Forbes names Sun Valley one of the world’s best ski resorts! “There are a lot of great ski resorts in the United States, but none can match Sun Valley’s rich winter sports history – this was literally the nation’s first destination ski resort, with the world’s first chairlifts, where the very idea of the American ski vacation was born.”  Read the full article here: http://onforb.es/1TLNsIJ  

The New Year has charged in with ample amounts of sunshine paired with minimal crowds. You won’t need an app to tell you which lift line has the shortest wait here! On top of it all, our base continues to grow with over 10 feet of snow so far this season, making for some of the best skiing conditions in recent years.  For more info on skiing & boarding here in Sun Valley, Idaho – click here. For weather information – click here.

Winter is Here in Sun Valley! El Niño has proven to be our best friend this winter season. We’ve received over 5ft of snow so far with no sign of things letting up! The skiing, boarding, & nordic is all-time right now. Couple this with an eventful, eclectic calendar of events and you’ve got the answer to the perfect winter getaway. For more info on skiing & snowboarding including mountain webcams, click here. For our calendar of events, click here. To book lodging, click here. 

Sun Valley, Idaho receives top ratings from SKI Magazine’s 2016 readers poll including #1 in overall satisfaction, grooming and lifts!  We’re thrilled to receive the latest praise and our highest ranking to date! Noteworthy rankings include: #2 Overall Ski Resort #1 Overall Satisfaction #1 Grooming #1 Lifts #1 Character #1 Kid Friendly Greg Ditrinco from SKI Magazine sums up the Sun Valley experience perfectly, “at this true skier’s resort, the only waits are for breakfast at the downtown Kneadery and in line for first chair next to the locals you met there. After that, it’s skiing to your heart’s content, banking into multiple-g-force GS turns down Sun Valley’s long and lyrical fall lines.” Don’t just take Greg’s word for it, come see what we have to offer for yourself. We can’t wait to serve up another unforgettable winter season worthy of adding to your highlight reel! Book Your Vacation Today The full SKI Magazine article can be found here: http://bit.ly/1Jnd2dL 

Trip Advisor gives Sun Valley top ranking for value for Fall travel! Autumn is one of the best kept secrets around these parts. The crowds have dispersed, dinner reservations and tee times are plentiful, leaves are bursting with color, biking trails are ripping, fly fishing is primo, and the lodging discounts are some of the best of the year.  Trip Advisor took special note of the significant savings you can expect in Sun Valley in their list of 30 Highest Value Getaways With Big Savings. With vacation rentals offering weekly rate savings of $400+ compared to high season prices, Trip Advisor knows that these deals coupled with the neverending list of activities make Sun Valley one of your best bets this Fall season.  Book Your Trip Today!

Country Living Magazine just gave us a nod for hosting one of their top Fall Festivals of 2015! Paying hommage to the sheep herding heritage in the Wood River Valley, The Trailing of the Sheep Festival offers up an inspiring look in to the culture behind this long standing tradition.  What: celebrate the annual pasture change for these furry friends, enjoy delicious lamb dishes and marvel in the discipline exhibited by the incredibly smart sheep herding dogs.  When: October 7-11, 2015 Where: Ketchum & Hailey More Info: https://visitsunvalley.com/things-to-do/trailing-sheep-festival http://www.trailingofthesheep.org

The Sun Valley Lodge is officially open after a monumnetal remodel!  The updated Lodge offers more spacious guest rooms ─ many doubled in size with modern comforts and amenities, including expansive bathrooms. Guest rooms have beautiful hardwood cabinetry; ultra-spacious bathrooms, carefully detailed granite floors, walls, and counter-tops.  In addition to the room updates, the famed pool, bowling alley, Gretchen’s restuarant, and the Dutchin Room have all received revitalizing face lifts. Perhaps the most noteworthy transformation within the lodge has been the addition of their luxurious 20,000 sq. ft. spa which offers a full lineup of rejuvinating treatments.  Whether you’re looking to book a long weekend or simply for a place to entertain the kids, the Lodge is a must-see destination. 

Sun Valley’s summer gondola and lift services open – June 22nd! 

Sun Valley Resort has joined a group called the Mountain Collective, which offers a ski pass that gives skiers and snowboarders access to eight leading ski destinations in the West and Canada. For the 2015-16 ski season, Sun Valley will be allied with Alta/Snowbird, Utah; Aspen-Snowmass, Colo.; Ski Banff, Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, in Alberta, Canada; Jackson Hole, Wyo.; Mammoth Mountain, Calif.; Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows, Calif.; and Whistler-Blackcomb, in British Columbia, Canada. The Mountain Collective passes are on sale through a partnership with Liftopia at www.mountaincollective.com. View the Sun Valley blog post Mountain Collective Road Trip and experience our wild seven day downhill ride.

Forbes Magazine recently released their picks of the top ski towns in the United States.  And right there in the mix was Sun Valley and Ketchum, Idaho!   From the original article: Forbes Top 10 Ski Towns Ketchum & Sun Valley, ID Author: Larry Olmstead A mining town and the final residence of Ernest Hemingway, Ketchum sits less than two miles from the slopes of Sun Valley, which has its own completely pedestrianized European Alpine-style base village. Between them, they offer a complete and varied take on the ski town experience, linked by an elaborate free bus system. Ketchum developed in the19th century as a mining and forestry enlcave, and today its streets are lined with galleries, stores and restaurants like the iconic Pioneer Saloon, a former gambling hall with sawdust on the floor, trophy mounts and cattle brands on the walls, and huge steaks with Idaho potatoes on the tables. Union Pacific railroad tycoon Averell Harriman got it into his head to build North America’s first destination ski resort ski resort, modeled on Switzerland’s St. Moritz, and after searching all over the continent he chose this spot for Sun Valley, home of the nation’s first chairlift. photo: Jon Mancuso …