The Warm and Fuzzy Side of Winter

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  • Backcountry Skiing
    Feeling adventurous? Try your hand at Idaho’s backcountry for the skiing adventure of your life. Experienced guides are ready to take you on a trip you’ll not soon forget.
  • Dog Sledding
    There’s no better way to see the pristine Idaho winter landscape than behind a team of athletic huskies dashing over hills and down through snow-trodden valleys.
  • Hot Springs
    Hot springs are a relaxing and natural way to enjoy a unique feature of Idaho's landscape. The most renowned, Lava Hot Springs, was once a winter village site for Native Americans.
  • Ice Skating
    Do your winter dreams include a day of loops and turns on the ice? If so, ice skating might just be the thing for you. Enjoy private lessons or tackle the adventure on your own.
  • Nordic Skiing
    Glide peacefully over acres of pristine Idaho beauty. Idaho's Nordic trails run deep through national forests, state parks and ski resorts. Get reacquainted with your sense of wonder.
  • Tubing
    Selected Idaho ski areas have designated tubing hills and sled parks. It’s the perfect experience for winter family fun.
  • Sleigh Rides
    Nothing says winter wonderland better than a horse drawn sleigh ride. Experience a delightful ride through crisp blankets of white snow across Idaho’s backcountry.
  • Snowboarding
    Idaho has bone-dry powder and runs groomed to perfection. Our world-class resorts and wallet-saving regional hills are board- friendly, and many come with parks and pipes.
  • Snowcat Skiing
    Ski Idaho’s backcountry like a true professional-try snowcat skiing! Many resorts offer this off-the-beaten-path adventure with expert guides for those willing to take on a challenge.
  • Snowmobiling
    Idaho has more groomed trails than any other western state - and some of the most spectacular scenery you'll ever see. So skip the crowds and crank up the fun throttle.

Other winter activities

Family is not a spectator sport in Idaho. There’s a lot more wintertime activities to take in, like the Coeur d'Alene Resort Holiday Light Show and the McCall Winter Carnival, just two of Idaho’s annual events in winter. Many resorts offer sledding and tubing fun, and ice skating can be found both indoors and out. Try a horse-drawn sleigh ride or take a hay wagon to a yurt for dinner. At the end of the day, you can cozy up to a fire and passionately debate snow angel aesthetics over a cup of hot chocolate. Idaho is a winter wonderland, so get outside and wonder.