Sun Valley Resort is opening on Thanksgiving Day for its 84th winter season. Adding to the excitement of the opening day, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Southeastern Idaho.
WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches in the Wood River Valley and Island park region to as high as 20 inches in areas from Galena summit northwards. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause heavy drifting of snow and very low visibility in blowing snow. – NOAA
The kick-off to the 2019/20 season will include terrain openings on The River Run side of Bald Mountain at 9:00 AM this Thursday, Nov. 28th. The first eight people in line on opening day will receive an exclusive jersey and gift card to celebrate the start of the season.
The five lifts scheduled to be turning are River Run, Lookout Express, Christmas, Roundhouse Express Gondola, and the Kinderspielplatz. The ten runs that will be open are Upper College, Lower College, 42nd Street, Lower River Run, Mid River Run, Lower Canyon, Roundhouse Slope, Sunset Strip, Roundhouse Lane, and Kinderspielplatz. More trails might be added, weather and snow conditions permitting. Dollar Mountain will begin operations on Friday, December 13.
It’s officially time to get hype. Here’s what you can look forward to at Sun Valley Resort this season:
Terrain Preview
Bald Mountain
Vertical: 3,400′
Lifts: 12
Total Lift Capacity: 23,680 skiers per hour
Total Runs: 100
Terrain Parks: 3
Days of Sunshine: 80% of winter season days
Dollar Mountain
Vertical: 628′
Lifts: 6
Runs: 22
Terrain Parks: 8
Days of Sunshine: 80% of winter season days
Early-Season Events
Thanksgiving Buffet in the Limelight Room
When: Thursday, November 28, 2019
Where: Sun Valley Village
Après | Green River Blues
When: Friday, November 29, 2019 (2:30 pm-5:30 pm)
Where: River Run Lodge
Warren Miller’s “Timeless”
When: 11/30, 12/7, 12/13, 12/17, 12/20 (2:00 pm-4:00 pm)
Where: Opera House
APRÈS | TYLOR & THE TRAIN ROBBERS
When: Saturday, November 30, 2019 (2:30 pm-5:30 pm)
Where: River Run Lodge
Fashion Kick-off Party
When: Friday, December 6, 2019 (5:00 pm-7:00 pm)
Where: Brass Ranch
What: Enjoy cocktails and light fare while shopping the latest winter collections
Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Village
When: Saturday, December 14, 2019 (5:30 pm-7:30 pm)
Where: Sun Valley Village
Sun Valley’s 84th winter season is going to be one for the books! Keep an eye out for more events to be posted throughout the season. Happy Thanksgiving!
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