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This winter we reached out to our loyal fans and asked everyone to submit their favorite winter memories. As a result, people from across the U.S. shared some of their most treasured Idaho moments with us.

Thank you to everyone who slowed down this winter and pressed play.

Here are the top 20 #ForTheWinter photos from our record-breaking winter!

1. @will.bales

Wishing it were Friday.

Payette River, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @will.bales
Payette River, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @will.bales

2. @danicacusack

“Oh, my starry eyed surprise.”

Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @danicacusack
Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @danicacusack

3. @tmeierphoto

Reflecting.

Stanley, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @tmeierphoto
Stanley, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @tmeierphoto

4. @ultrabrad

McCall is transforming into a winter wonderland right before our eyes.

McCall, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @ultrabrad
McCall, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @ultrabrad

5. @dustykleiner

“She dreams in color…”

Stanley, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @dustykleiner
Stanley, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @dustykleiner

6. @zaplipzach

Mid-week relaxation at Kirkham Hot Springs.

Kirkham Hot Springs, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @zaplipzach
Kirkham Hot Springs, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @zaplipzach

7. @aliavison

You don’t need more vacation hours, you just need better ones.

Mountain Village Resort, Stanley, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @aliavison
Mountain Village Resort, Stanley, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @aliavison

8. @ky_haugen

Is it the weekend yet?

Clearwater National Forest, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @ky_haugen
Clearwater National Forest, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @ky_haugen

9. @sean_75

It’s been a long week, remember to pause and enjoy the little things.

Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @sean_75
Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @sean_75

10. @oliverguyphoto

“They say a picture is worth one thousand words, but they can’t see what those shades of gray keep covered. You should’ve seen it in color.”

Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @oliverguyphoto
Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @oliverguyphoto

11. @will.bales

You think Idaho is a, “fly over state?” You don’t know what you’re missing.

Cascade, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @will.bales
Cascade, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @will.bales

12. @andrewgravesphoto

The sound fresh snow makes beneath your boots. ?

Redfish Lake, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @andrewgravesphoto
Redfish Lake, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @andrewgravesphoto

13. @danicacusack

Contemplating how to get across.

Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @danicacusack
Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @danicacusack

14. @oliverguyphoto

What did you do with your holiday vacation?

Sun Valley, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @oliverguyphoto
Sun Valley, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @oliverguyphoto

15. @kurtisminster

Winter wonder.

Stanley, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @kurtisminster
Stanley, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @kurtisminster

16. @ashleetphotography

“I am nothing special, of this I am sure. I am a common man with common thoughts and I’ve led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I’ve loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me, this has always been enough.”

Tubbs Hill, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @ashleetphotography
Tubbs Hill, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @ashleetphotography

17. @king_stu

Where’s your winter retreat?

Spirit Lake, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @king_stu
Spirit Lake, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @king_stu

18. @zackdisraeliphoto

Light up the darkness.

Frank Church Wilderness, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @zackdisraeliphoto
Frank Church Wilderness, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @zackdisraeliphoto

19. @langdon.heath

McCall mornings. ?

McCall, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @langdon.heath
McCall, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @langdon.heath

20. @gregsimsdeux

You really can’t get more Idaho than this.

Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @gregsimsdeux
Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho. #VisitIdaho Share: @gregsimsdeux

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Published on February 16, 2017