Teton Gravity Research presents its latest action-packed ski and snowboard film: Legend Has It. Ski lore is riddled with stories, sometimes of unknown origin, describing plausible but extraordinary past events. Often shared on chairlifts, the skintrack, or over a beer, these legendary tales, whether it be mythical storm cycles, heroic feats, or whispers of fantastical terrain, all contribute and shape our present experience. For 28 years Teton Gravity Research has been traveling the globe with the best athletes to the most incredible locations often based on this fabled history to uncover the experience…and sometimes creating legends of our own along the way. Tickets $12.00 in advance, $15.00 day of show
Brap Ski 3
Come join local skier Karl Fostvedt aka Crazy Karl and crew as we celebrate the change of seasons and get stoked for the start of winter. Fostvedt’s 3rd installment of the Brap Ski series builds off the success and stoke generated from Brap Ski Volumes 1 & 2. This year’s film features the crew skiing in the backcountry surrounding Sun Valley as well as a highly anticipated Southern Utah desert skiing segment. Advance GA Tickets • $22.00 Day of Show Tickets • $30.00
What We’re Made Of: Reflex Ski Poles
The epic skiing and snowboarding available in the Sun Valley area has inspired entrepreneurs in the area for decades, from the founding of Scott USA in 1958 to Smith Optics in 1965 to more modern brands like Wolf Ski, 5B Ski Factory, Mountain Approach, and Research Design Skis. Originally founded in 1979, Reflex Ski Poles has had a resurgence after the brand was reborn in 2020, helping to fill the void left by so many of these iconic Sun Valley brands either leaving the area or shutting down altogether. Reflex has taken the passion of the rowdy, local ski community and channeled it into making the best ski pole in the industry, in what they refer to as “the OG ski town for OG skiers.” The Beginning: 1979 The origins of Reflex lie in another Sun Valley-based company, Scott USA. It’s no surprise that Gus Verge, a Scott USA employee in charge of pole manufacturing, would find himself thinking about how to improve the ski pole. Though Scott USA founder Ed Scott invented the first aluminum ski pole and vastly changed the market, Verge saw a hole in the market for a ski pole that performed better and outlasted all others. He promptly left Scott and along with friends and …
Bald Mountain Closing Weekend at River Run
Come celebrate the end of another great season on Bald Mountain! Saturday, April 15th, 2023 Local Folk-Rock artist Trevor Green will be performing live on the River Run Patio from 2pm – 5pm. Trevor’s music brings big energy and is the perfect kick-off to Baldy closing weekend! Sunday, April 16th, 2023 DJ Luke Ross on the decks spinning some pop and house remixes from 2pm – 5pm on River Run Patio to celebrate the final day of skiing and riding on Bald Mountain!
24hrs with a Local: Riley Berman, February
A born and raised local, Riley Berman wears many hats professionally in the Wood River Valley where he is manager of the Hailey ski hill Rotarun, a fishing guide for Silvercreek Outfitters in the summer, and the co-founder of small outerwear company Steel Zips. He and his wife Katelyn live south in the Bellevue triangle with a menagerie of animals, including dogs, cats, mini donkeys, horses, pigs, goats, and chickens. Now in his fourth year as manager of Rotarun, Riley Berman enjoys skiing on his off days, whether in the backcountry, on Baldy, or at Rotarun. How does your ideal morning start? Riley: For me, February is definitely work time and I like my job, so my ideal day would probably be my regular day. Regardless, I get up early at about five. Then I spend a few hours on my company Steely Zips, making sure orders and our website are up to date. We’re trying to do new marketing and branding for a new piece we’re going to launch in the spring. I’ll spend some time with my dogs, especially my corgi, Midge. I don’t do breakfast or coffee—not really a coffee guy. Then what is mid-morning like? Riley: …
Ski Butlers’ 25% Discount
Ski Butlers is offering a 25% discount on their rentals to all visitors and locals through President’s Week! Follow this link to take advantage of this special offer: www.skibutlers.com, 25% discount will be automatically applied.
Black Tie Ski Rentals – Ikon Pass Holder Special
We are offering 10% discount for all Ikon pass holders. Visit www.blacktieskis.com
Black Tie Ski Rentals – Locals Special
25% discount for all locals in our shop through December 18. Visit www.blacktieskis.com
24hrs with a Local: Luis Alberto Lecanda, December
Luis Alberto Lecanda moved to Sun Valley in 2019 to pursue Nordic skiing full-time with hopes to qualify for the 2022 Olympic XC ski team for Mexico. The catch? He was a complete neophyte in the sport, coming from a career as an engineer in Silicon Valley.
24hrs with a Local: Wyatt Caldwell, June
The Caldwell family is well-known in the Wood River Valley; as lifetime locals, their presence can be felt in various aspects of the community, such as patriarch Will Caldwell’s art gallery that was next to the Cellar for many years and his starting of the live music event Ketch’em Alive over 20 years ago (though he’s since passed it on to the city to run). Or mom Julie Caldwell, seen at every Farmer’s Market or daily Zenergy classes. After 20 years spent as a professional snowboarder traveling the globe and taking note of some of the best film and photo practices in the sport, Wyatt Caldwell has made a name for himself both in Ketchum and in media, partnering with his brother Yancy in their company Stellar Adventure Media which creates film content for clients worldwide, often involving outdoor brands and action sports. Wyatt and his wife, Lindsey, live in Northridge where they raise their two daughters, 3-year-old Fynnly and 1-year-old Rozalyn. Growing up in Ketchum with his brother and sister, Scarlet, Wyatt and Lindsey know first-hand how important it is to expose young kids to the beauty of this Valley. They do everything they can to give their daughters …