Soldier Mountain north of Fairfield fired up a snow gun to make snow on the slope where their newly installed Magic Carpet lift sits.
FAIRFIELD — Soldier Mountain fired up its new snow guns Saturday night. As a result, the resort was able to open up its new magic carpet and the beginner hill Sunday for the first time this season.
The resort has resumed its normal operating schedule and is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and holidays through the remainder of the season.
Soldier Mountain north of Fairfield fired up a snow gun to make snow on the slope where their newly installed Magic Carpet lift sits.
You can book the ski resort privately on the days it’s closed. The base price to rent Soldier Mountain for a day of skiing and snowboarding is $7,500. Any gear rentals are extra. The resort also offers custom food service options that can include breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner.
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Soldier Mountain is the only ski resort in Idaho you can book privately and among 10 such ski areas in the U.S. Anthony Lakes in Oregon, Turner Mountain and Showdown in Montana, and Beaver Mountain and Eagle Point in Utah are some nearest to Idaho.
New Year's Ever at Soldier Mountain
Skier and rider kids receive some instructions before taking to the hill and ski or ride to the bottom lodge area with glow sticks waving while celebrating New Year's Eve Thursday at Soldier Mountain Ski Resort north of Fairfield.Â
New Year's Ever at Soldier Mountain
A torchlight parade made up of skiers and snowboarders waving emergency flares descend Canyon run during New Year's Eve celebrations Thursday at Soldier Mountain Ski Resort north of Fairfield.
New Year's Ever at Soldier Mountain
Young skiers and riders descend to the bottom lodge area with glow sticks waving while celebrating New Year's Eve Thursday at Soldier Mountain Ski Resort north of Fairfield.Â
New Year's Ever at Soldier Mountain
A young skier adjusts her hat before taking to the hill and skiing to the lodge area with glow sticks while celebrating New Year's Eve Thursday at Soldier Mountain Ski Resort north of Fairfield.Â
New Year's Ever at Soldier Mountain
Two snowboarders ride Chair 1 before taking to the hill and riding to the bottom lodge area with glow sticks waving while celebrating New Year's Eve Thursday at Soldier Mountain Ski Resort north of Fairfield.Â
New Year's Ever at Soldier Mountain
A young snowboarder waves his glow sticks before taking to the hill and riding to the bottom lodge area while celebrating New Year's Eve Thursday at Soldier Mountain Ski Resort north of Fairfield.Â
New Year's Ever at Soldier Mountain
Ski patrol waits for the last few skiers and riders to descend Canyon run during a torchlight parade while celebrating New Year's Eve Thursday at Soldier Mountain Ski Resort north of Fairfield.Â
