Sun Valley Resort Welcomes Guests Back for 2024-25 Season

October 8, 2024

Sun Valley’s 89th Season Boasts Seattle Ridge Upgrades and World Cup Excitement

Sun Valley, ID (Oct. 9, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ –  Sun Valley Resort, North America’s first destination ski resort, established in 1936, looks forward to welcoming guests back for its 89th winter season which commences on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2024.

Sun Valley Resort recently earned its title as the destination for the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals, March 22-27, 2025, and will play host to athletes, families, and travelers worldwide. The world’s top men and women athletes will compete on Sun Valley’s “Challenger Course” in the Downhill, Super-G, Giant Slalom and Slalom races at the first-ever Stifel Sun Valley Finals. More information and schedule of events can be found here. Additionally, this season guests will get to experience the upgraded Seattle Ridge Chairlift, improving skier circulation and terrain access to this much-loved area of Bald Mountain.

“The Seattle Ridge chairlift upgrade came at the perfect time as we continue our investment in the mountain experience at Sun Valley,” said Pete Sonntag, Vice President and General Manager of Sun Valley Resort. “We have so much to be excited about this season, from expanded terrain to hosting the first-ever Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals this spring. We’re incredibly proud of our mountain staff and our community for coming together to make this a banner year.”

The new Seattle Ridge Chairlift will open mid-December, 2024 as the second phase of the resort’s Warm Springs Enhancement Plan. This new detachable six-person Doppelmayr chairlift will increase uphill capacity in the Seattle Ridge area by 20-percent. It will also improve skier circulation to this side of Bald Mountain, creating a smoother flow of riders around the base area and across the hill.

In partnership with the National Forest Foundation, US Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management, the work conducted in the Sunrise region will reduce fire risk while improving forest health and preserving the unbeatable recreational experience.

In anticipation of Sun Valley Resort’s winter season opening, the annual Pray for Snow Party returns at River Run Lodge on Nov. 16, complete with vintage costumes, a dance party, raffle, and a food drive. Sun Valley’s apparel sponsor, Mammut, will be there with giveaways for the winter season too. More details can be found on the event calendar.

Season passes can still be purchased for the upcoming season including Sun Valley Resort’s annual season pass offerings and renewed pass partnerships with Ikon Pass and The Mountain Collective. Winter lodging specials can be found here.

Stay up to date with the latest information and weather-related updates with Sun Valley’s App Push Notifications and SMS text messages for efficient guest communication. More information here.

For the latest Seattle Ridge updates please check out The Future Of Sun Valley.

For more information on the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals, visit here.

For more information regarding the winter 2024-25 season and events lineup visit here.

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About Sun Valley Resort

Sun Valley Resort was founded in 1936 as America’s first destination ski resort. Located in the Idaho mountains, it is truly a four-season resort with a wide array of activities. Outdoor adventure enthusiasts enjoy world-class skiing, snowboarding, skating, hiking, biking, golfing, fishing, shooting, concerts, shopping, restaurants, and conferences, and special event space.

Sun Valley was the recipient of North America’s No. 1 ski resort as awarded by SKI Magazine reader’s poll three years in a row for the 2022-23, 2020-21, and 2021-22 seasons. Sun Valley is a member of The Grand America Hotels and Resorts family. Sister properties include Snowbasin Ski Resort, The Grand America Hotel, Little America Hotel (all Salt Lake City, Utah); The Westgate Hotel, San Diego, Calif.; Little America Flagstaff, Ariz.; Little America, Wyo., and Little America, Cheyenne, Wyo.

Sun Valley is served by Hailey’s Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN). The airport is located 14 miles from the resort and is easily accessed from six major cities: San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), Los Angeles (LAX), Salt Lake City (SLC), Denver (DEN), and Chicago (ORD). All Sun Valley Resort guests receive complimentary roundtrip airport transportation.

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