Guided Services
Our guided services are designed to meet your needs. We can customize the tour for you and your group.
In order to ensure the highest quality outdoor experience, Tamarack provides each participant with tour-specific gear, which could include:
- Snowshoes
- Cross country skis
- Powder skis
- Backpacks
- Personal transmitters
- Adequate supply of food and water for the duration of each outing
- Guide to guest ratio of 6:1
Backcountry Ski Tours
$25.00 per person per hour, $12.00 lunch add-on.
*Minimum 3 people
Tamarack’s Nordic & Snowshoe tours emphasize an exploration of the area on easier terrain where touring skis without metal edges can be used. This is a great introduction to skiing in the backcountry. Note: The Canoe Ridge Trails will be open in the Spring Only
How to Make a Reservation
Tours are scheduled based on availability. Call the Tamarack Call Center @ 325-1006 or Visit the Activity Desk in the Sports Dome (325-1030). Reservations are required within 24 hours of the tour! Credit card is required to make a reservation. Please give 48 Hours cancellation notice.”
Sample Tour
Backcountry Forest Trail 436 Ski Tour - Learn the basics of backcountry skiing on non-metal edged touring skis. This tour will involve climbing and descent on 436, plus some turns on the open slope on the return to the village. This tour is a low-angle, easy introduction to backcountry skiing.
For meadow & self-guided snowshoeing visit our Nordic & Snowshoe Center or call 208.325.1002
Snowshoeing Tours
$25.00 per person per hour, $12.00 lunch add-on.
*Prices do not include access tickets
*Snowshoes not included
Snowshoe Tours can be geared towards ability & destination. Travel the
lower snowshoe trails only OR travel to the summit. If a group plans to travel
to the summit, expect the tour to be a minimum of 2 hours long.
(24 hour advance notice).
How to Make a Reservation
Tours are scheduled based on availability. Call the Tamarack Call Center @ 325-1006 or Visit the Activity Desk in the Sports Dome (325-1030). Reservations are required within 24 hours of the tour! Credit card is required to make a reservation. Please give 48 Hours cancellation notice.”
Sample Tours
Canoe “Power Length” Snowshoe Tour Details »- Minimum of 2 people
- The Canoe power length loop is designed as a four- to six-hour tour.
- Tours start from Packers Station and travel north of Tamarack State-leased land and return to Discovery Square.
- Vertical travel varies between 1500' to 3000'.
- The longer snowshoe tour is designed for the more advanced hiker.
- Tamarack provides each guest with snowshoes, adjustable poles, a backpack, a snack and water.
Canoe “Cruiser Length” Snowshoe Tour Details »
- Minimum of 2 people
- The Canoe cruiser length loop is designed as a three-hour tour.
- The snowshoeing aspect of the tour starts at the top of either the Summit or Tamarack Express Chairlift.
- Participants travel along the ridge of the Canoe, which offers stunning views of Weiser and Payette Valley. The Canoe loop alternates between gladed and forested terrain.
- Vertical travel varies between 700' and 1,500'.
- Tamarack provides each guest with snowshoes, adjustable poles, a backpack, a snack and water.
Ski Trail Snowshoe Tour Details »
Wild Turkey Tour Details »
Gemini Snowshoe Tour Details »
