The MTN Approach set up Club Ride, Sun Valley' latest rec tech Necessity is the mother of invention. Throughout the history of Sun Valley, the offspring of necessity has been a game changing innovation. It's a brainchild that keeps the creator up at night, hanging it out both financially and emotionally striving to make it work, banking on the belief that their idea will catch on. Driven by the fear of returning to the dish-line at a local restaurant or other menial job needed to fund life in the mountains, the innovator drives harder. For a small town, Sun Valley has spawned more cool ideas per capita than most large cities. The latest emerging players in this story found inspiration out on the trails and in the mountains wishing the tools of their trade were better. Hunkered down at the kitchen table each conceived, developed, and produced over a few short years problem solving niche products which may be as commonplace in the near future as their predecessors' ski goggles and poles. Cory feeds an early prototype into the band saw. Fortunately he was already missing three fingers when this project began. One of these brands …
Sun Valley Film Festival
SVFF captures the spirit of a bygone era: one that comes alive for one magical weekend each March as we celebrate the shared wonder of film.
Avalanche Country. Predicting a Natural Predator’s Behavior
Sun Valley is in the heart of avalanche country and as more of us venture into the unknown beyond the area boundary, the more important knowing the conditions becomes. The Sawtooth National Avalanche Center works long hours during winter months to provide the backcountry traveler with a base of knowledge as to what to expect.
Harvey Art Projects USA
Based in Sun Valley Idaho, Harvey Art Projects USA is a leading art gallery representing Australia’s finest contemporary Indigenous artists and their Indigenous communities. The organization is dedicated to developing ongoing cultural awareness, understanding and appreciation of Australian Aboriginal Art in America through regular exhibitions and satellite events. Aboriginal art is Australia’s leading contemporary art movement yet it’s origins are derived from the oldest continuous artistic tradition know to man. From its humble beginnings in the early 1970s, Aboriginal art continues to not only sustain an important world culture but also plays a vital role in returning country and spirit to its people. Today, Aboriginal Art provides Indigenous Australians significant economic and cultural stability through ongoing connection to family and country, and Tjurkupa. After 45 years of contemporary art practice and international acclaim, Aboriginal Art has firmly established itself as an important contemporary art movement in the international arena. Harvey Art Projects is proud to be the exclusive representative of Australia’s leading Aboriginal Art Centers in the United States. The gallery curates regular exhibitions which include solo and group exhibits that focus on emerging & senior artists and specific Aboriginal owned & operated art centers from remote regions of the …
Bowling For Sun Valley, Santa, and Ski Garages
Photos: Josh Wells, Mark Oliver, Tal Roberts, Tim Carter The text came in late at night, intel from reliable sources that the Sun Valley Ski Patrol would be dropping the ropes on the Mayday Bowls. These are Baldy’s ungroomed in-bounds gems which had beckoned with their untracked spines and counters since the storm had abated. The line up at the Challenger base represented nearly every ripping skier and snowboarder in the area, some ski-lebrities past and present, and the unaware tourist who was about to get their socks knocked off. Approaching the summit, the chair became quiet, anticipation cooling the conversation when Tim said, “Remember to take a moment to enjoy the moment boys.” And we pushed off. Untracked and ready to go, The Bowls. photo: Tim Carter Like ants streaming into the nest, riders poured off the lifts and into the bowls yelping and hooting as they carved perfect turns blasting powder vapors into the crisp morning air. Collin Collins unleashes into Big Easter Bowl. photo: Tal Roberts Within a few hours Willy Wonka’s Powder Factory had churned out most of its treats for the day. The working class returned to their tasks with a certain gleam …
Fine Art & Cheap Wine
Most of the time it’s hard to forget we live in a ski town, but once a month we are invited to indulge and be surrounded by the mad and creative folk of this mountain community. And tonight is my favorite type of Friday night: Gallery Walk–an evening of sipping wine and chatting about art all over town.
The Grill at Knob Hill Inn
Comfortable, yet sophisticated atmosphere serving distinctively Northwest cuisine.
Friedman Memorial Airport
Cradled in the arms of Idaho’s majestic Wood River Valley, the land on which Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) is located has connected people, places, and services for more than 100 years. From as far back as 1916, photographs show early aircraft operating from a simple grass strip that would, eventually, become SUN’s main runway. In 1931, the Friedman family, pioneering Idaho sheep and cattle ranchers, gifted the city of Hailey with the land on which the original airstrip was located. In return, the family asked only that the land remain solely for use as an airport. Within a year, in 1932, the airport gained recognition by the federal government as a designated airport. Since then, SUN has grown into a world-class commercial airport and powerful economic engine, thanks to the oversight, support, and investment by Blaine County, the State, and the FAA. On Aug. 1, 1960, SUN entered the world of scheduled commercial airline passenger service with the arrival of West Coast Airlines serving Valley with its fleet of modern, luxurious D-3 aircraft and helped usher in a new age of travel by air. The Friedman Memorial Airport Authority was formed in 1994, replacing the Blaine County Airport Commission. The …
First Turns on Baldy
“My job is better than your vacation” says the sticker. “At either end of the socioeconomic spectrum lies a liesure class,” says a good friend. It’s true either way and in Sun Valley you find both ends of the spectrum passionate about the same thing: skiing/snowboarding. We all rise in the morning and look out the window, living the dream at the base of a ski mountain. Visiting this area is an experience in authentic mountain towns. Frequently found shocking to many, real people live here who exude a sense of warmth and hospitality that keeps people coming back. All it takes is one visit, and you are hooked. That’s how we all ended up here and we take pride in who we are and where we live, wanting you to appreciate it as much as we do. Sun Valley’s Bald Mountain is predictably ready to rip thanks to its ice-cream headache inducing cold air and a massive snow making system. In a year like last year we had great skiing even with the widespread lack of cooperation from Mother Nature. This year we have been blessed, conditions are ripening. Before the mountain opens, the itch needs to be scratched. Prior to work, at lunch and after work every nutcase with a leg to stand on is hiking to ride Baldy’s 3300 vertical. You see this place has addiction problems. This one is for exercise disguised as recreation.
Magic Lantern Cinemas
The Magic Lantern Cinema is Sun Valley’s first digital, state-of-the-art movie theater! Locally owned and operated–for over 38 years the MAGIC LANTERN has been the valley’s most popular and comfortable movie going experience. Ketchum’s only theater with BIG screens and tempurpedic foam rockers for your comfort. And now…Digital Projection for a perfect image every time to go along with the latest in sound technology–you may not believe your eyes or your ears. And..Check out the two new deluxe SCREENING ROOMS downstairs and around the corner on 1st Ave. If you remember that space as two of the crappiest movie theaters you have ever been in, YOU ARE IN FOR A VERY BIG SURPRISE!!! For the most accurate information on current shows and showtimes along with details, previews and critic’s reviews, please visit our website.