Visit Sun Valley

• 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: Will I have to wear a mask during my visit?
  • Answer: Yes, masks are mandated by the cities of Sun Valley, Ketchum, and Hailey as well as Blaine County, when in indoor public places.

• Question: What is the current vaccination rate for Blaine County (includes Sun Valley, Ketchum, Hailey, Bellevue & More)?
  • Answer: As of August 4th, 2021, 80% of Blaine county residents are fully vaccinated. 87% of residents have received at least one dose of the vaccination.

• Question: What is the current status of the service industry?
  • Answer: Many businesses are having a difficult time finding staff to run their businesses. As a result, a number of businesses have reduced their offerings and are closed on certain days. We recommend calling ahead when making your dining and shopping plans.

• Question: What are the current restaurant hours this season?
  • Answer: updates can be found here.
  • Answer: Sun Valley Resort restaurant information can be found here.

• Question: What is the current seasonal airline service?
  • 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. You will be asked to wear a mask in the airport and when flying.

• 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.

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.

• Know before you go. Check the status of the place you want to visit and have a back up plan if conditions change.
• Have the proper equipment for your outing. Backcountry travelers should have a beacon, probe, shovel and the knowledge for how to properly use the tools. Extra warm layers, water, and food are recommended.
• If you're traveling in to the backcountry, be sure that you know the avalanche and weather conditions. Sawtooth Avalanche is the best local resource for avalanche information.
• Leave no trace. Take your trash and everything else you brought with you back out with you.
• Build an inclusive outdoor environment that welcomes and educates all identities and abilities.

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.