Pomerelle

Pomerelle Mountain is an alpine ski area in the western United States, in south central Idaho. It is located below Mount Harrison in the Albion Mountains in the Minidoka Ranger District of the Sawtooth National Forest, and south of Albion in Cassia County, 30 miles (50 km) northeast of the Utah-Nevada border with Idaho.

Pomerelle
Pomerelle
Location in Idaho
Pomerelle
Pomerelle (the United States)
LocationSawtooth National Forest
Cassia County, Idaho, U.S.
Nearest major cityAlbion 12 miles (19 km)
Burley 28 miles (45 km)
Coordinates42.318°N 113.608°W / 42.318; -113.608
Vertical1,002 ft (305 m)
Top elevation8,762 ft (2,671 m)
Base elevation7,760 ft (2,365 m)
Skiable area500 acres (2.0 km2)
Runs24
- 20% easiest
- 50% more difficult
- 30% most difficult
Longest run1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Lift system1 triple chair
1 double chair
1 magic carpet
Snowfall500 inches (1,270 cm)
Snowmakingyes
Night skiing5 nights / week
(Tue-Sat)
Websitepomerelle.com

Pomerelle's summit elevation is 8,762 feet (2,671 m) above sea level with a vertical drop of 1,002 feet (305 m). There are two chairlifts (1 triple, 1 double) and a magic carpet for the beginners' area.[1] The area's average annual snowfall is 500 inches (1,270 cm).[2]

One of the oldest ski areas in the western U.S., Pomerelle began its operations in 1940. During the ski season the area operates daily and five nights per week (Tuesday through Saturday).

Pomerelle features a spacious lodge at the bottom of the mountain offering foods and beverages. There is also a grill outside the lodge on the deck that offers hamburgers, hot dogs, and cold drinks and beer. In the basement of the lodge there is a rental shop.

References
  1. Pomerelle-Mtn.com Archived 2007-12-28 at the Wayback Machine - mountain
  2. Ski Town.com - Pomerelle - statistics
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