Colorful accounts abound as to the beginning of Sun Valley, America's first resort devoted to winter fun. One thing is for sure, no other resort has had the same effect on visitors - from Europe nobility to Hollywood royalty to regular families made to feel like kings. Sun Valley's allure has touched them all.
It started in 1935 when an Austrian noble, Count Felixe Schoffgotsch, was hired by Averell Harriman to locate the magic spot for a grand American winter resort. With a local guide, the Count soon felt the area's unique effect. He wired Harriman: "This combines more delightful features than any place I have seen in the U.S., Switzerland or Austria for a winter resort." Harriman soon joined him, and within days purchased Sun Valley's first 4,300 acres. Much has changed since 1935, but what Sun Valley brings out in folk - the spirit of adventure, the classic smiles, the great sunny days - remains the same.
For generations ski clubs, professional associations, and groups of all sizes have been coming to Sun Valley. The Sun Valley Convention Center, located in the Sun Valley Inn, is the location of many club dances, banquests and professional meetings. Sun Valley's full service catering department can fulfill all group's special needs.
So as tourist, both domestic and international, rediscover America and American style, one original stands out: Sun Valley! For over 60 years Sun Valley has defined the American winter vacation. Readers of both Conde Nast Traveler and Ski Magazine recently voted Sun Valley the "number one ski resort in the U.S." Sun Valley acan satisfy a wide range of tastes, yet remain true to its own singular nature. Its a place to experience luxury, yet to feel at ease with oneself. No other place is quite like it; and no other place can call itself the original American winter resort. Sun Valley is the real thing.
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Resort Information:
Mt. Baldy
- Lifts:
13 Lifts - 7 HS quad, 4 triples and 2 double chairlifts
- Ski Base Elevation:
5,750 feet
- Peak Elevation:
9,150 feet
Dollar Mountain
- Lifts:
4 Lifts - 1 triples and 3 double chairlifts
- Ski Base Elevation:
6,010 feet
- Peak Elevation:
6,638 feet
Combined Resort
- Lifts:
: Sun Valley Total Lifts: 20 (7 quads, 5 triples, 5 doubles, 2 surface, 1 wonder carpet)
Total Sun Valley Lift Capacity Per Hour: 28,180 (per skier/boarder, Sun Valley has more uphill capacity than any other ski area)
Average Skier Day: 3,500
Snowmaking Acreage: 645 Percentage of Snowmaking (groomable terrain): 78% Snowmaking Vertical: 3,260
Longest run: 3 miles
Operating Hours: 9:00am - 4:00 pm
- Skiable area
: 2,054 Skiable Acres, 78 runs Groomable Acreage: 810
- Ability:
: 36% Easiest, 42% More Difficult, 22% Most Difficult
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General Information - As provided by the resort:
Air Service to Resort:
For over 60 years visitors from all over the country have been saying Sun Valley is definitley worth the trip. It's easy to get here from the gateway cities of Seattle, Washington; Boise, Idaho; Salt Lake City, Utah; and beginning December 15, 2002, Los Angeles; CA. These cities are served by most major airlines (including Delta, Southwest, United, Northwest, and American West). In addition, Horizon Air (1-800-547-9308) offers direct flights to Sun Valley from Seattle and Los Angeles, while Delta's connection, Skywest Airlines (1-800-453-9417), flies visitors travelling through Salt Lake City to their Sun Valley destinaton. Boise arrivals can rent a car or hop on a shuttle for a short trip east to the nations premier four-season resort. Horizon and Skywest flights arrive just 12 mile south of the resort as Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey, Idaho. All Sun Valley Resort guests are met by Sun Valley Bell Service for complimentary transportation.
Other Transportation Options:
Deluxe motorcoaches and van service into Sun Valley will greatly speed transfers for guests en route to America's favorite four-season resort. For more information, contact Sun Valley Express @ 1-877-622-VANS (www.sunvalleyexpress.com).
Rent cars in the gateway cities, or right here in Sun Valley. Cars from Avis, Hertz, and Budget may be dropped off at Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey, Idaho. Those rented from Thrifty, U-Save, and Practical can be picked up and dropped off at the resort. All other agencies book round trip only.
RESORT TRANSPORTATION -
Sun Valley is a complete walking village where automobiles are unnecessary. Although all condominium units are located within easy wlking distance of the Sun Valley Village, we provide our guests with complimentary bus service between condominiums, Sun Valley Village, and Sun Valley ski area.
FREE VALLEY-WIDE TRANSPORTATION -
The Ketchum Area Rapid Transit (KART) systme provides free transportation throughout the Wood River Valley, includinig continuous round trips from the Village to both Dollar and Baldy Mountains. Taxi service is also available upon request.
Common Misperceptions:
Sun Valley never has a lot of snow? This is false. Sun Valley has the finest computerized snowmaking system in the world that covers over half of Sun Valley's groomable terrain on both Baldy and Dollar, providing consistently great snow conditions regardless of the weather.
Too Hard To Get to: Horizon Air is offering non-stop direct flights into the Friedman Memorial Airport from Los Angeles beginning December 15, 2002.
Beginners have a difficult experience learning to ski? Dollar Moutain provides 700 vertical feet of treeless, sunny terrain for beginner and intermidiate skiers. Our ski instruction is second to none, offering lessons for all ages and abilities. A high percentage of ski school students are intermediate and expert skiers improving their techniques and making new friends.
There is nothing to do in Sun Valley after skiing? Sun Valley/Ketchum offer dining in over 60 restaurants, sleigh rides, night clubs, apres comedy shows, musicals, plays, ice skating, fishing, 40 km of nordic skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, site tours, gallery walks, swimming pools and jacuzzies, opera house, massage centers, beauty salon, bowling alley and game room, and much more.
The thought that you need a vehicle while vacationing in Sun Valley. The Sun Valley Resort provides complimentary transportation to and from the mountains 7 days a week, every 12 minutes. The Sun Valley Resort also provides complimentary ski/board/pole storage at the base of River Run in the River Run Day Lodge.
Top 5 Selling Points:
Baldy and Dollar Mountain provide consistent conditions for all skiing abilities. Bald mountain offers long cruisers and intense steeps. However, Dollar mountain offers gentle sunny slopes without obstructions or trees.
Activities in the Valley: Sun Valley offers a wide range of activities other than skiing. For example, the Valley has over 20 art gallerys, numerous massage studios, 60 restaraunts, nordic skiing, sleigh rides, opera house, snowmobiling, spa, beauty salon's, ice skating, sleigh rides, etc.
Day Lodges: The Sun Valley Resort has over 3/4 of a billion dollars in day lodges located on both Baldy and Dollar Mountain. The rugged beauty and warmth of Sun Valley's day lodges offer the perfect excuse to unbuckle your boots and experience mountain ambience from the indoodrs. Nestled snugly at the base of the River Run quad lift is the River Run Plaza. A ski and snowboard shop is on the premises, plus rental and repair facilities, overnight ski/board storage, private lockers, retail shops, and river rock fireplaces galore. The Warm Springs and Seattle Ridge day lodges were aptly named the "Best fDay Lodge of 1994 and 1995," respectively, by Mountain Sports & Living Magazine. From the deck of the Seattle Ridge Lodge you can take in uninterrupted views of the Wood River Valley and the Pioneer and Sawtooth Mountains. If you are looking for a little nostalgia, you will feel right at home at the Roundhouse. Opened in 1939, it was the first day lodge on the mountain, and still offers a fine wine list and sit-down service around a four-sided fireplace.
Sun Valley is the pioneer of the ski industry, the American origninal!
Best Resort Client:
The best client for the Sun Valley Resort is any active person who is looking for a diversified winter vacation at a world class level. The Sun Valley Resort offers an array of winter activities for individuals at all levels.
Recommendations / Highlights:
You cant go wrong dining at any of the eleven Sun Valley Resort restaurants. For example, Trail Creek Cabin Sleigh Ride and Dinner. Located 3 miles from the Sun Valley Resort, enjoy a beautiful country sleigh ride out to historic Trail Creek Cabin for a wonderful dinner. The most memorable and fun Sun Valley winter experience for the whole family.
The Sun Valley Village - full of shops, restaurants, galleries, and excitement.
Apres skiing specials - enjoy comedy shows, live music, and theatre in the Boiler Room located in the heart of the Sun Valley Village.
The Sun Valley Resort offers a kids stay and ski free program throughout the months of November, December, January, March, and April.
Other Activities:
Nordic skiing, ice skating, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cat skiing, helicopter skiing, shopping, gallery walks, yurt trips, dog sleding, fly fishing, glider rides, guided paragliding, sledding, theatre, comedy clubs, and dining.
What's New This Year:
May 2010 - Sun Valley is very excited to announce a NEW Mountain Shuttle that will be in operation for the 2010 – 2011 Winter Season.
The new shuttle will run DIRECTLY from the Sun Valley Village Condominiums to the River Run base of Bald Mountain. In year’s past there was a transfer involved to get from the Village (Standard) Condos to the Mountain. We have listened to our guests’ feedback (no one likes transfers!) and are offering a solution. Next winter, buses will depart from the Condos and run directly to the River Run base of Bald Mountain. The same direct route will bring skiers back to the Condos.
Why This Resort is Special or Unique:
As tourists, both domestic and international, rediscover America and American style, one orginal stands out: Sun Vally. Since 1936 Sun Valley has defined the American winter vacation. Readers of both Conde Nast Traveler and Ski Magazine recently voted Sun Valley the "number one ski resort in the U.S." Sun Valley can satisfy a wide range of tastes, yet remain true to its own singular nature. Its a place to experience luxury, while feeling at ease with oneself. Sun Valley brings out the classic smiles and great tans, yet remains the same generation after generation.
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