Sun Valley
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Sun Valley

America's first destination ski resort — timeless elegance
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Conditions Summary
Outside the main ski season. Some resorts may have limited terrain open.
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10 Day Outlook
TODAY · Oct 23
50°F
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TMRW · Oct 24
47°F
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SUN · Oct 25
53°F
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MON · Oct 26
55°F
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TUE · Oct 27
48°F
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WED · Oct 28
41°F
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THU · Oct 29
39°F
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FRI · Oct 30
36°F
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SAT · Oct 31
41°F
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SUN · Nov 1
43°F
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About

Sun Valley in Idaho was America's first destination ski resort, built in 1936 by Union Pacific Railroad. Bald Mountain — known as Baldy — has some of the best groomed runs in North America, legendary Idaho powder, and a beautiful resort town that has attracted celebrities and skiers for nearly a century.

The Mountain

Limelight for the famous steep groomed run, Exhibition for off-piste, Christmas for long cruising.

Ideal Conditions

Idaho storm cycle dropping light powder, cold clear days, light winds

Best Months
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Best months highlighted · Current: Oct
Trip Planner
Sun Valley Weekend
Weekend · 3 Days
Friday
Fly into Sun Valley (SUN) — direct flights from major cities. Stay in Ketchum town. Dinner on Main Street.
Saturday
Baldy first gondola. Limelight and the steep groomed runs. Après at Duchin Lounge at the Sun Valley Lodge.
Sunday
Morning laps, fly home from SUN.
Idaho Classic Week
Full Week · 7 Days
Day 1
Arrive Sun Valley, explore Ketchum town.
Day 2
Baldy — learn the mountain, best groomed runs.
Day 3
Powder day in the trees and off-piste zones.
Day 4
Dollar Mountain — smaller, great for a relaxed day.
Day 5
Full day Baldy — best runs of the trip.
Day 6
Explore Ketchum and the Wood River Valley.
Day 7
Final morning, fly home.
Local Knowledge
01
Sun Valley has a celebrity history — Ernest Hemingway lived here and the resort has a storied past.
02
Baldy's groomed runs are the best in Idaho — perfectly manicured every morning.
03
Ketchum is a beautiful small town — great restaurants, galleries, and boutiques.
04
The Sun Valley Lodge is a historic landmark — worth having a drink even if you're not staying.
05
Idaho powder is dry and light — similar quality to Utah but with fewer crowds.
Best Window
Day 1 · Oct 23
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Trip Cost Estimate
Flights from NYC~$420
Hotel per night~$180
Weekend est.~$960
5 day est.~$1320
Week est.~$1680
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