Snow Guide

Snowy Paradise

Skiing/Snowboarding

• Brundage Mountain – McCall, Idaho
  With 320 inches of snow a year and over 18,000 acres of  backcountry terrain, Brundage is full of winter adventure.
  Learn more about Brundage
• Tamarack Resort – Tamarack, Idaho
  Escape to the rugged alpine wilderness of Idaho’s Central Mountains, surrounded by fresh powder and stunning views.
  Learn more about Tamarack
• Bogus Basin – Boise, Idaho
  Located in Boise’s backyard, Bogus Basin offers unparalleled views of the city as visitors race down the slopes.
  Learn more about Bogus Basin
• Little Ski Hill – McCall, Idaho

Snowmobiling

• McCall Area
  Check out the snowmobiling area map here.
• Snowmobile Idaho – Cambridge, Idaho 
• Pine-Featherville Area – Mountain Home, Idaho
• Lake Cascade Recreation Area – Cascade, Idaho
• The Idaho State Snowmobile Association
  Visit their website for a full list of all snowmobiling businesses in Idaho.

 Ice Fishing

• Lake Cascade State Park – Cascade, Idaho
  
• Warm Lake – Cascade, Idaho
• Horsethief Reservoir – Cascade, Idaho

Hot Springs

Gold Fork Hot Springs

Southwest Idaho has some of the best natural warm springs in the world. You haven’t experienced winter until you are in the mountains surrounded by snow… in a swimming suit. There are so many to choose from, but here are our favorites:

• The Springs – Idaho City, Idaho
• Kirkham Hot Springs – Lowman, Idaho
• Haven Hot Springs – Lowman, Idaho
• Mundo Hot Springs – Cambridge, Idaho
• Gold Fork Hot Springs – Donnelly, Idaho
• Roystone Hot Springs – Sweet, Idaho
• Givens Hot Springs – Melba, Idaho

Read our Hot Springs Guide for more details on where and how to get to these dreamy locations.

Snow Time Events

Winter Garden Aglow at the Boise Botanical Garden

Do you want to visit a cozy mountain town for one of the best winter festivals in America? Do you want to see a garden glow (not just grow)? Southwest Idaho knows how to have a good time.

• Winter Garden aGlow – Boise, Idaho
  Late November through early January
  Join us at the Idaho Botanical Garden and see our dazzling display of over 300,000 sparkling lights artfully displayed throughout the holiday season.
• McCall Winter Carnival – McCall, Idaho
  Late February
  Enjoy the famous snow sculptures, torchlight and Mardi Gras Parades. Plus, live music and daily events spanning everything from comedy shows to art auctions to the Monster Dog Pull and much more!
  Click here for full event schedule
• Winter Wonderland – Caldwell, Idaho
  Mid-November through mid-January
  To kick off the holiday season the city of Caldwell will use over 1,000,000 lights to decorate the historic downtown! Not to mention the additional 35,000 lights they use to construct a tunnel feature along Indian Creek. Don’t miss out on this spectacular free light show.
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