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Sun Valley,
assembled for you.

America's first ski resort: Bald Mountain, sunshine and a small-town feel.
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Local picks19
Trip length1–4 nights

WHAT WE DO

We assemble the whole trip.
You just show up.

No twenty browser tabs, no spreadsheet. Tell us how long you have, your budget and how you want to feel — Retreat48 plans the entire Sun Valley trip around it: how you get there, where you stay, the spa, dinner, a proper walk and the things worth doing. One trip, decided.

Assemble my Sun Valley trip

WHY SUN VALLEY

America's first ski resort: Bald Mountain, sunshine and a small-town feel.

Sun Valley invented the American ski resort in 1936 and still feels like it: Baldy's long steep groomers, Ketchum's galleries and restaurants, and lodges with pools and spas. We pick the historic lodge and the boutique stays in town.

SkiingSun & viewsMountain town

WHEN TO SKI · SUN VALLEY

The mountain, and when it's at its best.

Ski seasonLate Nov – mid Apr
Best snowJan – Mar
Snow reliabilityHigh
Altitude1,753–2,789 m

WHILE YOU’RE THERE

The Sun Valley shortlist.

Hand-picked and quality-checked, the same way we choose your stay — a handful of places worth your limited hours, not a directory.

Eat

Rickshaw

One of the highest-rated tables near your stay.

4.7★ (427) · $$
Eat

Grumpy's

One of the highest-rated tables near your stay.

4.6★ (934) · $
Drink

TNT Taproom

A well-loved spot for a drink near your stay.

4.8★ (72) · $$
Do

Atkinson Park

One of the area's most-loved things to do.

4.6★ (126)
Walk

Rotary Park

A local favourite for an unhurried hour outside.

4.7★ (103)

COMPLETE YOUR TRIP

The rest of Sun Valley, sorted.

Your hotel is the anchor — here's everything else a ski trip needs, from the kit on your feet to the transfer up the mountain.

Ski & board hire near your stay

The best-rated hire shops in Sun Valley right now — collect your skis, board and boots in resort, no dragging kit through the airport.

  • Black Tie Ski and Bike Rental Delivery of Sun Valley★ 5 · 226 reviews
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  • Ski Butlers Sun Valley★ 5 · 59 reviews
    WebsiteMap
  • Surefoot★ 5 · 21 reviews
    WebsiteMap

Best-rated shops near Sun Valley, from live Google data. Prefer to reserve online before you go? Book kit ahead with Skiset.

Getting there

Airport transfer

Private or shared transfers from the nearest airport up to the resort, timed to your flight.

Arrange a transferwith Ski-LiftsPeace of mind

Winter-sports insurance

Travel cover with proper on- and off-piste protection, so a bad fall doesn't become a bad week.

Get coveredwith Coverwise

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GOOD QUESTIONS

Sun Valley, answered.

When is the best time to visit Sun Valley?

The ski season here runs Late Nov – mid Apr, with the best snow typically Jan – Mar. Sun Valley's slopes rise to 2,789m, which makes its snow reliability high. March brings the best mix of deep snow and sunshine, while January is the quietest and best value.

How do I get to Sun Valley?

Most visitors fly into SUN and transfer up to the resort — around 30 minutes by road. About half an hour from Friedman/Hailey (SUN); around 2½ hours from Boise.

What is Sun Valley best for?

Sun Valley is best for skiing, sun & views and mountain town. America's first ski resort: Bald Mountain, sunshine and a small-town feel.

Is Sun Valley snow-sure?

Sun Valley's snow reliability is rated high — its slopes reach 2,789m.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Stop researching. Start leaving.

Every stay we show has passed six independent checks. Everything around it — travel, food, walks, the plan — we assemble for you around your city, your budget and the feeling you’re after.

Assemble my Sun Valley trip