Twenty-three miles north of Sun Valley, tucked at the base of Galena Summit and nestled beneath the Boulder Mountains, sits a snow seeker’s manna. Constructed during the 1960s using vestiges of the property’s nineteenth-century mining colony, the Galena Lodge is a valley favorite for those wishing to escape “the big town” for a day of peace, beauty, and scrumptious food.
Galena Lodge & The Trails
Due to the increased risk from the Ross Fork wildfire, Galena Lodge has closed for the 2022 summer season. The Lodge will re-open for winter on Wednesday, November 23. Galena Lodge is a day-lodge owned by the Blaine County Recreation District (BCRD) on behalf of the community nestled in the heart of the Boulder Mountains 23 miles north of the Sun Valley Resort and Ketchum, Idaho. We’re open daily in the winter and summer seasons serving lunch, special dinners, and operating as home base for cross-country skiers, mountain bikers, and hikers. We offer overnight lodging only in our semi-backcountry yurts. Galena Lodge is surrounded by a 47-mile non-motorized single track trail network that was created through a partnership between BCRD, Galena Lodge and the Sawtooth NRA. The trails are suited for all users incluing beginner, intermediate and advanced hikers, runners, equestrians and mountain bikers. In the winter, Galena Lodge provides a warm and inviting home base for skiers and snowshoers to enjoy between forays into the winter wonderland. BCRD maintains and grooms over 50 km of groomed Nordic trails surrounding the lodge and 25 km of packed snowshoe trails. Trail Conditions
Galena Ride, Stride & Glide
The 2023 Galena Ride, Stride & Glide winter triathlon will be held on closing day for the winter season – Sunday April 2nd. Dust off your mountain bike, find your running shoes, and grab your skis! This fun, relay-style race is held on the nordic trails (9 km bike, 4.4 km run, 9 km ski). Participate as a team or go solo – there is a kids short course as well. Costumes strongly encouraged. $25 solo racer $60 – 3 person team More info/registration at: www.galenalodge.com/ride-stride-glide 8:30am registration | 9:30am start
Galena Winter Season Opening Day!
When:
November 15, 2021 @ 11:21 pm – November 16, 2021 @ 12:21 am
Galena Lodge is opening for the winter season on Friday November 19th. As usual, will be open daily from 9 – 4 with lunch served from 11 – 3:30. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for all. No reservations needed. Check out website to sign up for Full Moon Dinners, book yurts or rent skis and snowshoes. We have a great lineup of skate and classic cross country ski clinics (3 weeks) in December that range from “Never Ever” to “Upper level”. Sign up online at www.galenalodge.com/ Here are some upcoming important dates to keep in mind: Nov 15th: Jan and Feb VAMPS/DONS classes signups start Nov 19th Galena Lodge opens for the winter season Nov 21st Last day to buy your discounted NVT season pass Dec 4th Ski Free Day on all BCRD groomed trails Dec 4th Free Learn to Ski Day at Galena Feb 5th Boulder Mountain Tour!
Galena Summer Season Opening Day!
When:
June 10, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where:
Galena Lodge, 15187 State Hwy 75, Ketchum, ID 83340, USA
Galena Lodge Opening Day for the summer season is Friday, June 10th. We will be open everyday from 9am – 5pm with lunch served from 11am – 3:30pm. No reservations needed – we have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Check online to sign up for Thursday Wagon Ride BBQ’s, book your yurt, or rent mountain bikes. We have a great lineup of mountain bike clinics (1-2 weeks) in June and July that range from “True Beginner” to “Intermediate”. Sign up online for a fun supportive environment to improve your biking. For more information please call Galena Lodge at 208-726-4010
Après Galena Nights
When:
January 30, 2021 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Where:
Galena Lodge, 15187 State Hwy 75, Ketchum, ID 83340, USA
Dinner at Galena Lodge Due to COVID-19 we are currently not hosting any indoor dinners. We will have our food truck open until 6:30 pm on special evenings (see calendar here) called Aprés Galena so that you can enjoy hot food and drink in a festive atmosphere by the fire pits. You can also enjoy snowshoeing and nordic skiing in the late afternoon or under the stars! Don’t forget a warm jacket and blanket! No reservation required.
Galena Ride, Stride, Glide Winter Triathlon
When:
April 3, 2022 all-day
Where:
Galena Lodge, 15187 State Highway 75, Ketchum, Idaho, 83340, United States
Join us for the 20th Annual Ride Stride Glide! All proceeds go to support the Galena Youth Adventure Camp Scholarship Fund 8:30 am – registration — 9:30 am – start 9 km bike – 4.5 km run – 9 km ski Solo racer $25 3 person team $60 More information and registration at www.galenalodge.com Galena Lodge closes for the season after operations on Sunday April 3.
Galena Grinder
When:
July 9, 2022 @ 7:30 am
Where:
Galena Lodge, 15187 State Highway 75, Ketchum, Idaho, 83340, United States
Whit Henry’s Galena Grinder The Galena Grinder is a classic Idaho mountain bike race! This challenging course in an amazing and historic setting separates this event from others like it. Racers will tackle tough climbs and blazing descents on a mixture of classic and modern single track and a few forest service roads. Beginning in 2021 we added a youth course for our younger racers. 2021 Results are in! Save the Date for 2022 Registration is open at @Athlete360 Times: 7:30am Marathon … 9am Cross Country Categories Marathon – 50 miles Pro/Expert/SS – 25 miles Sport/Clydesdale – 20 miles Beginner – 10.5 miles Youth – 7 miles Adaptive – Details to come! Course: The Grinder course is super fun and challenging no matter the distance you race. Link to course: Galena Grinder Post Race: Podiums – Food and Drink Available Overall just a great day to be alive! Important Day of race information: There is a road rally on highway to the race, please get to the venue early to avoid being late! I will post more info on that event here as I get it. Want more info about the Lodge? hit up their web site, great food, great …
Snowshoe with a Ranger
Strap on some snowshoes and check out the Sawtooth National Recreation Area’s winter wonderland! Learn about the history of the Galena Lodge area and the magical landscape of winter ecology and animal tracking. January 5th – March 23 – Snowshoe with a Ranger every Thursday at 11 am. Meet on the porch of Galena Lodge. Program lasts about 2 hours and covers 1.5 miles with stops along the way. Rent snowshoes online ahead of time from Galena Lodge (see below). To register for the tour call SNRA at 208-727-5000. Each tour will be limited to 10 people. Dress warmly in layers and wear insulated boots, gloves, hat, sunglasses and mask.
Snowshoe with a Ranger
Strap on some snowshoes and check out the Sawtooth National Recreation Area’s winter wonderland! Learn about the history of the Galena Lodge area and the magical landscape of winter ecology and animal tracking. January 5th – March 23 – Snowshoe with a Ranger every Thursday at 11 am. Meet on the porch of Galena Lodge. Program lasts about 2 hours and covers 1.5 miles with stops along the way. Rent snowshoes online ahead of time from Galena Lodge (see below). To register for the tour call SNRA at 208-727-5000. Each tour will be limited to 10 people. Dress warmly in layers and wear insulated boots, gloves, hat, sunglasses and mask.