Idaho Ski and Snowboarding Blog

Idaho is known for its potatoes, but it also has some great ski resorts. Whether you are looking for cross country skiing, snowboarding, a family ski resort, or a challenge, you can find it without a doubt in Idaho. Idaho has some of the best resorts that you can find and they have something to offer everyone, from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

For the family winter vacation, Lookout Pass Ski Area is a unique place to go. It’s one of the few places in the United States where you can have your choice of two states for one mountain. The resort is located right on the border of Idaho and Montana, meaning you can go up in the chair in Idaho and ski down in Montana.

When you go to Pebble Creek Ski Area, you will be skiing Mount Bonneville, the highest mountain in the Portneuf Range. Other ski resorts in Idaho are Bogus Basin, Brundage, Cottonwood Butte, Kelly Canyon, Pomerelle Mountain Resort, Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Sun Valley Idaho, and Silver Mountain, where you can see the world’s longest gondola.

So when you think of Idaho, just don’t think about those delicious potatoes that they grow there but think about the interesting ski resorts that it offers. Take your winter vacation to Idaho and see the world’s longest gondola or go up the mountain in Idaho and ski down in Montana. You will find something interesting and fascinating about the ski resorts here, and have fun while you are doing it.

What’s new for the 2008/2009 season at Sun Valley Resort in Idaho

Gearing up for the upcoming winter skiing season, the Sun Valley Resort in Idaho is offering a number of discounted rate season passes to anyone who purchases their season pass before the season kicks off officially near the end of the year. The Sun Valley Resort is making it easier than ever to renew or purchase season passes, discount passes, 20 or 30 day passes and Nordic passes using the Sun Valley Resort website. Activating a current pass to make it valid for the 2008 and 2009 winter season is simple and straight forward.

For snowboarders and skiers interested in purchasing a brand new season pass, the purchase can be made online or in a local pass office, but a photo must be taken to be placed on each individual’s Sun Valley Resort card, granting access to many of the amenities that this unique ski resort offers during the winter season.

Beginning October 13 of 2008, winter season passes are going to be offered online and over the phone to anyone looking to make a new purchase. Renewals can be made now for previous guests of the resort. More information about purchasing season passes, 20 or 30 day passes, Nordic passes and discount passes can be found at the Sun Valley Resort website.

You can also find discounts at SkiCoupons.com for lodging, lift tickets and deals on Sun Valley ski vacations.

What’s new for the 2008/2009 season at Schweitzer Mountain Resort in Idaho

The Schweitzer Mountain Resort in beautiful Idaho is situated between three stunning mountain ranges, with views traveling into Canada and across three states. The Schweitzer Mountain Resort is known for providing a myriad of different terrain types, including gladed runs, wide open bowls and plenty of smooth corduroy groomers. Stella, the only six-person high speed lift will bring you to all new heights, allowing you access to nearly 3000 acres of ski worthy terrain with nearly 90 open trails and plenty of space for open bowl skiing.

The variety of terrain styles offered by Schweitzer is part of what makes it a popular destination for skiers from all age groups and skill levels. 20 percent of the terrain is ideal for beginners, with a solid 40 percent dedicated to intermediate skiers. Advanced skiers can take advantage of 35 percent of these 2900 ski worthy acres, with a final 5 percent dedicated to the experts in winter sports.

During the winter months, the mountains situated around Schweitzer Mountain resort are available for skiing between 9am to 4pm, with night skiing activities offered throughout much of the winter months. Between 3 and 8pm between December 26 and January 5, and then again between January 11 and March 15 on Fridays and Saturdays these unique night time skiing activities are offered to interested parties that want to ski Schweitzer Mountain.

Locals are reporting fun skiing on mostly groomed slopes. Lower College is open and lots of fun. Report show the runs on Seattle Ridge are ready to open. The snow makering continues and groomers are doing a fantastic job getting as much terrain open for the holiday ski season as possible. Early season crowds are lite.