Sun Valley, ID, Report: Long Runs, Longer History, and Sweeping Vistas In 1936, the Union Pacific Railroad changed the sport of skiing forever, when, in Sun Valley, Idaho, it fired up the world’s first chairlift. In the 90 years since then, Sun Valley has remained a lauded and legendary place to ski, playing host to celebrities and celebrated skiers alike, including Gretchen Fraser, the first American to win an Olympic Medal […] Conditions Report Zach Armstrong | January 21, 2026 3 Comments
Tamarack, ID, Report: Incredible Terrain Rises from the Ashes of the Rock Fire Continuing South from McCall, the next stop on Visit Idaho‘s Gem Line was Tamarack Resort, Idaho, perched just above Lake Cascade. Alongside playful pistes and thrilling tree skiing, we would soon discover that Tamarack has easy access to amazing sidecountry terrain. We met up with our guides for the day at the base of the Tamarack Express lift and quickly […] Conditions Report Zach Armstrong | January 20, 2026 0 Comments
Brundage, ID, Report: Fast, Scenic Groomers and Extraordinary Sidecountry Laps My next stop on Visit Idaho‘s Gem Line Ski Trip was Brundage Mountain, just to the north of McCall Idaho in the Payette National Forest. Brundage is a beloved mountain for Idaho skiers, combining great groomers, expansive tree skiing, and scenic vistas with a relaxed atmosphere. Last winter, Brundage was named in National Geographic reporter Alf Anderson’s list of the […] Conditions Report Zach Armstrong | January 20, 2026 0 Comments
Lookout Pass, ID/MT Report: The Storm Continues and Good Vibes Abound Report from Friday, January 9, 2026 My trip to Lookout Pass, a hidden gem located on the Idaho-Montana border, started out in my favorite way to start ski days, with a shuttle ride. The night before, I had been staying at the incredible Stardust Motel, located in the small, historic town of Wallace, Idaho. The Stardust Motel launched a shuttle […] Conditions Report Zach Armstrong | January 17, 2026 0 Comments
Silver Mountain, ID, Report: Fresh Tracks All Day If You’re Willing to Hunt Report from Thursday, January 8, 2026 Continuing on my journey through Visit Idaho’s Gem Line, I headed from Sandpoint, Idaho, to Kellogg, Idaho, for another powder day at Silver Mountain. I had skied at Silver last season and had a great time lapping pristine corduroy during a stint of high pressure. I was excited to return with plenty of recent […] Conditions Report Zach Armstrong | January 16, 2026 0 Comments
Schweitzer, ID, Report: Incredible Terrain and Deep Storm Totals to Start The Gem Line Report from Wednesday, January 7, 2026 When I arrived in the Schweitzer, Idaho, base area a little after 11 a.m., I was worried that after months of waiting for skiable snow, I had missed the powder day. A teenager near the ticket window called out to their friend: “You’re sick today, too?” It seemed that an unseasonably warm winter had […] Conditions Report Zach Armstrong | January 15, 2026 0 Comments
Conditions Report
