We were trying to head towards Big Sky ski resort in Montana, but with some road closures from the storm and frigid temperatures, we ended up exploring eastern Idaho! After spending an afternoon in Idaho Falls, we headed towards Cauldron Linn, which was a waterfall in the Snake River. When we got to the area it was dark, snowing, and the road was very muddy, but still passable. We woke up to the sun shining, next to the beautiful Snake river. We took advantage of the warmer temperatures and dried out our stuff and made some repairs to the car. This was a great break from winter weather for us, and we felt quite rejuvenated after hanging out in the sunshine! This spot was a quiet place to camp and spend the day. The area was a Wildlife Refuge, so we saw tons of different types of birds nesting among the rocks and flying over the river.
Next, we drove through Twin Falls, ID and stopped at Shoshone Falls, which is a 212 foot tall waterfall; they are actually taller than Niagara Falls. These waterfalls were an amazing stop that was right off the highway. From Twin Falls, we went to ski at Sun Valley in Ketchum, Idaho. To catch the sunrise, we skinned up the resort, which was 3,400 vertical feet! It kicked our butts and made us appreciate the ski lifts the rest of the day. We enjoyed a morning cup of coffee once we made it to the top!
