Monday, February 20, 2023 Snowboarding at Pebble Creek, Idaho, on Presidents’ Day was the most fun that I have had in a while. Despite the ski area only reporting a few inches of fresh snow overnight, it felt like much more than that. I cannot begin to explain how much this place […] Conditions Report Jesse | February 21, 2023 2 Comments
Avalanche Kills One Near Pebble Creek Ski Area, ID An Idaho man has died after being caught in an avalanche around 1:00 pm last Sunday afternoon, March 15 in Idaho. KPVI reports that the man was around 60-years-old and was skiing in the out of boundaries area near the Pebble Creek Ski Area. The avalanche that killed him was about 300 yards and six feet deep, KPVI reports. Ski […] Avalanche SnowBrains | March 16, 2020 0 Comments
Legendary 10 Barrel Brewing’s BeerCat Will Be at Pebble Creek, ID March 7th Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Co Now you can get refreshments on the slopes, without even having to leave the ski runs, thanks to 10 Barrel Brewing Company’s cool mobile snow pub, the ‘BeerCat’. The tour continues, with the BeerCat landing at Pebble Creek, ID on March 7th. Related: Usher in Winter With All Your Friends at 10 Barrel […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 6, 2020 0 Comments
Full List of All the Early Ski Resort Closures Across the Western U.S. It’s been a tough season across much of the West, and now the impacts are becoming impossible to ignore. A growing number of ski resorts are either shutting down early or have already called it a season, as persistently low snowfall and warm temperatures have taken their toll. Thin coverage, exposed terrain, and shortened operating windows have become the norm […] Industry News Brent Glogau | March 24, 2026 2 Comments
Indy Pass Opens Pass Renewal & Announces Reduced Price and 16 New Resorts for 2026-27 Season Indy Pass announced that existing passholders can renew their passes starting today for the lowest guaranteed price. This comes as Indy unveils a new online system for pass renewals designed to reward its most loyal customers, as well as the addition of 16 new resorts to its pass offering. Following the renewal period, the 2026-27 sale will invite waitlist members […] Industry News Press Release | February 25, 2026 3 Comments
Toyota Owners Can Ski For Free on Select Fridays in ID, WA, and WY Toyota owners can receive free ski lift passes for participating mountains throughout the inland Northwest on select Fridays starting January 9. In a tradition that spans longer than 10 years, Toyota is once again kicking off its annual Free Ski Friday program that offers Toyota drivers the chance to spend a day on the mountain for free at participating resorts […] Industry News Press Release | January 7, 2026 0 Comments
Summer Thrills a Big Draw for Idaho Ski Areas Many Idaho ski areas are underway with summer operations and construction on projects debuting next winter. Summer is an increasingly important season for ski resorts, especially in the Gem State, with 11 of Ski Idaho’s 19 destinations maintaining bike trails and nine spinning the chairlifts all summer. Ski Area Management magazine reports summer revenues nationally represent just under 12 percent […] SnowBrains | June 19, 2024 0 Comments
Body of Skier Missing Since May 18 Recovered at Mount Rainier National Park, WA The body of a deceased female skier was recovered from the base of Pebble Creek’s Moraine Falls above Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park on June 8, following an extensive search operation initiated on May 19. Related: Washington State Historic Snowfall Comparison: Mount Rainier vs Mount Baker Park rangers commenced the search in response to a report of an overdue […] SnowBrains | June 12, 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
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
Ski Idaho Passport Program Sports New Perk: AirFlare The Idaho Peak Season Passport lets 5th-graders ski or ride three days for free at each of the 17 participating Gem State ski areas and offers 6th-graders two days free at those mountains for only $29. This winter it also comes with a complimentary family subscription to AirFlare, the app that turns your smartphone into an outdoors rescue locator, offering […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 19, 2024 0 Comments
Toyota Announces ‘Free Ski Friday’ Allowing Toyota Drivers to Hit the Slopes for Free at Several Ski Areas In a tradition that spans longer than 10 years, Toyota is once again kicking off its annual Free Ski Friday series. The program offers Toyota drivers the chance to spend a day on the mountain for free at participating resorts throughout the Inland Northwest. This ski and snowboard season, the promotion occurs on select Fridays at scenic mountains in Idaho, […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 4, 2024 0 Comments
14 Idaho Ski Areas Will Be Open During the Holidays BOISE, Idaho (Dec. 21, 2023) — Despite Mother Nature being pretty stingy so far this winter, at least 14 of the Gem State’s 19 ski areas will be open during the holiday season.All three ski areas in North Idaho — Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area near Mullan, Schweitzer near Sandpoint, and Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg — are open daily. Skiers and snowboarders dressed from […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 21, 2023 0 Comments
2023/24 Season Opening Dates for Ski Idaho Resorts The 2023/24 ski and snowboard season has kicked off in Idaho, or should we say “Wydaho.” Grand Targhee Resort, Wyoming, openend on November 17, 2023, albeit with very limited terrain, but was the first ‘Ski Idaho’ destination to open this winter. While the resort lies four miles beyond the Gem State’s border, it is affiliated with Ski Idaho because the […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 23, 2023 0 Comments
Idaho Ski Areas Feeling the Stoke as 2023-24 Season Looms Winter 2023-24 promises to deliver another great ski and snowboard season in Idaho, with ski areas throughout the state making plenty of upgrades. Brundage Mountain Resort, Kelly Canyon Resort, Schweitzer, and Sun Valley Resort installed new chairlifts over the summer, including Ski Idaho’s third six-pack at the latter destination. Plus, Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area reworked the gearing, which […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 10, 2023 0 Comments
Idaho Ski Areas That Will Offer Excellent Lift-Served Mountain Biking This Summer BOISE, Idaho (May 24, 2023) — Eleven Idaho ski areas offer summertime mountain biking, eight of the operations are lift-served all season, many are debuting new trails this season, and three destinations — the Route of the Hiawatha, Silver Mountain Resort, and Soldier Mountain — are opening their bike trails Memorial Day weekend. The lifts will start turning at Brundage […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 23, 2023 0 Comments
Free Ski Friday For Toyota Drivers Toyota is running a promotion where you can ski or snowboard at a local ski resort for free if you drive any Toyota, Scion, or Lexus vehicle. You must drive one of the eligible cars to a Toyota representative at the designated area that Friday and have a valid U.S. driver’s license. If you qualify, the Toyota representative will give you […] SnowBrains | January 18, 2023 0 Comments
All 19 Idaho Ski Areas are Open for the Holidays BOISE, Idaho (Dec. 19, 2022) — Skiers and snowboarders throughout Idaho have much to celebrate this holiday season, with all 19 Gem State ski areas either already open or opening the day after Christmas.All three ski areas in North Idaho — Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area near Mullan, Schweitzer near Sandpoint, and Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg — are fully open for the season. In […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 21, 2022 0 Comments
11 Idaho Ski Areas Will Be Offering Mountain Biking This Summer BOISE, Idaho (May 24, 2022) — Eleven Idaho ski areas offer summertime mountain biking, nine of the operations are lift-served, most are debuting new trails this season, and two — Silver Mountain, and Soldier Mountain — are opening Memorial Day weekend. So is the Route of the Hiawatha, and the crown jewel of the nation’s rails-to-trails initiative, which is operated […] Industry News CycleBrains | May 25, 2022 2 Comments
All 16 Idaho Ski Resorts That Will Be Open This Christmas Skiers and snowboarders throughout Idaho have much to celebrate this holiday season, with at least 16 Gem State ski areas already open or opening before the New Year. Related: The 15 Best Idaho Ski Runs All three ski areas in North Idaho––Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area (skilookout.com) near Mullan, Schweitzer (schweitzer.com) near Sandpoint, and Silver Mountain Resort (silvermt.com) in […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 22, 2021 1 Comment
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