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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... more » 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. « less
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“Ski trip in January '09”
4 of 5 stars
bcmwk
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
May 6, 2009

Here are some of our experiences @ Sun Valley during a ski trip in January 2009. Acommodations: Best Western Kentwood Lodge. Typical room and service provided. Gas fireplace was nice but tended...more

“Good restaurants in Sun Valley (Ketchum/Hailey)”
5 of 5 stars
sawlman
Irvine, CA
Mar 7, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Some great restaurants in the Sun Valley area: Hailey (near the airport) CK's: fresh and innovative American fare. Don't miss this great reataurant. Ketchum (next to the ski resort) Ketchum Grill:...more

“You have to see it to believe it!”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Pensacola, Florida
Mar 25, 2004
4/5 found this review helpful

I have camped north of there in the summer, but have never visited in the winter. I recommend the Clarion Inn on the north in of Ketchum (the Sun Valley Resort is just a mile away). Pick up groceries...more

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