Sun Valley
Idaho, USA
America's first destination ski resort, with 3,400 ft of vertical, legendary grooming and the Sun Valley Lodge.
Sun Valley is America's original destination ski resort, famous for perfectly groomed runs, family-friendly atmosphere, and old-school luxury. While not known for extreme terrain or deep powder, it excels at intermediate cruising, impeccable grooming, and a sophisticated mountain culture. The birthplace of chairlift skiing offers consistent conditions and uncrowded slopes.
Sun Valley at a glance
- Base elevation: 5,750 ft
- Summit elevation: 9,150 ft
- Vertical drop: 3,400 ft
- Skiable terrain: 2,553 acres
- 131 runs and 17 lifts
- Average annual snowfall: 200 inches
- Ski passes: Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective
- Nearest major airport: SUN
On this page: the 16-day snow forecast, getting there from the airport, flights, hotels and lift tickets for Sun Valley.