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Sun Valley, ID
United States
America's first ski resort + Hemingway country in Idaho mountains
Sunny 250 days/year — 'Sun' Valley earns its name. Reliable snow Dec-Mar. Warm dry summers (80°F).
When to visit
Award flights from the US
Economy
Delta SkyMiles
+ $15 taxes
Delta into SUN seasonal or via SLC
United MileagePlus
+ $15 taxes
United via SLC or DEN to SUN
Business / First
Delta SkyMiles
+ $30 taxes
Delta business connecting via SLC
United MileagePlus
+ $30 taxes
United business via DEN
Cash equivalent: economy ~$380 · business ~$1,300 roundtrip from NYC
Award hotels
Sun Valley Lodge
Independent
Original 1936 destination ski hotel — Hemingway stayed here.
Sun Valley Inn
Independent
Sister property — more family-friendly, shared amenities.
Limelight Hotel Ketchum
Independent
Modern ski-base hotel in Ketchum, Aspen Snowmass-owned.
What to see & do
Bald Mountain
'Baldy' — 3,400 ft vertical, varied terrain, considered America's premier ski mountain by purists.
Hemingway Memorial
Bronze bust honoring Hemingway who lived + is buried in Ketchum (1961).
Ketchum Town
Walkable ski-base town with galleries, restaurants, no chains.
Galena Pass Scenic Drive
Sawtooth Mountain views, alpine lakes 30 min north.
Pioneer Saloon
Ketchum landmark since 1947 — prime rib + Idaho potato, kitchy atmosphere.
Sun Valley Ice Show
Summer Saturday evening ice shows in outdoor rink — Olympic skaters.
Monthly weather
Best cards for this trip
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