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Stewarding the Sawtooths: The Past, Present and Future of Idaho’s Crown Jewel

The Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA) is the crown jewel of Idaho’s public lands, encompassing 756,000 acres of jagged mountains, alpine lakes, and key salmon spawning grounds. The SNRA exists to preserve and protect the area’s natural, scenic, historic, pastoral and fish and wildlife values and to provide for the enhancement of the area’s recreation values. But what happens when there are not enough staff or budget for the Forest Service to capably manage this expansive and heavily visited area? This presentation will trace the story of the SNRA from its purposeful creation in 1972 through to the challenges the Area faces in the present day due to larger threats to Idaho’s public lands. We will discuss what those challenges are currently and what organizations, programs, and partnerships exist to help steward the SNRA through these turbulent times. The presentation will feature a group of speakers who are intimately familiar with the SNRA: Kathryn Grohusky is the Executive Director of the Sawtooth Society, a nonpartisan organization founded in 1997 by politicians, advocates, and local residents that shared a collective love of the Sawtooth Valley. The Sawtooth Society accomplishes its mission of preserving, protecting, and enhancing the Sawtooth National Recreation Area …

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Baldy Bluebird Music Festival

The Sun Valley Resort & RJK Entertainment Present Baldy Bluebird Music Festival July 3rd & 4th, 2025 at River Run Lodge! The Non Profit Beneficiaries of this event are Idaho Basecamp & Blaine County Charitable Fund. July 3rd lineup: Ian Munsick Corey Kent Jeremy McComb July 4th lineup: Kip Moore The Castellows Jeff Crosby *Fireworks immediately after concert near the Sun Valley Lodge! All Ages, Rain or Shine Event, No Refunds, Children under the age of 2 Free Date: July 3rd & 4th 2025 Doors at 5:30p.m. Show starts at 6:00p.m. Ends at 10:00p.m. For more information go to: www.sunvalley.com/events/baldy-bluebird-festival/ Tickets available at: www.showpass.com/baldy-bluebird-music-festival/ or the Sun Valley Recreation Office at 208-622-2135 Ticketing Structure: 2 Day VIP Passes: $285.00 (Best Deal) 2 Day GA Passes: $135.00 (Best Deal) Single Day VIP Passes: $160.00 Single Day GA Passes: $85.00 *Above pricing does not include Taxes & Fees. *Limited Quantities on all ticket types! No Overnight Parking/Camping at River Run parking lots

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February 13, 2025 - March 28, 2025

The Ultimate Alpine World Cup Experience at Hotel Ketchum

Immerse yourself in the thrill of the Alpine World Cup March 21-28, 2025. This exclusive World Cup Package makes Hotel Ketchum the perfect home base for all the action—from cheering on the world’s top racers to participating in all the festivities. Your package includes: Overnight accommodations: Relax and recharge in our comfortable guest rooms after a day of excitement. Daily breakfast: Start each morning with a hearty breakfast at The Hangout to fuel your adventures. Exclusive welcome basket: Enjoy a curated selection of keepsakes and essentials to enhance your viewing experience and commemorate your time at the Alpine World Cup. Celebrate the spirit of the Alpine World Cup in style and comfort. Book your stay now and make this world-class event your most memorable getaway yet. BOOK NOW

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Sheep Bridge Jumpers & Dump Rules

Sheep Bridge Jumpers live at Whiskey’s ! Friday February 21st, 2025 21+ 9:00pm-Late Sheep Bridge Jumpers are a vibrant collective of friends hailing from Southern Idaho, united by their love of making music together. Blending diverse musical influences and talents, their sound is as dynamic and compelling as the landscapes that inspire them. Members: Zach Herbert – Vocals, Trumpet, Electric Guitar Cam Bouiss – Drums Connor Wade – Vocals, Violin, Mandolin Pat Sebastian – Bass Mark Oliver – Vocals, Guitar Their heartfelt performances and collaborative spirit create a unique connection with every audience, making each show an unforgettable experience. Joined by DUMP RULES. Ketchum’s newest and hottest rock duo, DUMP RULES. Lead by from man Scott Fairfax and drummer C. Gordon. These two made their band debut at the inaugural 5B Battle of the Bands.

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Marcus King: An Intimate Acoustic Evening Featuring Drew Smithers

Marcus King faces heartache, addiction, and mental health head-on in his music. Pain quakes below the vibrato of his voice, and his delivery weighs heavy with booze-drenched regrets and mistakes in lonely hotels. The GRAMMY® nominated fourth generation musician from Greenville, SC, started playing guitar at 8-years-old following in the footsteps of his guitarist Father and Grandpa. Logging thousands of miles on the road as “The Marcus King Band,” he established himself with unparalleled performance prowess. During 2020, he linked up with Dan Auerbach and cut his solo debut El Dorado, garnering a GRAMMY® Award nomination for “Best Americana Album.” Between headlining venues he performed alongside Chris Stapleton, Greta Van Fleet, and Nathaniel Rateliff in addition to gracing the bills of Stagecoach and more. King has launched various mental health initiatives, including a guitar auction collaboration with MusiCares. Now, his 2024 album Mood Swings feels like the moment of baptism when water washes away a life’s worth of sins and degradation and all that’s left is a revived, yet still real-as-hell primal scream. It’s as if King strained raw soul straight from his gut up through that broken heart and on to the record under the watchful eye of Rick …

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Charlie Worsham w/The Pisten Bullys

Charlie Worsham has the entire Music City creative community in his corner, and that’s never been more apparent than with his latest project Compadres. The five-cut album finds a handful of his friends and admirers putting their stamp of approval on an artist who makes high-value music with even higher-value intent. Worsham’s decade-long career has earned him unparalleled praise from NPR, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Tennessean, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Forbes, American Songwriter and more. A versatile celebration of musicianship and camaraderie, Compadres was produced by The Cadillac Three’s frontman, Jaren Johnston, and features collaborations with Dierks Bentley, Luke Combs, Elle King, Kip Moore and Lainey Wilson. In addition to creating his own music, the proud Mississippi native has recently contributed his talents as both a vocalist and instrumentalist to projects from Eric Church, Brandy Clark, Vince Gill, Kacey Musgraves, Hailey Whitters, Marty Stuart, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban, among others. He continues to tour as part of Dierks Bentley’s band, was honored with the 2023 ACM Award for Acoustic Guitar Player of the Year, and is currently nominated for 2024 CMA Awards Musician of the year. Worsham is also the host of Pickers Radio on Apple Music …

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Charlie Worsham w/Axel Diehl

Charlie Worsham has the entire Music City creative community in his corner, and that’s never been more apparent than with his latest project Compadres. The five-cut album finds a handful of his friends and admirers putting their stamp of approval on an artist who makes high-value music with even higher-value intent. Worsham’s decade-long career has earned him unparalleled praise from NPR, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Tennessean, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Forbes, American Songwriter and more. A versatile celebration of musicianship and camaraderie, Compadres was produced by The Cadillac Three’s frontman, Jaren Johnston, and features collaborations with Dierks Bentley, Luke Combs, Elle King, Kip Moore and Lainey Wilson. In addition to creating his own music, the proud Mississippi native has recently contributed his talents as both a vocalist and instrumentalist to projects from Eric Church, Brandy Clark, Vince Gill, Kacey Musgraves, Hailey Whitters, Marty Stuart, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban, among others. He continues to tour as part of Dierks Bentley’s band, was honored with the 2023 ACM Award for Acoustic Guitar Player of the Year, and is currently nominated for 2024 CMA Awards Musician of the year. Worsham is also the host of Pickers Radio on Apple Music …

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Book Launch: “Salmon Moon: The River of No Return”

“Salmon Moon: The River of No Return” is the sixth book in local author Julie Weston’s historical fiction series of Nellie Burns and Moonshine mysteries. Following photographer Nellie Burns and her black Lab, Moonshine, the story takes place along the Salmon River from the Sunbeam Dam to Riggins, Idaho. In and out of the Salmon River, Nellie, her husband, Nurse Janie, Moonie, and river sweeper Ace chase a criminal gang who stole a miner’s poke and left two men for dead. Mystery and adventure all in one! A book signing with Iconoclast Books will follow. Julie Weston grew up in Kellogg, Idaho, where the mountains, mines, and people shaped her. She attended the University of Washington, where she also earned her law degree, and spent many years as a tax, corporate and business lawyer. Her short stories and essays have appeared in IDAHO Magazine, The Threepenny Review, River Styx, and Clackamas Literary Review, among others. She is the author of two works of fiction, The Good Times are All Gone Now and The Magical Universe of the Ancients (a collaboration with husband and photographer Gerry Morrison); and six novels: Moonshadows, Basque Moon (Winner of the 2017 WILLA Literary Award in …

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August 7, 2024 - September 30, 2024

Spud-tacular Savings Celebrate National Potato Month

Prepare to mash, smash, and enjoy a spud-tacular retreat at Hotel Ketchum this September. Celebrate National Potato Month and receive 25% off our Best Flexible Rate when you stay two nights or more, or 20% off our Best Flexible Rate when you stay one night. Plus, you’ll be greeted with a special potato-themed snack. Don’t miss this a-peeling chance to indulge in the heart of Idaho’s potato country.