Idaho Ski Resorts

A great option for a ski or snowboard vacationer looking to experience a critical piece of the U.S.’s skiing history, Sun Valley is home to one of the world’s first chairlifts and has enjoyed repute as a world-class ski resort since the 1930s. Celebrities from Marilyn Monroe to Ernest Hemingway took ski trips to this classic resort during its infancy and to this day, Sun Valley continues to attract dignitaries, actors, and captains of industry.

On the more economical side, Schweitzer, located in Northern Idaho near Sandpoint, is great for the traveler looking for affordable lodging and some incredibly underrated and crowd-free terrain.

Don't ski or snowboard? Not a problem. Ski.com has the inside scoop on plenty of other activities that include snow tubing, zip lining, fat biking, ice skating, shopping, spa treatments, and fine dining.