Sun Valley, ID

About Sun Valley, ID

As the oldest ski resort in USA, Sun Valley oozes heritage and “Old Hollywood” charm. The celebrity connection has not waned over time with many of today’s Hollywood A-Listers still owning homes here. Brought to life as a ski resort in 1935, Bald Mountain is a majestic peak towering above the town of Ketchum. With no lift lines, a constant steep gradient, long bump runs, fast groomers and a variety of terrain, ‘Baldy’ has some true thigh burners stretching the full 3400 vertical feet – even the green runs here can be challenging! Dollar Mountain, the beginner’s hill, is where the kids’ ski school is located and is just a five minute shuttle ride from Ketchum. The town of Ketchum has a selection of lodgings to suit all tastes. The nearby, village-style Sun Valley Resort has been reborn and reimagined, boasting spectacular scenery, an abundance of recreational activities, exceptional accommodations, gourmet dining, and numerous shopping opportunities.

Sun Valley, ID Accommodation

Limelight Hotel Ketchum

Limelight is a beautiful, modern hotel with a lovely outdoor pool and hot tub. The hotel is centrally located in downtown Ketchum, offering easy access to skiing, dining and shopping. The hotel has rooms, suites and residences with a rustic modern décor. The Lounge is one of the local après hot spots and when afternoon hits, this is the place to be! Free skier shuttles operate regularly to River Run base.

Hotel Ketchum

Hotel Ketchum is right on Main Street with shopping, dining and après all within a short walk. Renovated in 2018, the hotel has a really cool and arty feel going on. Guests are warmly welcomed in the lobby with floor to ceiling windows and a roaring fire. There are 58 king or queen/queen rooms, most of which interconnect, some with fireplace and some with balconies. The Hangout is the perfect après ski spot, serving great cocktails.

Sun Valley Lodge

This legendary property combines the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood with modern elegance and refined chic. The guest rooms and suites have modern comforts including expansive bathrooms and beautiful fireplaces. The Lodge also features five “Celebrity Suites,” named after Hollywood royalty who have stayed here over the years, including “The Marilyn Monroe Suite” and “The Eastwood Suite”. The spa is a serene oasis and offers a variety of treatments to help unwind, relax and rejuvenate.

Sun Valley, ID Lift Passes

Sun Valley Resort Lifts - book by 31st aug

Ikon Pass

The Ikon Pass offers unlimited access at: Steamboat, Winter Park, Copper Mountain Resort, Eldora Mountain Resort, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Valley, Stratton, Sugarbush Resort, Snowshoe, Tremblant, Blue Mountain, Solitude Mountain Resort. Plus up to 7 days each at: Arapahoe Basin, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Big Sky Resort, Sun Valley, Windham Mountain, The Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Crystal Mountain, The Summit at Snoqualmie, Mt Bachelor, Schweitzer, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Cypress Mountain, Red Mountain, Panorama, Sun Peaks Resort, Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Loon Mountain, Taos Ski Valley, Brighton, Snowbasin, Thredbo, Mt Buller, Niseko United, Lotte Arai, Valle Nevado. 7 days total at: Aspen Snowmass, Killington-Pico, SkiBig3, Deer Valley Resort, Alta, Snowbird, Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley, Dolomiti Superski, Grandvalira Resorts, Kitzbuhel, Zermatt Matterhorn, Coronet, The Remarkables & Mt Hutt. * non-refundable *

Sun Valley, ID Equipment Rental

Adult (13yrs+) High Performance Snowboard Rentals

Top-of-the-line best performance boards and comfortable boots catering to the more aggressive freeride, park and pipe, and powder riders.

Adult (17yrs+) High Performance Ski Rentals

High Performance equipment is for intermediate to expert skiers. Anything from softer forgiving skis to build confidence to fat powder skis or stiff carvers.

High Performance Boot Rentals (all ages)

High Performance equipment is for intermediate to expert skiers. Anything from softer forgiving skis to build confidence to fat powder skis or stiff carvers.

Adult (13yrs+) Performance Snowboard Rentals

Forgiving snowboards and comfortable boots, designed to help accelerate learning.

Adult (17yrs+) Performance Ski Rentals

Performance equipment is for intermediate to expert skiers. Anything from softer forgiving skis to build confidence to fat powder skis or stiff carvers.

Adult (17ys+) First Timer Ski Rentals

Standard equipment is ideal for beginners to low intermediates who are comfortable on green and easy groomed blue terrain. Equipment that builds confidence.

Helmet Rentals (all ages)

Standard equipment is ideal for beginners to low intermediates who are comfortable on green and easy groomed blue terrain. Equipment that builds confidence.

Junior (12yrs & under) Ski Rentals

Standard equipment is ideal for beginners to low intermediates who are comfortable on green and easy groomed blue terrain. Equipment that builds confidence.

Junior (12yrs & under) Snowboard Rentals

Forgiving snowboards and comfortable boots, designed to help accelerate learning.

Tweener (8-16yrs) Ski Rentals

Standard equipment is ideal for beginners to low intermediates who are comfortable on green and easy groomed blue terrain. Equipment that builds confidence.

Overview
Mountain Stats
Trail Map

Mountain Stats: Sun Valley Resort

Mountain Stats: Sun ValleyResort

Total Sun Valley Lifts:
19 (7 Quads, 4 Triples, 5 Doubles, 3 Surface)

Total Lift Capacity Per Hour:
26,780 (per skier, Sun Valley has more uphill capacity than any other ski area)

Average Skiers Per Day: 3,000

Skiable Acreage: 2,054

Total Runs: 75

Top Elevation: 9150

Base Elevation: 5750

Verticle Feet: 3400

Slope Rating:
36% Easiest; 42% More Difficult; 22% Most Difficult

Snowmaking Acreage: 645

Operating Hours: 9.00am - 4.00pm

Snow Report: 1-800-635-4150

River Run
The River Run area of Bald Mountain is full of slopes covering all ranges of abilities. The most difficult runs, Olympic and Exhibition, are countered by an easier Olympic Ridge and Olympic Lane. From the top, intermediate skiers can choose Cutoff or Blue Grouse to Mid River Run to get back to the River Run Lift. From there it is a nine-minute lift ride back to the top. Advanced skiers can tackle the Rock Garden, Exhibition or Upper Holiday runs for moguls galore.

Seattle Ridge
Seattle Ridge Lodge overlooks all runs designated as slow skiing areas with the exception of the difficult Firetrail. Seattle Ridge runs are well groomed and served by the Seattle Ridge chairlift, a five minute ride from the bottom of the ridge back to the top.

The Bowls
The Bowls along the top of Bald Mountain range in difficulty from easiest (Broadway Face) to most difficult (Little Easter Bowl). Intermediate skiers can begin at the left of the mountain and move to the right as they feel more comfortable. The Bowls are easily served by the Mayday chairlift, a seven minute ride back to the top.

Warm Springs
Warm Springs, named for the warm bubbling water at the base of the lift, is a great area of the mountain for the intermediate skier who needs a little more time to move on to the advanced stage. Filled with more difficult runs, Warm Springs glows in the afternoon sunshine. The top of the area is home to Warm Springs Face and most difficult runs International and Limelight. Halfway down, skiers can decide which of the more difficult runs they want to venture on ranging from Brick's Island to Cozy.

Half Pipe
The ski and snowboard half-pipe is located on the skier's left side of Lower Warm Springs, below Race Arena. The u-shaped terrain features are about 400 feet in length, 40 feet wide, with walls about 12 feet high.

Trail Map

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	Destinations USA, Idaho Sun Valley, ID Sun Valley, ID Going to Dates Adults Children Ages Sun Valley, ID About Sun Valley, ID As the oldest ski resort in USA, Sun Valley oozes heritage and “Old Hollywood” charm. The celebrity connection has not waned over time with many of today’s Hollywood A-Listers still owning homes here. Brought to life as a ski resort in 1935, Bald Mountain is a majestic peak towering above the town of Ketchum. With no lift lines, a constant steep gradient, long bump runs, fast groomers and a variety of terrain, ‘Baldy’ has some true thigh burners stretching the full 3400 vertical feet – even the green runs here can be challenging! Dollar Mountain, the beginner’s hill, is where the kids’ ski school is located and is just a five minute shuttle ride from Ketchum. The town of Ketchum has a selection of lodgings to suit all tastes. The nearby, village-style Sun Valley Resort has been reborn and reimagined, boasting spectacular scenery, an abundance of recreational activities, exceptional accommodations, gourmet dining, and numerous shopping opportunities. Sun Valley, ID Accommodation Limelight Hotel Ketchum Limelight is a beautiful, modern hotel with a lovely outdoor pool and hot tub. The hotel is centrally located in downtown Ketchum, offering easy access to skiing, dining and shopping. The hotel has rooms, suites and residences with a rustic modern décor. The Lounge is one of the local après hot spots and when afternoon hits, this is the place to be! Free skier shuttles operate regularly to River Run base. Hotel Ketchum Hotel Ketchum is right on Main Street with shopping, dining and après all within a short walk. Renovated in 2018, the hotel has a really cool and arty feel going on. Guests are warmly welcomed in the lobby with floor to ceiling windows and a roaring fire. There are 58 king or queen/queen rooms, most of which interconnect, some with fireplace and some with balconies. The Hangout is the perfect après ski spot, serving great cocktails. Sun Valley Lodge This legendary property combines the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood with modern elegance and refined chic. The guest rooms and suites have modern comforts including expansive bathrooms and beautiful fireplaces. The Lodge also features five “Celebrity Suites,” named after Hollywood royalty who have stayed here over the years, including “The Marilyn Monroe Suite” and “The Eastwood Suite”. The spa is a serene oasis and offers a variety of treatments to help unwind, relax and rejuvenate. Sun Valley, ID Lift Passes Sun Valley Resort Lifts - book by 31st aug Ikon Pass The Ikon Pass offers unlimited access at: Steamboat, Winter Park, Copper Mountain Resort, Eldora Mountain Resort, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Valley, Stratton, Sugarbush Resort, Snowshoe, Tremblant, Blue Mountain, Solitude Mountain Resort. Plus up to 7 days each at: Arapahoe Basin, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Big Sky Resort, Sun Valley, Windham Mountain, The Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Crystal Mountain, The Summit at Snoqualmie, Mt Bachelor, Schweitzer, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Cypress Mountain, Red Mountain, Panorama, Sun Peaks Resort, Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Loon Mountain, Taos Ski Valley, Brighton, Snowbasin, Thredbo, Mt Buller, Niseko United, Lotte Arai, Valle Nevado. 7 days total at: Aspen Snowmass, Killington-Pico, SkiBig3, Deer Valley Resort, Alta, Snowbird, Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley, Dolomiti Superski, Grandvalira Resorts, Kitzbuhel, Zermatt Matterhorn, Coronet, The Remarkables & Mt Hutt. * non-refundable * Sun Valley, ID Equipment Rental Adult (13yrs+) High Performance Snowboard Rentals Top-of-the-line best performance boards and comfortable boots catering to the more aggressive freeride, park and pipe, and powder riders. Adult (17yrs+) High Performance Ski Rentals High Performance equipment is for intermediate to expert skiers. Anything from softer forgiving skis to build confidence to fat powder skis or stiff carvers. High Performance Boot Rentals (all ages) High Performance equipment is for intermediate to expert skiers. Anything from softer forgiving skis to build confidence to fat powder skis or stiff carvers. Adult (13yrs+) Performance Snowboard Rentals Forgiving snowboards and comfortable boots, designed to help accelerate learning. Adult (17yrs+) Performance Ski Rentals Performance equipment is for intermediate to expert skiers. Anything from softer forgiving skis to build confidence to fat powder skis or stiff carvers. Adult (17ys+) First Timer Ski Rentals Standard equipment is ideal for beginners to low intermediates who are comfortable on green and easy groomed blue terrain. Equipment that builds confidence. Helmet Rentals (all ages) Standard equipment is ideal for beginners to low intermediates who are comfortable on green and easy groomed blue terrain. Equipment that builds confidence. Junior (12yrs & under) Ski Rentals Standard equipment is ideal for beginners to low intermediates who are comfortable on green and easy groomed blue terrain. Equipment that builds confidence. Junior (12yrs & under) Snowboard Rentals Forgiving snowboards and comfortable boots, designed to help accelerate learning. Tweener (8-16yrs) Ski Rentals Standard equipment is ideal for beginners to low intermediates who are comfortable on green and easy groomed blue terrain. Equipment that builds confidence. Overview Mountain Stats Trail Map Mountain Stats Mountain Stats: Sun Valley Resort Mountain Stats: Sun ValleyResort Total Sun Valley Lifts: 19 (7 Quads, 4 Triples, 5 Doubles, 3 Surface) Total Lift Capacity Per Hour: 26,780 (per skier, Sun Valley has more uphill capacity than any other ski area) Average Skiers Per Day: 3,000 Skiable Acreage: 2,054 Total Runs: 75 Top Elevation: 9150 Base Elevation: 5750 Verticle Feet: 3400 Slope Rating: 36% Easiest; 42% More Difficult; 22% Most Difficult Snowmaking Acreage: 645 Operating Hours: 9.00am - 4.00pm Snow Report: 1-800-635-4150 River Run The River Run area of Bald Mountain is full of slopes covering all ranges of abilities. The most difficult runs, Olympic and Exhibition, are countered by an easier Olympic Ridge and Olympic Lane. From the top, intermediate skiers can choose Cutoff or Blue Grouse to Mid River Run to get back to the River Run Lift. From there it is a nine-minute lift ride back to the top. Advanced skiers can tackle the Rock Garden, Exhibition or Upper Holiday runs for moguls galore. Seattle Ridge Seattle Ridge Lodge overlooks all runs designated as slow skiing areas with the exception of the difficult Firetrail. Seattle Ridge runs are well groomed and served by the Seattle Ridge chairlift, a five minute ride from the bottom of the ridge back to the top. The Bowls The Bowls along the top of Bald Mountain range in difficulty from easiest (Broadway Face) to most difficult (Little Easter Bowl). Intermediate skiers can begin at the left of the mountain and move to the right as they feel more comfortable. The Bowls are easily served by the Mayday chairlift, a seven minute ride back to the top. Warm Springs Warm Springs, named for the warm bubbling water at the base of the lift, is a great area of the mountain for the intermediate skier who needs a little more time to move on to the advanced stage. Filled with more difficult runs, Warm Springs glows in the afternoon sunshine. The top of the area is home to Warm Springs Face and most difficult runs International and Limelight. Halfway down, skiers can decide which of the more difficult runs they want to venture on ranging from Brick's Island to Cozy. Half Pipe The ski and snowboard half-pipe is located on the skier's left side of Lower Warm Springs, below Race Arena. The u-shaped terrain features are about 400 feet in length, 40 feet wide, with walls about 12 feet high. Trail Map
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