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Snow ho ho!

| December 22, 2023 1:00 AM

Despite Mother Nature being pretty stingy so far this winter, at least 14 of the Gem State's 19 ski areas will be open during the holiday season.

All three ski areas in North Idaho — Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area near Mullan, Schweitzer near Sandpoint and Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg — are open daily.

Skiers and snowboarders dressed from head to toe as Santa can purchase a lift ticket for only $20 Saturday at Lookout Pass.

North Central Idaho ski areas Bald Mountain near Pierce, Snowhaven Ski andTubing Area in Grangeville and Cottonwood Butte Ski Area near Cottonwood have been forced to delay opening. Three of the four ski areas in Southwest Idaho are open daily.

Sun Valley Resort in Central Idaho has been open since Thanksgiving, and Lost Trail Ski Area on the Idaho-Montana border near Conner, Mont., is open daily throughout the holidays. However, Rotarun Ski Area in Hailey has been forced to delay its opening.

Check ski areas' websites for details and operating hours.

Early season conditions exist at many of these destinations, so skiers and riders should use caution.


    Skiers and snowboarders dressed from head to toe as Santa can purchase a lift ticket for only $20 Saturday at Lookout Pass.