McCall, Yellow Pine, Donnelly, Cascade
Elevation 4,800-8,000 feet
Snowfall 140-250 inches
Miles of Groomed Trails 800 (McCall, Cascade systems combined)
Full Service Town Cascade, Yellow Pine, Donnelly, McCall, Cascade
Nearest Airport Boise (78 miles from Cascade)
Getting Started Cascade Chamber of Commerce (208) 382-3833, McCall Area Chamber of Commerce (800) 260-5130, Tamarack Resort (877) TAM-RESORT, Yellow Pine information (208) 633-3300
Getting There The snowmobiling areas are all accessed from Idaho Highway 55, one of the most scenic routes in the entire state. The Warm Lake parking area is 26 miles east of Cascade. Tamarack Resort is west of Donnelly, which is 16 miles north of Cascade on Highway 55. McCall is another 13 miles north of Donnelly.
Getting Around There are snowmobile rentals available in the valley. Contact the respective chambers of commerce to find which businesses offer the service. Contact Tamarack Resort for snowmobile rentals there.
Bedding Down In Cascade, we stayed at the Ashley Inn ((866-382-5621), one of our favorites. The inn caters to snowmobilers and offers a very decent breakfast bar, indoor pool and fireplaces in most rooms. If you want to be pampered, this is your place. In Yellow Pine, we stayed at the Alpine Village Lodge (208-385-0271), which features a big lodge and three cabins with electricity and running water. The lodge is big, but very cozy, as are the cabins, and you can park your snowmobiles right at the lodge. From there it is a quick ride to the backcountry. There are also other lodging options in Cascade, Donnelly, McCall and at Tamarack.
Eating Out There are plenty of dining establishments in Cascade and McCall. In Yellow Pine, we had a great meal at the Silver Dollar Grill. After our afternoon ride at Tamarack, we had supper at the Seven Devils Pub at the resort. The Seven Devils offers a full pub and dining menu and the food was very good.