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North America United States Ketchum, Idaho Do & See Skiing and Snowboarding

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Skiing and Snowboarding

The guide was updated: 2022-12-09

With the Sun Valley Resort at its center, skiing has been a part of life in the area since the 1930s. Bald Mountain, the resort's main peak, is a favorite destination for skiers from all over the world.

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Website: www.sunvalley.com/things-to-do/skiing-riding

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Ketchum/Sun Valley Historical Society Ski & Heritage Museum

Ketchum/Sun Valley Historical Society Ski & Heritage Museum

The Ketchum Sun Valley Historical Society has been expanding its collection of historical artifacts at its facilities located in Forest Service Park since the mid-1990s. Here, you can learn about the evolution of ski culture in Sun Valley from its beginnings.

Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve

Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve

Characterized by a pristine night sky untouched by light pollution, the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve is one of the best spots for stargazing. Once nighttime comes, you'll be able to look up and see the Milky Way, the Andromeda Galaxy and all our nearby planets. It also serves as a hiking, mountain biking and skiing location by day.

Sun Valley Center for the Arts

Sun Valley Center for the Arts

Annually, over 40,000 people visit the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, which is dedicated to providing exhibits and education in the visual and performing arts to the region. In addition to its permanent exhibits, the center hosts theatrical and musical performances as well as lectures, classes, and workshops.

Sun Valley Summer Symphony

Sun Valley Summer Symphony

With over 100 musicians, the Sun Valley Summer Symphony is the largest privately-funded symphony in American performing free concerts. All concerts are held at the Sun Valley Pavillion located at the Sun Valley Resort.

Sun Valley Heli Ski Headquarters

Sun Valley Heli Ski Headquarters

Sun Valley pioneered heli-skiing, where skiers are taken by helicopter to otherwise inaccessible ski spots high in the mountains.

Company of Fools Theatre Company

Company of Fools Theatre Company

Company of Fools has been producing plays in the Sun Valley area since the late 1990s. They have been recognized nationally as a distinguished part of the artistic community. Plays are performed at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey.

Fly Sun Valley

Fly Sun Valley

Fly Sun Valley offers you the opportunity to get a glimpse of the scenery from high in the air. No paragliding experience is necessary.

Ryan's Mountain Rentals

Ryan's Mountain Rentals

Ryan's rents Polaris RZR utility vehicles in addition to everything else you might need for an off-road adventure. Rentals are available for summer and winter activities.

Sawtooth Wilderness Area

Sawtooth Wilderness Area

Hike some of the 350 miles of trails in the Sawtooth Wilderness Area, where you have access to the preserved natural beauty of mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes, meadows and wildlife.

Skiing and Snowboarding

Skiing and Snowboarding

With the Sun Valley Resort at its center, skiing has been a part of life in the area since the 1930s. Bald Mountain, the resort's main peak, is a favorite destination for skiers from all over the world.

Sawtooth Botanical Garden

Sawtooth Botanical Garden

Enjoy one of the weekly wildflower walks in the summer or one of the many other activities, including classes for adults and children. The Botanical Gardens provide information on gardening and teach the larger ecological interrelationship of plants and animals in the region.

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