Wheeee! It’s such fun to ski!
In winter, the equivalent of hiking is snowshoeing and even skiing. The same mountain trails that were fun to explore during summer are now covered with snow. Entire meadows, valleys and mountains have transformed into winter wonderland announcing the start of the ski season. I love cross-country skiing and snowshoeing and have done both in Lake Tahoe, California in previous winters. I also took ski lessons and actually managed to ski by the 2nd day, although the first day involved non-stop falling. Compared to California, ski season is even bigger in Idaho and Wyoming. So, I am super excited to be visiting Sun Valley ski resort in Idaho and Grand Targhee ski resort in Wyoming this weekend to experience all that they have to offer!
What comes to mind when I say Idaho? Hint: It’s not potatoes. Still wondering? So perhaps you do not know that Idaho is one of the top ski destinations in the United States? USA Today recently named Sun Valley ski resort in Idaho as the 2nd best ski destination in the country! With non-stop direct flights from San Francisco to Sun Valley introduced starting December 2013, there’s really no better time than now to visit Sun Valley ski resort in Idaho for some exciting skiing adventures. Sun Valley is also called Nordic Town USA for a reason. It is home to the annual week-long Nordic Festival which highlights nordic skiing, races, demos, seminars and lots of interesting winter activities. The Nordic Festival runs from Jan 25th through Feb 2nd this year.
A few hours drive away from Sun Valley, Grand Targhee ski resort in Wyoming earns the distinction of being one of the top 10 most scenic ski destinations in the entire world. With a clear view of the majestic Grand Teton Mountain range, Grand Targhee ski resort offers adrenalin-pumping snowcat ski adventures in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest and lots of exciting winter activities, including naturalist-led snowshoe tours and snowmobile tours.
Ski enthusiasts who are disappointed about less snow in Lake Tahoe, California this year now have a great opportunity to visit Sun Valley and Grand Targhee ski resorts, both of which are having a fabulous ski season right now. Get your skis on … the slopes are calling …
Happy skiing, snowboarding & snowshoeing!
~ Trupti
Disclosure: Ski Idaho and Idaho Tourism provided for my travel and accommodations in exchange for writing about my experience at Sun Valley and Grand Targhee ski resorts. Regardless, everything I have said in this post reflects my honest observations and opinions.