Pebble Creek covers 54 runs and about 1,100 acres (445 hectares) on Mount Bonneville in the Portneuf Range, near Pocatello. The base is at 6,360 feet (1,938 m) and the summit at 8,560 feet (2,609 m), giving a vertical of roughly 2,200 feet (671 m), which is big for a three-chair mountain. Terrain leans hard toward the steeper end: 43% advanced and 10% expert, against 35% intermediate and just 12% beginner. Three triple chairs provide all the uphill capacity, and the lift lines tend to stay short because the mountain has a quiet, local following.

With so few lifts, the mountain skis like a series of long pitches, and runs have plenty of fall line to reward linked turns. The north-western aspect holds snow well, and the black diamond runs and tree skiing are the main appeal. Pebble Creek also has a dedicated giant slalom and slalom course, reflecting its racing pedigree. Beginners are not forgotten, but the mountain mostly rewards confident intermediates and advanced skiers. It suits southeastern Idaho locals and travellers wanting steep, uncrowded skiing without the price tag of a destination resort.

The 2025-26 season at Pebble Creek ran from 13 December 2025 to 29 March 2026, a roughly fifteen-week season shorter than many nearby Idaho resorts. Average annual snowfall of around 225 inches supports the season's length, though the resort's steep, advanced-weighted terrain means conditions can vary more noticeably with storm timing than at gentler mountains. Season dates can shift depending on early and late-season weather.

Midwinter, from January through February, typically offers the most consistent conditions for the resort's predominantly advanced and intermediate terrain. The area's uncrowded reputation means weekday skiing in particular tends to be notably quiet, appealing to skiers seeking steep runs without the crowds of larger regional resorts. Weekend visitation draws primarily from the nearby Pocatello and southeastern Idaho population.

As a locally focused mountain without major multi-resort pass affiliation, Pebble Creek's season programming leans toward straightforward operations rather than large-scale events. The ISU Student Season Pass reflects its role serving the nearby Idaho State University community in Pocatello. School holiday periods bring some increase in family visitation, though the terrain mix skews toward more experienced skiers overall.

Specific event programming beyond standard lift operations is not confirmed in available resort information. Since Shay Butler's 2016 purchase, the resort has maintained its identity as an authentic, no-frills local mountain rather than pursuing destination-resort amenities. The 2,198-foot vertical drop remains a significant draw for skiers seeking steep, extended runs within a short drive of Pocatello.