"Although the locals may not say it out loud, there's been this slow, unspoken idea that Idaho will become the next Colorado and Utah. The mountains are big, beautiful, and raw. That's exactly how Idahoans want to keep it. However, the secret has been out; Idaho is the place to go to avoid the crowds, traffic, and costs of skiing in Colorado and Utah."
"Tamarack Resort has 1,610 acres of skiable terrain, a vertical of 2,800 feet, and 57 runs, with many off-piste options as well. The four-season resort is located 90 miles north of Boise and takes about 2 hours to get to from the airport."
"I stayed mostly on the upper part of the mountain that day. There was almost a line on the mountain where the mid-mountain lodge sat. If you skied above the lodge, conditions were good; below the lodge, the conditions were slushy, icy, and had some bare spots."
Tamarack Resort, located 90 miles north of Boise, represents Idaho's emergence as an alternative ski destination to crowded Colorado and Utah resorts. The four-season resort features 1,610 acres of skiable terrain, 2,800 feet of vertical drop, and 57 runs with off-piste options. During a visit, Saturday conditions included upper 30s temperatures with minimal wind and soft snow, though cloud cover at mid-mountain elevation created visibility challenges at the summit. Snow quality varied significantly by elevation, with conditions above the mid-mountain lodge remaining good while lower elevations showed slushy, icy, and bare spots. Packed groomers provided better skiing than crusty glade conditions.
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