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Condé Nast Traveler Ranks Sun Valley Among 9 Best Places to Ski in 2026

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Condé Nast Traveler Ranks Sun Valley Among 9 Best Places to Ski in 2026

Sun Valley, ID. (Oct. 3, 2025) — 

Sun Valley Resort has been featured in Condé Nast Traveler's prestigious guide to the "9 Best Places to Ski in 2026," recognized for its blend of historic pedigree, exceptional terrain, and evolving luxury offerings that are ushering in what the publication calls a "quiet renaissance."

The award-winning travel publication highlighted Sun Valley as "America's original ski resort" while emphasizing that it's "not stuck in the past." Condé Nast Traveler praised Bald Mountain's 3,400 vertical feet of uninterrupted fall line skiing and noted Dollar Mountain's welcoming terrain for families and first-timers. The article spotlighted upcoming major lift upgrades for the 2026-27 season, while recognizing the resort's scene as "already rich in galleries, cafés, and Nordic trails."

The publication specifically noted Sun Valley's appeal across skill levels, with families appreciating Dollar Mountain's layout and the town's walkability, while experts seek out the untouched side-country and consistent pitch of Baldy. Condé Nast Traveler also highlighted the resort's advanced snowmaking technology, which contributes to excellent late-season conditions with clear skies and long groomer days.

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"Sun Valley's ski scene is having a quiet renaissance—and 2026 is right in the heart of it. This is America's original ski resort, but it's not stuck in the past."

- Condé Nast Traveler