Tamarack Resort

Location

Valley County
United States
44° 43' 12.936" N, 116° 8' 34.944" W
US
General info: 

Tamarack Resort is a four-season mountain resort that offers alpine skiing, nordic skiing, backcountry skiing and snowshoeing. Tamarack is located on the west shore of Cascade Reservoir, southwest of Donnelly in Valley County, about 90 miles (145 km) north of Boise. Their slope faces East, providing minimal wind with maximum snow retentino. Skiers and riders can enjoy diverse terrain that includes glades, steeps, cornices and groomers, spread out over 900 skiable acres, accessed by 6 lifts. Tamarack averages over 300 inches of annual snowfall, and is home toa 2,800 foot vertical drop. The resort is home to several dining options and guests can enjoy top notch lodging options from townhomes and cottages to chalets and estate homes.

BASE: 4900ft
SUMMIT: 7700ft
VERTICAL DROP: 2800ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 6
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 4
Surface: 2

Costs: 

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: US$49.00
DAY PASS CHILDREN weekday: US$24.00
DAY PASS ADULTS weekend: US$49.00
DAY PASS CHILDREN weekend: US$24.00

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