Wellness is the pursuit of a healthy life, nourishing both mind and body. Call us biased, but there’s no better place to restore a healthy outlook than Sun Valley. Between relaxing spas, invigorating workouts, and simple but delicious meals, you’ll realign your outlook on life. Only have a weekend? That’s plenty of time. Here’s our recommendations for two perfect days of wellness in Sun Valley. Where to Stay Did you know that lack of adequate sleep is associated with a shorter lifespan and the development of serious medical conditions? That simply won’t do. Catch up on some much needed shut-eye with a stay in Sun Valley. Dive into soft sheets, nestle in a pile of pillows, and let the quiet mountain air lull you to your best sleep in weeks. Knob Hill Inn The remodeled Knob Hill Inn is a European-style hotel with serious charm and luxurious details. Limelight Hotel Ketchum Newly opened Limelight Hotel Ketchum is in the center of the action on Main Street in Ketchum. Sun Valley Lodge The Sun Valley Lodge is not only the epitome of luxury, but its world class spa and year round outdoor pools are close enough to access without removing your …
Après 101: An Insider’s Guide to The “What Comes After Skiing” Culture
Après is hands down every ski town’s favorite French word. In Sun Valley it is taken quite seriously and the options to properly revel in the glory of a day in the mountains can be an overwhelming bounty. After you’ve skied or snowboarded yourself into a crumple of sore legs and blissfully glowing cheeks, your inner Frenchman/woman comes out and you find the magnetism of the bar calling your name, ski boots and all. While one may see après skiing a merely an afternoon bronzing booze-fest, it is in fact time honored tradition as culturally significant as sitting for an espresso after visiting a museum digesting in conversation that which one has witnessed. Just like in art, as skier’s and snowboarders, “it” basically didn’t happen if you didn’t sit around afterwords and recount it over cocktails, beers, or a glass of vino. So we struck out on a perfect morning to ride some great snow with the promise of a top notch après guide as our goal.
Mountain Collective Road Trip
Ahh, the coveted Mountain Collective Pass, your golden ticket to skiing some of the best resorts in the world, two days at a time for one mighty reasonable rate. The perks associated with the $579* price tag should make pulling the credit card out easier than grabbing the first round of après drinks. The only buyer’s remorse that might be associated with the purchase is figuring out which ski hill to hit first. With eleven top-rated destinations spread throughout North America and another thirteen scattered around various other reaches of the world, pinpointing stop #1 can be a daunting task. Not to worry though, we’ve laid out the perfect Mountain Collective road trip that will drop you into a diverse range of jaw-dropping, close-proximity terrain while at the same time giving you the best bang for your buck. Tucked in the heart of the intermountain west lies a primo group of adjacent ski resorts worthy of being at the top or your Mountain Collective checklist. Snowbird/Alta, Snowbasin, Sun Valley, Grand Targhee, and Jackson Hole are chock-full of credentials, including big vertical descents, diverse terrain, and heaps of snow. To top it off, these mountains all sit within a five hour or less drive from one another (1hr flight if driving isn’t your thing) making them prime real estate for a Mountain Collective road trip. Here’s how to tackle these beasts in …
How to Get to Sun Valley, Idaho
Nonstop flights to Sun Valley, Idaho from 6 major cities! Yes, you read correctly, Sun Valley does have an airport and it is served via United, Delta, and Alaska Airlines. While getting to Sun Valley is part of the adventure, new non-stop flights have made it easier than ever to visit this little corner of winter paradise. Fly to Hailey’s Friedman Memorial Airport or land a bit further out and take the beautiful drive to Sun Valley. Either way, we’ll be waiting to welcome you.
SHAPE Magazine | Sun Valley Lodge – Best All-Around Ski Lodge
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.” -SHAPE See the article in the November 2016 issue of SHAPE on pg 138.
How to Beat Cabin Fever in Sun Valley
When the weather is too cold to recreate outdoors and not yet snowy enough to ski, cabin fever can challenge Sun Valley residents and visitors alike. Beat the shoulder-season blues with this holistic guide to mind, body and soul-filled wellness.
Simply Skin
Simply Skin ~ A Medical Spa & Boutique SIMPLY SKIN HAS BEEN DELIVERING AESTHETIC SERVICES TO THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY FOR OVER A DECADE. WE OFFER SERVICES AND MEDICAL-GRADE SKINCARE FOR MEN, WOMEN, TEENS, AND ANY AND ALL SKIN TYPES. OUR PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE THE MOST RESULT-DRIVEN PROCEDURES TO FULFILL EACH CLIENT’S GOALS IN A COMFORTABLE, RELAXING, & PRIVATE ENVIRONMENT. WE SPECIALIZE IN INJECTABLES, THE NEWEST AND MOST INNOVATIVE LASER TREATMENTS, RESURFACING TREATMENTS, CHEMICAL PEELS, AND MORE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO SERVING OUR PATIENTS WITH THE BEST PROCEDURES AND MEDICAL-GRADE PRODUCT LINES ON THE MARKET.
Mountain Magazine | Contributors Guide to Sun Valley
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 strikes you, the family can watch an ice show or classical performance by starlight. The resort offers all the lodging and spa amenities you’d need for a plush experience. And to cap it all off, there’s still free camping in Idaho. It’s not otherworldly so much as it’s a world without others.” Read the full piece here: http://www.mountainonline.com/stories/sun-valley/
An Insider Guide to the Sun Valley Summer Symphony & Music Festival
The Sun Valley Summer Symphony is the largest privately funded symphony in the United States. For three weeks the Symphony’s free classical music concerts are the center of social life in Sun Valley. Friends & families join forces, pack delectable picnic spreads and flock to the Sun Valley Pavilion for one of the area’s quintessential summer experiences. Well-seasoned patrons know that there a few tricks to maximizing your symphony experience. We’ve tapped in to a few of those secrets and compiled an insider’s guide to the Sun Valley Summer Symphony to make your experience the best it can be.