7 Inches of Snow for Christmas

Best Christmas present EVER!!  7 inches of Powder and we have blue skies today for skiing.
Sun Valley will have a very White Christmas.  Torch light parade and fireworks tonight! 

                                                 Join us for the best Christmas EVER!!

Amazing Skiing!!!

Check out the photos from the top of Baldy.  Heavy trees and lots of new snow!

 

                      ATTENTION YOU HAVE TO GET UP TO SKI ITS AMAZING!!

Blue Sky Between Storms

Was able to get a couple of shots before the next storm.  Snow Totals 35 inches in the Past 72 Hours, 23 in the Past 48 Hours and 10 in the Past 24.  Top has 47 inches, Midway 26 inches and Base 11 inches.  Cold temps today with more snow in the forecast. 

Winter Storm Watch!!!

Stay tuned over the next 5 days Will keep you updated on the Winter Storm in the Northwest we are doing our best snow dance and hope to get crushed with snow!!!

Baldy Opening up more Terrain on Friday!

News Flash!!

Beginning this Friday, November 30, the Challenger # 10 lift will open providing access to additional terrain on Baldy.
Additional runs opening for the season will be Flying Squirrel, Lower Picabo, Lower Warm Springs, Roundhouse Slope and Lower Canyon.
The Warm Springs Day Lodge also will begin operation.

Come on up and enjoy the skiing!

Sun Valley Opens Thanksgiving Day!

Sun Valley will open on Thanksgiving Day on Dollar and Bald Mountains.  Access to Baldy via River Run Area and the  mountain will offer top to bottom skiing and boarding on River Run side only. (Two lifts running)   Dollar will have Quarter Dollar lift running.  River Run Lodge and Carol's Dollar Lodge will be open.

Lots of good snow up top with early season conditions at the base area.   Get your gear tuned up and ready... Here is a current photo from the web cam at the top of Baldy....Stay tuned for more updates.

Web Cam current snow conditions.  Opening Day is November 22nd....yeah.  More snow in the forecast...stay tuned.

Its Snowing Get Going

Its snowing get going......Live Shot from the ResortQuest Office.....get your ski equipment ready its going off.  Be sure to call we have discount lodging, lifts and airline tickets for specific times of the ski season!!  Its going to be an awesome winter.

Below is the weather map and the Dollar Lifts.......winter is here.......get ready.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SUN VALLEY AREA

The National Weather Advisory is calling for an accumulation of six inches of snow above 7500 ft. for today and tonight in the Sun Valley Area.
The significant drop in temperatures this week also gives Sun Valley Resort the opportunity to continue making snow on Dollar and Baldy Mountains, anticipating the traditional Thanksgiving opening

Trailing of the Sheep Festival

Trailing of the Sheep Festival starts today.  The herding competition begins tomorrow, this is something to watch.  Lots of specials and activities taking place in Hailey and Ketchum this weekend.  The Lamb Feast and Folk life Fair takes place all day on Saturday.  Be sure to watch as all the sheep move through Ketchum on Sunday.  Lamb specials at CK's and other locations in Hailey and Ketchum.  Drink specials at Mahoneys and Whiskeys......head on up for the weekend!

Snowmaking is ON in Sun Valley

SUN VALLEY
Snow guns were blasting early Thursday morning as freezing temperatures descended on Bald and Dollar mountains at Sun Valley ski resort.
No, you can't go ski on it yet -- but Sun Valley marketing director Jack Sibbach says the freezing fluff is a step in the right direction.
"About 3 in the morning they started snowmaking," Sibbach said. "I'm looking out my window and I can see it."
Sibbach says Thursday's brief blast was simply a test of Sun Valley's equipment, but did add that crews will start making snow on the regular when temperatures allow.
Sun Valley reports that temperatures dropped to 17 degrees Wednesday night, but are expected to rise into the mid 60s Thursday. They say temps are expected in the freezing range again on Thursday and Friday nights.
Sun Valley's ski lifts are scheduled to open on November 22nd.

Trailing of the Sheep in Sun Valley

This is the best time of year to visit Sun Valley.  The Trailing of the Sheep Festival is next weekend with activities and events for all ages.  Come up and enjoy the festival music, events and experience the history of the Old West.  Resort Quest has 20% off lodging so book now.http://www.wyndhamvacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/idaho/sun-valley/deals/falling-leaves-special

September -October Come and See!

Fall is the best time of year in Sun Valley.  Looks like an early winter as the Elk are getting ready!!  Come up to see the great colors and the wildlife.

September in Sun Valley

September in Sun Valley is the best time of year to visit.  No crowds, events and activities and perfect weather.  Trailing of The Sheep, The Harvest Festival and Jazz Jamboree are just a few events to choose from.  Be sure to check out events and activities and ask for our Falling Leaves Special. 

Paragliders in Sun Valley From All Over the World

Paragliding World Cup going off now in Sun Valley.  Paragliders from all over the world jumping off Baldy....yesterday one pilot flew 100 miles.  FYI, they can fly up to 18,000 feet with O2 above that is where planes fly.   Mass take off with everyone in the air at once.  WOW.....
Come up and check it out the World Cup finishes up this week and the World Distance starts right after so two full weeks of flying....

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WINNER OF 2012 LEADVILLE TRAIL 100 IN NEW RECORD TIME 7:28 !!

 

Way to go awesome!!! Sun Valley Winner!!!

Biking In On!!! Baldy is Hot!

Get up here because some of the best racers in the Nation are racing on Baldy this week.  Friday - Sunday.  All day all ages.  Food, fun and biking.............Ride Sun Valley....

4th of July is Almost Here

We are gearing up for the 4th of July here in Sun Valley.  Parade, fireworks, arts & crafts and music....what more is there.  Oh....on the 5th 4 days packed full of bike racing.  Extend your stay you don't want to miss this racing series....its the best of the best and they are all here in Sun Valley.

Summer!!1

The flowers are out here in Sun Valley.   Be sure to get your reservations booked for July and August.  Biking, Hiking and Golf events both months, be sure to check out the events page.

Fishing The Big Wood

Late evening fishing on the Big Wood.....water is fast so you need to get out of the current.  Fishing is good....Biking is great....and Hiking is awesome!!!  Today 80 degrees and sunny...Summer is here to stay.  Get up here and enjoy!

Happy Memorial Day!!!

The sun is out and so are the bikes.....hiking also looks like it will be good today.  Sun Valley Wellness Festival wraps up today at the Sun Valley Conference Center stop in to check out the wellness opportunity's.  Golf course is open.....go hit a few of the little white golf balls.

Top of Baldy!!!

Top of Baldy.....hum...whats up?  Looks like some good turns, get out your skis.  Really, ride to Baldy, hike up and ski.......weather is clearing up.  We are in for a great weekend.  Get your last turns in and get a bike ride in also.  Come on up.

Soak Up the Sun

Biking is On!!!!! Get out and hike in the south valley and Bike from Bellevue to Ketchum and Elkhorn Loop.  Everything is open and biking is great.  Canoe at Silver Creek for birding and other wildlife.  Stay tuned for more events and happenings.

Summer is in the air......the Bike Path is open and there is some hiking in the South part of the Wood River Valley.  Get out and enjoy the early Sping/summer weather.

Hop Up to Sun Valley for Easter

Easter is almost here. Hop on up to Sun Valley for Last Tracks this Ski Season. Prices start at $40 per person per night. This weekend lots of sun and fun in the forecast. Music at the base areas and in town.

Sunrise on Baldy....beautiful!!

Happy St. Patricks Day

Its snowing......13 inches on the stake and snowing...snow in the forecast all weekend. Get out yeah the skiing is great.

Happy Hour all over this afternoon...check out Apples & Grumpy's......green beer will be served.

Sun Valley Film Festival in full swing with party outside tomorrow Sunday at the town center, music and prizes.

13 INCHES ON THE SNOW STAKE!!!!!!!

Its Snowing....Get Going to Sun Valley

Six inches of snow today and more on the way tonight......stay tuned more to come.. Make sure you have your lodging and lift tickets......its going to be good....

Special lodging and lift tickets call 1-800-521-2515...come on up...

Sun and Fun here in Sun Valley

Mid-winter is here and the skiing is great. Dollar and Baldy are both skiing good......Dollar has lots of events with the super pipe and terrain park. Baldy has the groomers and of course the bowls and skiing is wonderful. Cold mornings and warm afternoons make the snow great, so carve away.

Gallery walk this weekend and entertainment up and down the valley.....check it out.

5 Day special up to 40% off lodging!!!!! Call us....

Cold Morning - Warm Afternoon

Ski the rails today from Ketchum to Hailey. Skate ski, Nordic Ski or get out on Baldy to downhill ski......the sun is out and you should be too.

Shot of the East Fork creek....early morning.

The Sun is Out and Skiing is On!!!

Over 35 inches of snow from the last storm and another 4 yesterday during the day, skiing is the best ever.
Sun Valley Nordic Festival starts tomorrow with Ski the Rails. This is a Nordic Ski or Skate Ski from Ketchum to Hailey....you have several start options so, its an even for the entire family. All levels of skiers and skate and traditional Nordic skiing. Enjoy food and beverage at the Sun Valley Brewery after.....Enjoy the weather is going to be great
Lodging Specials www.resortquestsunvalley.com

Storm 1 Down - Storm 2 Starts Tonight

The first storm dropped over 35 inches of snow when it was all said and done. Storm 2 looks like it will begin dropping snow tonight into tomorrow.
Here was the view yesterday as the storm was moving out.
Sun Valley Nordic Festival starts this weekend with Ski the Rails. Call for more details.
More to come and More Snow on the way.

32 INCHES OF SNOW AND STILL SNOWING

Its dumping...32 inches and its still coming down....dig out your car and get the skis out.. The lifts are open...the skiing is amazing..take the tree lines down....oh...its so good.................

After skiing happy hour at Whiskeys...also get some pizza good for the soul. Skiing, pizza and beer....oh yeah.

Stay tuned snow in the forecat for the next 7 days.....nows the time...to get out.

This photo was between storms yesterday, Baldy in the background...

Time for some Fun Between Storms

Time for some fun between storms....tonight more powder 3-6 in the forecast with over 14 inches in the ground so far.
La Nina is here and she brought all her friends, its going to be great...skiing today...ooh....yeah..

The bowls opened later this morning, still some lines to be had out there.

I did not get this guys name...but he was having lots of fun

Its Dumping!!!

Oh, yeah....we had 8 inches this morning.....now heavy snow falling and its piling up on the stake 6 inches and rising.......get the FAT skis out......its going to be epic...Snow through Saturday even into Sunday.

Get ready to ski some powder!!

Its Just Started...Stay Tuned...More to Come

Ok, here is the top of Baldy.....the storm is just beginning to come in. Snow is falling and 2-3 inches so far, heavy Snow forecasted for this afternoon into the evening. Tomorrow more of the same, snow tapering off later Friday but the weather pattern has changed with Snow and Snow showers forecasted over the next 10 days.

Stay tuned, for more snow updates and alerts on deals for lodging and tickets. Up to 30% off for lift and lodging packages on the ResortQuest web site.

Red Sky At Morning Skiers Take Warning!!

La Nina....she says shes coming back....and shes bringing all her friends......ok....bring it on.

Stay tuned for more updates as we get our skis ready......

Winter Storm Watch ..Heavy Snow Expected..over the next 5 days.

Stay Tuned.....for more updates.

Sun Valley Heli Skiing

Sun Valley Heli Ski has a special going on today...........skiing Baker Creek.......Here is a shot from the first lift off from Baldy....call them the Heli skiing is great. Clear bule and Idaho cold smoke to be had....

Baldy skiing is also great.....The Beasts are grooming every night making it amazing skiing for the next day.

Check out the super pipe comp today at Dollar, some nice moves going on....

Fake It...We Can Make It! Snow...

The skiing is great in Sun Valley. Mother Nature dropped 12 inches of snow Christmas week and with over 600 snowmaking guns.....Sun Valley has some of the best Skiing in the West and some of the only skiing in Idaho.

Check out the photos of early morning snowmaking and skiing.........

Sun Valley has deals on lodging and lift tickets book today and get your skiing on.......