Sun Valley Resort Ski Area Information

Known for its world class skiing, Sun Valley, Idaho has been providing excellent skiing opportunities since 1936. The Valley has two ski mountains – Bald Mountain and Dollar Mountain – each of which has unique qualities. Both novice and expert skiers can enjoy the sun and the snow in Sun Valley.

Dollar Mountain, Sun Valley, Idaho is known as the place to learn to ski or snowboard. The day lodge located at the base of the mountain is also the location of the Sun Valley Ski and Snowboard School.

Dollar Mountain has a treeless terrain, and ten runs that help novice skiers learn the sport without danger of running into trees or becoming bored with only one run. Dollar Mountain has a gentle rise of approximately 628 feet.

For the more experienced skier or snowboarder, Bald Mountain, is the place to be. With fourteen lifts and sixty-five diverse runs, the variety of skiing is exceptional. Accessible from the south at River Run and from the north at Warm Springs, Bald Mountain provides 3,400 vertical feet of skiing.

During the warmer months of summer, Bald Mountain is a great place to hike or ride your bike. The Mountain has over 28 miles of hiking and biking trails which offer great opportunities for sightseeing and adventure. The wide vistas of the Valley floor offer sights of the local communities or off the backside, you can gaze far out into the Idaho wilderness.