- Kelly Canyon
Kelly Canyon is a ski area in eastern
Idaho in the Targhee National Forest. It is southeast of Rexburg straddling the county line. It is in the southeastern corner of the gerrymandered Jefferson County and also in southern Madison CountyThe ski area opened in1957 , founded by E. Bud Johnson. [http://www.skikelly.com/history.aspx]The summit is at 6600 feet (2011 m) above sea level with vertical drop of 1000 feet (305 m) on 640 acres (2.6 km²) of slopes. Lift service includes four double
chairlifts and two rope tows on the north-facing slopes. The annualsnowfall is 200 inches (508 cm). Kelly Canyon hassnowmaking and night skiing.The terrain is rated at 35% easiest, 45% more difficult, and 20% most difficult.
External links
* [http://www.skikelly.com/ Kelly Canyon Ski Resort] - official site
* [http://www.idahowinter.org/alpine/kellycanyon.aspx Idaho Winter.com] - official state tourism site - Kelly Canyon
* [http://www.idahoskiresorts.com/overview.cfm/id10/KellyCanyon Idaho Ski Resorts.com] - Kelly Canyon
* [http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?T=2&S=12&Z=12&X=562&Y=6039&W=2&qs=%7cRirie%7cID%7c Terra Server USA.com] -USGS topo map and aerial photo
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