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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 our friends and neighbors.”
– general manager David Alden
Participants must get their free tickets online at soldiermountain.com. RFID cards are required, which cost $5 for guests who don’t already have one.
Soldier Mountain will host a cardboard box derby at 11 a.m. Saturday and encourages guests to bring their homemade cardboard sleds and sculptures.
The resort will also stage a pond skim competition Saturday at 1 p.m.
Although the resort is usually open on Thursdays, it will be closed today, March 21.
About Soldier Mountain
Established in 1947, Soldier Mountain is a family-friendly mountain resort located near Fairfield, Idaho, at 1043 N. Soldier Creek Rd. in the Soldier Mountains of the Sawtooth National Forest. It is about two hours from Boise, 80 minutes from Sun Valley, and 90 minutes from Twin Falls. The resort offers skiing and snowboarding on 35 named trails and a terrain park on the front side comprising 1,150 lift-served skiable acres and 2,000 acres of snowcat-accessible backcountry. Soldier Mountain has two chairlifts reaching an altitude of up to 7,177 ft., a magic carpet, and a tubing hill.
In the summer, Soldier Mountain offers five mountain biking trails, a skills park, and a nine-hole disc golf course.
Its lodge restaurant serves homemade fare, while The Fox Den Pub provides guests a cozy spot to hang out after a great day on the mountain.
Camping spots are available at the end of the resort’s parking lot at Pioneer Campground and along the road beyond, and motel lodging and vacation rentals are available in Fairfield, about 10 miles away.
As an Indy Pass partner, Soldier Mountain also offers season passholders discounted Indy Passes as an add-on.
Visit soldiermountain.com for more details.
