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When you think of winter sports in the USA, places like Aspen in Colorado, Mammoth in California, and Park City in Utah come to mind.
But for those looking for winter activities, Idaho, the Gem State, is vastly underestimated as a winter destination.
There are so many Idaho winter activities to do that it may one day overtake these other popular mountain ranges as one of the best places to visit in the USA in winter. But since it’s still a hidden gem, now is the time to go!
I mean, it does share a border with Canada and is covered from north to south by the Rocky Mountains and several other individual mountain ranges. That means unlimited Idaho winter fun for you.
If you’re not sure what winter activities in Idaho to add to your itinerary, worry not. We have created this guide to the best winter attractions in Idaho so you can make planning easy. Go take a look!
This post was written in sponsorship with Visit Idaho, a long-term partner of ours as it’s a state we LOVE to visit and share. The ideas and opinions in this post are our own and based on personal experiences.
Why Visit Idaho in the Winter?
With over 60% of federally protected land, Idaho is the land of outdoor adventure and natural beauty – and a LOT of snow!
So why wouldn’t you choose Idaho for a winter vacation? Are you wondering whether it could be as good as those other skiing destinations in the USA?
We spoke to plenty of skiers on our trip who have skied all over the country. Each year they return to ski in Idaho as they have that blissful ski experience they desire on fantastic runs with great powder, but without the intense crowds of the snow destinations in the surrounding states.
Here are a few reasons we love Idaho in the winter.
1. Great Powder
Idaho is known to have great deep powder – it’s dry and light and hangs around for a long time. This is the perfect conditions for downhill skiing.
The snowfall is greatest in the northern part of the state. Lookout Pass receives the most with four hundred inches of light, dry powder snow annually. (Compared to Aspen which is 153 inches each year.) Jackson Hole and Park City receive around 400 inches as well.
2. Fewer Crowds
Idaho is lessor known and will give you stories to tell that most of your mates back home haven’t heard before.
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