The ski fields aren’t just about skiing or snowboarding. Many offer the chance to fly down groomed runs on tubes or sleds. Snow tubing was a welcome relief from the intensity of skiing while still giving us a dose of thrill.
There are experienced snowmobile guides around the state who will take you on rides through evergreen snow-covered forests and powdery meadows, past high mountain lakes, and frozen creeks all with sweeping vistas.
Nordic skiing – also known as cross country is a much-favored winter activity in Idaho. Cross country skiing is usually on groomed runs with parallel grooves in the snow.