KETCHUM MASTERPIECE
Ketchum, Idaho Small Town, Big Life
Ketchum is a vibrant community nestled in the Rocky Mountains of central Idaho. Our authentic mountain town is set against a backdrop of blue skies, crystal clear waterways, endless hiking and mountain biking trails and world-class skiing. Ketchum's lively downtown boasts a variety of restaurants, shops and art galleries, and is home to numerous cultural events throughout the year. For residents and visitors, Ketchum offers a high quality of life with a small town feel.
Sun Valley, Idaho Just a 1-1/2 miles from Ketchum, ID is Sun Valley. A most popular ski resort town in Idaho. It's known for Sun Valley resort's ski areas at Bald Mountain and nearby Dollar Mountain, the latter with gentler slopes. In summer, the resort has miles of mountain trails, equestrian routes and wildflower-filled meadows. Numerous other trails start from areas around town like Fox Creek and Trail Creek, which offers a path up Proctor Mountain for valley views. BALD MOUNTAIN (Sun Valley) Bald Mountain’s 100+ varied runs stretch over 2,054 acres to the edges of the Sawtooth National Forest. Featuring a famously-consistent pitch and diverse terrain, “Baldy” has earned a reputation as one of the world’s finest ski mountains for skiers and boarders alike. With five deluxe day lodges— three of which have stunning 360-degree views—you can relax and rejuvenate, sip a steaming drink by the fireplace, or listen to live music during our weekly après ski concerts. Roundhouse Gondola tops out at The Roundhouse restaurant, perched 7,700 feet up the mountain, with famous fondue and


History of Sun Valley Archaeological evidence indicates that as far back as 10,000 years ago, the Wood River Valley was home for Native American people. Not until the 1870s, when gold was discovered in the West, did the European settlers and prospectors begin to populate the valley in search of fortune. By the early 1880s, Ketchum was not only a booming mining town, but it also was famous for its healing hot springs. The Guyer Hot Springs Resort, located on Warm Springs Road, was popular with people from around the country for its mineral waters, croquet, tennis, and fun. By the end of 1884, Ketchum boasted 13 saloons, four restaurants, two hotels, and all types of businesses necessary for a thriving town. When Count Felix Schaffgosch arrived in the Valley on January 16, 1936, the once prosperous mining town of Ketchum had transformed into a sleepy little town with a year-round population of only 100 people. The mining boom had come to an end and Ketchum’s population had moved on, leaving only a few behind. The Count had been hired by Union Pacific Chairman Averell Harriman to scout the West for the finest spot on which to build a destination ski resort. Within three days of arriving in Ketchum, the Count wired Harriman: "Among the many attractive spots I have visited, this combines the more delightful features of any place I have seen in the United States, Switzerland, or Austria for a winter ski resort." In less than a year, the luxurious Sun Valley Resort was completed and the doors were open to international publicity. The Sun Valley /Ketchum area was on the map.
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