The Limited Early Release (LER) Idaho 3 Goldback Graded 70 showcases the virtue Laetitia (Joy) skiing through Idaho’s Smoky Mountains, capturing the freedom and exhilaration of living in the moment. Her sweater bears the nickname “The Gem State,” honoring Idaho’s mineral wealth and rugged terrain.

A chairlift rises in the background, paying tribute to the world’s first ski chairlift, invented in 1936 by James Curran for Union Pacific and first installed at Sun Valley, an innovation that transformed winter recreation worldwide.

The scene is enriched with symbols of Idaho’s character and heritage: a red fox representing adaptability, a bull elk signifying strength, and a rustic cabin reflecting the state’s winter recreation culture. A hidden television etched on a sign honors Idaho native Philo T. Farnsworth, a pioneer of electronic television. The design is unified by the enduring principle: “Being present brings joy.”