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Almost Famous | The Rebirth of Sun Valley, Idaho

July 26, 2017

Freehub Magazine dug in to evolutionary history of the moutnain biking scene here in Sun Valley, Idaho. "Since 1988, many things have left Sun Valley—feathered hairdos and one-piece ski suits, to name a couple—but one thing has grown: the hundreds of miles of world-class singletrack, and a bike culture to match." Read the full article here: https://freehubmag.com//articles/almost-famous 

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Outside Magazine | The Best Women’s Running Gear of 2017 featuring SQN

May 25, 2017

We have a heap of phenomenal local businesses churning out some top-notch products. Outside Magazine took notice of local women’s activewear company, SQN and added them to thier list of, “The Best Women’s Running Gear of 2017.” Catch the full Outside Magazine article here: https://www.outsideonline.com/2182351/best-womens-running-gear-2017Discover SQN here: https://sqnsport.com

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Sports Illustrated | How to take your workout outdoors: Escape to Sun Valley for a mountain biking adventure

May 8, 2017

Sports Illustrated took some time to chat with Rebecca Rusch about the 400+ miles of single track riding around the Sun Valley, Idaho area. “Just 15 minutes from her hometown of Ketchum, Rusch rarely sees more than one or two other riders. Single track flows through the woods and up the mountainsides. You can easily spend all day exploring the wilderness, then roll back into the city for all the creature comforts you might expect from a resort town.”Read the full article here:https://www.si.com/edge/2017/05/05/take-your-workout-outdoors-escape-sun-valley-mountain-biking-adventure

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Travel + Leisure | Sun Valley in the Summer Is an Adventurer’s Dream Come True

May 2, 2017

Travel + Leisure magazine took some time to dig in to the common Sun Valley, Idaho phrase that goes, “come for the winter, stay for the summer.” Their findings reavealed that, ” this Idaho hotspot is not just for skiing.” Read their perfect summer day itinerary in the full article here:http://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/summer-vacations/sun-valley-idaho

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New York Times | A Ballerina’s Gift to Her Hometown

April 20, 2017

World-reown ballerina, Isabella Boylston is curating the performance she’s always dreamed of in her very own hometown. This summer, Isabella will perform along with several other dancers right here in Sun Valley, Idaho. Read more about the article on Boylston’s endeavors in the New York Times:https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/02/arts/dance/isabella-boylston-ballet-sun-valley-idaho.html?_r=0For details on her performance, click below:http://visitsunvalley.com/events/ballet-sun-valley

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Frommer’s | Summer in the USA: 20 Best Destination Vacations

April 10, 2017

Ahh the beloved summer season. For many, it’s the ideal time to get out on that long awaited vacation. If you’re undecided on where to venture for your getaway, Frommer’s dished out a few of their top spots. Read the full story, “Summer in the USA: 20 Best Vacation Destinations” here:http://www.frommers.com/slideshows/833067-summer-in-the-u-s-a-20-best-vacation-destinations

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InStyle | Where to Spring Ski Like a Celeb

March 27, 2017

InStyle dives in the celebrity scene here in Sun Valley, Idaho with their piece, “Where to Spring Ski Like a Celeb”. You just never know who you might ride the lift with! Read the full article here:http://www.instyle.com/lifestyle/travel/travel-guide-sun-valley

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Vogue | Top Place to Travel in 2017

March 16, 2017

Rubbing elbows with the likes of Sri Lanka, Malaysia & Madagascar, Idaho made Vogue’s list of Top Places to Visit in 2017. We were the only state in the country to make this tight list of ten destinations! See the Sun Valley mention and read the full article here:http://www.vogue.com/article/top-travel-destinations-2017

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New York Times | 52 Places to Go in 2017

March 16, 2017

The New York Times took note of Ketchum, Idaho as being an emerging hideaway ski town! Ketchum made the cut in their line-up of “52 Places to Visit in 2017.” Read the full article here:https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/travel/places-to-visit.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&_r=1

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Warfield featured in USA Today

March 16, 2017

Warfiend Distillery & Brewery received a glowing review from USA Today writer, Larry Olmstead. Olmstead gave praise to the duck drumlets & coppa steak going as far to say that Papa Hemingway might have been a patron had Warfield been around during his era. Read the full story, “Find upscale comfort food at this distillery and brewery in Idaho” on the USA Today website here:http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/greatamericanbites/2017/03/02/warfield-distillery-brewery-ketchum-idaho/98590624/

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Travel + Leisure | The Most Romantic Destination in Every State

March 16, 2017

Sun Valley took the top honors for the most romantic spot in the state of Idaho! Read the full Travel + Leisure article here:http://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/romantic-getaways/most-romantic-destinations#id-sun-valley

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Alaska Air Launches New Radar Technology Reducing Weather-Related Diversions up to 95%!

November 15, 2016

Alaska Airlines & their partner, Horizon, have just announced that they have received approval to use a new proprietary radar system that is expected to reduce the number of weather-related diversions by 95%! This is huge news just in time for the winter season as weather can play a pivitol role in landing in the Wood River Valley. Read the full press release here.

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National Geographic | Dawn to Dusk in Sun Valley

October 27, 2016

National Geographic takes equal parts daylight and moonlight in their piece titled “Dawn to Dusk in Sun Valley”. From Paragliding to bowling, they seek out something for everyone no matter the time of day. “The charming resort city of Sun Valley in central Idaho offers something for every type of adventurer. Spend warm summer days hiking wildflower-filled trails and biking scenic mountain paths, and brisk nights bowling at the lodge or sipping whiskey at the pub. As the leaves turn golden and frost settles over the valley, ski, snowboard, and ice-skate by day, and cozy up by the fire with a …

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SHAPE Magazine | Sun Valley Lodge – Best All-Around Ski Lodge

October 25, 2016

SHAPE Magazine recently gave the Sun Valley Resort a nod for being the Top All-Around ski lodge.”Ski all morning, then switch to ice skates in the afternoon at the lodge’s rink, where you can often spot former Olympic skaters. Afterward, visit the lodge’s bowling alley, geothermal pool or spa, which offers seasonal treatments to soothe ski-sore muscles.” -SHAPESee the article in the November 2016 issue of SHAPE on pg 138.

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Star-Telegraph | Sun Valley’s Refurbished Ski Resort Shines Again

October 10, 2016

The Star-Telegraph details the shedding of Sun Valley’s skin in to latest tranformation.”The stripped-to-its-studs remake of the Sun Valley Lodge aims to rekindle the affections of mountain devotees for the sunny runs of southern Idaho.” Read the full piece here: http://www.star-telegram.com/living/indulge/indulge-getting-around/article106250582.html

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Unofficial Networks | 10 Most Authentic Ski Towns

October 10, 2016

Unoffical Networks recently included Sun Valley in their list of 10 Most Authentic Ski Towns! Read the full write-up here: http://unofficialnetworks.com/2016/09/north-americas-10-most-authentic-ski-towns

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Ketchum makes Outside Magazine’s list of “16 Best Places to Live in the U.S.”

August 24, 2016

The 16 Best Places to Live in the U.S.: 2016Outside Magazine chatted up climbers, Olympic mountain bikers, musicians, and award-winning chefs about what exactly makes their hometowns so special and fun. Former US Ski Team member, Zach Crist, rattled off a few perks that makes the Sun Valley area so sweet. As it turns out, the beta was enough to pursuade Outside in to giving us a their vote for making the sweet 16. CLICK HERE to read the article.

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SVPN Video Series Pays Homage to Sun Valley Businesses

August 23, 2016

In celebration of SVPN Magazine’s 5th year anniversary in 2016, the magazine commissioned five short films from Dark 2 Light Productions to portray and exhibit the incredible people who are the foundations of the Sun Valley community who have 20, 30 and even 40 years of business history in Sun Valley. Take a look at the men and women who represent the cornerstone of Sun Valley through their fortitude and creativity as they have carved a niche in a mountain town community that is like no other. These exceptionally crafted videos present the beauty of the area, the dynamic personalities of all the business …

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Mountain Magazine | Contributors Guide to Sun Valley

August 8, 2016

Mountain Magazine takes the Inside Line to singletrack, trail running, fly fishing, nightlife, culture, and one wild, open air ice show here in Sun Valley.”I tell my friends who run, bike, hike, fish, and think, that Sun Valley is the cure. Even in the height of summer its rivers and trails aren’t overrun. Stop for a rest and all you hear is nature. Paths wind on forever in a rolling grassy landscape reminiscent of Tolkien’s Rohan. The average high temperature is 82-degrees in summer, but it feels like 76-degrees. You don’t have to make dinner reservations. And if the mood …

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Direct Flights from Portland to Sun Valley Announced!

July 13, 2016

We’re thrilled to announce the addition of a non-stop flight from Portland to Sun Valley starting December 17th, 2016!The new Alaska Airlines flight from Portland (PDX) to Sun Valley (SUN) will run twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, for the winter season as well as the summer 2017 season. The flight will be Alaska’s first nonstop flight to a ski destination from Portland.  The winter flight will run December 17, 2016 through April 1, 2017 with the following schedule: Departs PDX at 9:40am, arrives SUN at 12:12pmDeparts SUN at 12:47pm, arrives PDX at 1:41pm We look forward to having this fantastic addition …