The small mountain town is home to one of the last fully outdoor, competitive rinks in the region, a place visiting teams routinely call their favorite. And the program touches every generation. In Salmon, kids lace up skates as young as five—sometimes four if they’re eager and a parent is willing to help on the ice.
Idaho’s Gateway to the Continental Divide Trail Part 2
The quaint western town of Salmon, Idaho, provides the ideal destination for your next retreat or group getaway. Though less than three hours drive from the hubs of Missoula, MT, and Idaho Falls, ID, event attendees will feel worlds away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The first thing on my calendar is a yurt ski trip in the Bitterroot Mountain Range near Lost Trail Ski Area. Wilderness River Outfitters operates the Ridgeline and Stateline Yurts which allow winter sports enthusiasts premier access to Lost Trail Ski area, sidecountry, and backcountry.
This year, snowfall seems to be getting a late start. Lost Trail Ski Area will open soon, but not without more snow. The mountain is tentatively scheduled to open on December 9, snowfall dependent. Fingers crossed the powder piles up so we can spend Christmas break on the slopes, as the mountain will be open daily from December 16-January 3.
For me, November is a month of planning and preparing my home and mindset for the coming holidays and winter months in general. For my household, this means stocking the woodpile, the freezer, and the wine cellar.
Salmon, Idaho’s proximity to the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness makes it a popular destination for wilderness visitors of all stripes. This accessibility also attracts wilderness enthusiasts and professionals who make Salmon their home year-round.
Salmon Valley offers no shortage of outdoor space, one of my favorite spots for winter recreating is on the slopes of Lost Trail Ski Area…
Whatever winter holiday your family chooses to celebrate, longer days unite us all. Despite the cold temperatures, the Salmon Valley has plenty of outdoor activities with which to fill your extra hours.
Whatever the arrival of winter means to you, I hope you have all you need to celebrate and find time to relax. If you’re still out there preparing, I understand because I think I might be chopping wood for the foreseeable future. Make sure to wave when you pass me on the ridge road.
