Listed below is Idaho's most comprehensive ski resort guide with 16 ski resorts.
The Highest peak in Idaho is Borah Peak at 12,662 ft, the lowest point is Snake River at 710 ft. Winters in Idaho is when cloud cover, humidity, and precipitation are at its highest point.
Bald Mountain is managed by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, this small resort in North Central Idaho has been open since 1959 for skiing and snowboarding in the Orofino area.
Winter at Brundage Mountain Resort is spectacular. The breathtaking view from the top of Brundage includes the nearby Salmon River Mountains, beautiful Payette Lakes, Oregon's Eagle Cap Wilderness, and the famed Seven Devils towering over Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in America.
Surrounded by mountain peaks, pine trees and fresh air it's the perfect place to bring the family or plan a special trip.
Kelly Canyon Ski Resort is located in the Targhee National Forest in eastern Idaho and offers a variety of terrain for beginner, intermediate and expert levels of skiing.
Lookout Pass is committed to providing you and your family with a great skiing experience. The snow comes early and regularly. And the climate results in snow that tends to be light and fun to ski.
Magic Mountain is 28 miles South of Hansen on Rock Creek Road. Magic Mountain is grooming the trails for all of you who love to ski and leaving some powder for you who like the powder.
Pebble Creek is a vertical playground that attracts extreme skiers but also offers plenty of terrain variety for other skill levels. Located just south of the City of Pocatello, in the Caribou National Forest, Pebble Creek boasts virtually non-existent lift lines. The 50 member PSIA/AASI Member Ski & Snowboard School offers a wide range of group programs as well as private lessons.
Pomerelle Mountain resort is nestled in the Sawtooth National Forest at 8,000 feet. The southern Idaho resort caters specifically to families (especially those with wee ones) enjoying and learning to ski/board. The groomed 24 slopes are serviced by 1 triple chair, 1 double chair and the new 450' Magic Carpet boardwalk lift and offer a vertical drop of 1,000 feet.
Schweitzer Mountain is a prime vacation spot all year long. Hike, horseback ride, bike, take a trail ride or hitch the quad to the top of the mountain to get the best pickins' of the huckleberry season.
Silver Mountain Resort located just off Interstate 90 in the panhandle of Northern Idaho. Silver Mountain Resort has the world’s longest Single-Stage Gondola will take you on a 20-minute ride from the base village in Kellogg to the Mountain Haus, while gaining nearly 4,000 feet in altitude.
Soldier Mountain offers 1150 acres of inbound terrain to satisfy skiers of all levels including Central Idaho's best and most plentiful powder (known to last up to month after a storm)! For those who prefer things a little tamer, come experience the Northwest's best grooming!
Sun Valley, the oldest destination ski resort in the US, was the home of the world's first chairlift (and reportedly the first hot tub!). Built on a reputation of high class, Sun Valley continues to be known for its ambience and classic ski center feel but it also features excellent skiing and snowboarding. The resort features two mountains, Dollar and Baldy, which is considered by many to be one of the best skiing mountains in the US. Dollar, on the other hand, is a beginner's paradise with gentle, sunny slopes, groomed to perfection.
Eighteen lifts (including seven high-speed detachable quads) give Sun Valley a staggering uphill capacity of 28,180 people per hour, keeping lift lines virtually non-existent. When it is for lunch, dinner or a quick snack between runs, you'll notice one more contrast to most resorts: Sun Valley's on-mountain menu. Fresh offerings such as mesquite-grilled chicken, salmon, swordfish and prime rib are among the offerings and meals are served in a unique cluster format, offering a variety of dining choices.
Tamarack Resort derives its name from the signature grove of Tamarack trees on the mountainside just north of the resort.
Tamarack gives claim to having Idaho's first SuperPipe. Hells Canyon, using Zaugg Pipe Monster technology, is 400' long with 18' walls at a 16 degree pitch. Very sweet indeed!
Tamarack is nestled at the heart of the beautiful Long Valley in west central Idaho. AS an all-new, all-season destination, Tamarack redefines the way in which the quality of your outdoor resort and recreation experience will be measured. From a serene setting on Lake Cascade to expansive meadow frontage to the grand mountain backdrop, Tamarack offers an ideal combination of scenic natural beauty, distinct 4-season climate and convenient regional access.
