"RRC found that Idaho ski areas have captured a growing share of western U.S. skier and snowboarder visits, reaching a record 6.2% share in winter 2024-25. The study also found that Idaho ranked 10th in skier visits in both the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons, among 37 states with ski areas. Additionally, RRC reported that Idaho ski areas account for an increasing share of skier and snowboarder visits nationally, reaching a record 3.9% share during winter 2024-25."
"Based on 2023-24 data, Idaho ranks sixth in skier days per capita, with an index of 412, meaning Idaho residents enjoy 4.12 times the average. The only states with higher skier visit indexes are Vermont (754), Colorado (571), New Hampshire (504), Montana (499), and Maine (429). Almost tied with Idaho, Utah (410) ranked seventh. Approximately 140,000-200,000 Idaho residents, 7-10% of the state's population, downhill ski or snowboard in a given season."
"Skiers and snowboarders spent a total of $402 million in Idaho during the winter of 2023-24- $199.7 million (49.6%) at Idaho ski areas and $202.6 million (50.4%) at other businesses. The industry directly and indirectly generated $569 million in Idaho's gross domestic product, equivalent to 0.5% of Idaho's 2023 GDP. Meanwhile, total economic output during fiscal year 2023-24 exceeded $1 billion, increasing 74% from"
Idaho ski resorts have exceeded 2 million skier visits annually since winter 2020-21, with a peak of 2.5 million in 2022-23 and 2.4 million in 2024-25. A skier visit counts one person visiting a ski area for any part of a day or night for downhill skiing or snowboarding; cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowtubing, and on-duty employee skiing are excluded. Idaho captured a record 6.2% share of western U.S. skier visits and a record 3.9% national share in 2024-25, ranking 10th among 37 states. Idaho’s skier days per capita index was 412 in 2023-24. Winter spending totaled $402 million, directly and indirectly generating $569 million in GDP.
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