Still one of the Northwest's best-kept secrets, McCall and Valley County Idaho is now receiving national attention for the extraordinary quality of its scenery, four-season recreation and laidback atmosphere. A beautiful two-hour drive north of Boise, the area boasts two destination ski resorts, including the new $1.5 billion Tamarack Resort, the first major American ski resort built in 23 years located on the shimmering shores of Lake Cascade as well as Brundage Mountain, renowned for its dry powder and uncrowded terrain.
For the discerning outdoor enthusiast, Valley County sports four-season excitement and luxurious relaxation in a high-mountain setting.
During the winter months discover some of the finest powder in the Northwest. With an annual snowfall of approximately 300 inches, the area offers premium alpine and Nordic skiing trails as well as extraordinary snowmobile terrain. Area ski resorts boast a combined 2,000 skiable acres and 5,500 feet of vertical drop. Spend a day cat skiing or boarding and you will have access to over 7,000 acres of unbelievable snow.
During the summer months you will discover the pure beauty of Valley County’s mountain lakes and rivers. Try out some world famous whitewater rafting on class four and five rivers, waterskiing and sailing on pristine lakes and some of the very best trout fishing in the Northwest. If you want to get out and truly discover the area’s hidden secrets take in a refreshing hike to some of the most beautiful high alpine lakes in the West. You will find lift accessible mountain biking, award winning golf courses, natural hot springs, outdoor music festivals and plenty of nightlife to finish off the prefect day. The fun seems to never end.
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