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Sun Valley Resort
America's first ski resort — Hemingway country, Bald Mountain's groomed perfection, and old-money elegance.
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Base Elev
5,750 ft
Summit
9,150 ft
Vertical
3,400 ft
Acres
2,153
Trails
121
Lifts
18
Season
Opens
Thanksgiving
Closes
Early April
Season Length
130 days
Full Open
Late December
ChristmasDec 25
75%New Year'sJan 1
82%Spring BreakMid-March
88%Typical terrain open based on historical patterns. Actual conditions vary.
Optimal Windows
220"avg annual snowfall
Optimal window
Dec 20 – Mar 15
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Terrain Profile
Vertical
3,400 ft
Acres
2,153
Trails
121
Lifts
18
Beginner22%
Intermediate42%
Advanced36%
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Quick Facts
RegionIdaho
CountryUSA
HemisphereNorthern
Base elevation5,750 ft
Summit9,150 ft
Vertical3,400 ft
Total acres2,153
Annual snowfall220"
SeasonThanksgiving – Early April
Walk-up ticket~$199
Pass
Ikon Pass
Optimal window
Dec 20 – Mar 15
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