Skate Cross-Country Event at BCRD Galena Ski Trails. (Backup venue at Lake Creek Ski Trails if necessary). Courses TBD as snow allows, ideally starting at Senate Meadows Distance options: Little Tyke, 1km, 3km, 5m and 10km 8:30-9:30am: Bib pickup in Galena Lodge 10:00am : Little Tyke race starts, then longer distances follow. Race is 15 second interval starts. Registration: www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=399508 $20 for non SVSEF skiers; $10 for SVSEF team members Preregistration only. NO DAY OF REGISTRATION.
Sun Valley, Idaho: Your Next Mountain Biking Bucket List Destination
Bucket list — it’s a term often used to describe mountain biking in Sun Valley. What makes this place deserving of such a lofty moniker? First, there’s literally hundreds of miles of prime Idaho singletrack, and because the valley flies under the radar of mainstream mountain bike enthusiasts, there’s not a ton of folks competing for real estate. Heard of the movie Private Idaho? It’s pretty common to feel like you’ve got the place pretty much to yourself. With so many options, where do you start? Well, it’s helpful to size up what kind of riding you’re looking for. Are you the meadow-skipping sort who’s in it for stunning scenery more than white-knuckle descending, or are you rip ready for a rugged, sub-alpine adventure that will leave your legs and arms feeling like a raw tartare you might find on a French menu? Never fear, because we’ve got it all here and can steer you in the right direction.
Guide to Hiking Sun Valley Part I – Hiking in Sun Valley, Idaho: A Summer Guide
Every spring, the Sun Valley, Idaho area transforms from a skiing and snowboarding Mecca into a lush, wildflower-filled valley with miles of hiking and biking trails in the surrounding five mountain ranges. From mellow loops skirting lakes and rivers, to 12,000-foot rocky mountain peaks, there are plenty of hiking trails to please all levels of hikers throughout Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley and beyond.
Nordic Skiing
It’s not tacky, dated sweater fashion that’s being celebrated when Sun Valley is hailed as “Nordic Town USA.” This is some of the best and definitely most immaculately groomed Nordic ski terrain in the US.
Dog Friendly
Dogs love Sun Valley and Sun Valley loves dogs! The majority of our local residents own dogs…they are almost a mountain-town necessity.
Web Cams
Sun Valley Area WebcamsThe various webcams throughout the valley help to see weather conditions, lift lines, and how the roads are looking. No matter where you are you can get a peek at what Sun Valley looks like today!Sun Valley Resort WebcamsThe Top of Bald Mountain The Base of Dollar Mountain Bald Mountain Snow Stake WebcamBald Mountain from the Base of River Run Bald Mountain Webcam from the White Clouds Golf CourseSee aLL Resort CamsAirport WebcamsSouth View (Towards Bellevue, Hwy 75 on the left)North View (Towards Hailey, Hwy 75 on the right)Stanley WebcamsSawtooth Camera (facing the Sawtooth Mountains looking though town)Highway 75 Webcams Sun Valley Rd. and Main St. Smiley Creek Sun Valley Rd and 5th St. Sawtooth Fish HatcheryOther Webcams Galena Lodge Snow Stake Galena Lodge LawnDon’t worry, we’ve spent lots of time daydreaming through these too! Can’t resist visiting? Get on over here!
Hiking
These famous words are painted on the roof of the beloved Pioneer Cabin hike. They’re a refreshing reminder of the euphoric experiences that hiking can induce.
Biking
Known for flowy, buff singletrack complemented with more rowdy, advanced terrain in the sub-alpine and alpine, riders can turn it up for weeks on end without ever repeating the same ride.
Attractions
The world’s first ski lift, America’s first Dark Sky Reserve, rugged yet scenic mountains, and deep connections to Ernest Hemingway scratch the surface of the surprising attractions in and around the Sun Valley area.
24hrs with a Local: SVSEF Gold Member Peter Wolter
A lifelong local (seriously, he was born in the old Sun Valley hospital), cross-country skier Peter Wolter has made his hometown his full-time base again as he competes with SVSEF’s XC Gold Team, racing nationally and internationally throughout the year. After graduating from Community School, Peter attended Middlebury College, where he was a two-time All American and Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association’s Rookie of the Year. He graduated Middlebury in 2022 and moved back to the Wood River Valley, joining the SVSEF XC Gold Team, for which he trains about 600–750 hours throughout the year, doing all manner of activities, from cross-country skiing to running, biking, roller skiing in the gym, and bagging peaks. Though he also works part time for Decked, doing digital marketing, Peter still spends about half the year travelling outside the Valley and competing; last year he raced in Minnesota, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Utah. In his two post-collegiate years, Peter has accumulated numerous accolades, including placing third overall in the SuperTour 2022–2023 season, fourth place at the US Nationals Classic 20k, and twelve World Cup starts. Though Peter admits that he doesn’t have a ton of free time, he is passionate about automotive …