Hailing from Jackson, Mississippi, indie-rock band The Weeks will bring their brand of southern rock to Whiskey Jacques on Saturday night during the Awards Bash.  Formed while teenagers in 2006, they have quickly amassed a loyal following with their soulful country rock sound and have recently wrapped a European tour as the opening act for rock and roll powerhouse, The Kings of Leon. It's not often a band of this stature and rising star plays in the Sun Valley area, much less inside a small venue like Whiskey Jacques.  This show will be talked about long after the last chord is struck.  To get more info or order tickets (which are selling fast!) go here: http://sunvalleyfilmfestival.org/

It's been an interesting start to the ski season for most of the west with warm dry conditions, however Sun Valley has experienced a good series of events which have brought over 50" inches of snow that has covered the mountains and Nordic trails priming them for perfect holiday ski conditions.  Tuesday, December 16 Sun Valley dropped the ropes on the bowls and skiers flocked to throw plumes of powder and shout great whoops of joy as the morning produced amazing conditions.  The North Valley Nordic trails from the SNRA all the way up to Galena Lodge and its surrounding system is open and skiing fantastically.  Over six feet have fallen in the Lodge area this winter and the backcountry skiing off the pass has been stable and seeing great lines pop off the alpine peaks typically not seen until late winter. So with all of the deals on lodging and airfare as well as boarding pass specials once you get here, you've got to ask yourself, "What am I waiting for??"  

Sun Valley is off and running to one of the best starts to winter in recent years.  Receiving over 20" of snow in the past week Bald Mountain is cloaked in a blanket of white.  Today the Sun Valley Ski Patrol dropped the ropes on Christmas Bowl, Ridge, Blue Grouse and Cut Off and will be opening the Warm Springs side of the mountain for skiing on Saturday.   With serious airfare deals, rooms starting at $99 per night as well as our Kids Stay and Ski Free (under 15 years old) this winter has never looked better for getting out and skiing or snowboarding one of the best mountains in the west.  Deal information can be found HERE

A tradition as timeless as the old turkey itself, Sun Valley will drop the rope for the 2014-15 winter ski season on Baldy once again on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th.  Mother Nature has been cooperating with cold temps and some fresh snow of her own allowing snow making and grooming to progress as scheduled just in time for some pre-tryptophan turns.   Check out these great specials to make the opening time of year affordable witht rooms starting at $109 here and kids 15 and under ski free at participating lodging partners.   Keep checking back for more details about terrain openings and other happenings during the holiday season!

For the third consecutive year, Powder Magazine is throwing down the gauntlet in a battle of supremacy for the best ski towns in the United States and Canada.  Last year, Sun Valley made it to the round of 8 in this single elimination bracket competition before narrowly falling to eventual champions, Crested Butte.  This year we are back in the running and we need your help with our eyes on the prize as the best ski town on the continent.  To make your voice heard and throw your weight behind the original mountain town and best darn ski town anywhere go here to sign up and show your love for Sun Valley: Powder Magazine Ski Town Throw Down    

Ski Magazine just released their 2015 North American Resort Survey and near the top of the list was Sun Valley coming in at 3rd behind resort powerhouses Whistler Blackcomb (1st) and Deer Valley (2nd).  This honor comes a year after Sun Valley was ranked #4.  Ski Magazine writes, "When visiting Sun Valley, one tends to get caught up in the history (it’s No. 2 in Character), especially when taking a leisurely lunch in
the 75-year-old Roundhouse Lodge after a morning of 3,400-foot top-to-bottom cruisers on “fabulous fall-line terrain.” It takes only a little imagination to mentally trade state-of-the-art, liftline-eliminating high- speed lifts (No. 1) for single chairs and direct flights from Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and now Denver for the Union Pacific railroad, and you’ll understand why the rustic yet refined atmosphere of this secluded Idaho gem has beckoned skiers since 1936. It starts with the skiing. When it snows, expect epic sunny bowl skiing off the Mayday
lift. The rest of the time, immaculate grooming (No. 2) and the country’s best snowmaking system make Bald Mountain—where chasing fresh corduroy has become cultish—a thrilling place to set an edge." —Kevin Luby With this kind of endorsement and homage to the past …

While the rest of the resorts around the country are headed into the fall hibernation before winter strikes, Sun Valley is rife with a slew of great events this fall.  As the seasons turn and leaves take their color, the town gets painted with a wide variety of fun, cultural, and visit-worthy events and festivals.   Sun Valley Harvest Festival:  September 18-22 This localvore foodie extraganza is packed with "Foodie Adventures", outings which feature the best of Sun Valley's recreation and cultural offerings paired with culinary escapes as well as restaurant walks, cooking demonstrations and the gamut of parties and fun foodie offerings all weekend long.  For more info go to: http://bit.ly/1kmFV44 The Wood River Valley Studio Tour:  September 23-28 Sun Valley has been recognized as one of the finest small art communities in the nation and this event puts the spotlight on the artists in studio allowing visitors to mingle through the valley and see the art in progress.  Over 50 galleries will participate in this second annual event which features cocktail receptions, educational forums and panels, as well as the valley in its glory with art as the highlight of the weekend.  For more informaion visit: http://bit.ly/15WsLSk The Trailing of …

June 26-29 brings to town one of the biggest and most exciting bike races in the region with the Scott Sports Enduro Cup presented by GoPro dropping into Sun Valley and taking over Bald Mountain to announce the start of the summer mountain biking season.  With over 9,000 vertical feet of descending and a finishing time in the neighborhood of one hour and thirty munutes this is one of the longest enduro races in North America.   The Scott Sports Enduro Cup presented by GoPro stop #2 in Sun Valley is also a part of the North American Enduro Tour which is a series of enduro races across the continent whose points add up to crown champions in various categories.  With this level of racing in the area it is truly no doubt that Sun Valley is arriving as one of the premier riding destinations in country.   Racers will take on a downtown Ketchum Prologue Time Trial on Friday night in downtown Ketchum.  Then they will face three challenging downhill stages on Bald Mountain on Saturday and two downhill stages on Sunday.  An awards party and hoe down will take place in Ketchum Town Square immediately following the races …

For seekers of solitude and single track. Festival fans and fisherfolk. Art aficionados and cravers of culture. For those inspired by fresh mountain air. Whose perfect day ends with delicious food and hearty laughter. This is your place. Summer in Sun Valley. Where no matter what it is you seek, you’ll find it here. With new nonstop flights it is easier than ever to get here. Go to visitsunvalley.com to start planning your trip now.  To get a taste what the area has to offer check out our summer video here!     

The Sun Valley area has a non stop offering of summer events and festivals coming up this season with something for everyone from the seeker of art and culture to the outdoor enthusiast to the music aficionado.  With warm days and cool nights filled with some of the finest outdoor recreation and arts and culture anywhere, the Sun Valley calendar puts the area at the top of your summer to-do list.   June 26- July 5: Ride Sun Valley Bike Festival ·       A full week of mountain bike racing, rides, live music and great times. July 2-6: Hailey Days of the Old West Celebration ·       The Sun Valley area’s Independence Day celebration with a parade, bike races, and old west rodeo. July 2- August 29: Sun Valley Center for the Arts Summer Concert Series A wide variety of live music which represents some of the finest musicians today. Featuring Michael Franti, Josh Ritter, Chris Isaak and the Head and the Heart this is a line up you won't want to miss! July 11-13: Ketchum Arts Festival ·       Over 100 visually enchanting artisan booths offering the full variety of handmade arts and crafts spread across festival meadows. July 17-19: Sun Valley Center …