The majestic peaks of the Central Idaho Rockies captured the imagination of America's skiing public in the '30s. And these spectacular vistas and seemingly endless runs have kept skiers and snowboarders talking ever since. In fact, the readers of Ski Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, and Gourmet magazines all recently voted Sun Valley the #1 ski resort in the country.

Skiers can also cut loose on their own in the backcountry powder, or experience a guided tour via snow cat or helicopter.

Not every Sun Valley winter activity requires a lift ticket. The surrounding area supplies visitors with an endless variety of spectacular scenery and sporting diversions. Spend a day mushing a pack of huskies, turn a few circles at the famed Sun Valley ice rink, cuddle up in a cozy yurt or hop a horse-drawn sleigh for a hearty dinner at the legendary Trail Creek Cabin. With so much to occupy your time, a return trip to Sun Valley will definitely be in order.

Summer Recreation in Sun Valley/Ketchum

The Sun Valley area boasts nearly one million acres of surrounding wilderness and just about as many summer activities. Guests are invited to enjoy the many natural wonders -- fly fishing in beautiful Silver Creek, hiking through teeming fields of wildflowers on Bald Mountain, or riding the rapids of the Salmon River. Thirty paved miles of bike trails, award-winning golf courses, a skateboard park and chairlift rides add a multitude of man-made marvels to Sun Valley's stunning backdrop.

Arts & Recreation in Sun Valley/Ketchum

Sun Valley's thriving art scene offers a variety of different and exciting mediums. In 1999 the Sun Valley area was listed 18th in the recently published book The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America "a great small art town with a nice balance between the visual arts, theater, and music." Art galleries and craft shows showcase local talent, theatre groups perform professional pieces in various local venues, and the sounds of symphony and jazz fill the summer's crisp night air and cozy winter nights.