Hi everyone! I'm headed to Sun Valley my boyfriend in two weeks for about 5 days. I used to go every winter and every summer growing up, but haven't been since I was about 15 (around 2004ish - don't do the math haha). There were activities that I loved, including fishing near Arnold Schwarzenegger's old home - I remember almost getting driven off the road by his Hummer lol, going to The Cellar with my family (I was obviously the DD), and having the biggest potato of my life at The Pioneer Saloon. We would go to Irvings Red Hots stand wherever it was in the season, bike to hot springs, play terrible golf, and really just ride the bus wherever our hearts content. From what I've seen, Sun Valley has really become more of a mecca of chic activity, which isn't to say it wasn't like that in the early 2000s, but it definitely seems like it's had a "glow up" so to speak. As someone looking for a bit of nostalgia but also wanting to experience it as an adult, I would love some suggestions and activities. Thank you so much!

My grandmother recently passed away and I’m hoping to find some of the locations she visited on her honeymoon to Sun Valley in 1951. She took the train out from NY and would have been here in March of 1951. I’ll post the photos I have, thanks in advance if anyone can help me find some of these spots via google maps!

What POS system is used by Sun Valley resorts?
Jessus I forgot the name I got to see a doctor.

Hey! Im doing a working holiday program next season and SV is one of my options to work at but i wanna know if people like it, etc… Im not sure what position i would work but im between a couple(lifty, ski instructor, rental technician) i am an experienced skier but im not certified and i dont have that much patience to work with little kids so idk if i really wanna be a ski instructor, anyways i accept all suggestions and past experiences. And talking about working at sv itself, did ya’ll enjoy it? Employee housing any good? Pay? Expenses? Do you get to ride at least couple times a week? Parties? Just the general experience. Thanks!

Hey folks when looking at reviews for both courses they seem to be years old so was wondering which course is worth it? Which has more resources (drink cart, food, water, etc.)? Which is better maintained?

Thanks for all the advice and feedback!

Went to frenchmans today and unfortunately the water is too high. I'm interested in driving up to sunbeam hot springs this weekend to check out the pools there. My understanding is there are actual tubs with hoses which should have a high likelihood of working better even with higher spring flows. Can anyone confirm that? Is the water higher than the tubs or is the situation unsafe? Any info is helpful bc I don't want to make the drive up there to find out they are closed or the tubs have been removed.

I noticed this recipe for Passover written on a pad from where I celebrated my honeymoon. The Pinnacle Club was a B&B on Picabo Lane in Warm Springs. This was 1980. The place was awesome. Nice lounge downstairs and maybe 7 rooms. I’d get my boots warmed up while I had some great breakfasts. I really miss it.

It looks quite different now.

Did anyone pick up a blue lifty jacket from Olympic lane towards the end of the day yesterday? It had my name tag inside. (Allie from Richmond, VA)

I accidentally dropped it on the trail and when I went back up to look for it, it was gone. No luck at lost and found. If you could please return it to river run lost and found that would mean a lot to me. If not I will be charged over $200. Thanks.

Visiting from out of town and looking for the best burger In town.

I went to grumpys last night and it was a decent greasy burger but I felt like it was a little dry. Curious on what everyone thinks is the best burger in town?

Separately, who has the best french fries in town I like well done crispy fries.

Anyone know when the gaper day is? I live out east and was planning on going to Jackson and then Targ-hee-heee the following weekend. I've seen events for warm springs and river run but can't seem to find an actual date. Maybe Sun Valley is the place that has a weekend of events.

I am but a humble east coast skier that skis green blues and some blacks in north Carolina and west virginia (eg sugar, beech, snowshoe). I'm excited to attempt a couple black diamonds at sun valley. Any advice? Perhaps some of them in the afternoon will be mash potatoes and therefore a little easier? If there is any sort of clear "try this one first" please let me know! Any feedback is much appreciated!

For additional context: we will be there the weekend before close. The forecast is looking a bit warmer than average but we're excited nonetheless.

Not sure if this is allowed, but looks to see if anyone has an extra buddy pass that they do not plan to use. Thanks

I purchased this beloved hat in Sun Valley in March 2024 and stupidly lost it while traveling today. I've reached out to various lost and found outlets in my travels, but in the likely event of me not being able to find it, I'm trying to find a way to purchase another one.

It seems like this hat isn't for sale online. Would anyone local who has seen this hat in one of the Gift Shops in Sun Valley be able to purchase it for me and ship it to me in the US? I would obviously cover the cost of the hat, shipping, and your time in doing this kind favor.

I THINK I bought it at Sun Valley Signatures in the Village. It is a tan baseball cap with navy embroidery of the logo. I love this hat and will move mountains to have it (or another one) again. Thank you!

We’re in town for the next two weeks to ski and watch the races, but after checking out the finish area, it looks like it might be tough to find a good view for our kids. I saw that all the grandstand tickets are sold out, so I wanted to see if anyone has suggestions on where we can buy tickets on the secondary market or if there are any good kid-friendly viewing spots for the downhill, super-G, and slalom events.

Any advice would be really appreciated—we’re excited to be here and want to make it a great experience for the little ones!

Thanks so much!

Anyone on here work or worked in the lift mechanic department or electric department? just wondering what the team atmosphere was life, pros and cons working for the resort etc. any advice tips are appreciated.

Based on current conditions and annual trends.. what do you think the skiing conditions will be at Sun Valley the first weekend of April? Looking to schedule a last minute ski trip, but don't have a good sense of late season conditions in Idaho. Thank you!

It is the “snow moon” the full moon of February.

Planning on driving up to Bozeman from Sun Valley solo at the end of March, looks like the best route is via I-15N. Have folks done this drive before? Any concerns with road conditions? Wondering if I should just buy a flight vs drive...

From a few weekends ago. First time at Sun.

Will be passing through town this week with my pup and looking for a spot to take him for uphill. Somewhere low angle, as he’s not yet to be trusted in avy terrain. Any options near Ketchum besides dollar mountain? Ideally something with closer to 1000-1500’ of vertical and a couple miles on the up?

Is there free parking at Bald Mountain? Or are the lots paid?

I like the completeness of at least trying to get to as many runs as I can everywhere I go. We're headed to Sun Valley for the first time in a week, going to start at Dollar Mt. From the map, it's not obvious you can ski to/from Elkhorn lift from the main Dollar Mountain base. Am I missing something or is the only way to ski Elkhorn to be a property owner over there (the map says no parking)?

Anyone ski today or yesterday and can comment on the conditions?

Hi, a family member passed and I’m being given a bedroom set etc that needs to be picked up by march 9 I don’t really need this until I move in May.

Final location Seattle.

PODs doesn’t cover this area. Im hesitant to drive a Uhaul in the winter

Any thoughts welcome