Sun Valley Nordic and Snowshoe Center is located in the backyard of the world famous Sun Valley Lodge. Cross country skiers have all the amenities of America's first year-round destination resort surrounding their Nordic ski experience. Two heated outdoor pools, ice skating, elegant dining, exclusive shopping and village ambience complement some of the best cross country skiing in the Rocky Mountains.

40 kilometers, or about 25 miles of manicured and marked trails begin at the Nordic Center. Gentle terrain at the trailhead progresses to challenging hills. Gliding over glistening meadows at an elevation of 6,000 feet is a unique experience for the Rocky Mountain cross country skier seeking a wide variety of classical, skate skiing and ski touring. Ski touring in the nearby Sawtooth National Recreation Area also may be arranged by the Sun Valley Nordic Center.

Sun Valley houses the largest Nordic ski school in the Sun Valley/Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The very latest teaching techniques are incorporated into all levels of instruction, clinics and private lessons. Clinics require a minimum of students.

Grooming gives a faster glide and more fun in cross country skiing. Sun Valley's equipment runs around all the tracks setting and maintaining a prepared surface for classical and skating lanes.

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