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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Hundreds of Santas Take to the Slopes for Tamarack Resort’s “Santa Skis Free” Tradition

Santas and other holiday characters gather at Mid-Mountain Lodge, Tamarack Resort, for the annual Santa Skis Free event. | Photo: Mariah Eldfrick

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 […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: 6 to 20 Inches of Snow for the Northern Rockies

This forecast was created at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. A warm, windy midweek storm cycle across the Northern Rockies will be followed by a sharper cool-down late week, improving snow quality as snow levels crash and temperatures tumble. Early light snow favors the Canadian Rockies, then a milder surge Wednesday night through Friday brings higher snow levels […]
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Following Heavy Snowfall, Tamarack Resort, ID, Will Open Today, Monday, December 22

The vibrant village at Tamarack. | Photo: Tamarack Resort

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 […]
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The Reserve at Tamarack Resort, Idaho, Voted Best Ski Restaurant in the US for 3rd Year in a Row

The Reserve at Tamarack Resort. | Photo: Tamarack Resort

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 […]
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Civics For Skiers: How Courts Decide What the Law Says and Who Gets the Blame

*This article is the fourth article in Civics for Skiers, a series which examines how the ski industry interacts with various parts of our government and how skiers may make their voices heard. Civics For Skiers: How Local Governments Help Skiers Talk To Developers Civics For Skiers: State Laws Establish Responsibility For Skiers and Ski Areas Civics For Skiers: The […]
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Tamarack Resort, ID, Expands Terrain and Guest Amenities in Most Ambitious Off-Season Improvement Project Ever

Slope enhancements for the 2025-26 winter season. | Photo: Tamarack Resort

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, […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Over a Foot of Snow for the Rockies and Tetons This Week

This forecast was created at 10 a.m. PST on Monday, November 3, 2025. A progressive, three-act week lines up for the Northern Rockies with a light early-week brush in the Idaho Panhandle and northwest Montana, a milder midweek surge with rising snow levels, then a cooler, gustier Thursday night–Friday push that drops snow levels and focuses the better tallies in […]
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Bogus Basin, ID, General Manager Honored with Governor’s Lifetime Achievement in Recreation and Tourism Award

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BOISE, Idaho – Oct. 24, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke presented Brad Wilson, General Manager of Bogus Basin in Boise, Idaho, with the prestigious Governor’s Lifetime Achievement in Recreation and Tourism Award at an evening reception during the Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism in Idaho Falls last week. Related: Skiing Secrets: Idaho’s Unmarked Powder Highway The ceremony also […]
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New Terrain and New Cat Ski Opportunities at Soldier Mountain, ID, This Winter

Soldier Mountain may be one of Idaho’s best-kept secrets. Hidden beneath the guise of a small community ski hill with classic fixed-grip chairlifts is one of the best destinations in the state for untracked powder skiing and backcountry access. The secret? Soldier Mountain only operates Thursday through Sunday, so storms rolling into the Sawtooths in the earlier part of the […]
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[VIDEO] 1+ Hour of Raw Powder Skiing from the Idaho Backcountry in Winter 2024-25

Independent filmmaker and skier Dan Noakes released his annual POV Ski Mix, available on YouTube. This year’s film takes a different approach—stripping away music to immerse viewers in the pure sound of skis cutting through untouched powder. Related: Road-Tripping in Idaho: 3 of the Best Ski-Area-to-Ski-Area Loops to Check Out This Winter The hour-long edit features new backcountry lines filmed entirely in […]
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