What's Your Data Source? Dawn to Dusk in Sun Valley-National Geographic Discover some of our favorite activities in Sun Valley, Idaho, as they happen by day and night. Photographs by Ian C. Bates  Written by Gulnaz Khan The charming resort city of Sun Valley in central Idaho offers something for every type of adventurer. Spend warm summer days hiking wildflower-filled trails and biking scenic mountain paths, and brisk […]
What's Your Data Source? Sun Valley Jazz Festival Five Days. Forty Bands. One Million Smiles Attendees from all fifty states, every Canadian province, and several foreign countries gather each October to celebrate live performances of America’s music. The Sun Valley Jazz & Music Festival was birthed out of a love and appreciation for jazz music by Tom & Barbara Hazzard and is being […]
What's Your Data Source? Trailing of the Sheep Celebrating its 20th year in 2016, the Festival has expanded greatly from its humble beginnings, yet the goals and objectives of the Festival remain the same—preserving the stories and history of sheep ranchers and herders, celebrating the rich cultures of the past and present, and entertaining and educating children and adults about the production of […]
What's Your Data Source? The Baldy Hill Climb This year, the Baldy Hill Climb is taking place Saturday September 24th, 2016. The Baldy Hill Climb, hosted by the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, is an annual 1.9 mile, gut-wrenching, uphill climb in Sun Valley, Idaho.  Hundreds of athletes from a variety of backgrounds, compete against one another to be crowned King/Queen of the mountain […]
What's Your Data Source? DOWNTOWN HAILEY HAS GROWTH SPURT Private and public infrastructure is keeping pace In 1996, the population of Hailey was about 5,400. Today, it is about 8,000. In contrast, Ketchum’s population in that same period has dropped by 100 so that it’s now less than 2,700. The private infrastructure of Hailey is keeping pace with the city’s growth, as evidenced by […]
What's Your Data Source? 10 Free And Cheap Things To Do In Sun Valley, Idaho Enjoying Sun Valley’s long, sun-soaked days doesn’t need to cost a fortune. Here are ten of the best free (and nearly free) experiences to enjoy this summer. Hike Up, Hitch a Ride Down: Locals know there is a fountain of youth in Sun Valley, and it’s hidden on the daily pilgrimage up Bald Mountain. Hikers of […]
What's Your Data Source? National Geographic-A Summer in Sun Valley, Idaho While travelers flock to the ski town during winter months, this mountain locale has just as much to offer when the weather's warm. Sun Valley, Idaho—where the first destination ski resort in North America was established in 1936—may have its roots in winter. But visit during the warmer months and you’ll understand the cliché that […]
What's Your Data Source? A Music Lover’s Dream: Summer At Ski Resorts In an ongoing effort to become true year-round destinations, ski resorts have increasingly embraced golf, mountain biking, hiking, adventure sports and culinary events. But they are finding out that one of the biggest appeals to travelers is the sound of music. America’s top ski resorts, which tend to be full of luxury hotels, great restaurants, […]
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What's Your Data Source? The 5 Best Wildflower Hikes in Ski Country Check out these hikes in Utah, Colorado, California, and Idaho BY MICHAEL SCHRANTZ APR 20, 2016, Curbed Ski Magazine It's waterfall season in the mountains, and that also means that soon the wildflowers will be popping up throughout ski country. Altitude is the biggest determining factor for when the wildflowers peak, but whether you're in Utah or […]
What's Your Data Source? Get More for Your Vacation-Home Dollar As prices have soared in areas such as Aspen, Miami and the Hamptons, some buyers are seeking out alternatives that offer luxury for a (relatively) affordable sum Instead of Aspen… Try Sun Valley With its world-class skiing and mountainous natural beauty, Idaho’s Sun Valley has long attracted celebrities like Bruce Willis, and plays host to the annual Allen & […]
What's Your Data Source? 5 Must-Do Adventures Near Sun Valley, Idaho When the snow melts, the trails open up. If you’re a skier or snowboarder, you may have heard of the world class slopes in Idaho’s Sun Valley, but for the other three seasons of the year, this area flies relatively under the radar. That’s good news for anybody who likes open trails and peace and quiet in […]
What's Your Data Source? Bald Mountain closure set for April 17 River Run side scheduled to close April 10 Sunday, April 17, will be the last day of skiing and riding on the Warm Springs side of Bald Mountain, Sun Valley Resort announced Monday. Dollar Mountain’s last day of the season will be Sunday, April 3, and the River Run side of Bald Mountain will close […]
What's Your Data Source? Sun Valley To Host 2016-2018 US Alpine National Championships PARK CITY, Utah – Leading eastern resort Sugarloaf, Maine and historic Sun Valley, Idaho will host the 2016-2018 U.S. Alpine Championships on alternating years beginning next winter with Sugarloaf. The announcement continues the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s long-term plan to move the annual celebration of American ski racing to top resorts around the United […]
What's Your Data Source? Sun Valley Film Festival “Where Vision Comes Into Focus”​ Sun Valley, Idaho has been welcoming the film industry since Averell Harriman opened America's first ski resort in 1936. To celebrate the area’s Hollywood heritage and bring it into the 21st century, the inaugural Sun Valley Film Festival was launched in March 2012 and was an immediate success. Heading into […]
What's Your Data Source? Freestylers Bang Bumps On Baldy Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation freestyle skier Henry Cherp is all business and all creative energy carving his way down Baldy’s Roundhouse Slope during Sunday’s sunny final day of the sixth annual Sun Valley Freestyle Spectacular. The two-day event featured 192 runs for Saturday’s single moguls, 91 runs for Sunday’s singles and 100 runs in […]
What's Your Data Source? THE PLAYBOY MANSION IS UP FOR SALE The Playboy Mansion, residing on five sprawling acres in Los Angeles has hit the market. Situated in Holmby Hills, a neighborhood that together with Bel Air and Beverly Hills form what is known as Los Angeles’ Platinum Triangle. Playboy Enterprises, Inc. purchased the home in 1971 for just over $1 million which was the largest […]
What's Your Data Source? El Niño Winter Stoke The El Niño winter stoke is alive in well in Sun Valley! Nearly 7 FEET!! of snow has fallen so far this season with no sign of letting up. Skiers and boarders are reaping the benefits of deep powder days and all-time coverage. This season is shaping up to be one you'll want to add to your […]
What's Your Data Source? IDAHO OFF THE GRID: AN INTIMATE LOOK AT ONE OF AMERICA’S MOST REMOTE STATES IT’S HARD TO GET AWAY from it all these days. With sprawling cities and ever-expanding cell networks, it’s more difficult than ever to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature. That’s where Idaho comes in. The Gem State is still largely wild, rugged, and mostly left alone, while tourists flood the bigger names nearby: the […]
What's Your Data Source? Sun Valley Lodge & Spa For nearly 80 years the Sun Valley Lodge has been recognized as an icon of architecture, hospitality and comfort in the Wood River Valley. Last September the Lodge was closed and a total renovation was undertaken. Last week I got a tour of the remodeled facility and new spa, which is set to open to […]