Sun Valley, ID. (Jan. 21, 2025) —
Sun Valley Resort has been recognized by POWDER Magazine in their guide to the "10 Best Uncrowded Ski Resorts in the U.S." as a place where skiers can enjoy wide-open terrain without the typical lift lines and crowded slopes found at many major resorts.
Despite being well-known as Ketchum, Idaho's home mountain, POWDER emphasized that Sun Valley offers a remarkably uncrowded experience. The article noted that the resort's layout across two mountains—Bald Mountain and Dollar Mountain—each with its own base area and terrain parks, creates an expansive skiing environment where crowds are minimal. POWDER highlighted Sun Valley's unique distinction as the home of the world's first chairlift, and that visitors would be "hard-pressed to find a lift line to wait in, even on the weekends."
The recognition underscores Sun Valley's ability to provide a premium skiing experience without the typical trade-offs of more remote resorts, maintaining accessibility while delivering the uncrowded conditions skiers seek.
In addition to expanding airline service, with direct flights available from 8 major cities into nearby Friedman Memorial Airport, guests also enjoy a fully walkable resort town and free bus and shuttle transportation.
