Sun Valley   Sun Valley is the best ski mountain in the state of Idaho. They have the best lift system and the best runs. Says Nile. This ski mountain has a much lower than average percentage of demanding ski slopes and a much higher than average proportion of beginner and intermediate trails. This ski resort obtains snowfall close to the local average every season. The striking 18 feet of annual snowfall is an extraordinarily great depth. Sun Valley has the largest     drop among ski resorts in a 221 mile radius. Sun Valley has a splendid selection of different trails and a splendid choice of good ski lifts. This ski area has 75 slopes that you may ski on; there are plenty slopes for every capability. Rooms are offered in the vicinity of the main area, but do book a room before you go given that it is a very popular destination. All of the 19 good ski lifts will get you up the slope well. Some people prefer skiing and some snowboarding, either way, in this general vicinity, you won't come upon many other ski areas. Sun Valley's elevation difference of 3,400 feet is splendid. This is a good size ski area having a quite sky-scraping altitude difference compared to   other US Rockies ski resorts. With 2,054 acres of skiing territory you won't be without terrain. Sun Valley has a pleasant range of slopes; it's impossible to get bored here. Getting a bit of perfect exercise and just hanging out with your skiing friends are perfect causes to come. Sun Valley is a pleasant place for young and old with many intermediate or beginner slopes. The skiing and the snowboarding in this region is a tremendous thing to do all season long. The grandiose mountain scenery of Idaho and the high of speeding down a slope have scores of snow skiers coming here. Nothing outshines the Idaho mountains in winter; they are always good for skiing or snowboarding. Sun Valley ski area Summer Info          Hotels Near Sun Valley ski area, Idaho Knob Hill Inn, Ketchum 2.5 miles away Best Western Tyrolean Lodge, Ketchum 2.8 miles away Limelight Hotel Ketchum, Ketchum 2.8 miles away Best Western Plus Kentwood Lodge, Ketchum 2.9 miles away Tamarack Lodge, Ketchum 2.9 miles away Sun Valley Resort, Sun Valley 3.2 miles away Bellemont Hotel Sun Valley, Ketchum 3.6 miles away Wood River Inn, Hailey 9.8 miles away AmericInn Hailey, Hailey 10.2 miles away Airport Inn, Hailey 10.8 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Sun Valley ski area Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Stats Detailed Stats Summer Summer Activites at Sun Valley ski area Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Sun Valley ski area.   Ski Areas Near Sun Valley ski area: Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 31 miles away    1425 foot drop, 3 lifts, 36 runs    50% Expert & Adv.    30% Intermediate    20% Beginner Magic Mountain, Idaho , 75 miles away    700 foot drop, 3 lifts, 13 runs    50% Expert & Adv.    25% Intermediate    25% Beginner Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho , 88 miles away    1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 24 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    40% Beginner   Whitewater Near Sun Valley ski area: Camas Creek, Jefferson / Fremont / Clark County , 22 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Blaine Bridge to Moonstone Landing) Big Wood River, Blaine / Praire County , 22 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Glendale Diversion to Richfield Diversion) Salmon River, Custer / Lemhi County , 30 miles away, Class II - 70 miles long (East Fork of Salmon to Town of North Fork)   National Parks Near Sun Valley ski area: Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID , 54 miles away   Golf Courses Near Sun Valley ski area: Warm Springs Golf Course, Ketchum , 2 miles away Bigwood Golf Course, Ketchum , 3 miles away Sun Valley Golf Course, Sun Valley , 3 miles away