When Tamarack Resort opened in December 2004, it was the first all-season resort to open in the U.S. in more than two decades. Tamarack features mountain, meadow, and lake, and has the distinction of being a rare destination resort with ski, golf, lake, village, and lodging amenities all located in extremely close proximity.
Tamarack is nestled in Idaho’s Payette River Mountains region. The resort is located about 90 miles north of Boise, west of the small town of Donnelly on the northwest shores of Lake Cascade. Bordered on the north, south, and west by National Forest land, Tamarack is in close proximity to the largest mountain wilderness in the lower 48 states—the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness.
The base elevation of the Tamarack Mountain is 4,900 feet and it rises to a summit of 7,700— providing 2,800 feet of vertical for skiers, hikers and mountain bikers. Tamarack features 1,100 acres of lift accessed terrain, a SuperPipe and two Terrain Parks all serviced by seven lifts, including three high-speed detachable quads. Guided backcountry trips provide access to 5,000 acres of advanced terrain.
Osprey Meadows at Tamarack Resort, a Robert Trent Jones, Jr., signature golf course, lies in a sweeping meadow between the timbered slopes of the mountain and shimmering Lake Cascade. The 18-hole par-72 course opened for play in May 2006.
Tamarack Resort borders the northwest corner of Lake Cascade, a large body of water (21 miles long / 4 ½ miles wide / 86 miles of shoreline) ideal for swimming, sailing, fishing, boating, and bird watching.
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An eight-mile drive from McCall, Brundage Mountain is a secret on the verge of getting out. Best known for its plentiful and all-natural powder snow, Brundage has been a favorite of Idahoans for over 45 years.
Corduroy lovers rave about the resort’s wide, expertly groomed runs, while their powder-hungry pals can easily hop off-trail into endless glades stuffed with feather-light fluff.
A mid-week visit to Brundage Mountain is all it takes to understand the resort’s long-time claim that it is “uncrowded, unspoiled, and unbelievable.” With an average of 350 to 400 inches of annual snowfall, the powder days are plentiful. Clear skies reveal sweeping views of Payette Lake and McCall off one crest, and endless mountain scenery reaching all the way to Oregon’s Blue Mountains off the opposite side. Fortuntely, with 1,800 vertical feet and more than 1,340 acres of in-bound terrain, there’s plenty of time to enjoy both the snow and the spectacular scenery.
Weekends and holidays are lively at Brundage Mountain. Visitors enjoy live entertainment in the “powder room,” our new adults-only space. Our rail and jump park is also within easy view of the lodge, making it a great venue to watch frequent competitions. Brundage Mountain helped establish the Winter Games of Idaho in 1990, and continues to host hundreds of competitors every year.
Whether you’re a seasoned snow lover or just curious about a new sport, Brundage Mountain offers a friendly, affordable and unforgettable experience.
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