October 17, 2004 in Travel

Tamarack Idaho’s 1st new all-season resort in 20 years

Associated Press
 

Ski resorts around Idaho are getting ready for some fresh powder and some fresh competition this year.

Tamarack Resort is tentatively set to open Dec. 15 with five lifts, including two high-speed quads. It will be the state’s first new all-season resort to open in more than 20 years, said Carl Wilgus, administrator of the Idaho Tourism Division.

Spokeswoman Jessica Flynn said the resort, about 100 miles north of Boise, will have three restaurants, ski rentals and lockers in large tentlike shelters. Its daily lift price is $55.

Flynn said skiers and snowboarders will be able to find lots of room to maneuver through 700 skiable acres that includes 25 ski runs, a super pipe and a terrain park.

Bogus Basin, near Boise, does not expect to be hurt by Tamarack. “Most of our users are dyed-in-the-wool season pass holders,” said Eric Steigemeier, vice president of skier services.

Steigemeier said an average year of snowfall is expected. During a normal season, most resorts open between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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