Seasonal Intelligence
This type of evergreen tree is most commonly used as a Christmas tree in the U.S.
What is a fir tree?
The Boise Foothills are made primarily of this type of igneous rock.
What is Basalt?
This horned, half-goat, half-demon figure is known for punishing naughty children during Christmas in Alpine regions.
Who is Krampus?
This large scavenging bird is commonly called a buzzard in Idaho.
What is a turkey vulture?
This injury, following close on the heels of a broken clavicle, led to uncomfortable questions at the hospital & a CPS report (allegedly).
What is a busted eye?
Lake-effect snow is produced when cold air moves over this warmer geographic feature.
What is a body of water?
The first American flag ever raised in the Oregon Territory was planted near this river.
What is the Snake River?
This holiday plant is not edible, but often supplements festive winter decor.
What is holly?
The word “Krampus” comes from the German word “krampen,” meaning this.
What is claw?
This wheeled footwear turned a simple pull from Sammy into a sudden flight and a broken wrist for Carli.
What are Heelys?
The first Winter Olympics were held in this European country in 1924.
What is France?
This constellation is sometimes called the “Hunter” and is visible in winter skies.
What is Orion?
The Treasure Valley is semi-arid because it sits in the rain shadow of this mountain range.
What are the Cascades?
Colton and Quinn consistently beat these polygamy-friendly opponents in basketball as kids.
Who are the Mormons?
This was the name of the camp where horses, booby-trapped cans, and an all-night flag defense somehow coexisted.
What is JMO? .. Double points for getting the full name!!
“Jingle Bells” was originally written for this U.S. holiday.
What is Thanksgiving?
This rare atmospheric effect creates bright spots on either side of the sun in cold winter weather.
What are "sun-dogs"?
People think this slope direction is always colder, but in Idaho elevation matters more.
What are north-facing slopes?
A group of vultures circling overhead is ominously known by this term.
What is a kettle?
This “easy walk", according to Peter, turned into a brutal Mexican hangover hike that left Colton and Quinn completely wrecked.
What is Los Animas?
The song “Do You Hear What I Hear?” was written in 1962 to raise awareness about this global event.
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Boise’s winter fog is commonly caused by this atmospheric setup.
What is an inversion layer?
This winter phenomenon occurs when fog droplets freeze onto trees, creating icy white branches.
What is rime ice?
In Germany, this sour vegetable is hidden on the tree, and the first child to find it receives a gift or good luck for the next year.
What is a pickle?
Hit by a car, but totally okay — Sammy survived this local event.
What is Eagle Fun Day?