Ski Idaho: 2006-07 Ski Season
What’s new for the Northwest United States, Idaho ski resorts for se
Heading to Idaho for winter's 2006-07 ski season, check out what's new and fun at Sun Valley, Tamarack Resort, Schweitzer Mountain and Brundage Mountain Resort
Read about what's new at Idaho's ski resorts for 2006-2007.
Sun Valley-Ketchum/Sun Valley, Idaho. The Reader Survey 2006 for SKI Magazine, has rated Sun Valley in the top ten as best overall ski resort in the Western United States. Sun Valley is known for some of the best skiing in the world, posh mountain lodges, and short lift lines.
The resort has recently spent over 1 million dollars in state of the art snowmaking equipment for the beginner’s mountain. Go to: Sun Valley for more details.
Special Events: USSA Super Tour X-Country Skiing, December 6-10, 2006
Tamarack Resort-Donnelly, Idaho. Tamarack is a new upscale mountain resort that opened in 2004. Thanks to Andre Agassi’s retirement from tennis and his new interest in becoming a real estate tycoon, the Fairmont Tamarack luxury hotel-condominium residences will begin their groundbreaking shortly. Fairmont Tamarack’s luxury status will be effortlessly earned. Tamarack is just 90 minutes north of Boise, Idaho and overlooks the beautifully pristine Lake Cascade.
This season, Tamarack Resort has added 5,000 acres of expert back-country terrain, two new chairlifts, and ten new ski runs. Also, look for Tamarack’s complimentary shuttle for season pass holders who live in Boise. Check out Tamarack for more information.
Special Events: Chevrolet U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix, February 22-25, 2007.
Schweitzer Mountain-Sandpoint, Idaho. Schweitzer is ideally located only 86 miles from Spokane, Washington and 45 miles from Canada’s boarder. This resort is not only convenient for Americans and Canadians alike, but is proud to be known as the family resort. Check out Schweitzer for more information.
Special Events: “Santa’s Traditional Schweitzer Visit.” Santa hits the slopes and visits guests on December 24, 2006.
Brundage Mountain Resort-McCall, Idaho. Brundage is only a short 20 minute drive from Tamarack Resort. However, when it comes to confirming that Brundage is Idaho’s best-kept secret for expert skiing, most locals take a vow of silence. Also, look for short lift lines at Brundage. Go to Brundage for more information.
Special Events: Catch the “Pray 4 Snow Party” with music, an outdoor fire, festive food and drink, downtown McCall, November 11, 2006.
Remember, that there are also many great lift ticket bargains available through each individual ski resort’s website. Also, Idaho and Eastern Washington have a 5th Grade Ski Passport Program. The program is open to 5th Graders from every state (not just kids from Idaho and Washington). Please got to: Passport for all the details. Happy skiing!
The First Snowfall: Sun Valley, Idaho has happened!
For more information on Idaho skiing, check out: Bogus Basin: Ski Boise, Idaho. Plus check out why you should Visit a Red State: Liberal Reasons.
