Winter Report: 5 Idaho Winter Activities You’ll Want to Check Out!
Posted: November 29, 2021 by Inactive Elizabeth McDonald
Whether you live in Idaho or are visiting during the winter months, there are activities you must check out.
Christmas Straw Maze
Nestled at the base of Mount Harrison Foothills is a straw maze that is lit with thousands of Christmas lights. You can get lost in Christmas as you navigate through the twists and turns of the maze. There are slides and zip lines that are covered in an incredible canopy of lights. Street address is 845 E 500 S, Burley ID.
https://www.burleystrawmaze.com/lost-in-christmas/
Glade Runner Mountain Coaster
The wintertime coaster is blast across snow covered hills, past trees and mountain views that are truly breath taking. Located on Bogus Mountain, in Boise Idaho, this track plummets you down 4,330 feet of track that literally is over the snow and through the woods.
https://bogusbasin.org/mountain-coaster/#glade_runner
McCall Winter Carnival
The Winter Carnival of McCall brings travelers near and far to walk the miracles and imagination of ice sculpting. Artistry performed in ice sculpting that will take you to another world. Beautiful creations that you can walk through. Make sure and bring you earmuffs and gloves because after all it is ice. This event has dozens of ice sculptures, fireworks over Payette Lake, parades, libations and warm hot chocolate for those who thirst after the cold and so much more. McCall Idaho truly is a place of beauty all year long.
https://visitmccall.org/events/winter-carnival/
Festive Sleigh Ride
There are no shortages of places to go on a festive sleigh ride in the Idaho Mountains. Places like Donnelly, Sand Point or Sun Valley. Take in the mountain views, listen to the history, and just enjoy the crisp air as you are drawn down the way by horse drawn sleds. You can almost hear the jingle jangle of sleigh bells.
Ice Skating
Winter on the ice is always a great time for all. Whether you are a beginner, or an expert the ice, skating is always a winter-fun-time. There are places in Meridian, Sun Valley, Hailey, Ketchum and numerous more where you can skate away the day on the ice.
In Idaho there are no shortages of fun in the snow or on the ice. You need to plan for the cold. The Idaho surrounding will allow you to not be shut up all winter. Go out, explore, and try new adventures. The seasons of Idaho will amaze you!