DONNELLY, Idaho – November 05, 2026 -- Tamarack Resort, 90 miles north of Boise, has landed at No. 25 among ski resorts in the West in SKI Magazine's 2027 Resort Guide, its first appearance in the annual rankings. This winter, skiers can also expect a seven-figure snowmaking expansion and two free ski days for eligible Ikon Pass holders.
Readers rewarded value and uncrowded slopes
The ranking comes from SKI's Reader Resort Survey, which scores resorts across 18 categories, including snow quality, grooming, terrain, lifts and guest service. Tamarack stood out for value and its family-friendly atmosphere. Readers pointed to welcoming staff, well-groomed runs and uncrowded slopes, and one called the resort a "hidden gem."
SKI described Tamarack as an approachable, relaxed destination where the guest experience matters more than the crowds and complexity of larger resorts. Respondents also praised dependable grooming, scenic mountain views and easy access for families and recreational skiers.
Resort President Scott Turlington said the recognition means more because it comes directly from skiers and snowboarders who have visited.
The mountain offers 59 runs across 2,000 acres
Tamarack sits on the shores of Lake Cascade. It has 2,800 vertical feet of terrain across 2,000 mountain acres, with 59 named runs and three terrain parks. A pedestrian-friendly alpine village houses lodging, dining and aprés-ski options.
Tamarack joins the Ikon Pass as a Bonus Mountain this winter
As an Ikon Pass Bonus Mountain, Tamarack will give eligible passholders two complimentary ski days. The seven-figure investment will expand the resort's snowmaking capabilities.
Other additions and updates for the season include:
- A refreshed Rendezvous with brunch, enhanced dining and coffee options year-round
- A revitalized Nordic skiing experience
- An ice skating rink outside Osprey Meadows Lodge
- A Saturday champagne sabering and toast at the mid-mountain lodge throughout ski season
- A refreshed rental fleet and complimentary guided mountain tours
- Expanded programming, including full-moon yoga, snowshoe and wine walks, and the return of the Miracle Bar pop-up
The ranking follows a run of 2026 honors
Earlier in 2026, Travel + Leisure named Tamarack the No. 1 Resort in the U.S. West in its World's Best Awards. Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards ranked it the No. 21 Ski Resort in the United States. Golfweek rated the resort's Osprey Meadows Golf Course the #1 Public Access Golf Course in Idaho.