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        U  s  e    c o  e                 f o r     2  5  %     O f  f     SKI ON TWO DISTINCT MOUNTAINS:
                                                                   True to its European inspiration, the skiable acreage at Sun Valley is
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                                                                   spread over two mountains, accessible by shuttle or car. Dollar Mountain
                                                                   is the beginning mountain, housing the snow sports school, a daycare,
                                                                   and a very innovative Terrain that Teaches program, for which the snow
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                                                                   is actually sculpted in such a way that helps you learn, plus is totally fun.
                                                                   Dollar is very manageable for families with young kids with its beauti-
                                                                   ful and quiet day lodge, a full rental system, and terrain parks for those
                                                                   who want to challenge themselves. If all you need is Dollar, you’ll pay a
                                                                   lower lift ticket price, too.

                                                                   Bald Mountain, or Baldy, boasts advanced terrain, and they do mean
                                                                   advanced. The grooming on Baldy is phenomenal, so you can usually
                                                                   count on groomed blues and greens, but the steep vertical still makes
                                                                   them very challenging. With over 2,000 total acres, everyone who is
                                                                   intermediate level and above will find something perfect for their ski
                                                                   and snowboard needs.

                                                                   The two main base areas at Baldy are River Run and Warm Springs.
                                                                   Warm Springs recently went through a complete facelift, making it the
                                                                   place to grab that aprés ski drink at the bar overlooking the slopes.



                                                                   WHAT ELSE NOT TO MISS:
                                                                   The window shopping in Ketchum is worth a leisurely afternoon, con-
                                                                   cluded by taking in a show at the region’s newest performance space,
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                                                                   The Argyros, host to annual events such as the Sun Valley Film Festival. If
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                                                                   from downhill skiing. (In the summer, this area transforms into a golf
                                                                   haven.) At the Nordic center, visitors can snowshoe, classic XC ski, or
                                                                   skate ski on the perfectly groomed 25-mile trail system, which includes
                                                                   dedicated snowshoe trails. Keep an eye out for elk and fox.

                                                                   IF YOU GO:

                                                                   Multiple airlines, including Delta and United, offer direct flights from
                                                                   SUN to Seattle and Salt Lake City, both easy connections to MFR.

                                                                   While ski season is celebrated in Sun Valley, summer is actually their
                                                                   peak season, with golf, mountain biking and outdoor concerts taking
                                                                   center stage.

                                                                   It is entirely possible to enjoy a Sun Valley vacation without a car, uti-
                                                                   lizing a hotel shuttle from SUN, then relying on the free in-town and
                                                                   in-resort shuttle system.
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