Bald Mountain Ski Area in Clearwater County, Idaho, offers a small but charming skiing experience with 66 runs, 13 chairlifts, and 3,400 feet of vertical rise. The ski area has a base elevation of 3,716 feet and a skiable area of 140 acres. With a vertical drop of 684 feet, Bald Mountain is suitable for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. The area has a rich history, opening in 1960 with a cotton rope tow powered by a gasoline engine.