Welcome to the birthplace of destination skiing. With 3,400 vertical feet and over 2,400 acres of diverse terrain, Sun Valley offers skiers and riders something special on two distinct mountains. Bald Mountain’s consistent pitch, lack of lift lines, and variety of terrain have earned it a reputation as one of the world’s finest ski mountains. Thirteen chairlifts and 65 unique runs await skiers and riders on both sides of Baldy. Adding to the Baldy adventure are themed Adventure Trails for kids, with 30 acres of gladed terrain for all ability levels. Meanwhile, Dollar Mountain is the perfect place for kids and beginners to build their confidence and features two new high-speed quads, a full-featured terrain park, and the Wundercarpet, an effortless uphill transporter for kids.
?
Extra Small park containing mini jumps and ride-on boxes located on lower poverty flats
Location: Just off the ¼ Dollar lift.
Difficulty: Beginner
Learning park with extra small-sized berms and rollers
Location: Just off the ¼ Dollar lift.
Difficulty: Beginner
Small learning park and a family zone with mini-moguls, rollers, berms, mini pipe, etc.
Location: Just off the ¼ Dollar lift.
Difficulty: Beginner
Small park with entry-level tabletops, boxes, and rails.
Location: Access via Full or Half Dollar lift.
Difficulty: Beginner
Small “family cross” course with berms and rollers.
Location: Located at the top of Sepp’s run, off the Full Dollar lift.
Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
Medium park, typically set up as a flow trail with jumps, berms, and some jib features
Location: Located in Old Bowl, off the Full Dollar lift.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Medium transition park with various transitional features such as bowls, hips, ¼ pipes, jib features, etc. to encourage creativity.
Location: Located just below Upper Trestles, access via Full or Half Dollar lifts.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Medium park with a jump line, rails, boxes, etc.
Location: Located off the Half Dollar lift.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Large Park with rails, 50ft+ jumps, etc.
Location: Located off the Half Dollar lift.
Difficulty: Advanced
Small family cross course with rollers and berms.
Location: Located at the top of Broadway, access via Seattle Ridge lift.
Difficulty: Beginner
Small park with tabletops, hips, rollers, jibs, etc.
Location: Located at the top of Bald Mountain, adjacent to Lookout Lodge.
Difficulty: Beginner
Medium-sized park with jump line, rollers, jibs, etc.
Location: Located on Ridge Trail skier’s right. Access via Christmas lift.
Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
The National Ski Areas Association and Burton Snowboards would like to welcome you to the "Park Smart" Terrain Park Safety initiative. Park Smart is the evolution of the original Smart Style program. A cooperative effort with the help of the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) and National Ski Patrol (NSP) that emphasizes the proper use of terrain parks.
Be "Park Smart", Learn more about Terrain Park safety at www.terrainparksafety.org
?
The Foxy Forest trail offers an extended trail experience for the more accomplished young skier/rider. Named 'Foxy' referring to the Red Fox, indigenous to this particular part of Bald Mountain… A foxy adventure is sure to be had as young skiers/riders descend a serpentine path through a lightly forested area adjacent to the Upper Can Can Ski Run. The Foxy adventurer can expect to experience an exciting and fun filled tour.
The Flume adventure trail offers an exciting and fun filled descent through a natural 'flume-like' path, a 'swale', naturally carved into the terrain. The Flume trail reminds us of the rich mining history of the Wood River Valley during the late 1800's. The trail is named after the Guyer Hot Springs Flume, a man-made trough that carried timber from Warm Springs logging sites to Frenchman's, stoking the furnaces in the Philadelphia Smelter at the confluence of the Big Wood River and Warm Springs Creek. The Flume adventure is for the most accomplished rider/skiers, and offers the excitement of a flume ride as it twists and turns, descending into Frenchman's.
The Red-Headed Wood Pecker trail is a fun and exciting tour though a large stand of Lodge Pole Pines, the beautiful habitat of the Pileated Woodpecker, a majestic creature indigenous to Bald Mountain. Standing more than 24 inches tall, this incredible bird ushers the young adventurer through a winding path with a distinct forested feel. The Red-Headed Woodpecker trail is a great way for kids to explore our wooded mountain areas and maybe see a Red-Headed Woodpecker or two.
Public NASTAR racing is available most Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 11:30 am – 1 pm. Registration begins on race days at 8:30 am in the Warm Springs Lodge at the Race Desk.
Group NASTAR Races are available. Please contact the Race Department for availability, scheduling and rates.
The Race Department assists the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation by hosting Junior USSA events and assists the Sun Valley Ski Club by hosting Masters USSA events.
For more information or a schedule of race events, please contact the Sun Valley Race Department. All races are also listed in our Calendar of Events on this website.
Location: Warm Springs Day Lodge
??
?
Steeped in tradition, Sun Valley Heli Ski pioneered American helicopter skiing, setting the standard for nearly five decades. A vast territory covering three mountain ranges provides unparalleled access to Idaho’s legendary powder and terrain for all abilities. Our world-class guides take you to some of the lightest and deepest powder in the lower 48. Our team works to keep you safe, while giving you days of skiing you’ll never forget. If you are new to heli-skiing, this is the place to start.
Since its founding in 1966, Sun Valley Heli Ski has guided thousands of satisfied guest into the spectacular terrain surrounding Sun Valley, Id. The current team of guides is unsurpassed in offering over 100 years of collective experience; a testimony to the level of dedication and professionalism that distinguish SVHS as the U.S preeminent heli-ski operation. Personal service is the trademark of SVHS. Groups are small with a guest to guide ratio of 4:1.
For more information or to book your heli ski adventure visit: www.sunvalleyheliski.com
(208) 622-3108 info@sunvalleyheliski.com
*Sun Valley Heli Ski is a third-party partner and not affiliated with Sun Valley Resort.
Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain's vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.
