In the heart of central Idaho there is a sweet spot for good times in the mountains with skiing being the focal point. The place is home to the first purposed built resort in America and the culture runs through the fabric of daily life. Friendly locals and guides know the prime spots to snag a cup of coffee, grab a tasty bite, find where the beer flows like wine, and pa^k^mhmhnkb_rhnk^ehhdbg`mh`^mbgmhma^[Z\d -country. The latter is the hardest part. With 7 moun-tain ranges in the area, choosing where to ski will be ma^k^Ze\aZee^g`^!]hgm_hk`^mrhnk[Z\d\hngmkr tools, partners, and avy education if you do go out). B_rhnk^fhk^h_Zk^lhkmldb^k% fret not. Bald Mountain hosts some of the most overlooked terrain on the IKON and Mountain Collective passes. Befriend a local and this place just might be on your repeat hitlist. Minimal lift lines, long down the fall line runs, ample glades, and views for days. While there are no freeways running into Sun Valley, there is an ideal sized airport with nonstop flights from 6 major cities including Seattle and Denver making access easier than you may think. Left to right, top to bottom: Karl Fostvedt, Collin Collins, Collin Collins, Lucy Sackbauer, Chef Jesse Shuey, Kendal Verge & KayJay Rooke, Lucy Sackbauer & Nicole Jorgenson Pictures and words only do so much justice. MZd^Z\aZg\^Zg]l^^paZmbmlebd^_hkrhnkl^e_' visitsunvalley.com
The Ski Journal Volume 18, Issue 1: Page 31
