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  1. Atomicman

    Sun Valley to Host 2025 FIS Alpine World Cup Finals

    I just heard through a very reliable source that Sun Valley is going to build a venue on the Warm Springs side and host the World Cup to include Downhill...... (all 4 disciplines) plus a stadium at the base (current parking lot) where all events will finish :eek: This would be amazing! We'll...
  2. Sibhusky

    Northern Rockies/Alberta 2023-2024 Inland NW (ID/WY/MT and AB) Ski Resorts/Conditions/Meetups

    Starting the discussion thread for eastern Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana, Alberta and parts of British Columbia for the coming season. We're part of the Rockies, not the Pacific NW!
  3. Report from the 2023 Volkl Press Junket from Sun Valley

    Preview: Report from the 2023 Volkl Press Junket from Sun Valley

    Product Launches are always informative and fun. This year, Volkl/Dalbello/Marker invited us to magnificent and picturesque Sun Valley, Idaho for the launch of Volkl’s new Kendo, Kenja, and Mantra 102, along with Dalbello‘s 100mm-last Veloce collection. Weather and snow conditions could not be...
  4. Sibhusky

    SKI Mag article about resorts rising in rankings.

    https://www.skimag.com/ski-resort-life/these-resorts-have-risen-the-ski-mag-rankings-for-the-last-5-years-will-they-continue/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=ski+magazine&utm_campaign=964ab19b-42c8-4def-bd10-12546a1cfb3c "We poured through the last five years of survey results looking for trends...
  5. Philpug

    2020 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Postponed

    Hall of Fame Event Postponed The US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame is postponing its induction ceremony and all events scheduled for March 24-29, 2020 in Sun Valley, ID due to health and travel concerns. Following the direction of national and local health authorities, the Hall of Fame is...
  6. Tricia

    Johnny Spillane in the spotlight along with teammates

    I've had some communication with Johnny Spillane in recent weeks because he's being inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame at the end of this month. He's generously donating some items to the silent auction, which is something I've been working on and all I can say is, wow, what a...
  7. Philpug

    Pugski.com Announces Toko US as Official Wax and Tuning Supplier

    Pugski.com and Toko US are proud to announce a partnership for the 2020-21 season. Toko will be the official supplier of ski waxes and tuning supplies for Pugski.com's test fleet of skis. We at Pugski have always said that when testing a ski, the tune is taken into consideration and Pugski.com's...
  8. Max Air

    US Ski & Snowbard Hall of Fame Ceremony in Sun Valley

    Who is going? https://skihall.com/induction/schedule/ I'm planning to make a turn or two in retro gear -
  9. Nathanvg

    Airports to avoid

    For years I have avoided most regional airports. While regional airports can work great, when things go wrong it's a pretty horrible experience with long delays, major extra costs and sometimes canceled trips altogether. Recently, I became aware of government data on exactly how bad each...
  10. Philpug

    U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame announce 2020 and 2021 Induction locations

    Hall of Fame announces next Induction locations The US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame has officially partnered with Sun Valley for the 2020 Snowsport History Celebration. The Class of 2019 will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on March 28th, 2020 at the Sun Valley Inn. Full event details...
  11. Codger

    Northern Rockies/Alberta Sun valley in February?

    is February historically a good month to ski sun valley? Are conditions usually winter like or spring? Is rain a serious consideration? Thanks for your help
  12. Bad Bob

    Northern Rockies/Alberta Southern Idaho Help please

    Looking very much like I am off to a work project in Twin Falls, Idaho for the coming winter. Never skied down that way other than Sun Valley and that won't be a regular diet. A quick Google search shows that Magic Mountain and Pomerelle Mountain. Does anybody out there have any experience with...
  13. 4ster

    New GM at Snowbasin Utah.

    Kind of old news now but saw the post about the new COO at Squalpine and it reminded me. https://www.powder.com/stories/irish-soccer-player-came-run-one-americas-oldest-ski-resorts/
  14. P

    Mountain Collective 2018-19 is out

    Looks like the MCP is out for 2018-19. The price is $409 and $1 for kids. The line up is the same as this year with the addition of Big Sky (and loss of Telluride to Vail and Hakuba) You can buy it today at https://mountaincollective.com/ Given only $190 price difference, I think Ikon may be...
  15. Willy

    A LITTLE MTB STOKE: SUN VALLEY WITH LYNNE WIELAND (BANANA PANTS)

    I had to pass on this trip but thought I would share. Peak Travels, who I've skied and filmed with in the past took a trip through parts of Idaho on behalf of the Idaho Ski Area Association to film summer mountain biking at the areas. This clip is a daily edit from Sun Valley and features Lynne...
  16. Bill Miles

    UNOFFICIAL GUIDE: Sun Valley, ID

    For a high Resolution (PDF) map, click here For an interactive Bald snd Dollar Mountain Maps, click here Bill Miles' Unofficial Guide to Skiing Sun Valley Introduction and History Sun Valley is located in South Central Idaho about 120 miles east of Boise. Nonstop flights by regional...
  17. M

    Northern Rockies/Alberta Wanted: Sun Valley Advice

    My wife and I are thinking about spending a few days at Sun Valley this winter. She doesn't ski, but likes the amenities that go with lodges and is a big fan of hot cocoa by a lodge fire. As such, I was wondering if anyone had some pro tips for SV? For example, best time to go? i'm thinking a...
  18. Dave Petersen

    All Things PRE

    All Things PRE PRE Skis
  19. James

    The 1990's Yan Detachable Chair Disaster

    Yan High Speed Quad Retrofits 20 Years Later By Peter Landsman LiftBlog.com March 15, 2016 http://liftblog.com/2016/03/15/yan-high-speed-quads-20-years-later/ Excellent article on the Yan detachable chairlift design failure. In 1995 2 deaths and 9 seriously injured at Whistler. Yan went out of...
  20. SKI-3PO

    Utah/Sun Valley 12/26 - 12/31

    Since I had purchased Mountain Collective passes for the family in the spring, I had decided awhile ago on a multi-destination post Christmas trip. For those that don't know us, my wife is a terminal slow groomer skier while my 13 y/o daughter and 10 y/o son have each been on skis since they...
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