Returning for its 12th year, SVFF kicks off another five days of Films, Coffee Talks, Parties and more. 2023 Films 2023 Honorees 2023 Schedule BUY PASSES SVFF supports independent film and the magic of storytelling. It’s mission to celebrate and award filmmakers who are established and emerging has earned the Festival accolades by the film industry, film festival goers, film lovers, and filmmakers. The year-round Sun Valley Film Initiative develops professionals and illuminates the process of filmmaking, propelling emerging voices with grants and education. Since 2012 the Sun Valley Film Festival has invited fans and filmmakers to America’s first ski resort to celebrate the magic of storytelling. In the past, Festival guests include Hollywood legends such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Clint Eastwood, Jodie Foster, Geena Davis, and Oliver Stone as well as avant-garde writers and filmmakers like Stephen Gaghan and Mark and Jay Duplass. With over 4,000 yearly attendees, SVFF has become known as the Festival for Filmmakers. The Sun Valley Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. To support and learn more about SVFF opportunities, visit sunvalleyfilmfestival.org
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Avalanche Rescue Practice Challenge
Avalanche Rescue Practice Challenge
@ Anywhere!
Mar 1 – Mar 11 all-day
![]() Feberuary 25th – March 11th, 2023 The Second Annual Avalanche Rescue Practice Challenge is here! To participate, post a photo or video practicing avalanche rescue, tag @sawtoothavy and #sawtoothavy on Instagram or Facebook. The challenge runs from Feb. 25 – March 11 and participating enters you into our raffle for awesome prizes! We’ll be holding an in-person kick-off to this event on Baldy! The Friends and Sun Valley Ski Patrol are collaborating to kick off Avalanche Awareness Week and the Rescue Challenge with a Community Beacon Practice. Head to the beacon park on Baldy any time between 10 and 2 on Saturday, February 25th to run through the beacon course. Don’t know how to use one? Friends’ Instructors and Ski Patrollers will be on hand with avalanche transceivers to teach you how to use one! Running through the course enters you into our raffle for sweet prizes!
Bald Mountain Tour
9:30 am
Bald Mountain Tour
@ River Run Lodge
Mar 1 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
![]() Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.
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Bald Mountain Tour
9:30 am
Bald Mountain Tour
@ River Run Lodge
Mar 3 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
![]() Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.
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The Dollar Holler
2:30 pm
The Dollar Holler
@ Carol's Dollar Mountain Lodge
Mar 4 @ 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
![]() Come out and kick-off spring at Dollar Mountain with a fun Rail Jam comp, followed by a high-energy Big Air exhibition from our valley’s best tricksters. Live music by DJN8 and party-rockin’ DJ duo SkiiTour out of Canada will be spinning the beats and keeping the vibes high throughout the evening. Grab the family, a buddy, and a cold beverage – festivities kick off at 2:30pm! Park at the Pavillion Lot and hop on a shuttle or take the Mountain Rides bus from town! Rail Jam is a fun opportunity for local athletes to show off their stuff ages 12+. Bib Pick Up 2-2:45pm on the mountain-side patio of Dollar, Competition from 3-4pm Competition categories will include 12-17 boys, 12 -17 girls, 18+ men, 18+ women, Pro Open men & Pro Open women Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each category. Big Air lights it up on Dollar from 4:30-5pm with a high-energy demo sesh from some of the valley’s best tricksters (participation by invitation only) Sun Valley | Sierra Nevada | Smith | Helly Hansen | Pete Lane’s Register Here
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Bald Mountain Tour
9:30 am
Bald Mountain Tour
@ River Run Lodge
Mar 6 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
![]() Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.
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Bald Mountain Tour
9:30 am
Bald Mountain Tour
@ River Run Lodge
Mar 8 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
![]() Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.
International Women’s Day
10:00 am
International Women’s Day
@ River Run Lodge
Mar 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
![]() Kick off International Women’s Day at Sun Valley with a celebration of inclusivity and women in the outdoors! Festivities will begin at 10am with “A Lap for the Ladies.” Meet at top of Baldy to join in a fun rally cry and photo op before cruising down College! Not interested in going all the way to the top? Higher Ground will lead a lower mountain group from the top of Lower River Run at 10:15am. Costumes are encouraged! The celebration continues with The Women of Sun Valley- A Ski History Challenge. Take a selfie skiing or boarding down runs named for great female athletes that have shaped our Sun Valley community. Return your completed Ski History card to River Run Plaza, where DJ Marlene will be spinning the beats from 1-3pm. Completed challenge cards will be entered to win awesome prizes at the live drawing at 2pm! And, participants will receive a 20% off coupon for all Sun Valley retail locations good for the month of March. Even better, guests can shop for a cause at Brass Ranch or Pete Lane’s all day—as a portion of the proceeds of sales will be donated to Higher Ground and SheJumps! Don’t miss ...
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Bald Mountain Tour
9:30 am
Bald Mountain Tour
@ River Run Lodge
Mar 10 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
![]() Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.
Wild Rye’s Ski Night at Rotarun
6:00 pm
Wild Rye’s Ski Night at Rotarun
@ Rotarun
Mar 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
![]() Come on out for a community ski night at Rotarun with Wild Rye Friday, March 10th from 6pm to 9pm!
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7:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Sunset Skin Up Bald Mountain with SheJumps
5:00 pm
Sunset Skin Up Bald Mountain with SheJumps
@ River Run Lodge
Mar 12 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
![]() SheJumps and Get the Girls Out are excited to invite you to a Sunset Skin-up Bald Mountain. Meet at River Run Lodge at the base of Bald Mountain for a Daylight Savings sunset skin up Baldy. We’ll skin up College and enjoy spectacular Pioneer Mountain views. Generous swag from Wild Rye will be offered! Required equipment includes: skins, skis or split boards with adjustable bindings, appropriate boots, a safety light, reflective clothing and a headlamp. No instruction will be provided. This meet-up event is free with a suggested donation of $10. Please reserve your spot so the SheJumps event organizer, Guinevere, knows to expect you and can communicate any other necessary event information before the event. Reserve your Spot
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Bald Mountain Tour
9:30 am
Bald Mountain Tour
@ River Run Lodge
Mar 13 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
![]() Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.
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Bald Mountain Tour
9:30 am
Bald Mountain Tour
@ River Run Lodge
Mar 15 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
![]() Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.
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Bald Mountain Tour
9:30 am
Bald Mountain Tour
@ River Run Lodge
Mar 17 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
![]() Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.
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7:00 pm
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Bald Mountain Tour
9:30 am
Bald Mountain Tour
@ River Run Lodge
Mar 20 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
![]() Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.
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BCRD Ski Free Day!
BCRD Ski Free Day!
@ BCRD Nordic and Snowshoe Trails
Mar 22 all-day
![]() For four days this season, BCRD welcomes the community to enjoy free Nordic skiing and snowshoeing on all BCRD winter trails. The 32-kilometer multi-use Wood River Trail, which runs from Ketchum to Bellevue, is always free. The Wood River Trail is groomed every other day and is open to skiers, walkers, dogs, and fat-bikes. The Ski Free Days for the 2022/23 season are: Saturday, December 10 Sunday, January 8 Saturday, February 25 Wednesday, March 22 For Ski Free Day on Saturday December 10th at Galena: – Free rentals at Galena (no reservations) – Free 30 minute skate or classic group lessons at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, and 1:00 (no reservations – just walk into the shop)
Bald Mountain Tour
9:30 am
Bald Mountain Tour
@ River Run Lodge
Mar 22 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
![]() Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.
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Bald Mountain Tour
9:30 am
Bald Mountain Tour
@ River Run Lodge
Mar 24 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
![]() Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.
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Dollar Dayz Pond Skim
9:00 am
Dollar Dayz Pond Skim
@ Carol's Dollar Mountain Lodge
Mar 26 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
![]() Don’t miss the “Cold Bowl Pond Skim” on Dollar’s final day, Sunday, March 26th kicking off at 10am. Participants will try to make it across the pond on their skis or snowboard – in full costume! Wear your best Hawaiian or tropical-themed costume and come ready to enjoy BBQ, a family scavenger hunt, and lots of laughs! Pre-registration is required for pondskim participants. Register HERE Overflow parking for the weekend festivities will be available in the Pavilion Lot with shuttle access directly to Dollar Lodge. Please plan to take advantage of this shuttle as Dollar parking is very limited.
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Bald Mountain Tour
9:30 am
Bald Mountain Tour
@ River Run Lodge
Mar 27 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
![]() Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.
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Bald Mountain Tour
9:30 am
Bald Mountain Tour
@ River Run Lodge
Mar 29 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
![]() Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.
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24th Annual Janss Pro-Am Classic
24th Annual Janss Pro-Am Classic
@ Bald Mountain
Mar 30 – Apr 1 all-day
![]() The ‘greatest party on snow’ will return yet again in its 24th iteration for 2023! As details unfold, they will be posted at www.svsef.org/events/24th-annual-janss-pro-am-classic/ The Janss Pro-Am Classic is held in memory of Mr. Bill Janss. A true renaissance man, Janss embodied the best qualities of the American spirit. He was dynamic, intelligent, fearless and kind, and had the vision and strength of character to boldly take Sun Valley Resort to the next level after purchasing it in 1964. Named to the 1940 Olympic Alpine Team, Janss remained a lifetime enthusiast and supporter of skiing and ski racing until his death in 1996. Because of Bill – his attributes, ethos and commitment to our community – the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation is proud to host the Janss Pro-Am Classic in his honor.
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Bald Mountain Tour
9:30 am
Bald Mountain Tour
@ River Run Lodge
Mar 31 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
![]() Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.
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