Tamarack Resort Named No.1 Resort in the West by Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards Tamarack Resort in Idaho has been named the No. 1 Resort in the West by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026, one of the travel industry’s most prestigious awards recognizing exceptional destinations around the globe. Selected by the readers of Travel + Leisure, the annual World’s Best Awards honor the hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, spas, and […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 8, 2026 0 Comments
Tamarack Resort Reopens Lift After Wind Damage Over the weekend, Tamarack Resort, Idaho, celebrated the reopening of its Tamarack Express chairlift following weeks of repairs forced by an early-June windstorm. The windstorm, which brought 70-plus mile-per-hour winds to the Boise area, left one of the lift’s towers severely damaged. With the tower replacement now complete, Tamarack Resort guests can return to enjoying the lift as it continues […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | July 6, 2026 0 Comments
Lift Damaged at Tamarack Resort, ID, Affecting Summer Operations The summer season at Tamarack Resort, Idaho, is off to a rough start. A heavy windstorm that saw 70-plus mile-per-hour winds ripped through western Idaho near Boise last week, damaging one of the Tamarack Express lift’s towers at the Tamarack Resort in Donnelly, Idaho. After working with the lift’s manufacturer, the Tamarack Resort team determined it would need to replace […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | June 5, 2026 0 Comments
Tamarack Resort, ID, Announces 2026 Summer Events Lineup and New Marina Debut TAMARACK, Idaho (April 15, 2026) — Tamarack Resort will enter the 2026 summer season with significant new development, expanded recreational offerings, and a full calendar of events spanning spring through fall. Anchored by the opening of the Tamarack Marina and continued growth across the resort, the summer season reflects Tamarack’s evolution into a fully integrated mountain, golf, and lake destination. […] Industry News Press Release | April 29, 2026 0 Comments
Tamarack Resort, ID, Breaks Ground on New Public Marina at Lake Cascade for Memorial Day Weekend Opening TAMARACK, ID (September 16, 2025) – Tamarack Resort is proud to announce that construction of its new public marina on Lake Cascade is underway, opening for the season Memorial Day weekend. As the newest lakefront amenity in Idaho, this full-service marina will be fully open to the public and represents a significant milestone in Tamarack’s long-term commitment to expanding year-round […] Press Release | April 20, 2026 0 Comments
Tamarack Resort, Idaho, Ski Season Ends March 24 but Resort Remains Open for Scenic Rides and Spring Events As resorts across the West succumb to a lack of snow and unseasonably warm spring temperatures, Tamarack Resort in Idaho hopes to keep the mountain experience alive for guests through April. The resort has announced a phased reduction in ski operations as the 2025-26 winter season draws to a close, consolidating lift service and transitioning key amenities toward spring programming. […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 24, 2026 0 Comments
Tamarack Resort, ID: Escape the Crowds With an All-Season Pass Tamarack Resort, Idaho, is America’s only official ski, golf, and lake resort. The mountain is located just 90 miles north of Boise and in winter sees 300 inches of average annual snowfall. It boasts 1,610 skiable acres, 2,800 feet of vertical drop, and 57 named runs. In the summer, the resort offers lift-accessed mountain biking, golf, hiking, and a marina […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | March 21, 2026 0 Comments
Tamarack Resort, ID, is America’s Only Ski, Golf, and Lake Resort—With a Great Après Ski Scene Tamarack Resort in Idaho has an après-ski scene that fits perfectly with its location. The four-season resort is located approximately two hours north of Boise and offers plenty of outdoor activities year-round. Tamarack covers roughly 3,600 acres, which includes 1,610 acres of skiable terrain with 2,800 feet of vertical, a world-class golf course, and Lake Cascade. The resort plans to […] Featured Article Gregg Frantz | March 13, 2026 0 Comments
Tamarack Resort, Idaho, Report: The Ski Resort Idahoans Go To Report From Saturday, March 7-9, 2026 Although the locals may not say it out loud, there’s been this slow, unspoken idea that Idaho will become the next Colorado and Utah. The mountains are big, beautiful, and raw. That’s exactly how Idahoans want to keep it. However, the secret has been out; Idaho is the place to go to avoid the crowds, […] Conditions Report Gregg Frantz | March 11, 2026 1 Comment
Tamarack Resort, ID, Launches 2026-27 All Season Pass with Exclusive Ikon Session Pass Benefit at Lowest Price of the Year TAMARACK, Idaho, Feb. 27, 2026 — Tamarack Resort today announced the launch of its 2026-27 All Season Pass, offering Idaho families and outdoor enthusiasts the lowest pass price of the entire year. Beginning today, Adult All Season Passes are available for $499—a savings of $400 compared to purchasing later—and a Family All Season Pass is available for $999, offering savings […] Press Release | March 6, 2026 0 Comments
Tamarack Resort, ID, Extends Half-Price Lift Tickets to Bogus Basin Season Pass Holders Through March 13 Tamarack Resort, Idaho, announced today that all 2025-26 Bogus Basin season pass holders will receive 50% off day lift tickets at Tamarack through March 13, 2026. The offer is effective immediately and may be redeemed by presenting a valid Bogus Basin season pass at the Tamarack ticket office. “We’re all part of the same Idaho ski community. When your neighbors […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 19, 2026 0 Comments
Tamarack Resort, ID, Announces Phase One Sales for Aspen Townhomes Tamarack Resort, Idaho, announced its launch of Aspen Townhomes this week. 60 new mountain modern homes will be located inside of a gated community just 90 miles north of Boise, Idaho. Tamarack is currently in Phase 1 of sales, with the first residences available being 16 townhomes ranging from 1,975 to 2,255 square feet with two to four bedrooms. The […] Industry News Noah Wehrman | February 11, 2026 0 Comments
Hundreds of Santas Take to the Slopes for Tamarack Resort’s “Santa Skis Free” Tradition Tamarack Resort, Idaho, celebrated Christmas Day with its annual Santa Skis Free tradition. Over 100 Santas, elves, and one cheeky Grinch filled the slopes for a festive day of skiing, snowboarding, and holiday cheer. Guests dressed in full Santa suits gathered throughout the morning before heading up the Mid-Mountain Lodge for lunch, pictures, and group laps—turning Upper Serenity ski run […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 30, 2025 0 Comments
Following Heavy Snowfall, Tamarack Resort, ID, Will Open Today, Monday, December 22 Following heavy snowfall and continued snowmaking efforts, Tamarack Resort, Idaho, plans to open for the 2025–26 winter season today, Monday, December 22, with a focused early-season lift and terrain plan as mountain operations teams work to expand access across the resort. Related: Tamarack Resort, ID, Expands Terrain and Guest Amenities in Most Ambitious Off-Season Improvement Project Ever Opening-day operations will […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 22, 2025 0 Comments
The Reserve at Tamarack Resort, Idaho, Voted Best Ski Restaurant in the US for 3rd Year in a Row For the third year in a row, USA Today has named The Reserve at Tamarack Resort the #1 Ski Restaurant in the United States. Voted #1 in the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, The Reserve is celebrated for providing guests with excellent service, local flavors, and the epitome of “fine-casual” dining in the Idaho West. “Our Team at […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 21, 2025 0 Comments
Tamarack Resort, ID, Expands Terrain and Guest Amenities in Most Ambitious Off-Season Improvement Project Ever Tamarack Resort in Idaho is previewing a major step forward for the 2025–26 winter season with new ski terrain, expanded guest amenities, and a full lineup of signature events, part of one of its most ambitious off-season improvement projects to date. Related: New Ski Terrain Rises from the Ashes at Tamarack Ski Resort, ID Located 90 miles north of Boise, […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 5, 2025 0 Comments
Idaho’s Tamarack Resort Is Limiting Pass and Ticket Sales For the First Time Tamarack Resort, Idaho, is following suit with other ski resorts in the industry and limiting the number of passes and tickets it will sell this season. Overcrowding, long lift lines, and packed parking lots are not what skiers and snowboarders want to see when they get to the mountain. “For the first time ever, we’re limiting pass sales to protect […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | October 22, 2025 1 Comment
Rock Fire Near Tamarack Resort, ID, Grows to 2,743 Acres with Evacuations on Standby A wildfire burning near Tamarack Resort has grown to more than 2,700 acres with no containment, prompting Valley County to place some of its residents on heightened evacuation alert. The Rock Fire began Sunday, August 12, after a lightning strike, according to the U.S. Forest Service. By Tuesday morning, the fire had spread to 2,695 acres and later expanded to […] Fire Martin Kuprianowicz | August 21, 2025 0 Comments
Tamarack Resort, Idaho, Reopens Select Operations After Wildfire Shutdown UPDATE August 15, 2025 – 5 a.m. PST – Following days of uncertainty due to the nearby Rock Fire, Tamarack Resort in Idaho will begin a phased reopening of select amenities today, thanks to significant progress made by firefighting crews and the unwavering dedication of Tamarack’s staff. The reopening comes after the resort was forced to suspend all operations on […] Fire Firebrains | August 15, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Tamarack Resort, Idaho, Temporarily Suspends Operations Due to Nearby Wildfire UPDATED August 14, 2025 – 11 a.m. PST – Tamarack Resort has just reached out to SnowBrains with the following update: “Fire crews made strong progress on containment efforts yesterday and continue active firefighting operations today. After reviewing today’s planned firefighting activities and current air quality conditions, we have made the decision to suspend all resort operations for the day. […] Fire Firebrains | August 14, 2025 0 Comments