Nordic Skiing
 Sun Valley has a well-deserved reputation for world-class alpine skiing, but is also known as “Nordic Town USA” for having the best Nordic ski terrain in the U.S. In fact, it’s so good, members of the Norwegian Olympic Nordic Ski Team come to the valley to train. Sun Valley has plenty to offer Nordic skiers and winter recreationalists of all ages and abilities, from over 200 miles of groomed trails and one of the country’s premier Nordic ski races, the 32K Boulder Mountain Tour, to plenty of other top-notch yet affordable recreational and cultural diversions.
The new Sun Valley Nordic Festival, Jan 30 – Feb. 7, 2010, will feature nine days of activities, races, clinics and fun events, along with a $49 nine-day valley-wide Nordic ski trail pass, discounts on demos/rentals, lodging and dining, which showcase and celebrate Sun Valley’s well-deserved reputation as “Nordic Town USA.” www.svnordicfestival.com
The creation of the Sun Valley Nordic Festival was a collaborative efforts from a wide variety of groups, individuals, and businesses, now known as the Sun Valley Nordic Ski Alliance, who are all interested in further promoting Sun Valley as a major Nordic ski destination. The idea to create a weeklong event that capitalized on the renowned Boulder Mountain Tour ski race and built in new activities that might encourage racers to come a few days earlier, but also to have activities that non-race skiers and families could enjoy.
Nordic ski trails in the Sun Valley area are open from mid-November to late April, depending on snowfall. Ski rentals, instruction, guided tours and other activities and services are offered by both Galena and the Nordic Center.
Also, don't just take our word for it. Take a look at what the magazines, newspapers, and other media are saying about nordic skiing in Sun Valley. Also view past newsletters devoted to the nordic/backcountry scene:
- Nordic & Backcountry News - 2/25/09: Backcountry vacations make special memories, Sun Valley's nordic offerings recognized by top publications, Sun Valley combines education with nordic training, go deep... in the backcountry, nordic and backcountry events.
- Nordic & Backcountry Skiing News - 12/3/08: New lodge, new trails, new yurts; Nordic ski packages; Nordic Special Olympic events to be held in Sun Valley, guided backcountry and heli skiing, Nordic & Backcountry events.
Check out the Nordic events happening throughout the winter:
34th Annual Boulder Mountain Tour, February: Join over 800 racers of all levels on this challenging but beautiful 32K course on the North Valley Trails in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Sun Valley Nordic Festival, End of January-Beginning of February: Events include Ski the Rails, ski instruction clinics, parties, avalanche awareness classes, guided snowshoe adventures, races, live music and more.
Annual Paw n' Pole, March: Race with your dog during this benefit for the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley
Baldy Snowshoe/Ski Challenge, March: Climb 3,000+ vertical feet to the top of Bald Mountain
Galena Loppett, March: Join the fun--do a tour of the perimeter trails of Galena Lodge
Ride, Stride, Glide, April: Relay of biking, running and skiing
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