"Sun Valley, anchored by the city of Ketchum, was once a quiet mining and sheep-ranching community in rural central Idaho. All changed in the 1930s, when Union Pacific Railroad executives began brainstorming ways to boost winter train travel. Their quest brought them to this quiet pocket of the Sawtooth Mountains, where they decided to build the first European-style destination ski resort in America."
"In 1936, the lifts started spinning at Sun Valley Resort, ushering in a bold new era for the region. Hollywood stars, writers, politicians, and socialites began flocking to Sun Valley-some lured by free trips offered by Union Pacific's top brass-transforming this once-rough-and-tumble region into a refined, glamorous mountain retreat. Nine decades later, Sun Valley remains a top choice for skiers and non-skiers alike, blending old-school western charm with elegant, modern comforts."
Sun Valley began as a mining and sheep-ranching community near Ketchum before Union Pacific Railroad executives selected a Sawtooth Mountains site to build America's first European-style destination ski resort. Lifts began operating in 1936 and attracted Hollywood stars, writers, politicians, and socialites, reshaping the region into a glamorous mountain retreat. Sun Valley Resort offers Bald Mountain (9,150 feet, 2,533 acres) for mixed-skill downhill skiing and Dollar Mountain (6,638 feet) for beginners and children. New gladed terrain will add 90 acres on Bald Mountain for 2025–26. The area also features art galleries, historic lodges, and a balance of adventure and relaxation.
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