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Sun Valley, ID, August 18, 2010: Sun Valley Resort will extend summer lift operations with lift service continuing on weekends following Labor Day, through September 26th.

The Roundhouse Gondola will continue to operate on weekends from 9 am to 4 pm with the last ride down at 4:30 pm.

The Roundhouse Restaurant will offer weekend sit-down lunch service from 11 am to 3 pm; snacks and beverages will be served from 10 am to 4:00 pm.

After Labor Day there will be no lift serviced mountain biking. However, River Run Plaza's Pete Lane's Bike Shop will be open on weekends from 9 am to 4 pm with path bikes available for rental.

Beginning Tuesday, September 7 River Run Brass Ranch will be open weekdays from 10 am to 5 pm and weekends from 9 am to 5 pm offering snacks and drinks with new winter ski clothing arriving daily. Summer lift tickets will be reduced beginning Saturday, September 11 with adult tickets at $15, teens at $13 and youth at $8. This pricing will be in effect through closing of Baldy's summer season. Lift access on the Christmas lift will remain open through Labor Day as regularly scheduled.

Sun Valley, ID, June 23, 2010: Everyone is invited to Sun Valley Resort's Frontier Fun, Sunday, July 4, beginning at 5 pm in the Village.

The lawns around the Opera House and Duck Pond will be packed with music, a fun zone for games and special appearances by the Rhinestone Roper's trick horse "Lucky Joe" and the country-western tunes of the Sound County band. The fun begins at 5 pm with local high school musical talent followed by Sound County. The BBQ starts at 6 pm, featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, garden burgers and ice cream.

At 8 pm, the Rhinestone Ropers will perform with Sound County returning to the stage about 8:30 pm.

Free events for everyone in the family will include miniature train rides, roping and rope making, bingo, sack races, bouncy house, bean bag toss, fly fishing fun casting, face painting and more, culminating in an eye-popping fireworks display around 10 pm.

For additional information please call 208-622-2248.

Sun Valley, ID, June 21, 2010: The historic Roundhouse will open for lunch, the Roundhouse Gondola will begin operation and the River Run Plaza will come alive with new activities as Sun Valley Resort kicks off its 74th summer season Saturday, June 26.

Perched at 7,700 ft. mid-way up Baldy, the Roundhouse will offer a new summer lunch service inside from 11 am – 3 pm, and a BBQ on the deck from 11 am – 3:30 pm. Also a coffee cart and snack service will be available at River River Run Plaza from 9 am – 3 pm daily.

Guests can hop a ride on the Roundhouse Gondola or hike to the restaurant. New mountain bike cars will transport bikes up to the Roundhouse. The Christmas quad will take bikers and hikers from the Roundhouse to the top of Baldy.

Two lunch menus at the Roundhouse will offer something for everyone's taste – from Averell's Salad with grilled shrimp, Vidalia onion and asparagus quiche to the Roundhouse Club Crab. Outside on the deck guests may choose from several BBQ sandwiches including char-grilled Roundhouse burger or Northwest lamb burger, grilled Portobello mushroom or char-grilled chicken – and of course, a grilled hot dog.

Gondola rides will begin at 10 am daily with the last ride down at 4:30 pm. Hikers and bikers may download for free.

A roundtrip ride for adults will be $20, teens (13-17) $15, youth (3-12) $10 and children two and under are free. Seniors ride for $17 (65+).

At the base of the mountain, a free beginner/intermediate Skill Trail will be set up for riders to test their abilities before ascending the mountain. River Run Plaza activities will include fishing on the Big Wood River, picnicking on the Plaza and shopping at the Brass Ranch - tent sales everyday!

Ski passes also will go on sale for Sun Valley's 75th winter season. For additional information please call Restaurant Reservations 208-622-2800, for ticketing call 208-622-6136.

Sun Valley, ID, June 18, 2010: Sun Valley's Ice Show season will glitter with gold and silver as top Olympic figure skaters heat up the ice. Olympians touching down in Sun Valley will include 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek and Meryl Davis and Charlie White, 2010 Olympic Silver Medalists.

The season begins Saturday, June 26 with Kimberly Navarro & Brent Bommentre, 2x U.S. Bronze Medalists.

The Saturday night performances will continue July 3 with Rachael Flatt, 2010 U.S. Gold Medalist and Nathan Chen, 2010 U.S. Gold Medalist (novice); July 10, Jeremy Abbott, 2010 U.S. Gold Medalist; July 17, Viktor Petrenko, Olympic Gold Medalist; July 24, Joannie Rochette, 2010 Olympic Bronze Medalist and Johnny Weir, 3x U.S. Champion; July 31 Sasha Cohen, Olympic Silver Medalist; August 7, Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto, Olympic Silver Medalists; August 14, Evan Lysacek, 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist; August 21, Meryl Davis & Charlie White, 2010 Olympic Silver Medalists; August 28, Brian Boitano, Olympic Gold Medalist, and for the final show September 4, Sasha Cohen, Olympic Silver Medalist.

Additional cast members will include Olympic Bronze Medalist Jozef Sabovcik, Dan Hollander, 2x U.S. Bronze Medalist, Craig Heath, 2x American Open Silver Medalist, Darlin Baker, U.S. Open Bronze Medalist, and Ashley Clark, U.S. National Team.

Seating for the ice show will be available on the Sun Valley Lodge Terrace complete with a lavish buffet. Bleacher and Sun Room Terrace seating also will be available.

For hotel packages please call 800-786-8259. Tickets are on sale online at seats.sunvalley.com and at the Sun Valley Recreation Box Office 888-622-2108.

All shows begin at dusk with fireworks following the July 3 show.

Sun Valley, ID, June 3, 2010: A weekend full of fun for Dad and the whole family is set for June 19-20 at Sun Valley Resort.

Saturday, June 19, the Sun Valley Gun Club has arranged for a Sporting Clay Fun Shoot which will include 100 targets and lunch. Registration begins at 9 am and shooting at 10 am. Please call 208-622-2111.

Sunday, June 20, Father's Day begins with the lavish Sunday Brunch in the Sun Valley Lodge Dining Room, 10 am – 2 pm. If Dad prefers BBQ take him to the Sun Valley Club for lunch on the deck, 11 am-3 pm. All 27 holes of golf will be open and the 18-hole Sawtooths Putting Course will be free for all. The Sun Valley Pro Shop will offer 20 per cent off on all apparel June 16-20.

The Father's Day weekend hotel rate will be $149 per night. Also a special golf package will be available June 6-25. This includes one night's lodging and 18 holes of golf, including cart for just $160 per person double occupancy. For reservations and more information please call 800-786-8259.

Sun Valley, ID, March 30, 2010: With the tomorrow opening of the back nine of the Trail Creek Course, all 27 holes of Sun Valley Resort's golf will be open. Now golfers can play 18 holes on the Trail Creek Course, nine holes on the White Clouds, putt on the 18-hole Sawtooths Putting Course and tune their game at the Practice Facility. The Sun Valley Club restaurant and bar are open daily from 11 am to 5 pm with a bar menu served after 3 pm. For tee times please call the Pro Shop, 208-622-2251.

Sun Valley, ID, May 3, 2010Sun Valley Resort’s White Clouds Golf Course and the 18-hole Sawtooths Putting Course will open Friday, May 7.

Now Sun Valley golfers will have the choice of playing the front nine on the Trail Creek Golf Course and/or nine on the White Clouds. Green fees will be $75 for 18 holes and $5 for adults and $3 for youngsters playing the Sawtooths. However, in celebration of Mother’s Day weekend, fees for the Sawtooth Putting Course will be waived for all.

To arrange a tee time please call the Sun Valley Club Pro Shop, 208-622-2251.

Season golf passes are still available.

Sun Valley, ID, April 20, 2010: The front nine of Sun Valley’s Trail Creek Golf Course will make its debut this Friday, April 23. Also opening will be The Practice Facility including the driving range, putting green and chipping area. Fees for nine holes will be $50; $75 for 18 holes.

Season passes and locker rental are also available.

To reserve your tee time, call the Sun Valley Club Pro Shop (208-622-2251) between 9 am and 6 pm., daily.

Sun Valley, ID, April 14, 2010: Every Sun Valley ski pass becomes a Season Pass on the last day of Sun Valley’s winter season, Sunday, April 18. Everyone with any kind of Sun Valley ski pass can ski for free this Sunday.

In appreciation for an excellent 74th winter season, Sun Valley will offer this free make-up day recognizing the ski closure on Christmas day due to a power outage.

Skiers holding the following passes will ski for free Sunday, April 18:M

Season Pass Holders

Early/Late Pass Holders

20-Day Pass Holders

Season & Weekend Discount Card Holders

All Dollar Season Pass Holders

Blaine County Season Pass Holders & Discount Pass Holders

College Six-Pack and Triple Play Pass Holders

The weekend celebration will include the music of the Kim Stocking Band at River Run and the 812 Band will play at Warm Springs. Everyone is invited to the party!

Sun Valley, ID, March 30, 2010: Dollar Mountain will host Dollar Dayz this Saturday and Sunday, April 3-4. Saturday, a Skier/Boarder Cross is set for noon for ages 10 and under and ages 11-15. Sign-up will be at 9 am with a $10 entry fee.

Easter Sunday, April 4, (Dollar’s last day of operation), everyone is invited to participate in a Pond Skim; sign-up will be 9-11 am, Skim at 1 pm. There will be a $10 entry fee and a prize for the best costume.

Sun Valley, ID, March 29, 2010: Sun Valley Resort’s 74th winter season will continue through Sunday, April 18 on Bald Mountain. Last day for Seattle Ridge will be Sunday, April 11.

Dollar Mountain will continue operation through Easter Sunday, April 4.

Please check updated mountain reports at sunvalley.com or call 800-635-4150. Ski conditions are weather dependent and subject to change.

Sun Valley, ID, March 25, 2010: Beginning Monday, March 29, Early/Late Season lift passes will go into effect continuing through the end of the season, April 18. Also, beginning Tuesday, March 30, daily lift ticket prices on Dollar and Baldy will be discounted for adults, children, (under 13) and seniors (65 & over).

For Dollar Mountain a one day adult lift ticket will be $30, children $25 and seniors $25. Children four and younger ski free.

The last day for skiing on Dollar Mountain will be Easter Sunday, April 4.

For more information please call 208-622-6136.