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Sun Valley Reviews

Overall Rating: 4.2

Rated #1 in Idaho

Voted Best Ski Resort Nightlife

Rating Details:

  • Family Friendly
  • 4.2
  • All Mtn. Terrain
  • 64.5
  • Terrain Park
  • 3.6
  • Nightlife
  • 3.9

Recommended For:

  • Single/Newlyweds
  • 51%
  • Beginner
  • 21%
  • Families
  • 51%
  • Intermediate
  • 56%
  • Empty Nesters
  • 46%
  • Advanced
  • 31%

Helpful Highlights:

Sun Valley is the absolute most fabulous place I have ever been. The locals are so friendly, the skiing is tops, the shops are amazing, the dining superb, the lodging incredible, all in all a definite...

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    Sun Valley Review

    by anonymous_user - Apr 4, 2008

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    Cons:

    It is steep and long and the weather is usually mild. No real terrain park and not a lot of powder days over the season, however north of town in the backco... Full review

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    Pretentious, yet icy...

    by iwill - Mar 16, 2009

    Pros: Swanky.

    Cons: Expensive, pretentious haven for intermediates

    Great place for rich old people who want to look good while skiing a boring mountain. I'm sure the food is great, but it was too expensive for a mere mortal... Full review

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    Sun Valley Review

    by anonymous_user - Nov 21, 2007

    Pros:

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    Sun Valley is the absolute most fabulous place I have ever been. The locals are so friendly, the skiing is tops, the shops are amazing, the dining superb, t... Full review

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    sun confirmed, snow/accomodations not

    by papi6022 - Jan 7, 2010

    Pros: fast lifts, small lines, great day lodges, town of ketchum

    Cons: perennial lack of snow, limited runs, dated lodging

    Perhaps my last trip here for a while during xmas '09, after many visits through the years. The main problem being the lack of snow issues and tired lodging... Full review

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    sun yes, but snow is a dice roll

    by papi6022 - Dec 16, 2009

    Pros: great lifts, no lines, great town

    Cons: limited snow, hard to get to

    Sun Valley is in a beautiful location, but after a dozen visits in as many years I've come to realize they have a snow problem - or lack thereof. They just ... Full review

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    Sun Valley Review

    by anonymous_user - Nov 21, 2007

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    Cons:

    Great place if you can afford the ski experience. Locals have changed and the area doesn't seem as friendly as 20 years ago. Miss the ski bum workers that... Full review

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