It’s not tacky, dated sweater fashion that’s being celebrated when Sun Valley is hailed as “Nordic Town USA.” This is some of the best and definitely most immaculately groomed Nordic ski terrain in the US.
Dog Friendly
Dogs love Sun Valley and Sun Valley loves dogs! The majority of our local residents own dogs…they are almost a mountain-town necessity.
Hiking
These famous words are painted on the roof of the beloved Pioneer Cabin hike. They’re a refreshing reminder of the euphoric experiences that hiking can induce.
Biking
Known for flowy, buff singletrack complemented with more rowdy, advanced terrain in the sub-alpine and alpine, riders can turn it up for weeks on end without ever repeating the same ride.
BCRD Ski Free Days
BCRD welcomes the community to enjoy free Nordic skiing and snowshoeing on all BCRD winter trails. The 32-kilometer multi-use Wood River Trail, which runs from Ketchum to Bellevue, is always free. The Wood River Trail is groomed every other day and is open to skiers, walkers, dogs, and fat-bikes. The Ski Free Days for the 2024/25 season are: Saturday, December 14 Sunday, January 12 Saturday, February 22
Labor Day Weekend in Sun Valley, Idaho
The long Labor Day weekend has become a bit of a big deal here in Sun Valley, Idaho over the years. It’s a last summer hoorah as the kids begin to head back to school and the crisp temperatures of fall start to nip at our heels. With spirits running high and festivities plentiful, this is one long weekend that you won’t want to miss. To make the most out of the Labor Day weekend we’ve put together a list of all the best happenings. Wagon Days Rebecca’s Private Idaho Gallery Walk Sun Valley On Ice Lukas Nelson Find your next favorite Sun Valley Labor Day tradition this year! For the full line-up, head over to our events calendar. Events Calendar
BCRD Ski the Rails
Blaine County Recreation District (BCRD) invites the community to join a free cross-country ski tour on the Wood River Trail on Saturday, February 8. The Ski the Rails tour will start at 10:00 a.m. at Serenade Lane in Ketchum, or skiers can start anywhere along the Wood River Trail. The trail will be groomed for skate skiing and classic tracks will be set. After “skiing the rails,” skiers are invited to Sawtooth Brewery at 110 N River Street, Hailey, for beer and fries courtesy of BCRD. Free shuttle buses will depart from Sawtooth Brewery in Hailey beginning at 9:30 a.m. The last bus north will depart at 2:45 p.m. Additionally, starting at 11:00 a.m., a shuttle bus will be available to bring skiers from the finish line at Myrtle Street in Hailey to Sawtooth Brewery. Well behaved, leashed dogs are allowed on the busses. Aid stations along the route will provide snacks and beverages to keep skiers energized and warm. Aid station sponsors are BCRD, Galena Lodge, Backwoods Mountain Sports, and The Elephant’s Perch. Historical signs are in place along the trail for participants to learn about the area’s history as they ski.
4th of July Week in Sun Valley – 2025
Why You Should Come Why should you come to Sun Valley for the 4th of July? Well, let us set the scene for you. It’s a warm, dry 78*. The sun won’t set until well after 9pm and the twilight glow will linger until 10pm. Scents of sage and lupine waft delightfully through the air. The Valley is vibrant with visitors and locals alike enjoying abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. Restaurants are maximizing patio seating and fresh regional ingredients are highlighting the special menus. And, there are some of the best arts and cultural events, shows, and exhibits happening. Still looking for more to draw you in? Keep reading to dive deeper into what the 2025 4th of July week in Sun Valley is all about! Activities With the first week of July, pretty much every mountain activity you could think of is ready for action. The golf greens are pristine, the mountain bike trails are tacky, the fishing water may be a bit high but is becoming manageable, the hiking trails are flush with wild flowers, and white water north of town is in prime condition. Don’t forget about the more mellow activities out there such as the fine art …
Visit Sun Valley, Sustainably!
Traveling sustainably is an important aspect of modern-day travel, and being mindful of our environmental impact while traveling has never been more critical. Fortunately, there are simple things we can all do to help preserve the environment and make our travels more sustainable. From using reusable items to picking up litter, shopping locally, and reducing our carbon footprint, these small actions can go a long way in helping protect the places we love to visit. In this blog post, we’ll cover some easy ways to travel sustainably while enjoying all that the Ketchum area has to offer. Bring reusables! Did you know that Americans use over 100 billion plastic bags each year? If 25% of families used 10 fewer bags per month, we would save 2.5 billion bags per year! Grab that reusable bag and water bottle and hit the town! This is a simple way to do your part when out and about and stopping in shops and groceries. Plus, our local tap water is out of this world. Pick it up! It can be a damper to roll up to a campsite, trailhead, lookout, or even a park and see pieces of trash around. Be sure to pick …
Bike to School Work Day
Bike to work and school on May 14. Local sponsors will be on the Wood River Trail from 6:30 – 9:00 am providing snacks and other fun treats! Bike to School and Work Day is a celebration of bikes as both transportation and recreation along the Wood River Trail. We hope you will join us on your commute to school or work.