| Those in the know head for Idaho to play in the | | | | have groomed trails for those who enjoy the |
| snow when it blankets the state's outdoors. Bright | | | | Nordic-style, cross-country activity. |
| blue skies and deep bone-dry powder are Idaho | | | | Nordic Cross-Country Skiing |
| promises for fun, without crowds. It's the perfect | | | | The incredible beauty and quiet serenity of Idaho's |
| scene setting for the variety of winter activities. | | | | outdoors in the wintertime can best be enjoyed |
| Everyone has a different idea about what the | | | | on skinny cross-country skis. Some trails are |
| winter offers. There are those who can't wait to | | | | groomed and maintained like those found at ski |
| be schussing down a snowy mountain on one | | | | resorts. Or, make your own trail. |
| board or two. Some thrill at racing across a snow | | | | The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation |
| field atop a snowmobile. Then, there are some | | | | (IDPR) operates a unique program called Park N' |
| who like to trek through it on snowshoes, or glide | | | | Ski for cross-country fans. IDPR features 13 trail |
| across it Nordic-style. There are even some who | | | | systems across the state. The program has |
| just want to lay in it and make "snow angels". | | | | some locations with overnight yurt lodging. Other |
| Still others ignore play in the snow, and turn to a | | | | locations in the program have rest areas, warming |
| frozen lake for ice skating or ice fishing. For those | | | | shelters and restrooms. |
| wanting something less strenuous, several Idaho | | | | Snowmobiling |
| communities hold colorful winter carnivals, | | | | Idaho has 7,200 miles of perfectly groomed trails |
| complete with ice sculptures, musical | | | | and endless miles of untracked, fresh powder for |
| entertainment and fireworks. | | | | the snowmobiler. With a season that runs from |
| Which fun winter activity suits you? Whatever it | | | | November through April, you'll have plenty of time |
| is, Idaho has it! | | | | to take in the picturesque landscapes found |
| Ski Resorts | | | | throughout the state. |
| Idaho features 18 ski centers and resorts on a | | | | Snowmobiling on groomed tracks and open public |
| total of 16,000 acres of tests for everyone from | | | | lands does not require registration or consent, but |
| beginner to expert. Several have guided snowcat | | | | it is recommended that you obtain permission |
| trips with access to thousands of additional acres | | | | from land owners if you would like to sled on |
| of virgin powder. The most famous is Sun Valley, | | | | private lands. Many snowmobile shops in |
| the nation's first destination ski resort, located | | | | communities close to snowmobiling areas have |
| near Ketchum. Other popular resorts include | | | | rentals available if you do not own or bring your |
| Schweitzer Mountain, found in the state's | | | | equipment. |
| "panhandle" near Sandpoint, Bogus Basin Mountain, | | | | If you want to play in the snow, you can't beat |
| close to Boise, and Grand Targhee, not far from | | | | the State of Idaho. Make your plans soon to give |
| Driggs. Most ski resorts in Idaho have designated | | | | it your winter season test. The door to Idaho is |
| areas for snowboarders and tubers, and many | | | | open, and you are welcome. Come on in! |