Rick Ballesteros is the program director for Rota-Rippers at Rotarun Ski Area near Hailey and also works as an outdoor educator at Idaho Base Camp, which runs programs for youths.
Despite Mother Nature being pretty stingy so far this winter, at least 14 of the Gem State's 19 ski areas are open during the holiday season.
All three ski areas in North Idaho - Schweitzer, Lookout Pass near Mullan, and Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg - are open daily.