Sun Valley, ID. (December 9, 2025) —
Sun Valley Resort's Warm Springs run has been ranked #1 in SnowBrains' list of "Top 5 Most Challenging and Rewarding Groomed Runs in the U.S.," solidifying the resort's reputation as America's premier destination for steep, high-speed corduroy.
The article praised Warm Springs as the ultimate groomer experience, noting that Sun Valley, "celebrating its 90th season this year, is long known as the go-to destination for fast and steep groomers." The run combines Upper-, Mid-, and Lower-Warm Springs for a total vertical drop of 3,140 feet across approximately 1.8 miles of uninterrupted descent.
SnowBrains also noted that the Challenger lift, opened in 2023 as part of the Warm Springs Enhancement Project, whisks skiers 3,138 feet—the largest vertical rise chairlift in North America—in just 8 minutes.
The recognition honors both Warm Springs' historic significance and its continued evolution. As the host of North America's first international ski race, the Harriman Cup in 1940, Warm Springs has been a proving ground for skiers for over eight decades. Most recently, the run served as the racing venue for the 2025 Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals and will host the event again in 2027, combining championship-level terrain with the reliable grooming that has made Sun Valley legendary among carving enthusiasts.
