Pomerelle Mountain Resort, Albion, ID

The Sawtooth National Forest in Idaho is home to a beautiful resort that has activities in the winter and the summer. The Pomerelle Mountain Resort is at an elevation of 8,000 feet and is close to the small town of Albion, Idaho. There are not many cities in this area called the Magic Valley.

In 1893 Albion started a school that trained the teachers for the state of Idaho. It was called the Albion State Normal School. This school remained open until 1951 when the teaching classes were moved to Idaho State College. The name has been changed to the Idaho State University now and it is in Pocatello, Idaho. There was a bank that was founded in 1904 by D.L. Evans. The branch bank still is in Albion, but the main facility is now in Burley, Idaho.

The Pomerelle Mountain Resort is in the southern part of Idaho and is especially suited to families. They enjoy teaching the little children to ski and snowboard. There are twenty four slopes with one triple chair lift and one double chair lift.

A 450'' Magic Carpet boardwalk lift has been recently installed at the mountain resort. The ski resort has a vertical drop of approximately one thousand feet. The terrain of the Pomerelle Mountain Resort is varied with many gladed areas. Because of this terrain it is great for both snowboarders and skiers.

Cross country skiers can take advantage of the Nordic loops that are adjacent to the resort. These loops take skiers within the United States Forest Service land as well.

The resort offers group and private lessons. They start at 10:30 am and at 1:30 pm for the group lessons. Skiers who want a private lesson can schedule them for their convenience.

The group lessons run for about an hour and a half. They divide the groups into age and the ability of the skiers. The classes are generally no larger than ten students at one time. Guests that wish to take a ski lesson with ski rentals can purchase them at the rental shop only. Guests that just need the ski lessons can purchase them at the Pomerelle ticket office for ages seven and up. Lift passes will be needed as well. The rates are between thirty to forty five dollars.

Private lessons are approximately one hour. Lessons can be purchased at the Pomerelle ticket office. The Sports Director sees that guests get the proper specialized attention each skier needs. Private lessons are about fifty dollars.

The resort also has special promotions for a Ladies Day Sports Program and something for men as well. The Ladies program is mid week and includes a four day package of skiing clinics, chair lift passes and lunch. The men's program runs for four weeks with an all day life pass, lunch and a VIP turning over the entire mountain.

Summer fun includes a chair lift ride to the top of the mountain where guests can hike, bike or walk. The lifts can accommodate bikes if guests bring their own. There is an outdoor grill that cooks hot dogs and hamburgers and they have cold drinks as well.