Sun Valley Ski Resorts, Weather & Snow Report

Sun Valley Ski Vacations
Varied and Exciting Terrain

Sun Valley is a mecca for athletes, sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts in any season. Not only is the area famous for its legendary alpine skiing on Bald Mountain, Sun Valley is also a major center for Nordic sports such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Summer is exciting, too, with miles of biking and hiking trails in the Wood River Valley, whitewater rafting on the Salmon and Snake Rivers, and golf courses that deliver spectacular views. Popular lodging choices include Elkhorn, Ketchum, Sun Valley Resort Village, and Mid-Valley Warm Springs. With easy skiing on Dollar Mountain and more varied and difficult terrain on Bald Mountain, Sun Valley provides the full range of skiing experiences. Sun Valley offers lessons and clinics geared for beginners as well as for advanced skiers. Accommodations at Sun Valley include basic hotel rooms, deluxe suites, condominiums, and cottages. Fine and casual dining is available throughout the Resort, both in the village and at the mountain lodges. Sun Valley Resort shops offer everything from ski gear to the latest fashions. Other resort amenities that can be enjoyed during the ski season are the salon and spa, ice skating, sleigh rides, a movie and opera house, and a gun club.

Two Fabulous Mountains - Sun Valley is located in South Central Idaho just three hours from Boise in the Sawtooth Mountain Range. Since Averell Harriman first put Sun Valley on the map in 1936, the things that make the area irresistible have remained essentially the same. The sun shines almost daily on this Old West setting. Small bands of sheep are driven through Ketchum twice a year. Locals still smile and are glad to give directions. And the valley continues to be a peaceful refuge for visitors year after year. Sun Valley boasts two fabulous mountains: Baldy, considered by serious skiers as this country's single best ski mountain, and Dollar, a beginner's paradise with gentle, sunny slopes groomed to perfection. In the Old West town of Ketchum, just one mile down the road from the Sun Valley Resort, you'll find a lively community of shops, restaurants, night spots, art galleries and theater. Ketchum is best known for its small town friendliness that makes every visitor feel welcome.

Ketchum Ski Vacations are best For: Hard-carving skiers and boarders who like playing 'spot the movie star' The original Rocky Mountain ski resort, Ketchum's Sun Valley featured the world' s first chairlift when it opened in 1936 and was long the stomping ground for classic-era Hollywood. The upscale mountain and its opulent lodges still carry the grandeur of their pre-war days while the old mining and sheep town of Ketchum, population 2,689, maintains a rustic elegance, with gourmet restaurants and steak-and-microbrew saloons in century-old brick buildings. The resort village of Sun Valley borders Ketchum at the base of Dollar Mountain, the original ski hill and now an ideal learner's area with a ski school, terrain park, and separate, inexpensive lift tickets. The main action for serious skiers and boarders is over at Bald Mountain, on the other side of town (free shuttle buses available), which features 3,400 vertical feet of some of the finest groomed plunges in the world. If you like never-ending, perfectly pitched corduroy, this is your mountain. Snowboarders will appreciate the mountain's complete lack of flat areas, and abundant high-speed lifts means no one waits long in line. The resort's proximity to exactly zero major population centers means the slopes are perpetually free of crowds, and top-to-bottom snowmaking means you'll always have smooth groomers to carve. Don' t miss the luxurious Seattle Ridge Lodge atop Bald Mountain's Seattle Ridge, where mesmerizing views span the wild Pioneer and Sawtooth Mountains and the Woody River Valley below. Ask a Local Professional skier Reggie Crist has spent most of his life in Sun Valley. The former U.S. Ski Team member regularly appears in ski movies and is currently a consultant/athlete for Eddie Bauer/First Ascent and K2 Sports. Here are his recommendations. Best Digs Budget: Lift Tower Lodge Swank: Sun Valley Lodge (this is where Hemingway worked on For Whom the Bell Tolls) Best Eats Cheap: Pioneer Saloon Gourmet: Michel's Christiania Best After-Ski Party Spot Apples Bar and Grill Best Rest-Day Activity Visit Galena Lodge for lunch and drive to see the Sawtooth Mountains. Sun Valley's Classic Ski Run Warm Springs 3,100 vertical feet of leg burn.

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Popular & Recommended Properties

Sun Valley Resort - Featuring an outdoor pool and a spa and wellness center, this European-inspired resort is located in Sun Valley, Idaho. The Sun Valley Mall shopping center is just 4 minutes' walk from the Sun Valley Inn. Traditionally designed, each colorful guest room features a flat-screen cable TV with pay-per-view channels, a refrigerator, and air conditioning. The private bathrooms feature a marble sink and free toiletries. Guests have several on-site dining options here, such as the Ram restaurant which serves gourmet cuisine, as well as Bald Mountain Pizza and Pasta which serves family-style cuisine. A fitness center, a business center, and a tennis court can all be found at the Sun Valley Inn. Free Wifi access and free parking are available at the resort. Sun Valley Golf Course is 3 minutes' drive from the property, and skiing at Bald Mountain is just 8 minutes' drive away.

Best Western Plus Kentwood Lodge - Offering an indoor pool and an on-site restaurant, Best Western Plus Kentwood Lodge is located in Sun Valley. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Ketchum town square is 7 minutes' walk away. A flat-screen cable HDTV is provided in every room and in each room has a self controlled heating/cooling system room at this hotel. Rooms are complete with small microwave, refrigerator, an extra bar sink, and coffee machine. Featuring a hairdryer, private bathrooms also come with free toiletries. Guest can work out in the fitness center, which has been newly renovated. Other facilities offered include a business center and Laundry Facilities. Free ski storage is available for guest convenience. Please note that bikes, skis, snowboards are not allowed in the guest rooms. Sun Valley Ski resort is 1.9 mi drive away from this hotel. Sawtooth National Forest 39 mi drive away.

Elkhorn Village - Located in the ski resort city of Sun Valley, Idaho, Elkhorn Village is just 0.5 miles from the Dollar Mountain Ski Hill. It offers an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Each homey apartment at Elkhorn Village is furnished with a fireplace and a balcony. The kitchen is fully equipped with an oven, full-size refrigerator, and a dishwasher. Cable TV and a DVD player are provided. Bicycle rentals are available through this Sun Valley property. Barbecue and laundry facilities are located on site. Warm Springs Golf Course is a 10-minute drive from the Sun Valley Elkhorn Village. Downtown Ketchchum is 3 miles from the property.

Indian Springs Retreat - Indian Springs Retreat is a vacation home with a sauna, located in Sun Valley. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher and an oven, as well as a coffee machine. A TV and DVD player are provided. You can play tennis at the property, and the area is popular for golfing. The nearest airport is Friedman Memorial Airport, 12 miles from Indian Springs Retreat.

Snowcreek Delight with Sun Valley Amenities - Snowcreek Delight with Sun Valley Amenities is located in Sun Valley. Featuring free private parking, the vacation home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as skiing and cycling. The vacation home comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with mountain views. The nearest airport is Friedman Memorial Airport, 15 miles from the vacation home.

Atelier Studios - Atelier Studios is located in Sun Valley. Featuring free private parking, the apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as skiing and cycling. The apartment also provides a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area, washing machine and a bathroom with a hot tub and a bath or shower. The nearest airport is Friedman Memorial Airport, 15 miles from the apartment.

Fairway Nine - Offering free WiFi and mountain views, Fairway Nine is an accommodations located in Sun Valley. Boasting free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as skiing and cycling. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. The nearest airport is Friedman Memorial Airport, 16 mi from the holiday home.