Idaho Skateparks and Resorts

Boise Skate Parks

Fort Boise
Medium-sized, concrete with some metal coping and some rounded edges, this park is a wide, shallow bowl with transitions all around, a four-sided pyramid in the center attached to a spine. One side of the spine is the side of a narrow u-shape, the other faces a rounded bank with a deeper round pit in it. The pit is about 15 feet in diameter and maybe 6 feet deep.
Directions: The major intersection is the corner of Fort Street and Reserve Street. From I-84 take the Broadway exit North to Fort Street, then take right onto Reserve Street into Fort Boise Park. The skate park is on the left, past the baseball field.

Rhodes Skatepark
1.2-acre park, outdoor, Wood & Metal ramps - 6' half pipe, 6', 4' quarter pipes, pyramid, grind box, round & square grind rails.
Directions: This park is right under the freeway off of 15th Street. Take Interstate 184 east to highway 20 [W Front St] east. Turn left onto 13th and then make another left onto Main St. Take Main St. to 15th Street and make a left. The skatepark is on 15th St. under the freeway.

McMillan Skatepark
This park has a couple of concrete rollers and a pyramid, but is mostly made up of wooden ramps. There are also a couple of rails and a ledge. It is outside, open from dawn till dusk, and pads are recommended but not required.
Directions: This park is easy to find - at the intersection of Eagle Rd. and McMillan Rd.

Meridian Skate Parks

Tully Skatepark

Eagle Skate Parks

Kuna Skate Park
This Dreamland park is located on Avenue C and 2nd Street in Kuna.

Wood River Valley Skate Parks

Hailey Skatepark
Hailey, just south of Ketchum/Sun Valley, Idaho, is now home to a large, 12,500 sq. foot facility, built by Dreamland. The park flows from the shallow end to the 13-foot deep end. There is also a 14-foot tall vert wall that will send you up and over the pipe, a full radius concrete pipe 16 feet in diameter, and a 16-foot roll-in with handrails.
Directions: The park is right on highway 75, on the south side of town. You can't miss it.

Ketchum Skatepark
Outdoor, concrete and asphalt. Semi-portable ramps, a vert wall, rails, and a small concrete bowl.
Directions: From Twin Falls take the 84 to the 93 to the 75 north. From there it's a straight shot, about 50 miles total, through Hailey to Ketchum. Once you're in Ketchum, Highway 75 becomes Main St. Take Main to Warm Springs Rd and turn west/left. The park is about 1/2 mi. west of Main at the corner of Warm Springs Rd and Saddle.

Mountain Home Skate Parks

Mountain Home Skatepark
The Mountain Home skatepark features all kinds of portable ramps to play on.
Directions: The park is located on 10th Street North.

Idaho Ski Resorts

Bogus Basin

Bogus Basin is a favorite local mountain, located 16 miles north of Boise. As a non-profit organization, they offer affordable riding at a convenient location. There are two terrain parks, one for beginners and one for more advanced riders. The beginner park has a couple of rails and three small tables. The advanced park includes a rainbow rail, a flat bar, and a few bigger tables. For more info, go to www.bogusbasin.com.

Brundage

Brundage is located 100 miles north of Boise. They offer great snow and varied terrain. Whether you want to take a cruiser run or venture into Hidden Valley, there is something fun for everyone. Their terrain park spans almost an entire run, with tables of varied size, a rainbow rail, a fun box, and a flat bar. To get there from Boise, head north on Highway 55. Continue 100 miles to McCall. Continue north on 55. The turn-off to Brundage will be on your right approximately 4 miles north of McCall. For more information, visit www.brundage.com.

Pomerelle

Pomerelle is a great little mountain that gets tons of snow, located 25 miles of Interstate 84 via Idaho 77, Declo/Albion exit #216. They have 3 chairlifts, and also offer night riding during the middle of the season. They hold many fun and interesting contests - something for everyone! For more info, go to www.pomerelle-mtn.com.

Soldier Mountain

Soldier Mountain is a haven for powder hounds. Located in Fairfield, Idaho, between Sun Valley and Boise, Soldier receives tons of snow. With daily visits rarely topping 400 per day, there is plenty of snow for all. They also have a park, and offer catskiing for the more adventurous. For more info, check out their mountain statistics.

Sun Valley

Sun Valley is a world class resort, located northeast of Boise. Claiming one of the largest snowmaking facilities, as well as varied terrain, Sun Valley is a great destination. Sun Valley also has a brand new 12 foot halfpipe.

Directions: From Boise, head toward Mountain Home on I-84. Exit at Mountain Home and go east on Highway 20. Once you reach the blinking light, turn left, and drive through Hailey, till you get to Ketchum. Turn left at River Run, and you're there! Total drive time: about 2.5 hours.
For more information, visit www.sunvalley.com.

Tamarack

Tamarack Resort is located in Central Idaho, just 90 miles north of the capital city of Boise. The Frank Church Wilderness – the largest wilderness area in the lower the 48 – lies at Tamarack’s doorstep spreading eastward and covering six national forests. Tamarack offers a signature combination of unspoiled natural beauty, a distinct four-season climate, and convenient regional access.

Winter 2004-2005 was Tamarack Resort’s inaugural ski season. A total of nine aerial lifts and five surface lifts are proposed for Tamarack to serve the more than 600 acres of groomed trails and 1,100 acres of beautiful, ski-able terrain.

*2,800 continuous vertical feet
*300+ inches average annual snowfall
*Average snowpack: 10 feet at summit, 6 feet at base
*East-facing slope, minimum wind, maximum snow retention
*Diverse terrain: glades, steeps, cornices, and cruisers

FANTASTIC SKIING AND NO CROWDS
*Limit of 1,500 skiers per day
*25 runs, 5 lifts, including 2 high-speed quads and a magic carpet
*700 skiable acres
*State-of-the-art grooming/snowmaking
*Cat skiing and backcountry skiing

IDAHOS FIRST SUPERPIPE AND TERRAIN PARK
*500-foot long SuperPipe with 18-foot walls, 16 pitch
*Zaugg Pipe Monster technology
*Terrain park features two lines: 10 jumps and 15 rails/boxes

SOMETHING FOR EVERY AGE AND ABILITY
*Balanced mix of terrain: 18% beginner, 55% intermediate, 27% advanced
*Designated beginners area
*Beginners terrain park
*Alpine, Nordic, backcountry, & snowshoeing
*Sports School offers lessons 7 days a week

CALL TAMARACK'S SNOW PHONE AT 208.325.1111 TO CHECK ON DAILY CONDITIONS.

for more info visit www.tamarackidaho.com