If you’re seeking a more remote mountain experience, Sun Valley sits on the doorstep to Idaho’s Sawtooth National Recreation Area, which offers some of the most awe-inspiring backcountry skiing in the country. Towering granite spires, 10,000-foot-plus peaks, alpine lakes and forests of aspen and pine beckon the adventurous skier seeking a rewarding backcountry experience.
Sun Valley’s backcountry offers a variety of terrain for every level of skier, from powder-filled bowls to big-mountain drops to gentler grade skiing past delightful alpine scenery. The possibilities and challenges are endless.
One of the special joys of skiing in Sun Valley’s backcountry is the network of well-equipped huts and Mongolian-style yurts that offer a welcome shelter at day’s end. The huts and yurts are strategically placed at the doorstep to some of Idaho’s most spectacular powder stashes. Skiers can ski from hut to hut (or yurt) or can use any of them as a base to explore the surrounding mountains. The huts and yurts are shared by local guiding companies and are available for use by skiers on guided tours as well as for rent by independent skiers.
Guided backcountry ski trips for all ages and abilities are available through experienced local guiding companies. You can join them for a half-day outing or a multi-day expedition and choose between guided backcountry telemark and randonnee skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and cross-country ski tours.
So if you’re considering a backcountry ski excursion, look no further than Sun Valley. Escape the crowds and discover the beauty and magic of the Sun Valley backcountry and beyond.
Click here to view a complete list of qualified guides and outfitters who can help you travel and enjoy the backcountry safely and responsibly.
To view a current backcountry avalanche report for the Sun Valley area click here.
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