Sun Valley Heli Ski is the oldest helicopter ski operator in the lower 48 states, with over 50 years of experience. Our Permit with the US Forest Service gives us exclusive helicopter access to a massive playground with spectacular terrain, covering three mountain ranges. This is by far the most exclusive terrain of any operator in the lower 48 states, as well as most operators in Canada and Alaska. Our 4 passenger A Star B-3E, the unquestioned king of helicopters for helicopter skiing, provides an intimate guest to guide raito of 4:1. It truly is your own Private Idaho. Our runs are 1,500 to 3,000 feet long and are for intermediate and expert skiers and riders. Our current team of guides has over 100 years of collective experience guiding and touring in our terrain. This is a testament to their level of dedication and professionalism. Sun Valley Heli provides Mammut RAS Rocker 18 airbags and Mammut Barryvox Avalanche Transceivers to all our guests. We offer full-day heli skiing, private charters, heli-assisted ski touring, and scenic flights. We also have the Smoky Mountain Lodge, the only remote fly-in heli ski lodge in the lower 48 states that is avaialbe for multiple …
Boulder Mountain Clayworks
Boulder Mountain Clayworks, nestled in Sun Valley, Idaho, is located within easy walking distance of Ketchum and has a view of Baldy Ski Mountain from the glaze room. The Studio is fully equipped for stoneware, porcelain and raku pottery. Boulder Mountain Clayworks has 2,000 sq. ft. With 12 wheels, a slab roller, pug mill extruder and plenty of room for handbuilding. The kiln room contains two large Skutt electric kilns, one for bisque and the other for high fire. The glaze kiln is a 16 cu. ft. Geil downdraft gas kiln. It is all wonderful. Boulder Mountain Clayworks was established July, 1997 to encourage the development of clay arts within the community by offering classes for children and adults. During the summer Boulder Mountain Clayworks offers weekend workshops with prominent clay and other media artists. These workshops are “hands on,” everyone works and has a great time! Boulder Mountain Clayworks also has communal studio space to share with other clay artists.
Environmental Resource Center
Explore. Learn. Protect. The Environmental Resource Center (ERC) is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit inspiring people to explore, learn about, and protect the natural world. Based in Idaho’s Wood River Valley, the ERC helps residents and visitors connect with the outdoors and take action to keep our environment—and community—healthy and thriving. Adventure with Purpose: Sun Valley Huts Sleep under the stars, tread lightly, and experience the magic of Idaho’s wild mountains—then help protect them for those who follow. Sun Valley Mountain Huts, a program of the ERC, offers unforgettable backcountry adventures that connect you with Idaho’s wild beauty. Our six huts open the door to world-class skiing, trekking, and mountain biking—inviting guests to explore responsibly and experience the joy of traveling lightly through pristine mountain landscapes. For over 35 years, this one-of-a-kind hut system has inspired adventurers to embrace both the thrill of exploration and the importance of stewardship. – Book Your Backcountry Adventure We lead programs that inspire connection to nature and empower our community to take action: Youth Education Hands-on learning that sparks curiosity and builds the next generation of environmental stewards. Pesticide Action: Working with local partners to reduce chemical use and promote sustainable land care practices. Recycling Outreach: Partnering with …
White Otter Outdoor Adventures
Hello White Otter Guests, Fans, and Supporters! Yes, we are open for guided raft trips starting June 12! We cannot tell you how stoked we are to be back in Sunbeam, living outside, and enjoying the Sawtooth Wilderness. Nothing beats the “stay-at-home-blues” like a day on the river! To ensure the safety of our guests, employees and community, we are changing some of our operational procedures. We encourage you to reach out to us if you have any questions. We’re happy to work with you to meet your wishes and desires. Here in Sunbeam we are lucky to live steps away from the river. This gives you the option to book private launches and trips. Our guides will meet and outfit you outdoors before walking to the river. We’re glad to work with you to accommodate your group’s needs. All bookings are completely refundable this year. WHITE OTTER OUTDOOR ADVENTURES – SUNBEAM, IDAHO Annually voted Best of the Valley since 2008 White Otter is undisputedly the locals’ favorite rafting company. We are the only company located at the put-in, which means no hot and crowded bus ride to and from Stanley. We love what we do, and it shows! OFFERINGS: …
Mountain Humane
Mountain Humane – We’re on a mission to change lives by connecting pets and people. The first no-kill shelter in the state of Idaho, Mountain Humane is a non-profit organization generously supported by more than 2500 donors and 500 volunteers each year. The residents of the Wood River Valley have designated Mountain Humane as the “Best Non-Profit” in the community for the last eight years. The shelter is increasingly recognized as a destination for adoption, with “Mountain Humane alumni” living with families in 37 states and Canada. Our adoption rate has steadily increased over the years, with 622 animals adopted by loving homes last year alone! Services & Program include: Lost & Found Pets Re-homing your pet Dog Licensing Outreach Programs We are thrilled to share our unique space in Croy Canyon to the Wood River Valley Community and beyond! Offering event space at Mountain Humane allows us to further support our mission of changing lives by connecting pets and people. Mountain Humane has capacity and a variety of event spaces to host anywhere from 10 – 350 people, including state of the art audio and visual capacity in the new facility and kitchen accommodations. Please keep us in mind when …
TMN Events
Who We Are: TMN Events is built on a culture where dedication and passion meet fun as we work to fulfill our mission: creating elevated experiences. Our team of seasoned event specialists brings precision, creativity, and personalized service to every project. From intimate gatherings to large-scale global events, we manage every detail seamlessly, delivering memorable, engaging, and impactful experiences you can count on. Corporate Event Planning TMN Events has spent over 25 years transforming ideas into elevated experiences. As a full-service corporate event planning company, TMN delivers innovation and excellence at every stage. Backed by an experienced team of event specialists, TMN Events brings every detail to life, offering full-service corporate event planning and management, in-house audio-visual production, destination management services, and custom experiential events, including fabrication. Destination Management Services TMN Events are experts in Sun Valley Experiences. With experience across destinations worldwide, our team specializes in white-glove, customized touches that make every guest feel truly valued. No matter where your event takes place, TMN handles every detail seamlessly, including transportation, activity booking and management, décor and entertainment, givebacks and team-building experiences, curated gifts and amenities, onsite event support, venue sourcing and selection, event registration, mobiles apps, professional photography and videography. Follow us on …
Idaho Mountain Express
The Idaho Mountain Express and Guide is published Wednesday and Friday mornings by Express Publishing, Inc., an Idaho corporation. Founded in 1974, it is the largest twice-weekly newspaper in Idaho and serves all of Blaine County and the Wood River Valley. Express news coverage spans the state, Blaine County and Sun Valley, Ketchum, Hailey, Bellevue and Carey. The Mountain Express can be found online at mtexpress.com. Our caledar of local events can be found in each edition of the paper, or online at mtexpress.com/calendar. The Sun Valley Guide: Discover Mountain Life The Sun Valley Guide a free quarterly periodical, has the largest distribution and circulation of any locally produced magazine. The Guide delivers fresh and exciting writing to our visitors, second homeowners and local residents alike. Filled with timely information and timeless stories, each issue is useful and an entertaining read. Visit the Sun Valley Guide online at svguide.com
Michel’s Christiania Restaurant and Olympic Bar
Michel’s Christiania brings you Sun Valley’s finest dining. No other restaurant in world famous Sun Valley, Idaho is as steeped in ski history and french cuisine. Come experience Ketchum’s best french cuisine and famous Olympic Bar.
Despo’s
Despo’s – Mexican with Altitude Locals favorite since 1983. Promoting flavorful and healthy Mexican cuisine, Despo’s strives to make a difference featuring clean, natural ingredients and sourcing locally whenever possible. Click here for the menu. No reservations-come on in! Despo’s does not offer take-out services. Doing Our Part To Protect The Planet Despo’s is strongly committed to the protection of our environment and to the health of our customers. To this end, we actively engage in efforts to reduce our carbon footprint. Despo’s offers fresh ingredients, high quality, regionally sourced meats, daily specials, vegetarian selections, and 3 kinds of salsa made daily. Always respectful of our environment, we are lean and green! Every day we do our part by: using all “green” cleaning supplies donating our fry oil to the Environmental Resource Center for alternative fuel use we have suspended take out until an environmentally acceptable container becomes available using all compact fluorescent bulbs recycling all recyclable materials not offering seafood that is over-fished
Gilman Contemporary
Located on Sun Valley Road, Gilman Contemporary offers a welcoming space for thoughtful engagement with contemporary art. Since opening in 2007, the gallery has fostered meaningful encounters with art while building lasting relationships with new and seasoned collectors through conversation and curiosity. Gilman Contemporary represents nationally and internationally recognized artists working across a range of media, with a strong emphasis on fine art photography. As a leading voice for photography in the region, the gallery highlights artists whose practices reveal the medium’s extraordinary breadth and expressive potential. With a personal approach to art, the gallery values the relationships formed through engaging with visual art. Gilman Contemporary invites visitors and locals alike to experience art as a means of connection and exploration