US · ski
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
| Month | Low | High | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°F | 30°F | |
| Feb | 15°F | 36°F | |
| Mar | 22°F | 45°F | |
| Apr | 28°F | 55°F | |
| May | 34°F | 65°F | |
| Jun | 40°F | 75°F | |
| Jul | 44°F | 84°F | |
| Aug | 42°F | 82°F | |
| Sep | 34°F | 73°F | |
| Oct | 25°F | 60°F | |
| Nov | 18°F | 43°F | |
| Dec | 12°F | 32°F |
Best cards for this trip
Plan your Sun Valley, ID trip
Get a full flight + hotel + card strategy personalized to you