Following are the XC, Nordic, classic, snowshoe, and snow bike (fat tire bikes) grooming reports for the McCall area (including Donnelly). Reports are provided by each of the areas.
Updated 4/7/2025: Due to the ever increasing bare spot on the rail trail and forcast rain this week we have decided to end grooming for the season. Thanks for all the donations and we are looking forward to next season.
Updated 3/31/2025: Warm temps and standing water are the theme at Jug. We groomed the upper trails Sunday for what looks to be our last groom of the season. Thanks for a great Nordic season.
Updated 2/13/2025: Please download the Nordic Pulse app and search for Tamarack Resort to get the most up to date grooming report. Cold one out there this morning, so wax and dress accordingly. All trails have been groomed and classic track set by 8 am. More snow accumulation throughout the day. Remember that Boundless Passes and or Trail Tickets are required to use Tamarack Nordic Center Trails.
Day passes are $15 and can be picked at the Nordic Center located in the Lodge at Osprey Meadows. For additional information please call 208-325-1458.
*All prices subject to change, especailly over holidays and busy weekends.
Rental Information for Tamarack Resort:
Nordic PGK and Snowshoes: $20 1/2 Day $30 Full Day (includes trail ticket). Fat Tire bikes $30 2HR, $50 4 HR, $60 8 HR (limited sizes and availability). Prices do not include taxes and fees. Frist come First Served. We can be located at the new Nordic Center Located in the Lodge at Osprey Meadows. For additional information please call 208-325-1458
Updated 1/2/2025: The thinning project is wrapped up and now we have the other half of the Nordic trails put in. Thanks for your patience while we did some necessary forest restoration work in the park. We are transitioning over to the Nordic Pulse for grooming reports so please check there for future reports. Available on the web or as a free app on your phone. www.nordic-pulse.com
Daily ski passes are $6. Additionally, vehicles need to have a state parks passport or pay the MVEF fee daily. Season passes are available for purchase during visitor center hours. An individual pass is $53.00, couples pass is $79.50, and a family pass is $106.00
*All prices subject to change, especailly over holidays and busy weekends.
Rental Information for Ponderosa State Park:
We do not offer nordic or snowshoe rentals. You can rent at several McCall area sports shops.
Updated 12/9/2024: Check out our new grooming reports on Nordic Pulse! Available on the web or as a free app on your phone.
www.nordic-pulse.com/centres/US/ID/Bear-Basin-Nordic-Center
Adult (18+) day pass $18 Youth 5-17 $6.00. 4yrs and younger are free. Dogs are $4.
Snowshoe day pass $5. Season passes are available.
*All prices subject to change, especailly over holidays and busy weekends.
Rental Information for Bear Basin:
We do not offer Nordic or snowshoe rentals. You can rent at several McCall area sports shops. The PLSC offers Nordic lessons. Go to https://payettelakesskiclub.org/bearbasinnordiccenter/#nordicskischool to get more information.
Updated 3/16/2024: Please see the Valley County Pathways trail report on this page for grooming updatexs. Thanks
Visit www.activitybarn.com for more information .
Cross-country, biking and snowshoe trails are free to use at the Activity Barn. If you would like to use our lift to get uphill the price is $5 for a single ride or 2-hour tickets with lift access are $18. All tubing lanes require a tubing pass. Lift is available for bikes, snowshoes, xc. Season passes are available.
*All prices subject to change, especailly over holidays and busy weekends.
Rental Information for Activity Barn:
Fat bike and Snowshoe and rentals are available at the Activity Barn, Nordic rentals are not. Please rent from our local McCall Area ski shops. Note that tubes are included with all tubing tickets.
*Rentals are subject to availability
Last Groomed
3/16/2024
Snow Biking: Open
Snow Levels: 0"
New Snow: 0"
Next Expected Groom: 3/16/2024*
* Next expected groom date is subject to weather conditions.
