{"id":2032841,"date":"2026-07-08T11:01:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T08:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2032841"},"modified":"2026-07-08T11:01:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T08:01:44","slug":"tamarack-resort-named-no-1-resort-in-the-west-by-travel-leisures-2026-worlds-best-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2032841","title":{"rendered":"Tamarack Resort Named No.1 Resort in the West by Travel + Leisure\u2019s 2026 World\u2019s Best Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>\n    \/* &lt;![CDATA[ *\/<br \/>\n    (function (document, window) {<br \/>\n        var a, c = document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;), f = window.frameElement;<\/p>\n<p>        c.id= &quot;CleverCoreLoader94939&quot;;<br \/>\n        c.src = &quot;https:\/\/scripts.cleverwebserver.com\/88400849c6d18fedb7b38f13a65b2306.js&quot;;<br \/>\n        c.async = !0;<br \/>\n        c.type = &quot;text\/javascript&quot;;<br \/>\n        c.setAttribute(&quot;data-target&quot;,window.name|| (f &#038;&#038; 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Awards like this are especially meaningful because they come directly from the people who have experienced Tamarack firsthand. It reflects the dedication of every member of our team and our shared commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for every guest who visits. To be recognized alongside some of the most iconic destinations in the country is both humbling and incredibly rewarding,\u201d Scott Turlington, President of Tamarack Resort, said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"attachment_415372\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-415372\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-415372 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGrAQMAAABqgLQIAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T+1tB6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADgDIcbAAEnbF1FAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"The Tamarack Express chairlift overlooks a stunning Lake Cascade\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tamarack-Express-chairlift-Large.jpeg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tamarack-Express-chairlift-Large.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tamarack-Express-chairlift-Large.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tamarack-Express-chairlift-Large.jpeg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tamarack-Express-chairlift-Large.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"427\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-415372\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tamarack-Express-chairlift-Large.jpeg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Tamarack Express chairlift overlooks a stunning Lake Cascade\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-415372\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Tamarack Express chairlift overlooks a stunning Lake Cascade. | Photo: Tamarack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Over the past several years, Tamarack has earned a growing list of national accolades recognizing its leadership as a <a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/5-places-where-you-can-ski-and-golf-in-the-same-day\/\">four-season destination<\/a>.<\/strong> Most recently, Osprey Meadows Golf Course was recognized as the No. 1 public golf course you can play in Idaho and among Golfweek\u2019s Top Resort Courses in the United States. The resort has also been recognized among The Wall Street Journal\u2019s Top 100 Ski Resorts in North America, named among Travel + Leisure\u2019s Top 20 Places to Visit in Idaho, and celebrated as home to USA TODAY\u2019s No. 1 Ski Restaurant at The Reserve for three consecutive years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-16\" style=\"margin: 8px 0;clear: both\">\n<div id=\"sb-newsletter\" style=\"background:#2B2E3A;border-top:3px solid #D7424E;padding:26px 24px 22px;margin:28px 0;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;width:100%;display:block\">\n<p>    @media (max-width:600px) {<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter { padding:18px 20px 14px !important; }<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter h3 { font-size:14px !important; white-space:nowrap; }<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter .sb-body { font-size:12px !important; margin-bottom:8px !important; }<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter .sb-proof { font-size:11px !important; }<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter .sb-form-row { flex-wrap:nowrap !important; }<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter .sb-form-row input { font-size:12px !important; padding:9px 10px !important; }<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter .sb-form-row button { font-size:12px !important; padding:9px 12px !important; }<br \/>\n    }<\/p>\n<div id=\"sb-form-wrap\">\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#D7424E;margin:0 0 9px 0;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\">SnowBrains Newsletter<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px 0;line-height:1.25;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\">The snowsports journalism skiers trust.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"sb-body\" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 8px 0;line-height:1.5;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\">Award-winning journalism, resort reports, powder forecasts and industry deep dives from the world&#8217;s largest independent snowsports outlet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sb-proof\" style=\"color:#9ca3af;font-size:12px;font-style:italic;margin:0 0 12px 0;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\">Join thousands of snow lovers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sb-form-row\" style=\"display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap\">\n<p>      <button style=\"background:#D7424E;color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:4px;padding:10px 20px;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap\">Subscribe free \u2192<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n<p style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:11px;margin:10px 0 0 0;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\">No spam. 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The best ski news is on its way.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>function sbSubscribe() {<br \/>\n  var email = document.getElementById(&#8216;sb-email&#8217;).value;<br \/>\n  if (!email || !email.includes(&#8216;@&#8217;)) {<br \/>\n    document.getElementById(&#8216;sb-email&#8217;).style.borderColor = &#8216;#D7424E&#8217;;<br \/>\n    return;<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n  var url = &#8216;https:\/\/snowbrains.us5.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=1f247afab0a546e393c022f9a&amp;id=bcbf6caf6b&amp;f_id=003bf2e0f0&#8217;;<br \/>\n  var data = new FormData();<br \/>\n  data.append(&#8216;EMAIL&#8217;, email);<br \/>\n  data.append(&#8216;tags&#8217;, &#8216;2188762&#8217;);<br \/>\n  data.append(&#8216;b_1f247afab0a546e393c022f9a_bcbf6caf6b&#8217;, &#8221;);<br \/>\n  fetch(url, { method: &#8216;POST&#8217;, body: data, mode: &#8216;no-cors&#8217; });<br \/>\n  document.getElementById(&#8216;sb-form-wrap&#8217;).style.display = &#8216;none&#8217;;<br \/>\n  document.getElementById(&#8216;sb-success&#8217;).style.display = &#8216;block&#8217;;<br \/>\n}\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The recognition follows a series of significant investments that have elevated nearly every aspect of the resort experience.<\/strong> Over the past several years, Tamarack has expanded The Village with new residences, restaurants, and amenities; restored the award-winning Osprey Meadows Golf Course; opened a new 100-slip marina on Lake Cascade; enhanced its mountain recreation offerings; and continued to strengthen its reputation as America\u2019s only ski, golf, and lake resort. All of these investments helped create the elevated guest experience recognized by Travel + Leisure readers.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThis recognition is especially rewarding because it reflects the experiences our guests have had across the entire resort. Whether they\u2019re skiing fresh powder, enjoying a round at Osprey Meadows, spending the afternoon on Lake Cascade, or making lifelong memories with family and friends, we\u2019re honored that so many have chosen Tamarack as their favorite resort in the West,\u201d Turlington added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>The World\u2019s Best Awards are based on an annual reader survey conducted by Travel + Leisure, recognizing outstanding travel experiences around the world.<\/strong> For more information about Tamarack Resort, visit www.tamarackidaho.com. The complete Travel + Leisure World\u2019s Best Awards 2026 rankings are available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\">www.travelandleisure.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_415371\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-415371\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-415371 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGrAQMAAABqgLQIAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T+1tB6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADgDIcbAAEnbF1FAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"A golfer practices his putting on the Osprey Meadows Golf Course at Tamarack Resort\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tamarack-Resort-Golf-Course-Large.jpeg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tamarack-Resort-Golf-Course-Large.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tamarack-Resort-Golf-Course-Large.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tamarack-Resort-Golf-Course-Large.jpeg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tamarack-Resort-Golf-Course-Large.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"427\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-415371\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tamarack-Resort-Golf-Course-Large.jpeg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A golfer practices his putting on the Osprey Meadows Golf Course at Tamarack Resort\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-415371\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A golfer practices his putting on the Osprey Meadows Golf Course at Tamarack Resort. | Photo: Tamarack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;display: block;clear: both\">\n<!-- GAM 71161633\/SNWBR_snowbrains\/article_hrec_2 --><\/p>\n<div data-fuse=\"article_hrec_2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\/* &lt;![CDATA[ *\/ (function (document, window) { var a, c = document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;), f = window.frameElement; c.id= &quot;CleverCoreLoader94939&quot;; c.src = &quot;https:\/\/scripts.cleverwebserver.com\/88400849c6d18fedb7b38f13a65b2306.js&quot;; c.async = !0; c.type = &quot;text\/javascript&quot;; c.setAttribute(&quot;data-target&quot;,window.name|| (f &#038;&#038; f.getAttribute(&quot;id&quot;))); c.setAttribute(&quot;data-callback&quot;, &quot;put-your-callback-function-here&quot;); c.setAttribute(&quot;data-callback-url-click&quot;, &quot;put-your-click-macro-here&quot;); c.setAttribute(&quot;data-callback-url-view&quot;, &quot;put-your-view-macro-here&quot;); try { a = parent.document.getElementsByTagName(&quot;script&quot;)[0] || document.getElementsByTagName(&quot;script&quot;)[0]; } catch (e) { a = !1; } a || (a = [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[226,267],"class_list":["post-2032841","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-crawlmanager","tag-snowbrains-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032841","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2032841"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032841\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2032841"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2032841"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2032841"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}