The Snowmaker Classic Race is part of the NEW Cross Country Town Series. Date: January 11, 2025 Start Time: 9:30am Place: Lake Creek Trail Head Distances: .5km, 2km, 3km, 5km and 10km - Classic -Wave Start Please carpool!
Hot off the presses, Dave Laster has just published a book on the history of Sun Valley's Ski Patrol during the 1960s and will talk about his experiences here in Sun Valley teaching and patrolling. Laster was raised in Seattle and educated as a historian and geographer in Bellingham, before joining the Sun Valley ski patrol in the early 1960s. In addition to his time on the ski patrol, he also taught with Sigi’s ski school, worked the trail crew, was a bellhop at the Sun Valley lodge, and ran the Opera House. He was an active mountaineer, drawn by both the Cascades and the Sawtooths. He and his wife Claudia later taught high school for the military dependent schools in Germany and Italy, before retiring back to Bellingham. He returns to Sun Valley each year with the Seattle-based Ancient Skiers group. This program will be livestreamed and available to watch later. Go to event link watch online live or after the event, the recording will be posted on the Event Archive button on The Community Library's website.
Practice your search skills with an FSAC instructor at our new beacon park! The park is located uphill from the green garage (far right of the platter lift). Loaner beacons, shovels, and probes will be available for use from The Friends. Stick around for an avalanche rescue dog demonstration with our friends from Blaine Avalanche and K9 Rescue (B.A.R.K.9)! Learn more about BARK 9 at www.instagram.com/b.a.r.k9 Learn more about The Friends of Sawtooth Avalanche Center www.friends.sawtoothavalanche.com
SKI FOR AIR SERVICE full day lift tickets on sale January 8-25 Only! Tickets are valid for skiing on January 26, 2025 only. Tickets are valid for skiing on Bald or Dollar Mountain. All proceeds will support commercial air service to and from the Wood River Valley. Tickets are $60 plus tax Tickets are non-refundable. Discounts on Demos/Rentals available at: Sturtevant’s (Ketchum & Hailey stores) PK’s Ski & Sports (Ketchum) Contact shops for details; must provide proof of ticket purchase Details of all the offers can be found at www.flysunvalleyalliance.com/ski-for-air-day/
Mental Health Ski Day
The Nordic and Backcountry Skiers Alliance of Idaho will host the Winter Wildlands Alliance to present, the annual Backcountry Film Festival. Celebrating the power and spirit of humans in the winter. Out of 320+ films submitted, the Backcountry Film Festival film selection committee has chosen this year’s very best stories of backcountry adventure and snow cinema by human-powered athletes, brands, activists, and adventurers.
Head to the hill on Sunday afternoon for a St. Paddy's-themed treasure hunt at the Rotarun beacon park! This is an interactive activity for parents and children to utilize avalanche safety tools to simulate a "treasure hunt". Each beacon hidden in the snow will have a hidden treat to uncover. The beacon park has explicit instructions on how to utilize the transceivers, though a staff member and volunteer will be on-site to provide guidance on transceiver use. The event is free and family friendly. The breakfast cookout begins at 12pm and the scavenger hunt begins at 1pm. Transceivers will be available to borrow from the Friends of Sawtooth Avalanche center between 1-3pm.
The Liberty Theater is thrilled to present Blizzard of Aahhh’s, the ultimate ski film classic, with a special in-person appearance by ski legend Mike Hattrup! Directed by Greg Stump, this groundbreaking film redefined extreme skiing, featuring iconic athletes Scot Schmidt, Glen Plake, and Mike Hattrup in jaw-dropping locations around the world. With its high-energy soundtrack and rockumentary style, Blizzard of Aahhh’s remains one of the most influential ski films of all time. But this is more than just a screening—it’s an event. Join us for an exclusive introduction and post-show Q&A with Mike Hattrup, where he’ll share behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the making of this legendary film. Don’t miss this chance to witness ski film history on the big screen and meet one of the sport’s icons! Grab your tickets now!
Lines, Lessons, & Close Calls: Wisdom from a Decade of Ski Guiding Join us for an unforgettable evening with local ski guide Jon ‘JP’ Preuss as he shares thrilling stories, hard-earned lessons, and invaluable wisdom from his years in the mountains. Whether you're a seasoned skier or just love a good adventure tale, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
