Sun Valley Ski Resort Guide
Sun Valley, United States
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 2,790m9,154ft |
| Resort Height | 1,750m5,741ft |
| Nearest Airports | Friedman Memorial and Boise |
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Sun Valley
The ski area of Sun Valley is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 1,750m5,741ft.
Summary
Sun Valley has direct access to 78 marked pistes, served by a total of 18 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,750m5,741ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,790m9,154ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Sun Valley offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Sun Valley offers some good boarding.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Sun Valley?
The next notable snow forecast is 9cm4in, expected on 21 November, with around 27cm11in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Sun Valley Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 78 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Country Total Length | 40km25 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 18 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Sun Valley Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,790m9,154ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,750m5,741ft |
| Resort Altitude (Sun Valley) | 1,750m5,741ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,040m3,412ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Sun Valley?
This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Aleutians East, Idaho.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Sun Valley is Friedman Memorial, 24 minutes drive away.
Boise and Idaho Falls airports are all within three hours drive.
Friedman Memorial is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 18 ski lifts are able to uplift 28,180 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 570 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Sun Valley open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
