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34 WAC Magazine | wac.net club life reciprocal club Swing into year-round golf in Boise Our first reciprocal club in Idaho delivers tee times and great mountain access By Amanda Brynn, Director Member Services Located in the western shadow of the Sawtooth Mountains, Boise, Idaho, has quietly become one of the fastest-grow- ing cities in the U.S. It's also home to the WAC's first reciprocal club located in Idaho. Just a 90-minute flight from Seattle, Boise is beautiful year-round and receives more than 200 sunny days annually. In spring, rivers run full and mountain trails begin to open to non-snow-based recreation. In winter, nearby Bogus Basin provides 2,600 acres of downhill ski and snowboard terrain. Summer and fall visitors can explore epic hikes around the city and history lessons along the nearby Oregon Trail. en again, Hillcrest Country Club might provide all the recreation you need. Built in 1940, this golf-centric club offers a year-round 6,880-yard, par-71 course along with extensive practice area, including two putting greens. e course's peaceful fairways are the perfect place to improve your game surrounded by gorgeous mountain views. Hillcrest has long hosted the Albert- sons Boise Open, a PGA Tour event that helped solidify the club's reputation. is year's tournament takes place August 13–16. During your visit as a reciprocal club member, you can also enjoy the club's outdoor pool, the perfect place to swim laps or while away a day with your family. Welcome to Idaho! To visit a club, members must request a letter of introduction. Log on to wac.net/loi. Submit club reviews at wac.net/reciprocal-reviews. wac.net/reciprocal-map AMENITIES • Luxurious dining and event spaces for up to 300 people • Year-round golf and tennis • Resort-style, family-friendly, six-lane seasonal pool • Twenty-four-hour wellness center • Three dining rooms and two bars OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS Downtown hotels located about 4 miles away. DID YOU KNOW? • Boise is one of the country's hottest housing and job markets. • Boise State University has 17,000 full-time students. • Located on the border of Idaho and Oregon, Hells Canyon is the deepest river gorge in North America at 7,993 feet deep, almost 2,000 feet deeper than the Grand Canyon. Boise, Idaho Hillcrest Country Club 4610 Hillcrest Drive Boise, ID 83705 208.343.5425 hillcrest.cc