There’s a certain buzz in the air this week up in Donnelly—the kind that only comes when the seasons are shifting and winter is about to make its big entrance. Fall has been hanging on with its golden leaves and crisp afternoons, but the forecasts are finally calling for snow over the next few days. And up at the cabin, that first snowfall always feels like the official start of winter adventure season.

Early Snow Means Early Adventure

You can feel the excitement building. The mornings are colder, the lake is settling into winter stillness, and the mountains around Tamarack are getting ready for their fresh coat of white. Soon the trails, rooftops, and pines will be dusted in that magical early-season snow that turns everything into a postcard.

And with that comes the best part of winter here: ski days, snowshoe mornings, steaming mugs of cocoa by the fire, and slow, cozy evenings while the snow falls outside.

Why Winter at the Cabin Is Something Special

If you’ve been thinking about a winter getaway, this is the moment. The first storms are rolling in, Tamarack will open TODAY for the season, and the cabin is about to shift into its most enchanting time of year—where every view out the window looks like a snow globe and adventure begins right outside the door.

Whether you’re daydreaming of carving fresh powder, taking the kids sledding, or simply soaking in the hot tub while the snowflakes drift down through the pines, winter at the cabin is something special.

Book Your Winter Stay Before the Snow-Season Rush

Winter stays are now booking up—especially prime ski weekends—so if you want to experience those first magical storms and all the snowy adventures to come, now’s the time to reserve your dates.