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A winter scene at Kelly Canyon Ski Resort in Ririe Idaho showcasing a ski lift on snowy slopes filled with people enjoying winter sports activities like skiing.
A winter scene at Kelly Canyon Ski Resort in Ririe Idaho showcasing a ski lift on snowy slopes filled with people enjoying winter sports activities like skiing.
Kelly Canyon in USA - a group of people standing in the snow.
Kelly Canyon in USA - a person sitting on the snow in front of a mountain.
Kelly Canyon in USA - the trail up to the top of the mountain.
Picture capturing a winter sports scene at Kelly Canyon Ski Resort, Ririe, Idaho, featuring radiant winter scenery filled with snow covered slopes and trees.

Kelly Canyon Overview

Kelly Canyon Ski Resort is a popular destination for ski enthusiasts, offering a range of well-maintained runs suited to varying skill levels. With its close proximity to Idaho Falls, it offers a convenient location for a relaxing ski getaway.

The resort is highly regarded for its friendly and professional staff, both on the slopes and within the lodge's restaurant. The latter is well-known for its hearty BBQ offerings and the unique fry sauce, providing a comforting respite after a day on the slopes. The rental equipment offered is in excellent working condition, contributing to the overall positive experience.

Kelly Canyon Ski Resort is not just a place for advanced skiers; beginners too have had great experiences, with effective snowboarding lessons provided by the resort. The staff's commitment to safety and enjoyment is commendable, with ski patrol responding efficiently and appropriately to accidents on the slopes.

The resort also boasts a magic carpet run, ideal for beginners, and a terrain park that offers fun for kids and adults alike. The ski school at Kelly Canyon is highly rated and is known for its reasonable pricing and effective teaching methods. These features have resulted in guests eagerly returning to the resort, year after year, their enthusiasm undiminished.

However, it's worth noting that there have been some concerns regarding the transparency of ticket pricing, particularly during holiday periods, and snow conditions. Despite this, many guests feel that the overall experience at Kelly Canyon Ski Resort is enjoyable and worth the visit.

In summary, Kelly Canyon Ski Resort offers a dynamic and enjoyable ski experience for all skill levels, with a great emphasis on customer service, safety, and a family-friendly atmosphere.

Key insights

6 insights available

Skiable Terrain

740
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Total Run Distance

24.0
A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km

Number of Lifts

4
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

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Terrain Difficulty

Beginner
46.0%
Intermediate
42.0%
Expert
12.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

Features

2 features available

Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Night Skiing

Enjoy after-dark skiing operations

Frequently asked questions about Kelly Canyon

Where is Kelly Canyon?

Kelly Canyon is a ski resort in Ririe, Idaho, United States, at coordinates 43.6400, -111.6200.

How many lifts does Kelly Canyon have?

Kelly Canyon has 4 lifts, serving 24 km of marked runs and 740 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Kelly Canyon?

Kelly Canyon has a peak elevation of 2,037 m, a base elevation of 1,770 m and a vertical drop of 268 m.

How is Kelly Canyon rated?

ShredIndex rates Kelly Canyon 57.3 out of 100, based on catalogued resort data and 4 skier reviews.

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740 ac

Skiable Terrain

24km

Total Run Distance

4total

Number of Lifts

2037m

Peak Elevation

268m

Vertical Drop

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Best Time to Visit

227.8cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: February (44.8cm)
28.1cm
Nov
42.9cm
Dec
42.8cm
Jan
44.8cm
Feb
39.2cm
Mar
21.7cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)
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