Sun Valley Resort Guide - Real Reviews From Real Skiers
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The Skiers' Guide to Sun Valley

Top Rated for
4.55 (19 Ratings)
Family Friendliness
4.55 (20 Ratings)
Groomed Runs
4.54 (13 Ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.30 (20 Ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.13 (19 Ratings)
Eating Out
4.08 (20 Ratings)
Overall Rating
Ranked
210th
of 263 ski resorts
Overall Rating
4.08
From 20 Reviews
120
Total Runs
5750
Bottom Elevation
9150
Top Elevation
2457
Skiable Terrain
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Sun Valley in Idaho is renowned for its luxurious amenities and world-class skiing. The resort offers a wide range of runs across two mountains, Bald and Dollar, catering to skiers of all abilities. Sun Valley is famous for its well-groomed runs and high-speed lifts, ensuring a premium skiing experience. The resort also boasts excellent snowmaking capabilities, providing reliable ski conditions. The village at Sun Valley is filled with upscale dining, shopping, and entertainment options, making it a great destination for those seeking a full-resort experience. The resort's scenic beauty and consistent sunny weather add to its allure. Additionally, Sun Valley is known for its rich history and has been a favorite among celebrities and ski enthusiasts for decades.

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Recent Reviews

The park setup was clean, smart, and fast. Features were shaped well, lips were consistent, and nothing felt sketchy or lazy. You could actually trust the jumps—no weird kickers trying to send you to the hospital, no rails that looked like they were welded together at 3 a.m. Lines flowed naturally, so you weren’t stopping every two seconds to reset or dodge traffic. It felt built by people who actually ski.
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We have been having a rough snow winter so only the groomers were good when I went. But it was still really fun!
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What a great mountain, you get everything here. The steeps were easy available, the tree runs were accessible, the pow-pow was great the two weeks we were there. Oh and the Apple Bar !
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Very tough mountain but cool to experience. Went during the stifel in march which was cool to see. Would highly recommend it
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It was brilliant, all the staff were so welcoming and friendly. Brilliant for children and AMAZING hot chocolate
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Sun Valley Resort Stats

Ski Terrain
120Total Runs
3.6 milesLongest Run
2457 acresSkiable Terrain
645 hectaresSnow making
Elevation
9150 feetTop
5750 feetBottom
3400 feetVertical Drop
Lifts
1Gondolas / Cable Cars
11Chairlifts
Lift Pass Costs
$1699Season pass
$2401 day
Weather
180 inchesAverage annual snowfall

Sun Valley Travel Information

Airports
20min drive15KMsFriedman Memorial Airport (SUN)
180min drive150KMsBoise Airport (BOI)
100min drive85KMsMagic Valley Regional Airport (TWF)
Train Stations
30min drive25KMsHailey Station (Hailey, ID)