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Ski resort in Idaho, United States
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Sun Valley is a mountain resort city at 6,000 ft (1,830 m), in central Idaho. It was founded in 1939.
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One of the only privately owned and operated libraries in the country. Free Internet.
Saturday nights during the summer. Tickets can include a buffet dinner or just the show.
1941 film
The film is shown several times a day at the Sun Valley Opera House. Scenes were shot at Sun Valley in March 1941.
dedicated in 1966
Installed on Proctor and Dollar Mountains in the fall of 1936. The chairlift design was adapted from banana loading equipment used on banana boats in the tropics. The single-seat chairlifts were developed at the Union Pacific headquarters in Omaha in the summer of 1936. The chairlift went on to replace the primitive rope tow and other technologies used at ski areas at the time.
The last remaining examples of the unique, massive ore wagons from the town's mining days. To see the wagons up close, get a key from city hall across the street.
Ketchum Ski & Heritage Museum
Located in historic 1933 buildings, the museum showcases exhibits that detail the region’s cultural heritage: from the first inhabitants, to miners and ranchers, to destination skiers, to artists and athletes.
Some ornamental gardens and a prayer wheel, or gardens with xeriscaping.
Local historical content, mines, petticoats, etc.
Magnificent skiing! Baldy's 13 chairlifts, including high-speed quads, have a capacity of over 23,000 skiers per hour. With an average of 3,500 skiers per day (fewer than 6,000 skiers per day during peak periods), Sun Valley has kept the lift lines to a minimum, a rarity among major resorts. Also Dollar Mountain for novices, a great place for children.
Idaho in general is a mecca for fly-fishing. Nearby walk and wade options include the Big Wood, Big Lost, Little Wood, Copper Basin, Silver Creek and the headwaters of the Salmon. You will find a variety of fishing guides in the area who offer Walk and Wade trips.
Idaho is the Whitewater State. A number of river rafting companies offer 1- to 5-day trips on the Salmon River of No Return just north of Sun Valley.
At the Sun Valley Ice Rink or free at Atkinson Park in Ketchum.
Sun Valley and Stanley are home to more miles of buffed singletrack than any destination in Idaho. The huge trail variety makes the Sun Valley/ Stanley area the perfect place for beginner to advanced riders to explore the surrounding Pioneer, Smokey and Sawtooth Mountains. With so many options pick up a local guide book or try a Mountain Bike Guide company to ensure you find the best trails in the area.
Wagon Days spans four days of Old West entertainment with street theater, dances, live music, food, antique shows, arts and craft fairs, and the highlight: the Big Hitch parade, the longest non-motorized parade in the Northwest. With more than a hundred museum-quality buggies, carriages, tacks, carts, buckboards, and wagons of every variety in existence today. Featuring giant ore wagons pulled by a sixteen-draft mule team.
Late August
An annual meeting of discerning readers and writers who come together to consider ideas set forth in fiction, nonfiction, journalism, poetry, and filmmaking. While covering a great breadth of subjects, the conference is always anchored by important literary figures and frequently includes policy makers who have authored respected books.
August.
In August. Northern Rockies Folk Festival presents regional folk and western bands in Hailey city park.
summer
Provides education on health and wellness though programs and events. Past keynote speakers have included Deepak Chopra, Ram Dass, Marianne Williamson, Byron Katie, Dr. Marasu Emoto, Mariel Hemingway, and Debby Ford.
Experience one of the most scenic and traffic-free courses imaginable. The US Half Marathon, Sun Valley Ketchum runs primarily along the Sun Valley and Wood River paved path and trail system. Half Marathon (13.1 miles), 12K, 5K & Kids MaraFUN.
Late-Oct
A free outdoor symphony that features nationally known classical musicians. Concert in August at the brand new symphony pavilion at Sun Valley Resort.
One of the areas best.
Excellent prime rib.
Austrian-style guest rooms that overlook Baldy Mountain. Amenities: smoke-free, continental breakfast, outdoor hot tub, exercise room, free Wi-Fi, game room, free shuttle to ski areas. Dogs up to 80 pounds allowed in limited number of pet rooms for additional $20/day.
Built in 1936, offers rooms featuring French country interiors and furnishings, marble appointed bathrooms and large-screen televisions, as well as the Lodge Dining Room, Gretchen's, the Duchin Lounge, Sun Valley Salon & Day Spa, massage center, sauna and heated swimming pool, workout facility, bowling alley, game room, room service, gift shop and ice skating that runs all year long. Pets are not allowed.
in the heart of Ketchum. Indoor pool, hot tub. Pets are allowed for $25 fee.
By bus or shuttle
Sun Valley Stages offer charter service to Sun Valley from Boise, Twin Falls, Pocatello, and Idaho Falls.
By car
Sun Valley is located adjacent to the town of Ketchum on Idaho State Route 75, about two hours north of Twin Falls.
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