Skiing
Brundage Mountain Resort has "the best snow in Idaho." It is located in central Idaho and receives 320 inches of snow annually. The ski resort operates from Thanksgiving to April when snow is plentiful. If you are a novice skier, individual and group lessons are available.
Brundage Mountain Resort
3890 Goose Lake Road
McCall, ID 83638
(208) 634-4151
brundage.com
Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling through Idaho's terrain is a thrilling adventure. The state has 500 miles of trails as well as areas for off-trail riding. The gently rolling slopes are perfect for the beginner, while the challenging hillsides give the expert an extra adrenaline rush.
Meadowood Rentals
3580 Meadowood Lane
McCall, ID 83638
(208) 634-3330
meadowoodrentals.com
Winter Carnival
The Winter Carnival is a popular annual event in McCall that everyone looks forward to. It begins the last Friday of January and lasts until the following Sunday. A different theme is chosen each year. Party goers enjoy snow sculptures, a Mardi Gras parade, and Monte Carlo night. Live music and entertainment ring through the streets.
McCall Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 350
McCall, ID 83638
(208) 634-7631
mccallwintercarnival.com
Ice Skating
Ice skating is available at the Manchester Ice and Event Centre, which overlooks Payette Lake and houses an NHL-regulation-size hockey rink. It seats 650 people in stadium-style seating and has an arcade and restaurant.
Manchester Ice and Event Centre
200 E. Lake St.
McCall, ID 83638
(208) 634-3570
manchester-icecentre.com
Snowshoeing
Perhaps you are more in the mood for a sightseeing hike. Snowshoe rentals are found throughout the town. Venture to Ponderosa State Park or hike a trail through the powdery snow into the woods. During the hike you may be lucky enough to see forest creatures playing in the snow.
Snow Tubing
Enjoy cushioned snow tubing at the Activity Barn, a working cattle ranch. No lessons are required. A lift takes visitors with tubes to the top of a 700-foot-long hill. While there, you can see panoramic scenes of the mountains in the distance. Take a thrilling ride with an 85-foot drop to the bottom of the hill.
The Activity Barn
PO Box 2013
McCall, ID 83638
(208) 634-2222
activitybarn.com
