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wonder and winter adventure.

Idaho. Beyond Words.

Let It Snow, Idaho

Snow-Fueled Fun

From snowmobiling through frosted forests to soaking in steamy hot springs, Idaho delivers winter your way. Find your perfect blend of thrills and cozy comforts.

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Embrace Adventure

Find the best areas for fat biking or snowshoeing, explore enchanting holiday festivals and light displays and get the most out of your winter getaway. These travel tips make every moment count.

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Navigate Wonder

Download your free travel guide, maps and resources to turn those snow daydreams into snow-day adventures. Your Idaho winter adventure is waiting for you.

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What’s Hot This Winter

These just-released travel tips are packed with seasonal insights, ideas and on-the-ground inspiration to help you plan your next trip. Be the first to uncover what’s trending in Idaho right now—before the snow melts.

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Winter Moments Worth Capturing

See how others are embracing Idaho’s snowy adventures this season and don’t forget to share your own moments using #VisitIdaho.

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Voices of the Land

Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have lived, traveled and stewarded the lands now called Idaho. During Native American Heritage Month, explore stories that honor the rich traditions, enduring voices and the commitment to preserving these stories for future generations. Don’t miss the Snake River episode of The 3100 — a powerful reflection on land, legacy and the hope for the next generation. Learn about Sacajawea’s legacy, and how her story continues to inspire and inform the journey through Idaho’s cultural landscape.

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JR Spencer, Sayq'is Greene, and Don Powaukee in traditional Nez Perce regalia at the Clearwater River’s edge.
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Adventure Responsibly This Season

Before heading out, learn how to enjoy Idaho’s winter wonders safely and respectfully.

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Winter traveler walking along a snow-lined road near Grimes Pass in Southwest Idaho, carrying skis.
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Ski Idaho, Your Way

With 19 uncrowded ski areas, over 18,000 acres of terrain and some of the longest vertical drops in the country, Idaho delivers big-mountain thrills without the big-mountain crowds. From iconic runs at Sun Valley to secret stashes in the Selkirks, this is where skiers and snowboarders come to find fresh lines and room to roam.

Carve Your Line
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Guided snowmobile group touring a snowy ridgeline near Cambridge, Idaho with panoramic mountain views.
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Choose Your Winter Pace

Whether you’re chasing powder at top speed or soaking in the stillness of a snowy forest, Idaho delivers winter your way. Snowmobile through rugged backcountry, snowshoe beneath starry skies, carve turns at a favorite ski hill or take a sleigh ride through a quiet mountain meadow. However you do winter, you’ll find new ways to explore, unwind and connect.

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Backcountry TRAX skier at the summit of Soldier Mountain, surrounded by snowy peaks in South Central Idaho.

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Run the Numbers

It’s hard to predict which Idaho moments will be the ones you remember for years to come. But judging by the number of things to do here, your odds look pretty good.

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18,000+

acres of skiable terrain

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7,200+

miles of snowmobile trails

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1,000+

miles of Nordic ski trails

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19

alpine ski areas

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65+

wineries

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100+

breweries

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130+

soakable hot springs