Resort guide · United States
Sun Valley Resort
Elevation
1,753m–2,789m
Ski area
90 km
Lifts
12
Nearest airport
Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) - 22 km
Schools
1 listed
Sun Valley Resort at a glance
Common questions
- Yes, beginners have a dedicated learning area on Dollar Mountain. This separate peak is gentle, wide, and uncrowded, providing an ideal environment to learn and build confidence.
- Intermediate skiers will find Bald Mountain a paradise, featuring 3,400 vertical feet of consistent fall-line skiing. Expect beautifully designed groomed runs without flat spots, ensuring a predictable and enjoyable experience.
- Advanced skiers will find challenging terrain on Bald Mountain, including north-facing steeps, Christmas Ridge, and Lookout Bowl. The resort also offers excellent tree skiing, where Idaho's famously dry snow provides superb conditions.
- You can stay at the historic Sun Valley Lodge, originally built in 1936. It has been renovated to modernise facilities while carefully preserving its original character and charm.
- Bald Mountain is renowned for its exceptional design, offering 3,400 vertical feet of consistent fall-line skiing. You won't find any flat spots, making for a seamless and predictable descent from top to bottom.
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About Sun Valley Resort
Sun Valley Resort is an outdoor ski resort in Idaho comprising Bald Mountain and Dollar Mountain. This parent record summarizes the overall resort.
Sun Valley Resort resort guide
Sun Valley holds a unique place in skiing history as the world's first destination ski resort, established in 1936. It was also home to the invention of the first chairlift. Its main mountain, Bald Mountain, remains renowned for its exceptional design, offering 3,400 vertical feet of consistent fall-line skiing without any flat spots.
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