Sun Valley Ski Resort
Sun Valley, ID 83353
Phone: (208) 622-2001
- Hours:
- Daily 9am-4pm
Editorial Review for Sun Valley Ski Resort – by Eric Rorer
The Scene
Located on the south side of Idaho's Saw Tooth Mountains--one of America's most beautiful yet unsung mountain ranges--this resort never quite realized its original aspiration of becoming the country's preeminent ski Mecca. In the long run, that's probably been a good thing, because it's kept Sun Valley less crowded and more reasonably priced than the nation's other top-tier ski areas.
The Slopes
Sun Valley is somewhat unique in the skiing world in that it offers excellent skiing for experts and beginners alike. The resort consists of two mountains, Bald and Dollar. Dollar caters to beginners, while Bald offers plenty of intermediate skiing and advanced runs that are as challenging as any in America. This is a nice setup for both novices and experts because neither group has to worry about getting in the other's way.
Vital Stats
Vertical drop: 3,400 feet
Base elevation: 5,750 feet
Top elevation: 9,150 feet
Lifts: 20
Skiable acres: 2,054
Beginner terrain: 36 percent
Intermediate terrain: 42 percent
Advanced terrain: 22 percent
Snowboarding: All runs open
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User Reviews for Sun Valley Ski Resort
11/13/2002 Posted by tunafish
Yes, it's hard to get to,sometimes flights are rerouted, but when you have arrived Sun Valley is the best skiing in the world. From high speed cruzing on Warmsprings to lunching atop Seattle Ridge there is none better. Most people ski from 10 t0 2, Why because the high speed quads, which are everywhere give you more skiing in 3 or 4 hours than anyplace in the world. Even during the hollidays. It's a 10 across the board. Remeber, no body said skiing was inexpensive.
Pros: few skiers, great restaurants
Cons: expensive, expensive
11/12/2002 Posted by v_valley12
Sun Valley has been a spectacular place to visit. THe scenery is wonderful, nothing like it. Like a fairytale.
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