Sun Valley Resort opened in 1936 with the goal of becoming America’s premier ski resort—debuting the world’s first chairlift, adapted from a system used to haul bananas onto ships in Panama.

Whether you seek ski runs for beginners, challenging black diamond terrain or family-friendly amenities, this list of the top ...

Sun Valley Resort, Idaho, has been named the first-place 2025 recipient of a Golden Eagle award, a yearly accolade issued by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) recognizing ski resorts’ ...

From SEA to SUN Sun Valley recently ranked No 1. as Ski Magazine’s best North American resort for three years running, but it remains surprisingly under-the-radar.

Sun Valley Resort hosted the U.S. Alpine Championships for the second consecutive year, showcasing not only local talent from SVSEF but elite U.S. Ski Team racers.

Skiers ride the Mayday lift near the top of Bald Mountain, the highest point at Sun Valley Ski Resort in Idaho. (Getty Images) The Idaho Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously overturned a ...

SUN VALLEY, Idaho — Final preparations are underway at Sun Valley Resort for next month's Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals, where the world's top 25 alpine athletes will compete on a brand-new ...

KETCHUM, Idaho – While Hollywood features prominently in Sun Valley lore – in its early days the resort enthusiastically invited movie stars to bolster its reputation – Seattle’s vibrant ...

Sun Valley Resort also offers fun shopping options. You will find a mix of high-end boutiques and unique local artisan goods for a delightful shopping experience.

As the FIS Ski World Cup Finals unfold in Sun Valley this week, the resort and its custom-built Challenger Course are in the spotlight, with a lot on the line.

While the western United States has many famed ski resorts, there is something special about its very first destination resort: Sun Valley, Idaho. In the 1930s, railroad financier Averell Harriman ...