Sun Valley Overview

Sun Valley

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Sun Valley is an original, the place of Sonja Henie and romance. The place that put skiing on the celebrity map. Sun Valley boasts two well-known and excellent ski and ride mountains. Many skiers consider Baldy the nation's best ski mountain, and with good reason. Dollar is a beginner's dream with gentle, perfectly groomed slopes. The real experience is to stay at the famed Sun Valley Lodge. This is where filmmaker Warren Miller slept in his trailer in the parking lot, stole oyster crackers from the kitchen, and began his amazing career.

Sun Valley, Idaho, Resort Overview Video //

Elevation

Summit

9150 Ft.
Vertical Drop

3400 Ft.
Base

5750 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

36%

Intermediate Runs

42%

Advanced Runs

22%

Expert Runs

Longest Run

1.2

Skiable Terrain

2054

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 19
Gondolas & Trams: 1
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 9
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 4
Double Chairs: 2
Surface Lifts: 3

Common Misspellings

Son Valley, Sun Vally

Contact Details

P.O. Box 10

Sun Valley, 83353

Phone: (800) 786-8259

ski@sunvalley.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Nov 24, 2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: Apr 25, 2012

Projected Days Open: 151

Days Open Last Year: 152

Years Open: 76

Average Snowfall: 220

Sun Valley Reviews

by jas33 Mar 13, 2012
- Overall Rating 1.0
- Family Friendly 3.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 1.0
- Terrain Park 1.0
- Nightlife 3.0
lackluster

Pros: literally in town, fast lifts
Cons: bad snow, snobby people, sketchy owners
by ddd155 Feb 4, 2012
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 0.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 0.0
- Terrain Park 0.0
- Nightlife 0.0
Fantastic visit

Pros: Long runs / short lift lines
Cons: significant travel required
by vboyer2 Jan 30, 2012
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 4.0
- Nightlife 5.0
Fantastic Resort!

Pros: Long, steep, continuous runs. Beautiful views!
Cons: Black diamond runs are all moguls.