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We’re all navigating this new way of life with our own approaches. We're asking that you practice Mindfulness in the Mountains of Sun Valley, Idaho to help us protect the people and places we love. It is up to us to work on a collective front so that we can put an end to this pandemic once and for all.

To learn more about how to recreate, stay safe, and maximize your trip to Sun Valley, click here.

• Question: What is the current status of COVID infection rates in the Sun Valley Area?
  • Answer: There are two resources for COVID barometers in the area:
    • Blaine County Risk Assessment
    • St. Luke's Hospital Dashboard

• Question: What are the current restaurant hours this Summer?
  • Answer: updates can be found here.

• Question: What is the summer airline schedule for the season?
  • Answer: Head to our Getting Here page for all updates on flight schedules.

• Question: Will I have to wear a mask?
  • Answer: There are no mask requirements in place, although some businesses might still ask you to wear one.

• Question: Where can I find more information pertaining to COVID updates in Sun Valley?
  • Answer: Check out Sun Valley COVID Resources page for additional details or send us a note to [email protected]

• Question: What events are still happening this year?
  • Answer: Check out our Calendar for the latest updates on events.

• Question: I'm looking to relocate to Sun Valley. What information do I need to know?
  • Answer: The Discover Wood River Valley Guide is an award-winning, year-round Visitors and Relocation Guide for the Wood River Valley. It offers comprehensive coverage of our region’s culture and recreation, lodging and shopping, education and real estate, dinning and nightlife. It also includes need to know numbers, and maps.

Phase | May 1 – 15

• Out of state visitors must self-quarantine for 14 days
• Non-essential travel allowed within the state but must adhere to CDC guidelines
• Places of worship can open with strict social distancing
• Non-essential businesses that do not fall within other restrictions may re-open with social distancing protocols

Phase 2 | May 16 – 29

• Out of state visitors are allowed to enter as long as they're not from COVID "hotspots".
• Gatherings of less than 10 people are allowed with social distancing
• Restaurants allowed to open with approval from state agencies
• Indoor gyms may open with protocols
• Salons may open with protocols

Phase 3 | Currently 

• Indoor gatherings must be limited to 50 people or less
• Outdoor gatherings must remain at 25% capacity or less
• Social distancing guidelines remain in place
• Long-term care facilities must require masks on the premises
• Seating-only at nightclubs, bars and restaurants. Nightclubs can only operate as bars
• Employers are encouraged to continue allowing employees to work remotely or to make special accommodations for in-house employees

Phase 4 | TBD

• Gatherings of more than 50 people are allowed with social distancing
• Large venues to open with social distancing

Full Order Can Be Found Here 

Currently, all business are allowed to open. Some businesses may require masks to enter. We ask that you respect their wishes.

Traveling in this new day and age has evolved in many ways. We ask that you are mindful to these simple guidelines so that we can all stay safe and keep things open.

• Wear a Mask | Masks usage is not required although it's part of the new way life so we ask that you respect each businesses wishes.
• Give People Their Space | Be sure to give folks their space if they request it.
• Be Respectful,  Kind, & Patient | We ask that you respect each business's set of rules and regulations as well as respecting other peoples safety behaviors. There's a myriad of different sentiments and we ask that you be mindful of everyones own feelings. We're all navigating this new way of life and there's no time for rudeness. It takes a little more time to accomplish the simplest of tasks and we ask that you patient through it all.
• Feel Out Your Situation | We all have our own level of confidence and precautions when it comes to addressing the new way of life. We encourage you to feel out each situation that you're in and respect others body language and behaviors.
• Plan Ahead | Reservations and booking ahead of time will make life much more relaxed and avoid the potential for grief. Make that dinner reservation, book your equipment rentals, buy your lift ticket all in advance.