Location: Sun Valley
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Whether you come for skiing or summer fun, beautiful Sun Valley offers recreational activities galore. Nestled in the spectacular Rocky Mountains of central Idaho, most of the action takes place around the Sun Valley Resort and its two mountains: Bald Mountain, ideal for expert skiers or snowboarders looking for steep, challenging runs, and Dollar Mountain, with gentle slopes that are perfect for beginners. Off the slopes, more winter fun awaits. Try dog sledding through miles of white powder or spend an afternoon ice fishing in the Big Wood River. Warm up at the Ketchum/Sun Valley Heritage and Ski Museum which features an exhibit on the history of skiing and information about Ernest Hemingway's time in Sun Valley. Summer in Sun Valley offers just as many adventures. The Sawtooth Wilderness Area boasts over 200,000 acres of natural splendor, with opportunities for swimming, fishing, mountain biking, white-water rafting and more.
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1. Bald Mountain Trail
2. Bald Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By mechandler
My home. . . Mt Baldy is host to skiers from all over the world. A wide variety of long runs with great snow that is supported by artificial for early season cover. 3000 vert ft will challenge your lets but there are several beautiful lodges around the mountain for recovery! Great for families if all are strong intermediate and above. Lower lever skiers will be happier on Dollar mtn nearby. Many options for physically challenged skiers served by Higher Ground USA.
3. Trail 142
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
A scenic route for singletrackers in Idaho's Sun Valley region.
4. Sun Valley Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 288 reviews
Whether it's an exciting day on the slopes of Bald Mountain, or a relaxing sleigh ride or round of golf, Idaho's famous year-round resort promises a variety of recreation for outdoor enthusiasts.
Reviewed By jimrusssauer - Austin, United States
Sun Valley is our Favorite NA Ski resort and we have skied almost everywhere in Colorado, CA, Utah, NM and Canada. This was our 3rd visit in 5 years. The mountain and the town have a down home feel and folks are incredibly friendly. The mountain can be challenging but SV grooms almost every Blue and Green run every night. SV also has great snow making so even in a year like 2021 where not much snow has fallen, SV still has plenty. We skied all over but our favorite is Seattle Ridge Runs. They say Green on the map, but most are probably blues in any other resort. No houses on the Mountain which are a true Ski experience and also keeps the crowds away. Not easy to get to but worth it when you get there!
5. Dollar Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By sagebrushsteppe - Adin, United States
The staff was very helpful. Easy to park and get to and from lifts. Nothing there for advanced skiers other than terrain parks. very short runs. It would be a great place to learn to ski, take a family with young hildren (I saw a child care there) very low key and pleasant for what it was.
6. Baker Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By SVJim - Sun Valley, United States
This is a great start of the season hike in the north valley and it is open for you to explore, bring a picnic and make it an afternoon.
