June News & Updates The longest day of the year is upon us bringing more sunshine and more time on the trails. The solstice also means we’re on the cusp of summer! With Fourth of July right around the corner, the population of the Wood River Valley is about to surge with visitors excited to spend time in one of … Read More
Top 5 Featured Cultural Events To Add To Your Calendar
May News & Updates This May has been a typical spring in Sun Valley; 70 degrees and sunny one day, and snowing the next. Luckily, most of us have come to expect the fluctuation of the weather and try not to get too attached until we see our true first summer days. In the meantime, May is definitely a month … Read More
Top 5 Ways to Enjoy a Sun Valley Spring
April News & Updates Well, spring is officially here with warmer temperatures, corn snow, and Closing Day on the mountain approaching quickly. Once the mountain closes, town reboots and prepares for summertime. In these quieter months, locals tend to let their colors show in true mountain town fashion. With the recent Gelande Quaffing event behind us and the end-of-year party … Read More
Interview with Terry Palmer, Olympian and SV Associates Real Estate Broker/Partner
With the 2018 Olympics recently behind us and the U.S. Alpine Championships approaching, we interviewed Sun Valley Associate and Olympic Athlete, Terry Palmer. Terry has been an integral part of our community and our ski town for almost 50 years! He and his wife Gretchen have raised three children here, all ski racers, and Terry is a supporter of multiple … Read More
Top Five Ways to Enjoy an Early Spring Melt
1) Take in a cultural event! Often when we’re having a great powder season or enjoying the most of those long summer days, it feels like there’s no time to sit down and enjoy the “finer things in life.” Go to a gallery walk, or attend a concert series or a film festival. 2) Get in the water; the fishing on the Bigwood … Read More
Top Five Places to Enjoy an Idaho Potato
Time to truly experience the WRV’s take on our state delicacy. 1) the Pioneer: the iconic JIM SPUD – Picture this: a potato the size of your head with teriyaki beef and all the fixins’. Add a bar marg for good measure. 2) The Powerhouse: Hand-cut french fries with optional truffle oil and parmesan cheese. How could you say no? Bonus add on: … Read More
Holidays in Sun Valley
1) Eat Fondue with a view. There’s nothing like an apres ski pot of fondue at Roundhouse. Laugh about your day on the hill and take the gondola home. 2) Take in the Torchlight Parade on Christmas Eve. Head to the Sun Valley Lodge for a long-standing Sun Valley tradition and a prime view that includes outdoor heaters, free … Read More
5 Best Ways to Spend Your Turkey Day
1) Opening Day! Round up the family and get out to River Run for your first ski runs of the season. Bonus points for Bloody Mary’s and/or Hot Chocolate after your morning laps. Stay tuned with a conditions report by checking the Sun Valley Resort website. 2) Feasting Sun Valley has two different options for your holiday meal- the Thanksgiving … Read More
5 Reasons to Fall in Love with Fall
1) Autumn leaves put on a show. Fall in Sun Valley is arguably the best season here. If you need convincing, the foliage alone should be enough. Whether you’re up in the mountains or walking around town, the glowing, golden canopies are nothing short of magical. 2) Locals get treated. This year Sun Valley is offering incredible deals during the seasonal … Read More
Top 5 Ways to Make the Most of a Sun Valley Indian Summer
1) Make serious check marks on your hiking & biking bucket list. For some of those higher elevation climbs, it won’t be too long before we have snow. Get it in while you can! 2) Day trip at the lake: What crowds? Head to Redfish and you’ll feel like you have your own private Idaho. 3) Fish: Due to a high snowpack this … Read More