GO FOR THE IN IDAHO TAKE YOUR PICK OF THREE SENSATIONAL SKI VACATIONS 70 South Bay Accent COURTESY OF SUNVALLEY.COM EVERY YEAR, South Bay skiers and snowboarders hold their collective breath and watch the Sierra weather reports. What will it be: a welcoming series of snowstorms to blanket Tahoe ski areas? Or fickle flurries that bypass our state, leaving us high and dry and dependent on snowmaking machines? ¶ If the forecast is dire and you have your heart set on nature’s own powder, look northeast—to Idaho. Located less than two hours away by air from Mineta San Jose International Airport, the Gem State is home to 18 resorts encompassing 20,000 ski-able acres. It’s safe to say that whatever your skill on the slopes or your preferred winter sport, there’s a resort in Idaho ready to fulfill your vacation dreams. ¶ Of course, world-famous Sun Valley in the central part of the state remains one of the best reasons for hopping a plane WHERE THE POWDER IS PLENTIFUL. BY LUDMILL A ALEXANDER to Idaho. The resort attracts hordes of visitors and celebrities, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Hanks and Demi Moore, eager to take on legendary Bald Mountain with its perfect pitch—3,400 vertical feet of fall line with no flats and no plateaus. And winter weather is exceptionally sunny. ¶ No Idaho ski report would be complete without a full rundown on the latest happenings at glorious Sun Valley, but as an added bonus, we invite you to become acquainted with two lesser-known resorts, as well. Each of our featured resorts has amenities and characteristics tailor-made for a customized vacation in heaven-sent snow. »
South Bay Accent - Oct/Nov 2014
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