Sun Valley Magazine | Summer 2020

SUPERFOODS | FASTPACKING | E-BIKES | A GEM OF A STATE | 19 LOVE STORIES | THE ARTS

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A GEM OF A STATE

19 L VE STORIES

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

Finding solace in Idaho’s land of plenty

Stories of love, connection and community during the COVID-19 crisis

Flourish Foundation’s Community MasquerAID Initiative

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An iconic view of Sun Valley’s Bald Mountain, looking West over the town of Ketchum.

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BAKING THE DREAM

S tanley Baking Company kitchen adventures in the Sawtooths

CAMAS DESIGN

Wearable art rooted in traditions and philanthropy

THE OCHO

Aligning life with Scottish Highland cows

32 body&soul ARE SUPERFOODS REALLY SUPERIOR, OR A SUPERFICIAL FIX? Unmasking the superheroes of

Fastpackers; Kat Bridwell, Erin Resko Hill and Ashley Brown

70 inthearts GIVING SHAPE TO SOUND Alasdair Neale’s proverbial bolt of lightning benefits the Sun Valley Music Festival

ARTS IN SUN VALLEY Ballet Sun Valley, Gallery Exhibitions, Sun Valley Music Festival and so

the food industry

much more to enjoy this summer in the mountains

4 4 getoutthere FASTPACKING

Worth the weight

PEDAL ASSIST E-BIKES

E-bikes find a niche in the

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WARFIELD REMASTERED

36 SHOP LOCAL

Inside the expansion that was worth the wait

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Wood River Valley

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Warfield’s refreshing Razzmatazz

CHANEL AND HENRY

JESSICA AND ADAM

76 ART BUZZ/EVENTS 86 DINING LISTINGS 96 WHY WE LIVE HERE

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t Sun Valley Magazine, connection and community define our core mission and values. It is who we are, and it sparks each issue and links us, inextricably, to the people and places where we live.

These are the stories we tell on the pages of every magazine.

This issue, in particular, celebrates the extraordinary individuals and businesses in our community who are emerging as heroes during these unprecedented times— the restaurant owners clamoring to deliver food to those in need, farmers donating crops out of a sense of community purpose and hope, and brave men and women on the front lines of our medical system.

They are also nearby. And they are plentiful. These are our neighbors and trusted friends, our coworkers and acquaintances, the person you meet at the trailhead or pass along the bike path.

See them through the unique lens of New York Times and National Geographic — T HEODOR photographer Angie Smith’s images (“19 Love Stories: Stories of Love, Connection and Community During the COVID-19 Crisis,” page 58).

Nearly two decades ago, with the publication of our first summer issue while at the helm as publisher, I wrote that Sun Valley Magazine was about you, the people who live here and dream here. It is focused on bringing a chronicle of Idaho life to you, our readers, and our goal is to celebrate the faces and places that continue to shape our community, contributing to the vitality and strength and beauty of the bonds that unite us all.

Whether this is your first season here or you have been with us for many, many years, I hope the truth of those words still rings true.

We in the Wood River Valley are lucky because our sense of place is firmly rooted in the landscape around us. The sagecovered hills, the Pioneer Mountains resting against the shoulder of sky, a sliver of a bright, running stream—each offers sanctuary, and in doing so, helps define who we are and where we belong

and how we find solace and strength.

Our mountains and rivers are places of refuge AND of adventure. And how lucky we are to be able to step outside our doors, rod in hand on our way to our favorite stream, or pack strapped to our back to adventure in our jagged peaks and wilderness (“Fastpacking,” page 44).

At no time was this more evident than during the past four months, and we pay tribute to the stunning landscapes where we explore, adventure, camp, swim, fish, hike, bike, boat and recreate (“A Gem of a State,” page 52).

One of our greatest joys in publishing this Summer 2020 issue of Sun Valley Magazine has been to bring forward the many partners who helped bring it to light. It is with deepest gratitude that we thank the generous businesses that stepped up as sponsors in support of community as a way to sustain and bolster other businesses that were more gravely affected by the shelter-in-place S EU S S GEI S EL restrictions and closures.

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featuredcontributors // writers & photographers

ANGIE SMITH

ANDY KERSTETTER

KIRA TENNEY

HILLARY MAYBERY

Angie Smith is a photographer

Andy Kerstetter is a writer

Kira Tenney grew up in

Hillary Maybery is a SoCal girl at

based in Los Angeles, Calif. She

and journalist who grew up in

Sun Valley and works as a

heart; her early days were spent

was born in Eugene, Ore., and

Pennsylvania, where he earned

freelance writer, researcher,

entertaining her competitive spirit

studied photography at Bard

a degree in writing in 2010.

and international adventure

as a surfer and equestrian rider.

College in upstate New York.

Since then, he has worked as a

ecotourism consultant and

She fell in love with photography

She works with publications

journalist by day, writing poetry

trainer. The focus of her

after discovering the darkroom

and companies such as The

by night. He moved West after

work is mindfully connecting

in high school, but put that

New York Times Magazine,

college, spending several

people with the outdoors in

dream on hold to pursue her

The New Yorker, Bloomberg

years in Wyoming before

order to grow benefits for

passion for sports. At 23, Hillary

BusinessWeek, WIRED, ESPN

moving to Ketchum in 2016. He

local communities, wilderness

became one of the first female

The Magazine, Travel and

has won several awards for his

conservation, and women’s

professional snowboarders.

Leisure, Nike and Booking.com.

work at various publications

empowerment. Kira is hard

Making her home in Idaho, she

In 2015, Smith founded Stronger

in Wyoming and Idaho. When

to pin down, but she always

has now gone back to her dream

Shines the Light Inside, a multi-

he’s not working on an article,

circles back to a place she

of becoming a photographer

media project documenting

he’s thinking about his next

considers to be one of the best

and for a decade has spent

the lives of refugees in America

poem or a new trail to explore.

in the world, and that’s home

all of her time documenting

sweet Idaho.

the outdoor lifestyle, exploring

through photographs, film and interviews. In September 2016, Stronger Shines the Light

“Giving Shape to Sound,” page 70

“Fastpacking,” page 44

the backcountry and taking photographs of people when

Inside was exhibited on the

they’re at their peak stoke levels!

streets of downtown Boise,

Hillary lives in Sun Valley with her

and a photo essay on the

best friend and boyfriend of 16

project was published in The

years, Mark, and their rockstar

New York Times Magazine, the

daughter, Presly.

New Republic and National Geographic. The exhibition is slated to travel to several

“The Ocho,” page 28; and cover image

locations in the U.S. “19 Love Stories,” page 58

also in this issue writers Karen Bossick, Cheryl Haas, Kate Hull, Andy Kerstetter, Sarah Linville, Jon Mentzer, Hayden Seder, Angie Smith, Kira Tenney, Jamie Truppi.

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localbuzz BAKING THE DREAM Stanley Baking Company Kitchen Adventures in the Sawtooths

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n the winter of 2003, the relatively newly married couple Tim and Becky Cron bought the Stanley Baking Company in the dirt-road heart of Stanley, Idaho. The one-story log cabin bakery with a wraparound porch, backdropped by the imposing Sawtooth Mountains, was three years old when it changed hands. It had already garnered a reputation in the community as a popular breakfast spot for a handful of griddle options and handmade baked goods. The Crons had confidence that they could continue to grow the bakery’s success and committed themselves to their vision of a small business that thrived on local support, quality ingredients, and an energetic, welcoming atmosphere.

Tim and Becky met in Ketchum, Idaho, in the early '90s while living the ski bum life by day and working in restaurants at night. They were married in Stanley in 2001 and, immediately thereafter, set their sights on finding a way to make it possible to live year-round in that quiet town close to their beloved mountains and rivers. The Stanley Baking Company was a perfect fit for them: They were in their 20s, they had the entrepreneurial spirit to create something of their own and were thrilled with the idea of being their own bosses; plus, they knew what good food was.

It took the new owners a couple of years to get into the swing of running a popular seasonal business.

They were both working in the bakery every single day and were also learning how to use and maintain new kitchen equipment and how to do payroll. The catch was that they were tackling all of these tasks while also living in a camper and having to move every 15 days in compliance with Forest Service rules.

“The first couple of years we were as busy as we could handle with our small staff of five or six people,” Tim remembers.

Still, their ambitions expanded. In the winter of 2004, Tim and Becky found themselves standing in the freezing-cold dining room of the Sawtooth Hotel,

A mouthwatering mixture of pressed quinoa croquettes and sautéed vegetables with poached eggs and almond cream—savory and healthy, and good to the last bite!

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COURTESY THE STANLEY BAKING CO. / K AT CANNELL

BY SAR AH LINVILLE

Owners Tim and Becky Cron on the front porch of the Stanley Baking Company in the heart of Stanley, Idaho.

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localbuzz // Stanley Baking Company

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…And in the heart of Stanley lies a bakery, where homemade meals are served, the baked goods are legendary, and the atmosphere is humming.”

a two-story log cabin landmark from the 1930s that was just two streets over from the bakery. The storied hotel had lived many lives—everything from being a popular place for gambling to a breakfast joint, and even a campus for Albertson College students. Now it was for sale again.

The Crons didn’t have a background in construction and knew it would be a huge project, but Becky had a vision for the hotel’s restoration and the smaller buildings on the property. They bought it with Becky’s sister Kelli Kerns and devoted several years to what they call a labor of love. In 2010, the Sawtooth Hotel reopened its doors, first as a picturesque mountain hotel, and then, in year two, they opened the restaurant.

“It was good energy,” remembers Kelli.

“From the get-go, we felt that, just like the bakery, we could build on that energy.”

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outdoor tables, benches and gravel courtyard can be found busy with visitors, seasonal workers, and locals alike, all dressed in their Stanley best, enjoying a dinner or glass of wine, listening to live music, and watching the sunset behind the Sawtooth skyline.

The success of the Stanley Baking Company and the Sawtooth Hotel is due to several factors, not least of which is the food; a product of the commitment the Crons have made to using homemade and locally sourced products and ingredients whenever possible. Indeed, they make several specialty items from scratch, including jam, sauerkraut, beef sausage and migas sauce (a traditional sauce from the Iberian Peninsula made from fresh chilies, tomatoes and spices). One challenge to this commitment to quality food is creating a menu that can be consistently provided given the seasonal nature of their remote

high-alpine town, but it is also a catalyst for one of their great strengths.

“It has created commitments to our providers and relationships with them,” Tim said. “From the guy who fixes the refrigerator to the woman who sells us the grass-fed beef, and the company we buy coffee from. We support each other.”

Owning the Stanley Baking Company has allowed Tim and Becky to live the life of their dreams; road tripping in the fall with their van, bikes, boats and dog, and then settling into Stanley for the cold, peaceful winter, skiing nearly every day and prepping for the busy summer season. From opening day in May to closing day in October, the bakery has a line, sometimes out the door, of regulars and newcomers, whom there seem to be more of each season.

In the winter of 2016, Tim and Becky expanded the bakery by 1,200 square feet

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to handle the extra customers and the extra staff. Last season, 38 people worked at the bakery, not all full time, but still a stark contrast to the five or six employees who staffed the tiny log cabin in the beginning.

For a company that operates only six months out of the year, being busy isn’t bad.

“The growth in visitors is natural. Idaho as a whole is growing,” Tim observed. “The boom is great. We’re grateful we have a great staff to rely on that are committed to our vision.

"We’re also grateful for our great customers. Our place is theirs. They bring their friends. They start their adventures with a meal at our place.”

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CAMAS DESIGN Wearable art rooted in traditions B Y K AT E H U L L

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ust three hours from Sun Valley, the Fort Hall Indian Reservation is home to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes who have lived for centuries in the Intermountain West. And although the tribes’ history is deeply rooted in the region, the connection is sometimes lost between the Wood River Valley and the reservation.

Sun Valley resident and Camas Design founder Elizabeth Bunce decided to do what she could to bridge part of that gap by celebrating artists and giving back.

Originally from Connecticut, Bunce moved to Sun Valley more than thirty years ago. The daughter of a textile designer and previously an interior architect, she has always had an eye for the beautiful, handmade, and historically significant. After an impromptu visit to the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, Bunce saw the intricate traditional beadwork on display in a boutique and a spark ignited.

“I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be interesting if you could take these and make them into more modern, everyday designs using the traditional techniques?’” Bunce said. The idea for Camas Design took root. The name embodies her mission: Camas pays homage to the blue flowering native plant that can be found throughout the region.

It is also historically important as a sustainable source of nourishment and trade for indigenous peoples of the region where Bunce

The color of Bunce's Maiden Vest, crafted from traditionally tanned deerskin, is determined by the type of smoke used (fir creates red hues, sage leads to yellow hues) in the traditional Native American tanning process. Each piece is hand-beaded by a Native American woman in the style passed down by elders.

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COURTESY CAMAS DESIGN / CAROLINE WOODHAM

has made her home.

Her business is based on collaborations with Native American artists and tanners to create sophisticated, handmade, and beaded leather clothing that honors both the tradition and the artist. The result: stunning wearable art.

But it wasn’t enough to help create the pieces. Bunce wanted Camas Design to be a launchpad for empowering artists; 75 percent of all profits are donated to the Institute of American Indian Arts Foundation. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the proceeds from one of Camas Design’s Navajo artists is now going to the Navajo Nation’s relief fund to support the deeply affected residents.

“My kids are all grown. I have the time.

And I feel lucky that I am in a position to be able to do this,” said Bunce.

The New Mexico-based organization, founded in 2010, raises funds to empower students to succeed in their crafts.

“I was drawn to what IAIA [Institute of American Indian Arts] has enabled women to do,” Bunce said. “Beading might be something they learned from their grandmother, their mother, that’s gone back multiple generations in their community. It enables them to take a traditional craft, then go out into the world and make a living as an artist.”

The process begins with a custom order from a client, be it a color palette, idea, or concept. Bunce works with Allen Hood, a member of the Navajo Nation, for tanning.

“I buy nearly all of my hides from Allen,” Bunce said. “It is a complicated process and super physical. It takes two weeks to produce one tanned hide, and the hides are absolutely incredible and unlike any other leather.” Each hide is tanned deerskin.

Allen learned his skills from his brotherin-law and members of the ShoshoneBannock Tribes. Allen acquires his raw materials in Burley and American Falls, Idaho, as well as Oregon and North Dakota.

After Bunce acquires the tanned hide, she works with a seamstress to create the patterns for the clothing. Although Bunce doesn’t have a background in sewing or pattern making, she has taught herself and is learning the process. After she receives the completed clothing, she then sends it to one of her artists to begin the intricate

process of beading.

“I like giving each artist as much freedom as possible to bead what they love,” Bunce said. “Every artist has their own style. Most of the time the style that they bead in is the style of their tribe—Navajos have a geometric pattern style; Plains Indians bead in a floral pattern. I find it interesting that it is very much a self-expression of who they are as a people.”

And while the designs themselves are eye-catching, the process behind the designs is just as compelling, requiring hours of incredibly complex attention to detail for each creation.

“When something is hand-beaded, like the Camas Design jackets, every single individual bead is sewn on and knotted,” she said. “It is such an intricate process.”

One of the biggest challenges over the years, Bunce said, has been building relationships. Although she initially wanted to only work with artisans within the region, she has forged relationships with talented women across North America, some of whom went to the Institute of American Indian Arts, bringing the process full circle.

Artist Nathalie Waldman, a member of the Dene Nation and the Dogrib Tribe, is based out of Sante Fe, N.M. She combines her urban Montreal influences with her heritage, creating stunning custom designs.

Jamie Gentry, an artist in Vancouver Island, Wash., is a member of the Da’naxda’xw Nation and the Kwakwaka’wakw Tribe.

Her work incorporates traditional teachings with a modern touch.

Camas Designs has a variety of styles and silhouettes, from jackets to lace-up moccasins. The maiden jackets are the original silhouette for the Camas collection featuring a longer style. A similar length and silhouette to the maiden jacket, the cruiser vest is another popular style. The swing jacket is a cropped vest look. This past Christmas, Bunce launched a new product: beaded jean jackets she calls the liberty jacket with simple, vibrant geometric or floral designs.

Whereas the leather jackets and vests are an investment into a piece of wearable art, the liberty jackets allow Bunce to offer apparel that features intricate beading but at a more approachable price for someone looking for more casual wear. ï SUMMER 2020 | sunvalleymag.com

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THE OCHO Aligning Life with Scottish Highland Cows WORDS JAMIE TRUPPI

P H O T O S H I L L A R Y M AY B E R Y

Jay Hedrick and his wife Susie own The Ocho, where all the cattle in their fold (the Scottish Highland word for “herd”) are named and raised with love.

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ven before the “shelter-in-place” order, Jay and Susie Hedrick were hoping to slow down from hectic schedules that required travel up and down the valley, and trans-continentally. Putting other people’s needs first was equally wonderful and wearisome. Even managing their 11-acre property in the Bellevue Triangle required constant attention.

It didn’t make sense to come home to work harder. The Hedricks envisioned a different pace of life on the ranch, The Ocho, to contrast their busy social and work lives. They decided that everything at The Ocho would be about creating enjoyable experiences vs. outcomes.

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Then the stars aligned: Jay learned about Scottish Highland cows (“Heilan Coo” in Scots) from their son’s hockey coach, Dawn Peterson. These iconic small-ish cattle with beautiful horns, bushy bangs and friendly dispositions seemed a natural addition to the Hedricks' blossoming landscape. Jay mused that their horses needed a job, but mostly acquiring a few easygoing cows was about roping and expanding their breadth of ranch life. Hence, they purchased their first few female Highland calves.

Jay asked plenty of questions of cattle experts, then followed his own intuition. He credits his inexperience – coupled with the friendly temperament and adaptability of

this breed – with raising the cows as instinctively as possible. Quality of life matters for the cows, and for the Hedricks.

Quality of meat matters, too. After watching “Steak Revolution,” a film about discovering the world’s greatest steak, Jay found himself on a mission to taste “quite possibly the world’s best ribeye.” Soon, three more cows joined the fold (Scots for “herd”), this time for the experience of cultivating better meat—tender, flavorful and un-gamey meat fit for a queen (Queen Elizabeth II has her own Highland fold; in fact, it’s the only meat the Queen will eat).

While Rip, the black coo, might always be a pet, Mooney and Baby #16 are

Happy Jack, a Scottish Highland (“Heilan Coo” in Scots) calf, blue-eyed and only one day old.

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amongst a dozen or so cows spread out between The Ocho and two summer grazing pastures on friends’ land out East Fork and in the Pahsimeroi Valley. Staying as true to natural rhythms as possible, the cows eat alfalfa, other grasses, and overripe fruit and vegetables unable to sell at local markets.

They are fed no grain.

Indeed, one of the joys of raising Scottish Highland cows is feeding them by hand. This daily ritual has helped the Hedricks establish normalcy and routine during the unprecedented “Great Pause” of COVID-19. A heightened sense of present time also connects them to a heritage lifestyle of raising a fold of coo as homage to the past 1,500 years of breeding—by adding

pineapples and peppers.

Besides diet, another reason Highland cows produce lean and tasty beef is their thick, hairy coat that requires less fat on their bodies below the layers. The cows don’t need to increase food intake until approximately -16 degrees F (-27 C). The result is 40 percent less fat than other “wellmarbled” varieties, for healthier yet still flavorful meat.

If these cows are so cute, friendly, easy to raise and produce incredible-tasting meat, why don’t more farmers raise them?

Yield and cost, of course (and the hassle of dealing with their horns). The life cycle of a Scottish coo is 2.5-3 years, compared with 1.5-2 years for commercially raised

Scottish Highland cattle represent 1,500 years of careful breeding and is the only meat the Queen of England will eat. The Ocho fold enjoys summer pasture far out East Fork and in the Pahsimeroi Valley.

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Holstein. Coos also produce far less meat – only 450 pounds compared with 750 pounds for a typical Holstein. Lifespan adds 6-12 months in costly feed, and 300 pounds less beef yields $1500 less income.

But for the Hedricks, it’s not about the money. They have gained an invaluable appreciation for their cows. Even when it’s time to butcher, Jay ensures an easy, trusting transition from farm to trailer. Stressing out a cow opposes all the goodness they’ve nurtured, and Jay insists that the adrenaline rush probably won’t enhance the flavor of the meat.

The word is out: the Hedricks raise happy cows. Coo by coo, ranch life at The Ocho reflects natural methods on peaceful time. ï

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“Vertumnus,” by Giuseppe Arcimboldo, c. 1590-1591.

The painting is Arcimboldo’s most famous work and is a portrait of the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II re-imagined as Vertumnus, the Roman god of metamorphoses, with the fruits and vegetables symbolizing the abundance of the Golden Age that had returned under the Emperor’s rule.

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ARE SUPERFOODS REALLY SUPERIOR, OR A SUPERFICIAL FIX? Unmasking the Superheroes of the Food Industry VERTUMNUS BY GIUSEPPE ARCIMBOLDO, 1591

BY JAMIE TRUPPI

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sking a nutritionist to define “superfoods” is like asking a 7-year-old to tell you about his favorite superhero character—responses are biased, influenced by media and marketing, and vary from moment to moment.

Just as superheroes continue to reinvent themselves into popular culture, “superfoods” are as trendy today as in the early 20th century when Coca-Cola (containing cocaine and sugar) was promoted for its ability to calm the nerves.

Ovaltine, originally consisting of eggs, whey and sugar, was first marketed as an energy drink for athletes.

The marketing persists: popularizing foods that will make humans stronger, faster, smarter, healthier and disease-free. Do any work? Popeye might shed some light.

In the 1930s, spinach became the first food to advertise superpowers, thanks to the scrawny sailor who singlehandedly elevated spinach to third most favored food by children and dramatically increased spinach sales. Fast forward to ’50s superfood cabbage soup; ’70s bran muffins; and ’80s frozen yogurt. Finally, in the 1990s, superfoods returned to single ingredient whole foods with the antioxidant blueberry—an overnight sensation that catapulted the superfood industry to a $137 billion U.S. market by 2018.

Superfoods effectively date back thousands of years in ancient cultures.

Olives, pomegranates, kimchi, ginseng, maca, teff, seaweed, coconut oil—these were foods of gods, warriors and common folk alike. In antiquity, superfoods beliefs were backed by experience. Today, scientific research, technology, and a hungry marketing industry capitalizes on the Western obsession with quick-fix food fads to heal diseases of modern civilization.

Which superfoods are actually superheroes of health? Typically plantbased and nutrient-dense, superfoods stand out for inherently rich compounds that either support function (detoxification, immunity and energy, the nervous system and brain health, gut integrity and a diverse microbiome) or optimize health by offsetting risk or symptoms of disease (diabetes, heart disease, cancer).

Curcumin—the compound in turmeric —is known to reduce inflammation.

Red and purple colored berries top the antioxidant charts due to anthocyanins that help reduce cellular damage. These superfoods are marketed for anti-aging, cancer protection and heart health.

However, high intakes of berries and turmeric will not specifically prevent wrinkles or heart attacks, though when eaten regularly as whole foods they are beneficial and may noticeably reduce some adverse symptoms.

With more information about nutrition and disease prevention than ever before,

optimal health is still a conundrum. The United States spends $30 billion annually on healthcare marketing (more than any other industrialized nation). Why, then, does the United States rank last in potentially preventable deaths and second to last on healthy living at age 60?

One trap within the superfood industry is a superficial desire for convenient health. People fixate on quick solutions to premature aging, gut dysfunction, chronic disease and overall poor life choices. How easy for entrepreneurs, then, to elevate the potential health-promoting benefits of the exotic Amazonian acai berry and green coffee beans. Ordinary foods, too—kale, broccoli—become fictitious superheroes.

Validation from science boosts advertising claims. Technology and the supplement industry tightly package superfoods into convenient, highly condensed pills and powders. And people purchase.

Nonetheless, some foods truly are extraconcentrated with protective, nourishing nutrients. Brazil nuts are an ideal source of selenium; seaweed, high in iodine; garlic, rich in immune-boosting allicin; wild mushrooms, vitamin D and glutathione; green tea catechins, a potent antioxidant; cruciferous vegetables aid in detoxification.

Of course they’re beneficial—they’re plants!

Some superfoods grown domestically are easy to obtain: avocadoes, blackberries, leafy greens, pumpkin, flax and hemp seeds.

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Harvesting exotic superfoods may be environmentally harmful: coffee, dark chocolate, goji berries, chia seeds, maca, moringa, quinoa.

Some superfoods are symbiotic between bacteria and humans: yogurt, kefir, kimchi, kombucha kraut. Packed with nutrients fostering friendly gut flora, probiotics are to immunity what antioxidants are to aging.

What about the plain old Idaho potato?

Can spuds be superfoods? Absolutely!

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Potatoes grown in fertile soil untainted by chemicals, with flowers visited by bees and roots kissed by invertebrates, contain vitamins and minerals. However, “dirty dozen” potatoes—genetically modified to improve pest resistance, bruising, to increase yield and raised with chemicals in depleted soil—account for 99 percent of potato production and will not produce the same level of phytonutrients. Neither potato may match the anthocyanin-rich purple Peruvian

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DARK BERRIES & FRUIT

Acai Wheatgrass Grapefruit Blackberries

Spirulina

Blueberries

Chlorella

Pomegranate

Green tea Goji Berries

HEALTHY FATS Chia Seeds Coconut

Avocado

Wild salmon

Almonds

Pumpkin Seeds

Flaxseed

Dark Chocolate (70%)

or beta-carotene-rich sweet potato. Still, toxin-free potatoes can be nutrient dense and void of harmful substances. Therefore, the need for an acai-currant-kale-beet-juice smoothie may be, perhaps, unnecessary.

Is it villainous to suggest that growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and eggs the way nature intended might fit Merriam Webster’s “superfood” definition? Research shows that foods grown sustainably and chemical-free, harvested at peak ripeness,

and transported short distances without preservatives, are superior to conventionally raised commodity foods—sometimes with a hundred-fold more nutrients.

The Standard American Diet is peppered with superfood cocktails promoting superhero effects. Perhaps the superfood era of the ’20s will tear the mask off super-fad marketing efforts and supplant poor dietary habits with nutritious, super-local whole foods. ï

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UNIQUE TO SUN VALLEY Shopping in Sun Valley is a unique experience with rare finds, unique gifts, funky stores, and knowledgeable owners and staff.

This is not just stuff, it is conversation starters, where every shop owner has a deep passion for their field or their craft.

And … when you SHOP LOCAL you also help reduce environmental impact and invest in community— research shows that for every dollar spent at a small business in the U.S., approximately 67 cents stays in the local community.

Shop Small. Make a BIG difference.

Albertsons Market & Pharmacy Grocery | Gourmet Food 911 N. Main Street, Hailey, ID 208.788.6709 albertsons.com

Antique Alley Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 151 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 208.720.1146 antiquealee.com

Architectural Resources Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 110 Lindsay Circle, Ketchum, ID 208.928.6379 arsunvalley.com

Armstrong-Root Opticians Apparel | Sporting Goods 649 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 208.726.4250 armstrongroot.com

Atkinsons’ Markets Grocery | Gourmet Food 451 4th Street East, Ketchum, ID 208.726.5668 93 E. Croy, Hailey, ID 208.788.2294 757 N. Main Street, Bellevue, ID 208.788.7788 atkinsons.com

Backwoods Mountain Sports Apparel | Sporting Goods 711 N. Main St., Ketchum, ID 208.726.8818 backwoodsmountainsports.com

Barry Peterson Jewelers Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 511 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 208.726.5202 barrypeterson.com

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SILVER CREEK OUTFITTERS Silver Creek Outfitters, simply put, defines the Sun Valley lifestyle. From caddis flies to cashmere, we carry hand-selected items of the finest quality that will take you from a day on the river to an evening on the town.

Silver Creek Outfitters is synonymous with world-class fly fishing, and for good reason. A tradition in the Wood River Valley since 1963, Silver Creek Outfitters has evolved from a small family-owned fly shop to a highly respected familyowned retailer and outfitter. Sun Valley is surrounded by many of the finest, most breathtaking and most productive trout streams in the world and a stop at Silver Creek Outfitters puts the majesty of these waters at your fingertips. By providing the best guides in the business, a highly knowledgeable retail staff and the finest gear in the industry, the store creates lifelong memories for fishermen of all abilities and offers an unparalleled customer experience.

A true Sun Valley destination, not just a store, Silver Creek offers more than a half of a century of experience and the highest standard for customer satisfaction to everyone who walks through our doors. This level of personal attention, devotion to detail and tradition are what set Silver Creek Outfitters apart. Tradition and personal experience are the driving forces behind Silver Creek Outfitters, a store that is truly a destination.

Online Store, Curbside Pickup Available 511 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum 208.726.5282 | 800.732.5687 silver-creek.com

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THE OPEN ROOM

Bellissimo Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry

The Open Room, offering home furnishings for indoor and outdoor living. We are a small, independent family-owned business. Our goal is to provide our clients with honest, personal, friendly service. In our design approach we strive to create indoor and outdoor rooms that are warm and welcoming, aesthetically pleasing, and functional. We represent a limited number of manufacturers that have been carefully selected by our staff for their product design, quality and value. We can also order just about any product from the companies with shom we have established relationships, so our staff is ahppy to work with you on custome orders as well as items that are in stock.

601 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 208.726.0702 shopatbellissimo.com

Offering Online Shopping, Curbside Pickup and Home Delivery Available.

360 First Avenue North, Ketchum, ID 208.622.0222 openroomfurniture.com

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Board Bin & Girl Street Apparel | Sporting Goods 180 4th St., Ketchum, ID 208.726.1222 boardbin.com Apparel | Sporting Goods 1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, ID 208.622.2021 520 Serenade Lane, Ketchum, ID 208.622.6146 sunvalley.com/shopping

Chapter One Bookstore Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 340 2nd Street, Ketchum, ID 208.726.5425 chapteroneketchum.com

Christopher & Company Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 120 Main Street, Hailey, ID 208.788.1123 christopherandcojewelry.com

Country Cousin Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 411 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 208.726.3210

Déjà vu Vintage Apparel | Gifts | Jewelry 511 Leadville Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.726.1908 dejavuvintagestore.com

Earl’s Authentics Apparel | Sporting Goods 621 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 208.913.0043 earlsauthentics.com

Elle Rose Fashion / Apparel 641 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 208.726.8871

IDAHO CYCLES Specializing in maintenance of all makes and models, Idaho Cycles is not your typical bike shop. Our “showroom,” with bikes from Evil and Cannondale, are available to demo.

Stop by to get local trail info, ride a bike, keep yours rolling or just say hi.

We’re friendly.

In Store, Online and Curbside Pickup or Delivery, Mobile Bike Studio—We come to you!

660 North Main, Ketchum, ID 208.721.1089 idaho-cycles.com | @idaho_cycles

647 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 208.726.8873 ellerosesv.com

The Farmer’s Daughter Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 331 N. Leadville Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.726.6433 thefarmersdaughtersunvalley.com

First Lite Apparel | Sporting Goods 208.806.0066 firstlite.com

Formula Sports Apparel | Sporting Goods 460 N. Main Street, Ketchum, ID 208.726.3194 formulasports.com

Fox Creek Interiors Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 120 Leadville Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.726.6994

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Girl Friday / Ketchum Flower Company Apparel | Gifts | Jewelry 440 East Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.622.7364 ketchumflower.com

Gold Mine Consign Homegoods | Gifts | Apparel 591 4th Street, Ketchum, ID 208.726.5544 comlib.org/goldmine

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SIMPLY SKIN With over 17 years of experience in medical aesthetics, Deidra Piper, owner of Simply Skin, is dedicated to providing the most effective, non-invasive medical aesthetic treatments on the market. We specialize in Dysport and dermal filler injections, IPL photo-facials, laser hair removal, chemical peels, micro-needling, and more. Our main goal is to provide the best service to every client in a comfortable and relaxing environment. Call today to schedule a consultation appointment to learn more about what you can do for healthier, more radiant skin.

Retail Hours, Monday through Friday, 11am to 4pm 511 Leadville Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.725.0150 simplyskinsv.com

Homegoods | Apparel | Sporting Goods 331 N. Walnut Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.726.3465 comlib.org/goldmine

Hank & Sylvies Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 471 N. Leadville Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.726.0115 91 E. Croy Street, Hailey, ID 208.928.4088 hankandsylvies.com

Haute Wrap Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 351 Leadville Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.928.7833 hautewrap.com

Holli Jewelers of Sun Valley Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 320 1st Avenue North, Ketchum, ID 208.726.8099 hollijewelers.com

Huck & Paddle Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 400 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 208.928.6550 huckandpaddle.com

Iconoclast Bookstore Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 111 N. 1st Avenue, Hailey, ID 208.726.1564 iconoclastbooks.com

Idaho Cycles Sporting Goods | Rentals | Mobile Repair 660 North Main Street, Ketchum, ID 208.721.1089 idaho-cycles.com

Apparel | Sporting Goods 520 E. 4th Street, Ketchum, ID 208.471.5387 jmclaughlin.com

Curbside Pickeup Available 331 North Leadville Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.726.6433 thefarmersdaughtersunvalley.com

Idaho Lumber & Ace Hardware Homegoods | Gifts 921 Airport Way, Hailey, ID 208.788.3333

Image Eyes Optical Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 360 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 208.726.8749 imageeyesoptical.com

Independent Goods Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 330 Walnut Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.720.9004 independentgoods.com

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THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER “I love offering accessories designed to give you a sense of home and evoke memories of a place of long summers, cozy winters and a sense of ease no matter the season.”

Owner, Rita Greenawalt, grew up on a farm in Southern Idaho, where she learned to work and play hard—working side-by-side to get chores down with her siblings, parents and grandparents, and using the fields as their playground late into the day. It is the memory of this time that inspired The Farmer’s Daughter. A time when linens were hung to dry in the sun, when mom would call us all in to the supper table. Everything inside the cozy walls of The Farmer’s Daughter is hand selected and curated by Rita herself (who you will most often find smiling behind the counter). Filled with vintage pieces with everyday prices, The Farmer’s Daughter recalls a nostalgic desire for the way things used to be, yet reflects timeless contemporary living.

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UNIQUE TO SUN VALLEY

Jane’s Artifacts & Holiday Store Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 106 S. Main Street, Hailey, ID 208.788.0848

Jensen Stern Joallier Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 351 Leadville Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.726.2361 jensenstern.com

Ketchum Kitchens Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 451 4th Street, Ketchum, ID 208.726.1989 ketchumkitchens.com

L.L. Green’s Hardware Homegoods | Gifts

THE WILDFLOWER We offer a curated selection of modern, edgy pieces mixed with classic, sophisticated essentials that helps our customer build a lasting wardrobe and express her personal style.

Online Store (select items), Private Appointments, Curbside Pickup Available 331 North Leadville Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.928.4700 102 North Main Street, Hailey, ID 208-788-2425 thewildfloweridaho.com

101 N. Main Street, Hailey, ID 208.788.9359

Lost River Outfitters Apparel | Sporting Goods 371 N. Main Street, Ketchum, ID 208.726.1706 lostriveroutfitters.com

lululemon Apparel | Sporting Goods 191 N. Main Street, Ketchum, ID 208.726.6842 shop.lululemon.com

Lux Shack Apparel | Sporting Goods 791 Warm Springs Road, Ketchum, ID 208.471.4898 lux-shack.com

Madeline + Oliver Apparel | Sporting Goods 460 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 208.726.7779 madelineandoliver.com

Maude’s Coffee and Clothes Apparel | Sporting Goods 391 Walnut Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.726.6413 @maudescoffeeandclosthes

Moss Garden Center Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 680 Washington Avenue N., Ketchum, ID 208.726.0949 mossgardencenter.com

A special thank you to the community sponsors who helped support this SHOP LOCAL section: Thank you to our lead sponsor ZION’S BANK—their willingness to reinvest in community help ensure that we are able to support local and include this comprehensive section of retail shops. Additional thanks go to supporting sponsors PATRICK BUCHANAN - STATE FARM INSURANCE and PIONEER TITLE for their generous support.

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Moon Shine Boutique Apparel | Sporting Goods 210 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 208.726.6293 @themoonshineboutique

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MyHouse Furnishings Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 180 East 2nd Street, Ketchum, ID 208.309.0209 myhousefurnishings.com

Natural Grocers Grocery | Gourmet Food 710 N. Main Street, Ketchum, ID 208.788.5094 naturalgrocers.com/store/Hailey

Nourish Me Grocery | Gourmet Food 151 Main Street, Ketchum, ID 208.928.7604 jjnourishme.com

Out West Trading Co. Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry | Apparel 451 4th Street East, Ketchum, ID 208.726.9543 outwesttradingco.com

Overland Apparel | Sporting Goods 511 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 208.726.3588 overland.com

Ozzie’s Shoes Apparel | Sporting Goods 407 N. Leadville Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.726.3604 ozziesshoes.com

Panache Fashion / Apparel 1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, ID 208.622.4228 panachesunvalley.com

Pete Lane’s Mountain Sports Apparel | Sporting Goods 1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, ID 208.622.6127 sunvalley.com/shopping

PK’s Bike Shop Apparel | Sporting Goods 320 N. Leadville, Ketchum, ID 208.726.7474 pksbike.com

PK’s Ski & Sports Apparel | Sporting Goods 320 N. Leadville, Ketchum, ID 208.726.7474 pkski.com

Power House Pub & Bike Fit Studio Apparel | Sporting Goods 502 N. Main Street, Hailey, ID 208.788.9184 powerhouseidaho.com

Primavera Plants & Flowers Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 511 Leadville Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.726.7788 primaverasunvalley.com

BACKWOODS MOUNTAIN SPORTS Backwoods Mountain Sports, passionate about gear, clothing, people and the outdoor experience.

Hike – Camp – Bike – Climb – Whitewater – Ski the Snow Less Traveled Clothing and Accessories for the Idaho Life Online Store (select items), Curbside Pickup Available 711 N. Main St., Ketchum, ID 208.726.8818 backwoodsmountainsports.com

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PURE Sun Valley Beauty | Gifts

OZZIE’S SHOES Ozzie’s Shoes is the Valley’s ONLY shoe store, featuring men’s, women’s and children’s footwear for all four seasons. Our popular brands of shoes and socks include: UGG, Teva, Sorel, Smartwool, Merrill, Sanuk and more!

Retail Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm, Sunday, 11am to 5pm 407 Leadville Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.726.3604 ozziesshoes.com

651 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 208.727.9080 pure-sunvalley.com

Red Door Design Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 406 N. Main Street, Hailey, ID 208.788.9075 reddoordesignhouse.com

Retail Therapy Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 100 Hospital Drive, Ketchum, ID 208.727.8725

Rocky Mountain Hardware Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 180 N. Main Street, Ketchum, ID 888.788.2013 rmshowrooms.com

Saddletree Gallery Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 360 East Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.726.3834 saddletreegallery.com

SCOTTeVEST Apparel | Sporting Goods 411 E. 6th Street, Ketchum, ID 208.720.6085 scottevest.com

Silver Creek Outfitters

DÉJÀ VU

Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry Apparel | Sporting Goods

Located in the main floor of the Galleria building, Déjà vu Vintage specialize in privately owned, estate, and collectable clothing, jewelry, and other unique finds.

This carefully curated and unique collection is hand selected by owner Suzy Hart, who has been helping customers find vital vintage for over twenty-five years.

500 N. Main Street, Ketchum, ID 208.726.5282 silver-creek.com

Simply Skin Beauty | Gifts 511 Leadville Avenue N., Ketchum, ID 208.725.0150 simplyskinsv.com

511 Leadville Avenue North, Ketchum, ID 208.726.1908 dejavuvintagestore.com

Sister Apparel | Gifts | Jewelry 100 Leadville Avenue N., Ketchum, ID 208.726.5160 sisterinketchum@aol.com

Ski Tek Apparel | Sporting Goods 191 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 208.726.7503 skitek.us

PK’S BIKE SHOP

Sports Connection

PK’s has been family-owned and serving the Sun Valley area since 1981. Whether you’re an experienced rider, just a town cruiser, or looking to dive into a new sport, come by and chat with the guys. We’re happy to help with all of your bike rental, retail, and service needs. Every butt needs a bike, and every biker needs a friendly bike shop.

Apparel | Sporting Goods

Curbside Pickup Available.

320 North Leadville Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.726.7474 PKsbike.com

400 E. Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 208.726.6090 sportsconnectionsv.com

SQN Sport Apparel | Sporting Goods 208.721.3575 sqnsport.com

Sturtevants Apparel | Sporting Goods 340 N. Main Street, Ketchum, ID 208.726.4501 151 S. Main Street, Ketchum, ID 208.726.0898 1 Carbonate Street, Hailey, ID 208.788.7847 sturtevants-sv.com SUMMER 2020 | sunvalleymag.com

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Sturtevants Rental & Cycle Haus Apparel | Sporting Goods 380 N. Main Street, Ketchum, ID 208.726.4512 sturtevants-sv.com

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Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 871 Warm Springs Road, Ketchum, ID 208.725.0606 bridgmanflorist.com

Sun Valley Garden Center Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 771 N. Main Street, Bellevue, ID 208.788.3533 sunvalleygardencenter.com

Sun Valley Remedies Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 631 East 2nd Street, Ketchum, ID 208.720.3635 sunvalleyremedies.com

Sun Valley Signatures and Gifts Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, ID 208.622.2206 sunvalley.com/shopping

Sway Boutique Apparel | Sporting Goods 511 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 208.928.7884

Tara Bella Flowers Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 217 Second Avenue N., Hailey, ID 208.720.2499 tarabellaflowers.com

The Contemporary Cottage Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 618 S. Main Street, Hailey, ID 208.788.3258

The Elephant’s Perch Apparel | Sporting Goods 280 East Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.726.3497 elephantsperch.com

The Manor House Apparel | Sporting Goods 520 4th Street, Ketchum, ID 208.309.3962

The Open Room Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 360 First Avenue North, Ketchum, ID 208.622.0222 openroomfurniture.com

The Picket Fence Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 560 East Avenue N., Ketchum, ID 208.726.5511 thepicketfence.com

The Toy Store - Ketchum Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 380 Washington Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.726.5966 1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, ID 208.622.5966 toystoresunvalley.com

STURTEVANT’S Ski. Bike. Live.

With storefronts on Main Street Ketchum, Main Street Hailey, and in The Limelight Hotel, Sturtevants is ideally located to facilitate adventures in the Sun Valley area and beyond. We are drive to elevate the experience and performance of our customer’s outdoor adventures and mountain lifestyle through exception service and world class products. Consistently voted to have the best bike shop, best ski shop, and best customer service in the valley by ‘The Valley’s Best,” an independent local survey. Also home to The Mountain Fairy Shuttle and Sun Valley Mountain Guides.

Online Store, FREE delivery (Wood River Valey), Curbside Pickup Available 340 N. Main Street, Ketchum, ID 208.726.4501 380 N. Main Street, Ketchum, ID 208.726.4512 151 S. Main Street, Ketchum, ID 208.726.0898 1 Carbonate Street, Hailey, ID 208.788.7847 sturtevants-sv.com

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The Wildflower Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry | Apparel 331 N. Leadville Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.928.4700 102 N.Main Street, Hailey, ID 208.788.2425 thewildfloweridaho.com

Theodore Fashion / Apparel 511 Leadville Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.726.3544

Thunderpaws Pet Shoppe Homegoods | Pets 171 Main Street, Ketchum, ID 208.726.7387 thunderpaws.pet

Topnotch Fine Furnishings and Interior Design Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 620 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 208.726.7797 topnotchonline.com

Towne & Parke Jewelry Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, ID 208.622.3522 towneandparkejewelry.com

Undercover Apparel | Sporting Goods 320 Walnut Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.928.7002

Village Market

MOONS SHINE BOUTIQUE We are a collective of talented and creative local artists and vendors who want to own a shop and work together to promote each other’s work. We feature home décor, clothing, hats, jewelry, candles, signs, accessories, skin care and more! Stop by and shop, we have reasonable prices and are the perfect place to find a fun and affordable gift, or that perfect outfit or pillow for the home.

Retail Hours, Monday through Saturday, 12pm to 5pm 210 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 208.726.6293 The Contemporary Cottage (our sister store) Retail Hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 5pm 618 S. Main Street, Hailey, ID 208.788.3258

Grocery | Gourmet Food 101 Main Street, Ketchum, ID 208.725.2222 thevillagemarkets.com

Valley Apothecary Pharmacy Grocery | Pharmacy 201 N. Washington Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.726.26RX ketchumpharmacy.com

Vault Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 360 Leadville Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.726.3444 vaultsv.com

Webb Garden Center Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 891 Washington Avenue, Ketchum, ID 208.726.7213 162 Glendale Road, Bellevue, ID 208.806.0962 webbland.com

Willow Papery Homegoods | Gifts | Jewelry 671 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 208.726.0456 willowpapery.com

Wood River Farmers Markets Grocery | Gourmet Food | Gifts | Jewelry River Run Plaza, Ketchum, ID Roberta McKercher Park, Hailey, ID wrfarmersmarket.org

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Worth the Weight

BY KIR A TENNEY

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hile to some the fusion of trail running and ultralight backpacking known as “fastpacking” means slimming down to rationed energy chews and freeze-dried meals, to Wood River Valley locals Kat Bridwell, Erin Resko Hill and Ashley Brown, there are some nonnegotiables: chocolate, cheese, salami, and wine.

The three women grew up in Hailey, playing together since they were little, shredding side by side as teenagers through local teams on the soccer field and on the ski hill, engaging in countless adventures from river trips to ski trips, and as bridesmaids in each other’s weddings. For many who grow up here, it’s hard not to gravitate home, and Bridwell, Hill and Brown all made their way 44

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back to the Wood River Valley after various stints living elsewhere.

Now, Bridwell is an engineer, Brown is a physician’s assistant, and Hill is a kettlebell instructor and owns her own business Erin Hill Acupuncture—she also has nine goats that she and her husband use as a pack-goat business (the goats keep their 13 chickens company). In Bridwell’s words, “Erin [Hill] is the mother of goats and perhaps the world’s cutest baby, Zoe Hawkens Resko Hill; Ashley [Brown] is the mother to the world’s cutest newborn, Penelope May Tautkus and worldfamous Lab Chunk; and I am the mother of ‘dragons’ Darlene, Dorothy and Edna.”

After hearing about locals Lisa Scales and Megan Stevenson fastpacking the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Bridwell, Hill

and Brown were inspired to put together a fastpacking trip of their own. “There are much more hardcore people in the valley doing much longer and faster fastpacking trips,” noted Brown. “We didn’t want to rough it,” she added. “Our first trip was really enjoyable, and once we did it, we quickly realized how easy it was to put together.”

For their first run, the ladies ran “24 miles, but maybe it could have been 30” through the Sawtooths, swimming in lakes along the way. Their one hard goal was to make it to Redfish Lake in time for the noon boat shuttle to be drinking a celebratory cocktail at Redfish Lake Lodge by 1 p.m.

They ran 75 percent of the run the first day, jogging and taking breaks for snacks and swims. Over those afternoon cocktails at

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FASTPACKING

Sawtooth Lake, sitting below Mount Regan (10,115 feet), which is about 5 miles uphill past Alpine Lake from the Iron Creek trailhead.

Clockwise from top left: Hill and Brown with the Sawtooth peaks rising behind; a view of Alpine lake; on the trail with minimal gear; at the Iron Creek trailhead at the start of their adventure, from left: Erin Resko Hill, Ashley Brown and Kat Bridwell.

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Ashley Brown, demonstrating how comfortable and usable a ground cloth, a bug-out shelter and walking pole can be.

Redfish the next day, they immediately began planning their next fastpack trip.

The differentiation between backpacking and fastpacking is the superlight gear that’s made to be comfortable and compact so you can run long distances while carrying it. For the two-day trip, Hill, Brown, and Bridwell’s packs each weighed 12-14 pounds, fully loaded (compare that to a traditional backpack, which might weigh anywhere from 30-45 pounds or more for a similar trip).

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perfectly on your back and don’t bounce, and that made all the difference. It felt like you were just running with a CamelBak on.”

In their packs, the team each had a lightweight sleeping quilt, a little pad of some kind, extra clothing (shorts, socks, shirt, and a bra, just in case), a Sawyer filter (which is like a LifeStraw) that allows you to just scoop water out of the streams and drink, snacks, dehydrated meals, and the nonnegotiable wine, cheese, salami, and chocolate. They divided up team gear, which included hiking poles to use in case someone got hurt and to prop up their shelter—a light rain tarp to sleep under and a footprint tarp to sleep on, a small stove with a fuel canister that fits in the palm of your hand, a little pot, and a device to contact someone in case of an emergency.

Brown described, “We kept passing people with what looked like 80-pound packs, and all I could think was: Oh my god, we are all going to have the same experience, but I am not carrying 80 pounds. I am never backpacking like that again.”

Hill smiled, “My biggest takeaway was that we were surprised by how fun and easy it turned out to be. I always get

cold and freezing at night so that was my biggest concern, but it wasn’t that bad at all, especially all sleeping cozied in next to each other.” She continued, “It’s not that different than overnight backpacking. You’re moving all day anyway and we weren’t running hard.

We made it fun, jogged along and chatted, took breaks for snacks, and walked if we needed … in those mountains, there are some pretty big uphills. Really, anybody can move all day and that’s all fastpacking is. It’s just fun and I can’t wait for the next one!”

Upon looking at the weather for their second fastpack trip in the fall, Bridwell, Hill, and Brown also threw in rain jackets, and a warm layer and hat, which turned out to be key additions. Their second route took them a little more “in the middle of nowhere” than the first one. After a long first day of somewhere between “18 and 26 miles” and quite a bit of vertical, Brown, Hill and Bridwell hit their planned camp and threw up their hiking pole-propped rain tarp just in time for an instant downpour and crashing thunderstorm. The team cozied up in their shelter, knowing every extra pound of cheese, sausage, and the small plastic bottle filled with wine they brought, was worth the weight. ï

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Look for lightweight packs of 30L or less that fit closely to the body (to prevent bouncing while running). Bouncing leads to pressure points and chafing over time (hot spots), so this is essential. Paddy McIlvoy from Backwoods Mountain Sports in Ketchum recommends looking for mesh harness systems, which help wick sweat and tend to hug more closely to your body.

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1. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DEVICE — not essential, but good for peace of mind in case of injury or other emergencies. Spot and Garmin both make compact, lightweight and, most importantly, reliable models that work in the backcountry.

2. T ELESCOPING HIKING POLES — essential in case of injury or for descending steep terrain, also doubles as a way to prop up a sleep shelter or rain tarp.

3. H YDRATION — a Sawyer filer or LifeStraw, to allow filtering water directly from lakes and streams along the trail. Hydration is key at elevation! RapidPure and Katadyn are tried and true brands.

4. F OOD — a mini stove that allows for hot meals and drinks should temperatures drop,

or just to guarantee that essential cup of morning coffee. MSR and JetBoil make micro systems that fit in the palm of your hand and weigh almost nothing.

5. C LOTHING — both a lightweight rain jacket (for both rain and wind) and extra set of dry clothing are key. A wool beanie and headlamp help with meal prep and nighttime temperature drops. Invest in a good pair of socks—you don’t want blisters!

6. SLEEPING GEAR — a shelter system or footprint tarp to sleep on and rain tarp to sleep under, lightweight sleeping quilt, a small pad of some kind. Thermarest makes an ultralight sleeping pad, the Neoair® Uberlite™, that weighs less than 9 ounces and packs down to 20 x 72 inches.

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PEDAL ASSIST E-BIKES E-Bikes Find a Niche in the Wood River Valley

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arbara Kline never says no to a dinner date on a bicycle anymore.

Not since she and her partner Harry Huffaker got e-bikes.

“They put a smile on my face every time I feel that little surge of power as I’m pedaling up a hill in Elkhorn,” said Kline.

“On any given summer evening when the sun stays up late, we’ll jump on our e-bikes and ride from our home in Greenhorn to Ketchum or Hailey for a nice summer dinner outdoors. It’s so much more fun than jumping in the car to go out.”

E-bikes, which have electric motors that assist pedal power, were a bit of a tough sell when they made their debut in Sun Valley 15 years ago. They’re all the rage now,

thanks to bikes that weigh under 40 pounds and sport more efficient motors and a longer range that allows pedal pushers to go more than 50 miles in the economy gear.

“I’ve been selling e-bikes for 15 years.

And, if we sold 10 bikes a year the first few years, that was a lot,” said Olin Glenne, CEO of Sturtevants. “Two seasons ago they really started ramping up and now they’re one of the essential pieces of our business.”

Paddy McIlvoy, managing partner of Backwoods Mountain Sports, admits to being an e-bike snob when the bicycles debuted. He changed his opinion as he began seeing the difference they made in people’s lives.

“I love seeing couples who are now able to ride together because one rides an

e-bike while the other rides a regular bike,” he said. “E-bikes are a leveler, a democratizer of access. And the Wood River Valley has an amazing number of trails open to e-bikes compared with other places. If you take nothing but Greenhorn, that’s large enough. But we have the trails that are open to motor bikes out Croy, trails past Warm Springs and, hopefully soon, the hundredplus miles that the Bureau of Land Management is building in the south valley.”

E-bikes range in price from $1,199 to $7,900. There are nearly as many varieties of e-bikes as regular bikes. There are e-bikes designed for the road, and others designed for mountains, snow or sand. There are cargo bikes, foldable e-bikes, bikes with

After being introduced 15 years ago, E-bikes (which have electric motors that assist pedal power) are taking the trails by storm.

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WHICH E-BIKE IS BEST FOR ME?

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Now that you’re interested in an e-bike, it’s time to narrow down the options a bit. E-bikes are generally classified based on function and power. Here is a quick rundown of all the bikes in the “Pedelec” or power-assist category. This means the bike applies power only while you pedal; it does not have a throttle. Hear are the three different classifications of e-bikes:

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CLASS 1 – P edelec e-bikes create 300 watts of power assist and are capable of going 20mph.

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CLASS 2 – E -bikes create 500 watts of power assist with a max speed of 20mph.

CLASS 3 – E-bikes generate 350 watts but are capable of 28mph speeds.

Always check the regulations in the area you intend to ride before getting started. As an example, the Wood River Trail is designated non-motorized but has not yet embraced any classification regulations on it. Be a good steward of the trail no matter what, but certainly going 28mph down the bike path should be cause to question your venue choices.

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THE E-MTB An E-MTB is a mountain bike with power assist, designed for use on trails. Built similar to a traditional mountain bike, an E-MTB uses bicycle components and tires that resemble its analog brother, but it is equipped with a motor to assist the rider in overcoming even the most difficult terrain. Bikes in this category can weigh between 38-60 pounds, they have adequate range to tantalize every single-track fantasy, and are quiet, with a distinct bicycle feel.

Giant’s proprietary power plant called “Syncdrive” is offered in three different levels of torque, from 60Nm to 80Nm, depending on rider preference and use.

Torque defines speed of acceleration and power, (not necessarily top speed).

Ergonomic electronic controls are integrated seamlessly into the handlebars for maximum ease of use.

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The Stance E+ borrows it’s patented suspension design from it’s acoustic lookalikes and adds the performance of Giant’s “Syncdrive” system. This bike has a range of up to 40 miles and delivers seamless power assist at up to 19mph.

Plus-sized grippy tires provide maximum traction on dirt trails.

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CAN IT REPLACE MY CAR? front-suspensions, choppers and cruisers.

One Sun Valley resident even has a threewheeler e-bike.

“There are a lot of e-bikers in Elkhorn and there are people commuting to Ketchum from Hailey,” said Glenne. “Some riders carry their kids on back; others, their groceries. For a good six months of the year they can replace cars.”

The bikes have rechargeable batteries that can be plugged into a regular household outlet. They can go as fast as 20 miles an hour, although riders generally stay under that. Most bikes have four different levels of assist ranging from economy to turbo. Riders can pick the degree of difficulty they want based on how much exercise they want to get. Some pedal without assist on downhills and flats, then happily move into gear while biking uphill from Hailey into a headwind.

“They do for biking what shape skis did for skiing,” said Huffaker. “They allow older adults to ride with their grandchildren and get out there and exercise. I can still ride over Elkhorn with a road bike, but an e-bike makes it a lot more fun, and it’s easier to work up the motivation.”

Andrea Lieberman was sweating her way to work as she pedaled up the steep hills of Seattle when her neighbor loaned her his e-bike.

“It was like I saw the light—like God had spoken to me,” she said of the experience. “I was easily passing all these cars stuck in traffic. And it no longer took an hour to go 3.5 miles.”

When she and her husband Jamie moved to Elkhorn, they quickly included e-bikes in their stable of mountain bikes and road bikes for trips to the post office, grocery store and concerts.

“They’re just so much fun,” said Lieberman. “They allow us to leave our car in the garage, quit burning fossil fuels and get outdoors more.”

E-bike tires are generally wider than road bikes so they handle dirt roads like those in Muldoon Canyon nicely. Some mountain bikers have happily used them to get out farther on canyon roads. But cyclists have to be careful—the heavier bikes can be tough to pedal uphill should the power run out.

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Some locals have done just that—using cargo / utlitity e-bikes in place of thier car (yes, even in chilly winter months). And even if you aren't quite ready to take that plunge and commit to one hundred percent pedal power all the time, a commuter e-bike in the cargo / utilitiy category can replace trips to the hardware store or grocery store most months of the year.

Just like any bike, e-bikes also come with a wide array of components and technical specs that may make a difference to your comfort and ease when using them—and your wallet. Higher end e-bikes tend to use mid-drive motors (where the motor is mounted in the center of the bike, transfering power to the wheel via the chain), while more affordable options often use hub-drive motors (where the motor is in the hub of the bike's wheel). The difference might not be evident on the first test drive, but mid-drive motors help balance the bike's weight better and allow for easier gear shifting—a bonus if traveling long distances or with larger cargo. Also look for dual battery sytems to increase range. Here are a few two-wheeled options that might replace your four-wheeled car.

THE COMMUTER / UTILITY E-BIKE Bikes in this category are great for transportation and mobility. A typical Commuter bike will have a nice upright position, flat or rise handlebar, and a simple frame design with rack and fender mounts for optional portage. Examples of Utility E-Bikes would be those that can carry cargo, like humans or groceries, and can replace the auto for short trips around town.

SmartWheel technology senses your effort and delivers the exact power you need to maintain speed.

A carbon fiber frame ensures the EEYO remains ultralight (only 26 pounds).

It also features a unique shoulder-friendly carrying design, making it easy to carry up a flight of stairs or onto a train.

GOGORO EEYO The Eeyo is elegantly designed and unbelievably scant. Weighing in at only 26 pounds, this is the lightest commuter E-bike on the market, but it still has a range of up to 55 miles, charges in just 2.5 hours, goes 19mph, and even has a “Smart Lock” that locks the system when the phone is undocked.

A unique and adjustable modular utility system can carry 2 kids, but also easily adapts to carry groceries or side panniers for touring.

Designed to be compact, it folds down to one third of its volume in 10 seconds, with folding handlebars for storing in tight spaces.

An industrial strength rack system (front and rear) allows for a total cargo carrying capacity of 440 lbs.

Designed with the same length as a standard bike, with a 124 cm wheelbase for maximum stability and a Bosch power plant and battery, mounted low for balance and stabilty.

TERN GSD 10 Tern has made a name for themselves in the mobility segment, starting with folding bikes, but has adopted Utility solutions as well. The GSD 10 hauls maximum payload, yet retains very agile and responsive handling. Whether it’s five bags of groceries on a solo mission to the store, or bringing the entire family on an outdoor adventure, the Tern does it all with ease. Unloaded it’s zippy and maneuverable. Bonus: An optional 900wh battery increases the range on the GSD to 400 miles.

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FINDING SOLACE IN IDAHO’S LAND OF PLENTY B Y K AT E H U L L

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ver the past few months, the entire globe has experienced a collective pause and, at times, a shocked speechlessness during the ongoing crisis that hit with the COVID-19 pandemic. We hunkered down, connected as best we could while keeping our distance, felt gratitude for our front line responders, and found joy in what access was available, be it a walk with a pet or a simple bike ride.

And while the world stayed in, the environment also took a collective breath. In many ways, this “great pause” resulted in an environmental reset; a silver lining and show of hope amidst the uncertainty. In India, people saw the Himalayan peaks from New Delhi for the first time in decades as the stay-at-home order stifled air pollution. In March alone, large metropolitans from Paris to New York City experienced large carbon emissions decreases.

On a global scale, carbon emissions decreased by 17 percent during the quarantine. Over the coming months, scientists will no doubt continue to learn more and more about how this time affected the environment.

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A CLASSIC SOUTHERN IDAHO LANDSCAPE—A VIEW OF SOLACE AND SERENITY AT DOUBLESPRING PASS ROAD IN THE LOST RIVER RANGE.

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FIELDS OF LUPINE HERALD SPRINGTIME IN IDAHO, BOISE FOOTHILLS.

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Slowed highway traffic and less crowds made the world just a bit quieter—so much so that seismologists observed less ambient seismic noise from cars, traffic, and daily movement, which caused the earth to shake a bit less. Reports of dolphins swimming within the Venice canals, wildlife wandering through vacant city streets, and other signs of a healing planet were a spot of welcomed joy and a reminder of the value of Mother Nature and time spent outdoors. For Idahoans, this reminder only doubled down our love and appreciation for life out West.

Now more than ever, the world is craving connection with the natural world and its wide open spaces, fresh air, sweeping fields, towering mountain peaks, and scenic vistas.

We are searching for room to roam.

In the Gem State, you don’t have to search far, and the Wood River Valley is no exception.

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Our access to the outdoors is our identity and intrinsically interwoven into our life here in the mountains of Idaho. It’s what helped us cope, stay healthy and active, and look forward to things to come. It’s what makes Idaho, Idaho. Steep snow-capped peaks stretching to the edge of the Sawtooth National Forest beckon for a hike to get away from it all. Anchoring the landscape of town, Bald Mountain invites seasoned mountaineers and novice hikers to ascend and explore. Nearby diverse waterways attract anglers looking to cast a line, hoping for that perfect cutthroat catch. Hundreds of miles of singletrack trails cut through the hills and valleys surrounding Sun Valley, perfect for hiking, biking, and exploring. It’s the ideal backdrop for the solitude seeker in us all.

Take a look at what makes Sun Valley and Idaho so very special and what calls so many to our rivers, mountains, and landscapes year after year—whether you live here, love it here, or are looking forward to exploring for yourself. Some search for their own private Idaho. Others vie for that next adrenaline-packed adventure skiing deep powder or ascending steep peaks.

We get it. It’s why we are here, too, and it’s worthy of celebrating.

It’s a gem of a state. ï

CANOE CAMPING ALONG THE PEND OREILLE RIVER, WHICH ORIGINATES AT LAKE PEND OREILLE NEAR SANDPOINT, IDAHO.

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HORSEBACK RIDING IN THE BOULDER MOUNTAINS, WHERE "PALE RIDER" WAS FILMED.

FLY FISHING ON THE LITTLE WOOD RIVER, WHICH FLOWS FROM THE PIONEER MOUNTAINS SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST FOR 130 MILES.

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DEBBIE BACCA: PEOPLE JUST NEED TO BE KIND.

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STORIES OF LOVE, CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS WORDS AND PHOTOS BY ANGIE SMITH

I moved here from Rhode Island with another friend of mine when I was 22. I ended up staying for a summer and that was what hooked me. I think that was 31 years ago. I grew up here, in a way.

The funny thing about getting the coronavirus is, I don’t travel very much. I don’t go anywhere. For me to get it was kind of crazy.

I think I contracted it on March 6th. I had been at the River Run Lodge with a good friend of mine and we had met up with a bunch of other people. On Saturday morning, I skied a little bit and then worked a wedding at the River Run Lodge. When I work a wedding, it’s at least a ten-hour day and it’s a lot of heavy lifting. So, I was feeling sluggish on Sunday. Monday morning I went to work, still feeling a little tired. But I often feel that way after weddings.

Then on Tuesday morning, bam. It was like someone dumped a bucket of sickness over my head and it glued me to my bed. I don’t think I got up out of my bed for three days, at least.

On Thursday morning, I finally said ok, I’ll call the doctor.

Thinking back to that week before, you were hearing about COVID but it wasn’t at the front of my mind. I remember thinking to myself: I live a very simple life here. I go to work, I take care of my kids, I don’t really go anywhere. I don’t have to worry about anything like that.

They had just started getting the tests and I was one of the first ones up here to get tested, so in that respect, I think my timing was perfect. I got my test results back within 24 hours. As soon my positive result came out, that started everything shutting down.

I watched the social media feeds and the local news and it was like seeing human nature at its worst. People were trying to figure out who I was and where I lived. They got so many things wrong about me.

By Saturday, it was talk of the town. It spread like wildfire.

It’s all so surreal. It was like a crazy movie. It was traumatic because nobody knew anything. What was in store? How long was this going to last? I remember thinking: How did I get here?

I’ve lived here a long time, I’ve worked a lot of jobs that have put me in situations where I meet a lot of people. But that kind of popularity or notoriety is unsettling. It still is.

There were a couple of people early on that came out of nowhere who supported me. They were people that I knew and was friendly with, but they were not in my immediate circle. But they were the ones who came out of nowhere and supported me. I’m so much better at giving than receiving, and that was hard for me at first. Then I told myself: you have to accept what people are offering. So I learned to gracefully take the dinners that were being dropped off.

This experience has definitely changed me. It’s made me more calm. I have a lot more gratitude for my family than I had had before. I watched a lot happen, to me and to my family, on the gossip front. And that has changed me: I don’t want to be a teller of tales, saying things like: Did you hear? Or Did you know? It also made me rethink who my true friends are.

My acupuncturist said to me one day: Do you know how loved you are in this community? She has said: ‘There is nothing but great things that people were saying about you when this was all coming out. You have such support behind you.’

I don’t know if that’s something you ever think about yourself. It was nice to hear. In my mind, that took away all of the negative stuff. When she said that I felt validated.

People just need to be kind. This world is so divisive right now.

— D EBBIE BACCA Sun Valley, Idaho May 24, 2020

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“My teacher gave us a writing assignment, asking: How can one of your passions make a change in the world?

I was sitting at my desk thinking of all of my passions. I thought: ‘Okay, so I love skiing and soccer.’ Then, I was thinking about Heron Island, which is this little island on Puget Sound that we go to every summer. You get to swim and it’s really fun. Then I thought of this fun run that my grandpa would host on the island. We would just run around the island and get first-, second- and third-place ribbons for our age group.

I thought: ‘If we can’t do it there, why don’t we just bring the run here.’

So I decided to organize the fun run here in Hailey. But I thought: You can’t just run to save the world.

Hungry families have tripled in the last week. Maybe I should do it for The Hunger Coalition.

So I was like, that’s a really good idea to raise money. So I agreed to walk around the neighborhood and pass out fliers.

I was nervous that no one was going to show up and it was going to be such an embarrassment for me. I was scared that I would walk around the whole neighborhood and ask everyone to come to my fun run and nobody would show up.

On the day of the run, basically all of Willow Road came. After five families showed up, I said: ‘Wow, this is going really, really well.’

I felt really, really great. It was a flush of happiness and joy. Like: yes, that wasn’t too bad. It was really fun and everybody had a good time and I raised over $2,000. I think I did inspire people to give their money instead of just keeping it for themselves.

It really did inspire me to do more.”

— S KYLER JENSEN Haileys, Idaho May 21, 2020

LIAM JENSEN, 12 (left) SKYLER JENSEN, 11 (middle) PRESSLEY JENSEN, 6 (right)

ERIC DEMMET, EMT PARAMEDIC, KETCHUM FIRE DEPARTMENT.

“I was born in Mount Kisco, New York. Then we moved to Wisconsin, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. My dad was a hockey player and a hockey coach. He was a biology teacher so we generally moved for his jobs. He took a job coaching at Dartmouth College up in New Hampshire. I’ve lived in Ketchum for 17 years.

In 2005, I became a volunteer EMT for Ketchum Fire. I was on ski patrol as well, starting in 2006. I knew that I liked being in those situations where people needed help. It felt like a natural progression to go to paramedic school.

I wanted to see how I can give back to this community. I’m an EMT paramedic which is an extension of a doctor but out in the field. You do a lot more advanced life-saving interventions than basic life support.

It was a big shock to the system to see how serious COVID was getting across the country. Ketchum was making national news for the wrong reasons, having the highest per-capita cases in the nation.

My work role shifted that Saturday, March 21st, when we saw the cases explode at the local hospital. At that time we had one ventilator in the entire hospital in Ketchum. We don’t have an ICU, nor do we have the capacity to take a whole lot of critical care patients.

The demand for transporting patients to other facilities in Twin Falls and Boise went through the roof. That’s when it all changed for me. We were having eight to 12 transports per day. I was on for 13 days in a row and I transported 19 COVID patients.

It was like being under siege. And when it happened, Ketchum Fire and Wood River Fire dedicated crews just to do transports out of the hospital. I think that’s indicative of the community. When things get hard, we bond together and pool our resources.

The biggest difference in treating these patients was the fear in people’s eyes. There is so much uncertainty with how much each individual will react to the virus. Your loved ones can’t even come and see you in the hospital. That adds another element of fear and isolation that we’re not used to.

It was hard and heavy but that’s why I do this job. I’m grateful that I have the training and education to help out now. I want to be available and help out when called upon. There is no reason not to.”

— E RIC DEMMETT Ketchum, Idaho May 24, 2020

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Liza: I kept a journal while all of this

was unfolding. I sensed quickly that this was going to be a time that we were going to want to know: What happened when and where?

All of a sudden things started to happen really quickly here. Then we decided that we should close for two weeks. It became very clear to us by looking around the community, because everyone shut down pretty much all at once, and if you read anything about what’s going on with The Hunger Coalition which is our local food bank, their demand skyrocketed. At the same time, we had very close family and friends saying: How can we help you?

We want to give you money.

We thought, well, this is weird, what do we do with this money? So pretty quickly and organically we said: We should use this money to feed people who are out of work in the hospitality industry. We originally targeted local restaurants and hotel employees who are out of work. We saw that people were really hurting and we had people that really wanted to support us. What can we do with those two things? Obviously, we have the capacity to be feeding people nourishing meals, so let’s do it.

There was one customer in particular. She would just buy dinners.

The way that it works is, if you bought a dinner for yourself, we would donate one to a family. She would just buy dinners and donate all of it. She was one of the first people to purchase the family meal and the order came through and she had ordered four of them and each meal was supposed to feed a family of four. She said: I don’t want the four that I bought. So we were able to feed eight families of four. And she came back and did it again and that was super cool.

CAFÉ DELLA FOUNDERS, LIZA GREEN (left) AND ASHLEY KREPPS (right).

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We’ve had this amazing response from our community in terms of people respecting and appreciating what we do. However, we continue to try and figure out how to translate that into consistent day-to-day sales.

People love what we are doing but that doesn’t necessarily mean they were in here every single day. One of the things that happened that I thought was particularly eye-opening was that we could name maybe a dozen to two hundred customers that really were our core group. And a lot of them just disappeared. People may be sick or they may be scared. They may be at home.

They may be having financial issues of their own. There is a whole host of reasons why people might be cooking more at home. There is a laundry list of reasons why people aren’t going out to restaurants. We went to our email list and we went to our social media following—we actually have a strong following—but our regular day-to-day customers were not to be found in those contact lists and followings. Because they are in here with us every day. We found ourselves in this place: we don’t even know how to communicate with our core customers.

Those people are just starting to peek back out of the woodwork. We’re starting to have them resurface. We have this really strong core group of followers.

By then, all of a sudden, to feel like you flipped the switch overnight and those people were gone, it’s petrifying.

Ashley: At the same time, we gained new customers.

Liza: We’ve only been open for 11 months and it’s been really hard. The year has already been a rollercoaster anyway. I feel like we have done a really good job of staying focused and going back to our original business plan and trying to stick with our original vision.

It’s a lot of questioning of yourself.

There’s a lot of uncertainty Ashley: We met in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, fifteen years ago. We were roommates. That’s when we started bonding over food. We stayed friends over the years. We had different experiences and lived in different places. We traveled and had different career experiences, but it’s always been a pipe dream.

Liza: There is this whole category in the food industry … “better than at home” is what they call it. It’s basically like: if you were a really amazing cook,

what would you make for yourself every single day that is nourishing, exciting, delicious, and also balanced?

One of the things that was really important to us in creating this concept is that it can be something that felt like a treat but something you could do every day.

Ashley: We found the space and it was just hard to pass up.

Liza: Last week it all hit me—the stress of navigating the COVID world. For me, the weight of that is heavy. I think we did a pretty good job of pivoting really quickly and setting up our online store, doing pickups and deliveries.

We are one hundred percent optimistic for our business, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not petrifying right now. For me, this experience over the last couple of months has truly hammered home the importance of supporting small businesses and local businesses.

If we want our communities to be any semblance of what they used to be, we have to all be stepping out and supporting everyone right now. If we don’t go out of our way to do that, there are a lot of businesses that aren’t going to make it.

— L IZA and ASHLEY Café Della, Hailey, Idaho May 25, 2020

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Mark: Jill and I grew up in the Magic Valley and after we got married

I went to work for her dad at Cummins Farms in Murtaugh, Idaho.

We worked there for 19 years and when they quit growing potatoes we bought out the business up here in Picabo and started growing potatoes in the Bellevue Triangle.

We start with early-generation potatoes and grow them. In the fall, they are harvested, then they are in storage all winter. In early March, we start shipping them to commercial growers in the Magic Valley. They grow them the next year either for processing or they go to restaurants and supermarkets. When COVID hit, we were right in the middle of our busy season.

Jill: For one thing, we all got the coronavirus, probably around March 15th. My son’s girlfriend is a schoolteacher and starting showing symptoms. My son, his girlfriend, me and Mark were all quarantining together. On the 23rd, we finally decided to get tested. We drove up to the tents. That was a surreal experience and kind of emotional.

Mark: I had to quarantine during the busiest time of year for us. If the crew would have gotten it, it probably would have wiped us out. We wouldn’t have been able to do anything because these potatoes have to go out right now. We were sending 20 of these truckloads out per day.

Jill: That was a little emotional, too, just trying to figure out what the right thing to do was. We wanted to save our business at the same time, not endanger other people. When you have Covid, your brain isn’t thinking right. You can't problem solve. Everything felt really huge.

Mark: The market had dropped almost in half. We lost our market for them so we decided to start giving them away and try to help people. We gave away about 300,000 pounds of potatoes.

Jill: A true Idaho potato farmer is kind of a rare thing. We are just one little tiny grower. Tons and tons of growers are dumping tons and tons of potatoes. Another potato farmer in Oakley, Idaho, named Ryan Cranney, was the first person dumping a big pile of potatoes and telling the community: come and get them. So then we used his idea and posted a photo to Facebook.

It just kind of blew up on social media and a local woman named Molly Page helped to spread the message. We have seen the good that is inherently in people, wanting to help others. The endless amounts of people offering to pay us has been overwhelming. We’ve received countless thank-you letters.

Mark: It just, just feels good to help people out when they're struggling.

It definitely brought our community together.

Jill: I feel full of hope. Especially if we can be more compassionate and loving towards one another. We all need to give each other a little bit of grace and understanding. Springtime is a time for growth and rebirth.

I feel like we as a community and as a country will come out of this better for it.

—M ARK and JILL JOHNSON Picabo, Idaho May 26, 2020

THIRD AND FOURTH-GENERATION POTATO FARMERS, JILL (left), MARK (middle) AND SON WYATT JOHNSON (right).

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TAMMY DAVIS (left) AND HERBERT ROMERO (right), JOINTLY WORKING ON THEIR "VECINOS APOYANDO VECINOS" / "NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS" INITIATIVE.

Herbert: I’m from the South LA area. Most of my family is still there. I’ve always done nonprofit work. The gang

and racial violence was very heavy in my neighborhood. I wanted to be part of the solution. So I got into different areas of the nonprofit world, mostly working with social issues like substance abuse, domestic violence, parenting and dropout prevention.

When my wife and I first moved here, I was just resting and doing my assessment to find out what was happening. I learned that our Hispanic community was very divided. I said: ‘We need to start a conversation and create unity in our culture. We need a presence of unity. And that's my world. I cannot stay quiet about it.’

How do you create a presence? Taking the time and being non-judgmental. I went to my Latino community and I started talking to them. Not just one time; I would go back and I would go back again.

What I learned is this: There is a disconnect between the resources. This valley is very rich, but a lot of our kids don't have access. The mountains are right there, but our kids have never been. We’ve already started building those bridges so that they can get out and experience the beauty of this valley.

Tammy: I am the Executive Director of the Crisis Hotline. The organization has been around since 1987. I’m a City Councilwoman for the town of Bellevue. I would sit there at our City Council meetings and say: ‘We need to do more to include our Hispanic community. We represent them. We're the people who have the responsibility to take care of things.’

Herbert: So on Monday, March 16th, Tammy, myself and Jan (a staff member of the Crisis Hotline) spent five hours writing the Neighbors Helping Neighbors plan in response to the COVID outbreak. We asked: What does the neighborhood need? We decided to offer a three-fold service. First, we established a 24/7 bilingual family support line with a Hispanic staff. We also distributed family care packages and information with resources and support in English and Spanish. And we created a bilingual Crisis Hotline. To attract attention, we placed hundreds of yellow Neighbors Helping Neighbors signs along the highway.

Tammy: It can't be just one approach, it has to be multidimensional. Just like we are as people, multidimensional.

We're doing the outreach to the families. We're not wondering what people are doing, we're in it with them. After every outreach, we're discussing it right away. How do you feel like that went? How can we make it better? We're making sure that our impacts are valuable so that we aren’t wasting time or energy.

Herbert: And when I was going to these different meetings about responding to COVID in the beginning of April, I saw a lack of Hispanic representation. You have all of these circles doing incredible work to respond to COVID, but I was the only Hispanic person in that circle.

I decided to bring together a group of Hispanics in an organized way and ask the questions: What is the gap? What is the need? We’ve been meeting once a week for the last two months, discussing anything that deals with Hispanic issues, concerns, or initiatives. For example, Ruby Garcia from St. Luke’s tackles health, NAMI focuses on the social and emotional support with the Crisis Hotline, and the Blaine County Charitable Fund addresses rent assistance. From funding to mental health, we discuss how to get the word out.

Tammy: Herbert put real wind underneath my wings to help it happen [the inclusion and outreach] and we complement each other well. We are really a great team, and we strategize every week with our volunteers. We talk constantly. We're very supportive of each other. This is boots on the ground. Because if you want to make something work, you don’t talk about making it work, you figure out how to make it work and you do it. Because it has to be done.

We want to empower. We don’t want to tell people what to do, we're not here to save them. They have the tools they need and they are just in an emotional mindset just like us, trying to attend to what's happening [in the world today].

It's a new paradigm. This is building strength and empowering the community.

Someone said to me: ‘Tammy, you can't help everyone.’ And I was like: why not? Why can’t I? I mean, that’s what we do. I love my job, I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.”

—H ERBERT and TAMMY Hailey, Idaho May 26, 2020

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“ M aking and wearing masks shows we care enough about each other to try to protect ourselves ... It shows solidarity with the rest of the world. We may be a small community but we are strong and willing to sacrifice a little independence for the good of the community and the world.”

—C INDY HAMILIN Community MasquerAID Initiative Stitcher

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he saying “It takes a village” is an African proverb that refers to the raising of a child. For the Flourish Foundation’s Community MasquerAID Initiative, the saying seems appropriate since the project truly has involved so many members of the community coming together during a time of need. What originally started as a small group of women hand-sewing face masks for the community has blossomed into a full initiative involving multiple organizations, numerous stitchers, state-of-the-art laser technology, a group of high school students in the Flourish Foundation Compassionate Leaders program, and a whole lot of thankful recipients.

Before it reached the Flourish Foundation, the Community MasquerAID Initiative was a nameless project born out of the vision and leadership of Barbara Knowles, a local retired nurse originally from Seattle. After learning of the virus and shortage of PPE (personal protective equipment; i.e., masks, gloves, etc.) in her hometown, Knowles began to plan for the same potential shortages in Ketchum. She researched the best types of masks—including consulting her neighbor, a retired ER doctor, as well as other health providers—to help prevent rapid spread.

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and received a $1,000 grant to begin making masks. Knowles enlisted the help of a professional seamstress and friend to help her make the first ones in mid-March.

“The first masks were a big success; we had a lot of positive feedback,” Knowles said.

While buying fabric at a local store, Knowles learned of the local 5Bee Quilt Guild and recruited them to help make masks and, soon after, received a second $1,000 grant from Rotary, as well. From those first two grants, they were able to make 1,869 masks between almost 50 stitchers.

“It was such a positive thing for people to do in such a time of uncertainty and isolation, wanting to help but not knowing what to do,” Knowles said.

To make sure the most vulnerable of the area’s population received masks, Knowles called the Safe Haven assisted living facility in Bellevue, The Hunger Coalition, and The Senior Connection. Both Safe Haven and The Senior Connection said yes to the masks, but The Hunger Coalition said they could only accept if they got 1,000 masks—enough to provide one to everybody in their distribution pool in a one-week period. Knowles and her team of stitchers rolled up their sleeves and got it done.

COMPASSIONATE LEADER VOLUNTEERS AT THE FLOURISH FOUNATION OFFICES IN HAILEY JOIN MORE THAN 40 SEWISTS MAKING MASKS.

Serendipitously, someone stepped in at just the right time to help ramp up production: Bill Amaya, the owner of Beyond Wood in Hailey, a company that brings state-of-theart fabrication techniques to cabinetmaking. Amaya has a laser cutting and engraving robot which he volunteered to use to precisely cut the mask material into the patterns needed to make the masks.

“We all need masks,” Amaya said. “It feels good to do something for the community but also, I have really cool technology and being able to deploy it do something that has some heart feels good.”

As the project grew, the need for donations and an organization to handle the logistics became necessary, sparking a collaboration with Flourish Foundation, a local nonprofit that provides education and training in attention, compassion and resilience for adults, teens and children to help reduce stress and find greater balance. Ryan Redman, the founder and executive director of Flourish Foundation, came forward and said they would become the umbrella organization for the project. The Community MasquerAID Initiative was born.

With the Flourish Foundation involved, there are now even

more hands on the project, with the Flourish Foundation’s group of volunteer Compassionate Leaders putting in several hours three times a week to help cut the materials for the masks. In collaboration with the Flourish Foundation, Herbert Romero’s Outdoor Hispanic Leaders/Young Achievers program is also volunteering their time, as well.

Since stepping in, Flourish Foundation has helped logistically make the chain of production smoother, from picking up the mask kits from stitchers to providing the masks to organizations like the Crisis Hotline, Blaine County Recreation District, Idaho BaseCamp, and more. They’ve even begun making small cards to go with each mask with “tips for well-being” printed on them.

All in all, since the pandemic started and Barbara Knowles had the idea to make some masks, this new community initiative has engaged countless people and had a positive effect on so many. It has truly taken a village. And with that teamwork and collaboration, to date [June 2020] more than 3,100 masks have been donated to organizations in need. ï For more information on the MasquerAID Initiative, to donate, or to order masks, please visit flourishfoundation.org/masqueraid.

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inthearts GIVING SHAPE TO SOUND Alasdair Neale’s Proverbial Bolt of Lightning Benefits the Sun Valley Music Festival

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lasdair Neale, music director of the Sun Valley Music Festival (formerly known as the Sun Valley Summer Symphony), still remembers his first “aha” moment—the turning point when he knew that music would be his lifelong passion.

At 15 years old, already immersed in music education, Neale—who was born and lived in England for 10 years before moving to Edinburgh, Scotland, which he still considers his hometown—joined the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain as a flautist. The massive orchestra was rehearsing for a production of Stravinsky’s 70

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Firebird Suite.

“I remember, at that first rehearsal, there was a moment when the music died away to the barest whisper, and then the next part of the Firebird Suite came in; it was a massive chord like a bomb going off,” Neale said. “I had never imagined a sound like that was possible, and it was like a proverbial bolt of lightning going through me. I realized, at that moment, that this had to be my future: it was not only what I wanted to do, but who I was.”

That feeling never let go of him.

Beginning with music composition studies at age 11, Neale said he has

always been interested in the underlying theoretical basis of making music.

“I’d always been interested in getting underneath the hood of the orchestra, so to speak—tinkering with the engine,” Neale said.

With wonderful influences from his musical family and teachers, Neale’s early education flourished; at 16, he was regularly conducting his high school’s youth orchestra.

“None of this had an endpoint in my mind of becoming a career at the time. I wasn’t thinking that far ahead,” he said.

He went on to earn a degree in music from the University of Cambridge, where

he played cello and flute and continued conducting. It was during his senior year that he decided to pursue conducting as his career, moving away from making the music himself and instead shaping it around him.

After graduating, he made his way across the pond to Yale, where, on the recommendation of a friend, he applied to study conducting. Neale said his original plan was to finish his two-year program and return to the UK. “Things didn’t work out that way, as you can see,” he said.

Upon graduating from Yale, Neale directed the Yale Symphony Orchestra for a few years before heading west in 1989 to become associate conductor of the San Francisco Symphony, a position he held for 12 years. During that time, he also took over as music director for Sun Valley’s symphony from Carl Eberl, the symphony’s co-founder and previous music director.

Since then, his days have become a series of “aha” moments akin to that first moment playing flute for the Firebird Suite—although he’s no longer the one producing the sound.

“It’s a pretty amazing feeling to be in the middle of all these glorious waves of sound,” Neale said, adding that the conductor’s challenge is reacting to and shaping the sound at once. “It’s hard to describe, because you have to be in front of an orchestra to understand how to make 72

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I realized, at that moment, that this had to be my future: it was not only what I wanted to do, but who I was.”

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this improbable thing work.”

Yet he continues to make that improbable thing work, despite some unforeseen challenges.

Like most other people, this spring saw Neale cooped up in his home in San Francisco under lockdown orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, other than some small changes, he has spent his time as he otherwise normally would this time of year: coordinating the sounds of his constituent symphonies.

“Right now, the rhythms of my life are revolving around three different orchestras in three different time zones,” Neale said.

“The question now is: what happens next?”

While this summer’s festival is still scheduled for July 27 through Aug. 19— with a special emphasis on Beethoven, in celebration of the German composer’s 250th birthday—the pandemic could still throw a wrench in those plans.

But if Neale has learned anything in his decorated career, it’s that the key to improving and evolving as a conductor and a musician—and building your selfconfidence in such endeavors—is rolling with the challenges and understanding how much one still has to learn.

“You can only start to feel reasonably welleducated once you’ve come to terms with the depths of your own ignorance,” he said.

And yet, there’s nothing else that brings him as much joy as making that improbable thing work year after year—except, perhaps, the special atmosphere surrounding the Sun Valley symphony that, he said, is difficult to find anywhere else.

Neale said that the Sun Valley community’s constant enthusiasm and support for the symphony is something he looks forward to every year: from meeting old friends in the grocery store and being invited into people’s homes to seeing them at the pavilion night after night, the Sun Valley summer symphony is always a joy to return to.

“There is such an extraordinary bond between the orchestra and this community,” Neale said. “There’s something in the air when we get together up here that transcends the normal act of making music.” ï For more information about this summer’s music festivities, visit www.svmusicfestival.org/summer-season.

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ome for the winters, stay for the summers” is a common mantra in Sun Valley, where the lure of the ski resort draws in new visitors, but the long, lingering days of summer end up as the catalyst enticing people to stay. And it’s the summer’s cultural draw—performances of dance, music, and written word, together with visual art—that help add color and depth to the summer season.

Sun Valley’s legacy of supporting the arts, along with the exceptional beauty of the Sun Valley Pavilion, is why Robert Smelick, founder of Ballet Sun Valley, invites worldclass ballet companies and dancers to the mountains of Idaho each summer.

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Dance has long had the power to transport and inspire audiences. When ballet comes to the Sun Valley Pavilion, a new dimension is added—exceptional art in a setting that is as beautiful as the performance itself. Peter Boal, artistic director of Pacific Northwest Ballet, said, “The space has an aura all its own. The combination of light, stone, surroundings, mountain breezes and spectacular performance create a heady and unforgettable experience.”

“When you combine the best of international ballet with the Sun Valley Pavilion venue, you have, I believe, one of the most perfect intersections of music, ballet and context,” said Smelick. “Context

meaning fresh mountain air, dramatic architecture, drifting clouds, and a setting sun, with orchestral music complementing the dancing talents of dancers who have reached the pinnacle of their profession.”

In Sun Valley, the interaction with the audience is part of the fascination. Unlike indoor venues, where the dancers look out onto a sea of dark from the stage, the Pavilion’s open-air architecture visually connects those watching to those performing.

The thin curtain that separates art and life dissolves, creating a powerful experience for both the dancer and the audience.

“Sun Valley is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited,” said Sasha De Sola, principal dancer at San Francisco Ballet, who performed at the Ballet Sun Valley Festival in 2019. “Dancing in the Pavilion to an exceptionally receptive audience and breathing that fresh mountain air is an unparalleled experience that I will always treasure.”

It’s not just the Pavilion that sets the

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performance apart; it is also the Sun Valley community itself. The Sun Valley audience is welcoming, appreciative, enthusiastic and discerning.

“The community pulls from so many major metropolitan areas,” shared Peter Boal, artistic director of Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB), “meaning audiences know what they are looking at. You can’t pass off a sloppy sonata or a fumbled fouetté in Sun Valley.”

When you take the art form of ballet and add the beauty of the Sun Valley Pavilion and the dynamics of the audience, the combination is pure magic. “You don’t have to be a ballet lover to love ballet in the Pavilion,” Smelick said.

Although Ballet Sun Valley will not be able to stage its 2020 festival in the Pavilion as a result of the pandemic, they are planning to present Pacific Northwest Ballet by means of streaming a PNB performance from Seattle’s McCaw Hall. And, work has already begun on a 2021 festival in the Sun Valley Pavilion. ï

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SUMMER GALLERY BUZZ

“Locomotion” by Ken Peloke at Broschofsky Galleries, mixed media, 48 in. x 88 in.

The Sun Valley area boasts a diverse and cosmopolitan art community.

Here is a sampling of what’s in store at galleries this summer.

JULY EXHIBITIONS

BROSCHOFSKY GALLERIES July – August From 19th and early 20th century works to contemporary pop works by Andy Warhol —“BEST OF THE WEST”— explores artworks in a variety of media.

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wildlife paintings and sculpture, and Rudi Broschofsky’s urban art genre showing western imagery through spray paint and stencil. The series also features works from Andy Warhol’s Cowboys and Indians portfolio and Russell Young’s iconic screenprints finished with glittery diamond dust. Theodore Villa’s vibrant colorful watercolors portray images from his Native American heritage, while equine subjects are shown in Ken Peloke’s magnificent large-scale mixed media paintings. Other artists include Edward S. Curtis, Billy Schenck, and Ewoud de Groot.

FRIESEN GALLERY July – August LAWRENCE FODOR, BEN STEELE Friesen celebrates the return of summer with a showcase of two acclaimed painters: Lawrence Fodor and Ben Steele. At first

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glance, Fodor’s large-scale mixed media oil paintings are intense, lyrical, and wholly abstract works of art. Hidden behind the surface of these abstractions, however, is a vast archive of historic masterpieces, meticulously executed homages to iconic old-world masters and ancient GrecoRoman sculpture. With a deep reverence for these icons and a fascination with reinterpretation, Fodor draws the past into the thoroughly contemporary present.

The paintings directness, raw energy and de/reconstruction resonate and reiterate the artist’s worldview while their historic sources reflect the world at large.

With an education built upon classical training, Steele utilizes the processes of the old masters with a contemporary sensibility; never staying in one place for too long. The result is a wide-ranging body of work, from still life to portraiture

to landscape (and often somewhere in between), melding Sun Valley history, art history and pop culture references in his ever-changing process.

GAIL SEVERN GALLERY July Over 44 years representing nationally recognized and emerging artists working in all media with 4 exhibition spaces and a 2-acre sculpture garden. Offering Installation, framing, conservation, valuation and curatorial services. July solo exhibitions include: PEGAN BROOKE – Gallery 1 HUNG LIU – Gallery 2 CHRIS MAYNARD – Gallery 3 SHEILA GARDNER – PART II – Viewing Room

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GILMAN CONTEMPORARY

each image holds a silent tension that is modern and fresh.

creating a powerful mood and atmosphere in each painting.

July MARIA SVARBOVA — “YESTERDAY’S FUTURE” Gilman Contemporary presents Maria Svarbova—Yesterday’s Future. The exhibition will feature photographs from Slovakian artist Maria Svarbova’s Swimmming Pool series and will include work from the more recent Lost in the Valley.

In 2018 Svarbova was recognized as a Hasselblad Master. Her work has been featured in publications ranging from CNN and The Guardian to Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue. Svarbova has published two books, Futuro Retro 2019 and Swimming Pool 2016, now on its second printing.

Plein Air painter Eric Jacobsen is widely appreciated by fellow painters and collectors alike. Growing up in New England he feels a kinship with the maritime and landscape artists of his hometown, yet it is the Northwest he now calls home. A plein air painter in its purist sense, Jacobsen paints almost exclusively in the outdoors, commenting that, “I want to be right there, interacting with the scene…I don’t want any rehearsals in my life.”

Renowned for her Swimming Pool series, which launched in 2014 and continued through 2018, Svarbova’s aesthetic has become instantly recognizable. Her style departs from traditional portraiture and focuses on experimentation with space, color, and atmosphere. Taking an interest in Socialist era architecture and public spaces, Maria transforms each scene with a modern freshness that highlights the depth and range of her creative palette.

Moving beyond the swimming pool, Svarbova continued to apply her signature style to other locales. She released Lost in the Valley in 2018, where carefully composed figures continue to create thematic, dream-like scenes, but this time in Death Valley. Regardless of the location,

Gilman Contemporary will also exhibit new paintings by artist Kelly Ording and mixed media pieces from Jane Maxwell’s surf series.

KNEELAND GALLERY July MARK GIBSON, ERIC JACOBSEN, SETH WINEGAR Born and raised in Montana, Mark Gibson originally trained in architecture. This formal training had a direct effect on the architectural forms of the teepees that characterize his work. Gibson has been pushing himself to focus on purity of color and masterful composition, working to move the viewer’s eye around the entire piece. Most recently he has been working on increasing the scale of his works, which has contributed to his achievement of

Utah artist Seth Winegar paints unique tonalist landscapes of the West, marked by broad brush strokes and subtle colors.

Having overcome severe health challenges in his youth, he has immersed himself solely in his artwork, and when asked why he paints he responds, “that’s like asking me why I breathe ... it’s instinctual.” The gallery will host a viewing reception for the new show on Thursday July 9th, from 5-7pm.

OCHI July 11 – September 5 LOW TIDE CLAIRE COLETTE | MATTHEW F. FISHER Ochi Gallery is pleased to present “Low

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by Jane Rosen at Gail Severn Gallery, hand-blown pigmented glass, 17 in. x 5.5 in. x 4 in.

“Sawtooths” by Bart Walker at Kneeland Gallery, oil on canvas, 36 in. x 48 in.

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Tide,” a two-person exhibition with artists Claire Colette and Matthew F. Fisher. The show is on view through July and August in Ketchum, Idaho.

A series of quiet, abstract landscapes by Los Angeles-based artist Claire Colette consider concepts of interconnectedness relating to land, the cosmos and the self.

Like the Transcendentalist painters of the 20th century, Colette links external and internal realities, and infuses her paintings with influences from tantric symbolism and elements referencing nature. Using a restrained palette and pristine surfaces finished in her own alchemical visual language, Colette transforms the sublime, and light, into formal experiences.

The abstraction of perfection defines Matthew F. Fisher’s landscapes. Fisher’s imagery is the result of wanting to make a painting inherently about nothing, while painting something—a horizon, rock, ocean. With a narrative that is open, while still being personal, Fisher’s landscapes become real through their abstraction.

Sense of space is furthered by the density of his imagery, multiple layers of acrylic paint create a heightened sense of color, texture and weight.

From left: “Migrant Child: Bunny” by Hung Liu at Gail Severn Gallery, oil on canvas, 48 in. x 48 in.; “Lost in the Valley (Balance)” by Maria Svarbova at Gilman Contemporary, archival pigment print, sizes vary; “MS Study II / Visitation (after Pontormo)” by Lawrence Fodor at Friesen Gallery, oil, alkyd resin and linseed oil on canvas, 60 in. x 60 in.

AUGUST EXHIBITIONS

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August ANNUAL PLEIN AIR EXHIBITION Artists’ Reception: August 7th, 5-8pm

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August Over 44 years representing nationally recognized and emerging artists working in all media with 4 exhibition spaces and a 2-acre sculpture garden. Offering Installation, framing, conservation, valuation and curatorial services. August solo exhibitions include: LINDA CHRISTENSEN – Gallery 1 KATHY MOSS – Gallery 2 JANE ROSEN – Gallery 3

GILMAN CONTEMPORARY August TUCK FAUNTLEROY Jackson Hole based photographer Tuck Fauntleroy continues his exploration of bodies of water as seasons change in his newest series “Elements.” Shifting his eye to the formation of ice during the late fall, “Elements” captures a fleeting time, as remote lakes transform.

Remaining true to his distinctive aesthetic, Fauntleroy’s new series visually displaces the viewer in a similar way to his previous “Waterline” series (released in 2018), in which he also shot from a plane. Similar to “Waterline,” Fauntleroy’s “Elements” series highlights the artist’s careful play between negative and positive space, yet this time focusing on the captivating event of ice forming. As always, Fauntleroy’s minimalism is offset by texture, creating a painterly balance.

Plein Air painting is a large part of Idaho’s history, with our early visions of the West came from plein air painters such as Thomas Moran (after whom Mt. Moran was named) and Albert Bierstadt among many others.

Each Summer Kneeland Gallery invites its own group of plein air painters to participate in an artistic celebration featuring gatherings and events throughout the week. Demonstrations, paint outs, a workshop and a quick draw all feature in the event, and spectators, fellow artists and collectors can enjoy the finished paintings at the culminating gallery walk on the final day. The participating artists this year are Steven Lee Adams, Ovanes Berberian, Jack Braman, John Horejs, Shanna Kunz, Lori McNee, Caleb Meyer, Robert Moore, Silas Thompson and Bart Walker. The schedule is as follows: Monday and Tuesday, August 3rd and 4th, Ovanes Berberian offers a Plein Air painting workshop in the scenic Wood River Valley. Interested parties can sign up by contacting the gallery. On August 5th, all 10 artists paint at Murdock Creek in the SNRA. Spectators are invited to watch them at work and learn from their different techniques while observing a respectful 6’ distance from them and each other. August 6th the group will all paint (location TBD) and the Gallery Walk on Friday, August 7th, will follow a demonstration at the gallery

by Ovanes Berberian.

September Over 44 years representing nationally recognized and emerging artists working in all media with 4 exhibition spaces and a 2-acre sculpture garden. Offering Installation, framing, conservation, valuation and curatorial services.

September solo exhibitions include: BEAN FINNERAN – Gallery 1 LAURA MCPHEE – Gallery 2 ANNE SIEMS – Gallery 3 ED MUSANTE – Viewing Room

of Livestock Marker, which she applies with both her fingers and a brush, Lowe’s work embodies a sense of play or wonder attributable to her acute awareness and love of nature and her surroundings.

Andrzej Skorut was born and spent his early years in Krakow, Poland, before immigrating to the U.S. in 1987. At first glance his paintings appear to be simple landscapes, but further study reveals that they are as abstract as they are representational. He reveals concealed depths within his surfaces through layers of paint and glaze, which he then partially removes with rags, sticks and other objects.

KNEELAND GALLERY September “FIELD OF DREAMSCAPES” NEAL PHILPOTT, ANDRZEJ SKORUT, JENNIFER LOWE Realist painter Neal Philpott seeks to capture the ephemeral nature of the Northwest, seeing himself as a record keeper of a specific place and time. His paintings might feature a meandering road, a distant fenceline or a farmhouse nestled in trees. Light play animates his work, creating the lines, forms and structure that give his interesting compositions their charge. The juxtaposition of shadow and areas of illumination characterizes these transient moments.

Jennifer Lowe has combined the landscapes, animals and people of her native Montana with a unique approach to painting. Using the untraditional medium

A special thank you to the community sponsors who helped support our inthearts // gallery buzz section highlighting the many ways to engage with and explore the arts at gallery openings, live showings and virtual events.

Thank you to our lead sponsor ROBERTSON STEPHENS®, along with supporting sponsors BLAINE COUNTY TITLE and the agents and staff at BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY / SUN VALLEY PROPERTIES.

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PROMOTIONAL SECTION

SUN VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL SUMMER SEASON

GALA CONCERT: BROADWAY’S BRIGHTEST STARS… Monday, August 3, 6:30 PM Free to all as a thank you to the community

July 27-August 19 All concerts are free, broadcast live on the Festival website (svmusicfestival.org) at 6:30 PM (Mountain Time). Visit svmusicfestival.org/attending2020 to see if concert viewing from the Pavilion Lawn is available, per health guidelines.

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OPENING CONCERT Monday, July 27, 6:30pm Music Director Alasdair Neale opens the season with a rousing rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner with a surprise twist. Concertmaster Jeremy Constant follows with Massenet’s famous Meditation from his opera Thaïs. Once a humble tune to cover a scene change, it has become one of classical music’s most captivating episodes. Also, on the menu, noted gourmet and virtuoso William VerMeulen leads a quartet of horn players in excerpts from Bizet’s endlessly tuneful Carmen. And finally, the orchestra will raise the roof with the triumphant finale of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony.

BIZET: Suite from Carmen MASSENET: Meditation from Thaïs BEETHOVEN: Finale from Symphony No. 5

FRENCH ELEGANCE, GERMAN PASSION Tuesday, July 28, 6:30pm Milana Elise Reiche and Rebecca Corruccini play Jean-Marie Leclair’s elegant Sonata in E Minor for Two Violins. A leading musical light in mid-18th-century Paris, Lecair’s fame today rests on virtuoso works for his own instrument: the violin. Beethoven’s music inhabits the opposite end of the emotional spectrum and nowhere is his temperament more apparent than in the turbulent “Appassionata” piano sonata.

Acclaimed American pianist Orion Weiss explores Beethoven’s dark night of the soul.

LECLAIR: Sonata for Two Violins BEETHOVEN: “Appassionata” Sonata 80

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FROM BACH TO BERNSTEIN AND BEYOND Thursday, July 30, 6:30pm A quintet of the orchestra’s acclaimed brass players kicks off a musical journey with music of the Renaissance. Then, Amos Yang delves into the Baroque with the last of Johann Sebastian Bach’s iconic Cello Suites. Heading into the 1950s, Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story gets the brass treatment, while celebrated violinist Leila Josefowicz brings you into the 21st century with an excerpt from Esa-Pekka Salonen’s Lachen Verlernt (Forgotten Laugh), a modern work in the form of a Chaconne that neatly lends a nod back to Bach.

MISC.: Renaissance works BACH: From Cello Suite No. 6 SALONEN: From Lachen Verlernt BERNSTEIN: Suite from West Side Story

Award-winning artists Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Kelli O’Hara present a special, once-ina-lifetime performance—for free! Tickets sold for the annual fundraising concert help keep the rest of the year’s performances admission-free. But this summer’s Gala will be different. Now, these musical superstars will craft a unique program, for you, broadcast live from the East Coast—admission-free for all—as a thank you to the community.

STRINGS AND MALLETS Tuesday, August 4, 6:30 PM Sit back and enjoy a quartet of cellists led by Amos Yang playing cleverly arranged versions of Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, Handel’s “Ombra mai fu,” the famous aria from Xerxes sung in appreciation of a plane tree, and even a hit song by the Beatles. Keeping things contemporary, Si-Yan Darren Li and Marc Damoulakis play Osvaldo Golijov’s haunting Mariel for Cello and Marimba before a quartet of percussionists round things off with Steve Reich’s hypnotic Mallet Quartet for Marimba and Vibraphone.

MOZART: The Marriage of Figaro Overture HANDEL: “Ombra mai fu” BEATLES: TBA GOLIJOV: Mariel REICH: Mallet Quartet

Ludwig van Beethoven

Archduke Rudolph

BEETHOVEN’S ARCHDUKE Friday, July 31, 6:30 PM Festival mainstays Kristin Ahlstrom, Bjorn Ranheim, and Peter Henderson will be your guides through Beethoven’s Piano Trio in B-flat Major. Better known as the “Archduke,” its dedicatee was Archduke Rudolph of Austria, a musical dilettante and gifted amateur pianist. Full of originality, the 45-minute work was Beethoven’s final full-scale piano trio and ranges from joy to sadness with outbursts of bluff good humor. The work’s first performances with the increasingly deaf composer, Ignaz Schuppanzigh on violin, and Josef Linke on cello, would mark Beethoven’s last public appearances as a pianist.

BEETHOVEN: “Archduke” Trio

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Orion Weiss

BEETHOVEN AND BATES Thursday, August 6, 6:30 PM Violinist Juliana Athayde and pianist Orion Weiss perform Beethoven’s effervescent “Spring” Sonata.

Published in 1801, the work finds the composer in game-changing mode as he anticipates the Romanticera gestures of Mendelssohn and Schumann. From the innocence of the opening Allegro to the joyous Rondo Finale you can almost smell the Austrian countryside.

Mason Bates is one of America’s most popular and performed contemporary composers. In Mothership—a dancing scherzo where improvising soloists “dock” with

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the orchestral mothership—Music Director Alasdair Neale and the full orchestra demonstrate why.

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BEETHOVEN: “Spring” Sonat a BATES: Mothership

FAMILY CONCERT: INSPIRING DUOS Saturday, August 8, 6:30 PM Enjoy some positive family dynamics in this survey of Festival orchestra musicians and their talented offspring. From their homes to yours, members of the orchestra team up with their kids to perform selections of their choosing. Like most family gatherings, expect some cute moments and perhaps some surprises—one musician’s son has already soloed with the Chicago Symphony and the San Francisco Symphony!

COLOR AND LIGHT Tuesday, August 11, 6:30 PM A musical smorgasbord opens with harpist Julia Coronelli playing Debussy’s shimmering Arabesque No. 1 (you’ll recognize it) followed by Schumann’s dreamy Romance for Oboe and Piano played by Erik Behr and guest artist Orion Weiss. Clarinetist Jason Shafer finesses Gershwin’s jazz-inflected Three Preludes before Polina Sedukh performs a 21st-century masterwork: Missy Mazzoli’s evocative Vespers for amplified violin and electronic soundtrack. Concluding the concert in martial style, Music Director Alasdair Neale conducts the orchestra in the colorful third movement from Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, the “Pathétique”.

cohesiveness and a brooding quality that ranges from the tragic to the practically possessed. It is played here by a string quartet from the Festival Orchestra—Erin Schreiber, Shawn Weil, Shannon Farrell Williams, and Bjorn Ranheim—with Peter Henderson on piano.

BRAHMS: Piano Quintet Time for Three

DEBUSSY: Arabesque No. 1 SCHUMANN: Romance GERSHWIN: Three Preludes MAZZOLI: Vespers TCHAIKOVSKY: Allegro molto vivace from Symphony No. 6

the 442s Villalobos Brothers

The Edgar M. Bronfman String Quartet

FRENCH IMPRESSIONS

Daniil Trifonov

DANIIL TRIFONOV: MUSICAL PICTURES Sunday, August 9, 6:30 PM Grammy award-winning pianist and 2019 Musical America Artist of the Year, Russian-born Daniil Trifonov brings his vibrant musical talent to bear on a pair of colorful masterpieces. First up is Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 18, known as “The Hunt,” thanks to a buoyant horn call motif in the finale. In it, you’ll notice playful high spirits are to the fore, yet there’s room for tenderness too. Then, nothing conjures images quite like Pictures at an Exhibition. A gallery guide in musical form, the half-hour work—originally written for and played tonight by solo piano—paints a series of vivid musical canvases connected by Mussorgsky’s famous “Promenade” theme.

BEETHOVEN: Sonata Op. 31, No. 3 MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition

Friday, August 14, 6:30 PM Claude Debussy’s experiments in harmony and form changed the course of music history in a creative career stretching from 1890 to 1917. Principal Flute Linda Lukas plays Syrinx, a sinuous solo which was originally intended as offstage music during a play, but also a piece that would come to redefine the capabilities of the modern instrument. The Edgar M. Bronfman String Quartet will then play the composer’s String Quartet, a tonally shifty and equally ground-breaking work whose sensual impressionism, in the words of Pierre Boulez, freed chamber music from its “frozen rhetoric and rigid aesthetics”.

DEBUSSY: Syrinx DEBUSSY: String Quartet

BRAHMS’S MAGNUM OPUS Saturday, August 15, 6:30 PM Often considered Brahms’s greatest chamber work, the Piano Quintet in F Minor had a complex compositional history. Published in 1864, it began life two years earlier as a string quintet which was then transcribed for two pianos. In its final form, it is notable for its musical

POPS NIGHT: NEW MUSICAL FRONTIERS Sunday, August 16, 6:30 PM One of the most exciting musical developments in recent years has been the increasing popularity of ensembles who use their classical training to seek out new musical frontiers or, to misquote the commander of the Starship Enterprise, to boldly go where no musicians have gone before. Prepare to explore the musical universe’s outer boundaries with intrepid ensembles, including Time for Three, the 442s, Villalobos Brothers, and more.

SEASON FINALE Wednesday, August 19, 6:30 PM Music Director Alasdair Neale closes out the season with a series of encores from Festival Orchestra musicians and guest artists, and the entire orchestra itself. The program will be announced during the concert.

Visit svmusicfestival.org/summer-season for complete concert details.

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food&drink WARFIELD REMASTERED Inside the expansion that was worth the wait W O R D S J O N A T H A N P. M E N T Z E R P H O T O S R AY J . G A D D

Patience is said to be a virtue.

When Alex Buck and Ben Bradley met, their vision of opening a brewery and distillery was something that would take them down a long and unique path.

Their story is similar to Robert Frost’s poem, “The Road Not Taken,” in which Frost tells a tale of going down a road and being given a choice between two paths. Even though it is about a single traveler, Buck and Bradley have worked as one ever since their business endeavors took off and have often taken the road less traveled.

Meeting through a mutual friend in 2013, Buck, 43, and Bradley, 35, hit it off, bonding over their shared passion for beer and spirits, and the rest is history. The result was the Warfield Brewery and Distillery.

“It felt like we had similar goals and aspirations,” Bradley said. “We share a lot of similar views to the (alcohol) business, which made life pretty easy. We also both have the same type of work ethic.”

As the two formed a bond and shared ideas, the Warfield name received its foundation one day when the two were mountain biking up Warfield Creek Trail. As the two entrepreneurs feverishly cycled up, they realized they were going the wrong way, which is a theme with these guys—they do it unconventionally. Their path always seems to be the road less traveled.

As their restaurant opened in 2015, they felt it was missing something. The production facility was their passion—brewing beer and distilling spirits— and they wanted a space to more clearly reflect that vision. They believed in their product and had the gall to prove it, so they doubled down with a production buildout with intentions of entering the wholesale game.

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Co-owners Ben Bradley (left) and Alex Buck (right) share a passion for handcrafted beer and spirits—bringing quality craftsmanship to each endeavor.

Their motto: “Put Good In, Get Good Out” has guided every step along their path.

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“If we are going to make this thing financially successful, then we had to get into wholesale,” said Bradley. “We realized out of the gates that if we were to expand, then we had to go big and build something that will last, so that was the driving force.”

Construction of a 12,000-square-foot, two-story brewhouse with a basement began in 2018 at 280 N. Main, next door to their Main Street restaurant in downtown Ketchum, and has been intriguing locals and tourists alike for the past year and a half.

The brewhouse will be operating a custom 30-barrel (BBL) system that adds around 6,000-BBL of new capacity. Along with a full brewhouse sits two copper 1,000-gallon whiskey stills, which were made by the famous Forsyths still manufacturer in Scotland. Both copper pot stills face Main Street with a windowed sidewalk view.

Next to the stills is the tasting room, which will have restaurant seating and a new bar. The window walls that look out onto Main Street are convertible to an open sidewalk on beautiful summer days and stairs to the second-floor balcony offer a first-hand look at the brewing and distilling process. The upstairs will be connected to the Warfield’s famous upper deck and is available to rent for special events.

With so much fun going on up top, down below is where the secret stash hides. The basement will house a bottling room, collection vessels, lockers for employees, maintenance rooms, two 10-BBL bright tanks for liquor production, and a giant cold storage room big enough to hold 350 kegs and sufficient for wholesale throughout Idaho.

Buck and Bradley worked with architect Gretchen Wagner of Scape Design Studio on the project, keeping the expansion layout true to Warfield’s gastro-pub style. The team at Conrad Brothers brought the vision to life. It is a factory setting, yet fresh, with a distinctive vibe that will surely be a fan favorite.

Aiming to open at the end of June, the Warfield will also unveil a revamped management team melded of talent and experience with a vivacious brewmaster and a trail-blazing and award-winning head chef.

Jay Verrege, 52, takes over in the kitchen as head chef and general manager, while Kieran Burns, 30, will take over duty as the head brewmaster. Verrege learned how to cook in his grandfather’s Basque restaurant in California and has since built a reputation as one of the finest chefs in the world, with stints at then Michelen-rated Wolf House Restaurant in Sonoma. Burns hails from Wellington, New Zealand, learning from some of the world’s most talented brewers and looking to add to the Warfield’s flagship brews like Lucky 7 Pale Ale, Magnanimous Lager and Thorny Thistle, with original recipes of his own such as the Ketchum Kolsch, Common Chaos, Feisty Wee Number and Blind Horse.

Both are natural-born leaders who have the pedigree and the passion for carrying on Buck and Bradley’s vision.

Warfield’s mantra is “Put Good In, Get Good Out,” and Alex and Ben have put in the hard work and are determined to make Warfield an iconic staple in downtown Ketchum.

Now, it is time to get good out.

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Under the direction of Kiwi brewmaster Kieran Burns (right), flagship brews like Lucky 7 Pale Ale, Magnanimous Lager and Thorny Thistle, will soon be joined

by Common Chaos and Feisty Wee Number. Chef Jay Verrrege (top), a former Navy Seal who learned to cook at the age of 10 in his grandfather’s Basque restaurant, brings his Michelinrated restaurant experience to Ketchum and will also take over as general manager.

An Essential Call to Arms…

Amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, anticipation loomed. With the United States economy frozen in late-April, Ketchum’s Main Street had no one in sight. Despite the unrest, Alex Buck and his crew were hard at work because, to Buck and his business partner, Ben Bradley, the show must go on. The Warfield had heard an essential call to arms.

Shortages of basic needs like hand sanitizer prompted many distilleries like the Warfield to take a detour from their typical product line, pulling double duty as an essential business to create hand sanitizer to help combat the coronavirus of 2020.

“Once there was news of other distilleries making sanitizer, we wanted to get on board,” said Alex Buck. “Essentially, we’re lucky enough to have plenty of the neutral grain spirit that is used for our Mayday Vodka and No Return Gin.” Jumping at the chance to give back, the Warfield began producing 8-oz. bottles of hand sanitizer and a total of 500 units were dispersed throughout Blaine County, reaching fire departments, police departments, St. Luke’s hospital frontline health workers, hospice patients, elder care facilities, first responders and municipalities.

Doctor offices throughout the Wood River Valley also had high requests for the hand sanitizer, so the Warfield filled those needs and also gave some of its hand sanitizers to Mountain Rides and the Sawtooth National Forest and the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA).

Uniquely positioned to help, the Warfield had the equipment and basic ingredients to respond quickly; following the formula recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), they took their existing 190-proof alcohol and proofed it down to 160-proof, which is 80 percent alcohol by volume (ABV), then mixed the alcohol with glycerin and hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is added to help kill spores in plastic containers.

“We were not sure what we could do legally,” Buck said, citing the liquor laws restricting other uses but adding that they were committed to helping the community. Regularly, alcohol production is taxable by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB); however, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stepped in and momentarily loosened up regulations in order to respond to the emergency need for hand sanitizer.

“The FDA told us to make it and follow the guidelines, so it gave us the opportunity to go ahead and produce the hand sanitizer,” Buck added. “We’re new to this game, but this allowed us to try and help people.”

…and Award Winning Along with a brand new, state-of-the-art expansion to complement their restaurant, the Warfield is also winning awards for their much-anticipated Warfield Organic Whiskey.

“We received two gold medals,” Buck said.

“One from the American Craft Spirits Association and one from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in the whiskey category. Plus, we received a San Francisco World Spirits Competition silver medal for our Organic Gin.” The Warfield Organic American Whiskey, which is worth the wait, is distilled on their small 210-gallon pot still and aged for three years in ex-bourbon barrels. It has flavors of toffee, milk chocolate, coffee and barley with a smooth spice.

The Warfield Whiskey accompanies an already impressive spirits list with the No Return Gin, Mayday Vodka and the Sister City Brandy.

With their spirits wowing people, and the nearly completed brewhouse opening this summer, the Warfield is about to hit its stride.

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DINING AROUND TOWN A fast guide to the Valley’s best eateries BREAKFAST & CAFES

BIG BELLY DELI Homemade soups, salads, and a variety of great sandwiches. Serving the Valley for over 15 years and rated #1 Best Sandwich Deli.

Let us prove it, and your belly will thank you.

171 N. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.2411.

BIGWOOD BREAD Visit us at one of our spectacular locations, both featuring beautiful outdoor views, fantastic food and outstanding service. Fresh and homemade is how we do it! Downtown Café – 380 N. East Ave., Ketchum 208.928.7868; and Bakery Café – 271 Northwood Way, Ketchum. 208.726.2035.

BLACK OWL CAFE Locally roasted, custom blended coffee brewed to perfection. Large selection of loose-leaf tea. Homebaked scones, muffins and breads. Breakfast and lunch. 208 N. River St., Hailey. 208.928.6200.

CAFÉ DELLA Café, bakery, and market located in the heart of Hailey. 103 S. Main St., Hailey. 208.913.0263.

GALENA LODGE The perfect place for a winter or summer outing.

During the winter months Galena is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 15187 State Hwy 75, Ketchum. 208.726.4010.

GLOW LIVE FOOD CAFÉ Glow is a plant-based and organic cafe and health food store. Glow specializes in delicious, plant-based foods, emphasizing locally grown produce. 380 Washington Ave. #105, Ketchum.

208.725.0314.

GRETCHEN’S Adjacent to the Sun Valley Lodge lobby, Gretchen’s Restaurant welcomes you with a relaxing indoor/ outdoor feel with easy access for Terrace dining all day long. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner and full bar service. Sun Valley Lodge. 208.622.2144.

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PROMOTIONAL SECTION

HAILEY COFFEE COMPANY

RASBERRYS

Our café serves delicious gourmet espresso drinks and fresh baked goods from our on-site bakery. All of our coffees are fresh roasted in Hailey and our baked goods are served fresh from the oven. 219 S. Main St., Hailey.

208.788.8482.

Callie and Maeme Rasberry believe all the senses must be involved in meal preparation; therefore, the menu is eclectic, just like the chefs, with dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients when available and their own take on comfort and ethnic food. 411 Building, 5th St., Ketchum. 208.726.0606.

HANK & SYLVIES We are a bakery, floral design and gift shop offering fresh baked sweets, custom cakes, flower arrangements, and a large array of party goods and gifts. Specialty coffee drinks available and a selection of fresh baked goods handmade from scratch daily. 471 N. Leadville, Ketchum, 208.726.0115; and 91 E. Croy St., Hailey, 208.928.4088.

INTERNATIONAL COWBOY COCINA International Cowboy Cocina is a cornerstone in the Hailey community and has been recognized for its outstanding American cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. 111 N. 1st Ave. Suite 1C, Hailey. 208.928.7009.

JAVA COFFEE AND CAFÉ Truly a great coffeehouse! Baking from scratch daily. Serving the finest Fair Trade and organic coffees. Sound like a local and order the “Dirty Hippie Burrito” and a “Bowl of Soul.”

191 4th St. W., Ketchum, 208.726.2882; 111 N. 1st Ave., Hailey, 208.788.2297.

JERSEY GIRL Best sandwiches in town!

14 E. Croy St., Hailey. 208.788.8844.

KONDITOREI Lunch dishes range from pumpkin spaetzle with sausage and apples to roasted chicken crepes with spinach and spicy Liptauer cheese. The café offers a full complement of artisanal coffee and hot chocolate drinks, plus house-baked European pastries. Sun Valley Resort, 208.622.2235.

PERRY’S Voted “Best of the Valley” by the Idaho Mountain Express readers numerous times for breakfast, lunch, and sandwiches, Perry’s Restaurant has been a Ketchum fixture for 34 years.

131 West 4th St., Ketchum. 208.726.7703.

POOLSIDE CAFÉ Enjoy summer-fresh salads, sandwiches and flatbreads, as well as a full range of cocktails and beverages. Choose from light fare such as watermelon salad or spa Caesar to heartier fare like the Lodge burger or wild shrimp tacos and flatbread pizzas. Sun Valley Lodge, Sun Valley.

208.622.2833.

THE KNEADERY The Kneadery combines wholesome fresh food with a rustic Idaho atmosphere. All meals start with the freshest ingredients: locally baked organic breads, farm-fresh, cage-free eggs, seasonal fruit and top-quality meats.

260 Leadville Ave. North, Ketchum. 208.726.9462.

DELIS

ATKINSONS’ MARKETS Atkinsons’ Markets, serving you and your family at our three locations in the Wood River Valley.

451 E. 4th St., Ketchum, 208.726.2681; 93 E. Croy St., Hailey, 208.788.2294; 757 N. Main St., Bellevue, 208.788.7788.

WRAPCITY Wrapcity serves up creative wraps and salads, homemade soups, and unique quesadillas. Wrapcity also serves breakfast wraps all day with special breakfast creations on Saturdays and Sundays. 180 Main St., S., Ketchum. 208.727.6766.

PUBS, GRILLS, & LOUNGES

APPLE’S BAR & GRILL Established over two decades ago, Apple’s Bar & Grill is still the best spot to fuel your body after a long day ripping turns on Baldy! Kick back, enjoy a great meal and a pint of beer at one of the most spectacular mountain bar locations!

205 Picabo St., Ketchum. 208.726.7067.

BOHO LOUNGE The Boho Lounge is everyone and anyone’s home away from home. It’s a sanctuary for you to kick off your shoes, take a deep breath, stay awhile.

Looking for a refreshing happy hour with craft cocktails? We’re the spot. 131 Washington Ave., Ketchum. 208.726-6843.

ELKHORN CLUBHOUSE GRILL Hit up the Elkhorn Clubhouse for lunch or early dinner, and recharge with a little Valley R&R. 100 Badeyana Dr., Sun Valley. 208.622.2820.

GRUMPY’S Grumpy’s is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. We are a little hard to find, but not hard to find out about. 860 Warm Springs Rd., Ketchum.

No phone.

LEFTY’S BAR & GRILL

VILLAGE STATION

Lefty’s has a great casual dining menu, including killer burgers served on fresh-baked bread, monster hot sandwiches, wings, salads and our specialty, fresh-cut French fries. 231 6th St. East, Ketchum. 208.726.2744.

Enjoy a wide selection of cocktails and craft beer on tap, as well as a crowd-pleasing menu of classic American favorites: hearty cheeseburgers, chicken wings, pizza and family-style salads. Sun Valley Village, Sun Valley. 208.622.2143.

MAHONEY’S BAR & GRILL

WARFIELD DISTILLERY & BREWERY

Mahoney’s offers a full bar, a terrific deck that’s just a short stroll from Bellevue’s Howard Preserve and a tasty menu featuring their famous “Juicy Lucy” cheese-filled, grilled-onion-topped hamburger. 104 S. Main St., Bellevue. 208.788.4449.

POWER HOUSE Serving locally-raised Wagyu beef burgers, blackened Ahi sandwiches and tacos, hand-cut fries, and organic salads with a wealth of beers on tap. 502 N. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.9184.

7 FUEGO 7 Fuego is a family-owned and operated “Baja” style BBQ grill located in the “historic” bank building in Bellevue. We specialize in slow-cooked tri-tip steak and various seafood items.

200 S. Main St., Bellevue. 208.788.1034.

SAWTOOTH BREWERY 25 taps with beer, wine, cider, and kombucha on tap! Join us for the game on one of our big-screen TV’s. We fill growlers, crowlers, and have kegs, bottles, and cans to go! 110 N. River St., Hailey; 631 Warm Springs Rd., Ketchum.

208.726.6803.

THE CELLAR PUB From traditional pub fare such as buffalo burgers or fish & chips to original dishes such as our flat-iron steak salad, we have something for everyone in your party. We have a full bar and feature a great selection of draft beer and fine wines.

400 Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum. 208.622.3832.

LIMELIGHT LOUNGE When late afternoon hits, we swing our doors wide open for guests and locals to dig into our friendly après food and drink specials. Our full dinner menu is available evenings in the Lounge, for in-room dining, or take-out. 151 South Main St., Ketchum.

208.726.0888.

THE MINT The Mint is a concert and private event venue, bar and family-friendly restaurant with down home coking in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Their comfortable and approachable menu embodies down-home cooking with an uptown feel and flavor.

116 Main St., Hailey. 208.788.6468.

THE RED SHOE Enjoy the neighborhood-tavern feel of The Red Shoe while dining on local favorites that include a meatloaf sandwich, wild Alaskan sockeye salmon and braised pork ribs. 107 Hwy 75, Hailey.

208.788.5048.

ITALIAN & PIZZA

DIVINE FOOD & WINE Voted the best wine bar in the Wood River Valley for the last three years, diVine offers wines by the glass, soups, salads, panini and gourmet pizzas.

And don’t miss the delicious fondue or gluten-free options. 111 N. 1st Ave., Hailey. 208.788.4422.

The ever-changing menu brings you the best provisions from across the Northwest in our comfortable neighborhood pub setting. The best summer deck in town with fire pits and rocking chairs for comfort and conversation.

280 N. Main St., Ketchum. 208.726.2739.

ENOTECA

MEXICAN

Il Naso is special whether you drop by to have a burger and beer at the wine bar, or to relax in the candlelit dining room. The extensive wine list and knowledgeable staff will help you choose just the right bottle to enhance your dining experience.

480 Washington Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.7776.

BARRIO75 TACO LOUNGE & TEQUILA BAR Tucked into the edge of downtown Ketchum with patio views of Mount Baldy, Barrio75 offers a lively an decorative take on a beloved culinary duo .. tacos and tequila. Every day, they grind organic heirloom corn, crafting housemade tortillas—the base of everything they do—while paying homage to the traditional street tacos of Mexico and South America. And don’t miss the list of over 40 tequilas, draft beers and wines, and a cocktail menu designed to accentuate the bold and bright flavors of each dish. 211 4th St. E, Ketchum. 208.726.3068.

CHAPALITAS GRILL A family Mexican restaurant serving authentic dishes, including specialties such as pollo a la chapala, chicken carnitas, and huevos con chorizo.

200 S. Main St., Hailey. 208.928.7306.

DESPO’S Despo’s is committed to authentic, delicious Mexican dishes that respect your desire for a healthy meal without compromising flavor.

211 4th St. E., Ketchum. 208.726.3068.

KB’S This cheerful, laid-back burrito joint serves delicious fish tacos and offers a make-your-own burrito, with a choice of 27 fillings.

260 N. Main St., Ketchum. 208.928.6955; 121 N. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.7217.

LA CABANITA Only one way to put it… best authentic Mexican food in town. The town’s hidden gem that is truly a favorite. 160 W. 5th St., Ketchum. 208.725.5001; 745 N. Main St., Bellevue. 208.928.7550.

LAGO AZUL Enjoy true Mexican food in downtown Hailey. Pollo rancherito, carne asada saran and “Sandy” tacos are house specialties not to be missed.

14 W. Croy St., Hailey. 208.578.1700.

Ketchum’s newest gastronomic addition, with its upscale pizzeria and wine bar. Enoteca has a plethora of small plates to choose from. 300 N. Main St., Ketchum. 208.928.6280.

IL NASO

RICO’S Founded in 1982 by Rico and Amy Albright, RICO’S features starters, soups, salads, over 20 signature pastas, handpicked nightly specials, calzones and 11 specialty hand-tossed brick-oven pizzas.

200 Main St., Ketchum. 208.726.7426.

ROMINNA’S Since 2013, we have been offering contemporary Italian cuisine prepared to the highest standards.

Our premium wine selection includes more than 150 wines to pair with any course. 580 Washington St., Ketchum. 208.726.6961.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA & GRILL Our fresh, handcrafted food is what brings people in, and our service is what keeps them coming back for more. We pride ourselves on creating a “nourishing and memorable neighborhood experience that people love!” 200 Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum. 208.622.5625.

WISEGUY PIZZA PIE Serving New York style, hand tossed pizzas topped with whole-milk mozzarella, and baked to perfection in our stone deck ovens. We make our sauce from scratch and our dough fresh daily. We also craft delicious sandwiches, salads and calzones. Large selection of local and regional bottled and draft beer. 460 Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum, 208.726.0737; and 411 N. Main St., Hailey, 208.788.8688

ASIAN/SUSHI

DANG’S THAI CUISINE Dang’s offers a wide selection of popular dishes ranging from sushi, green papaya salad, pad thai, and their famous green curry with chicken!

Highly recommend as an affordable, flavorful and fun experience in Hailey! 310 N. Main St., Hailey.

208.9 28.7111.

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PROMOTIONAL SECTION

PADDLES UP POKÉ

DUCHIN LOUNGE

THE RAM

Paddles Up Poké is Idaho’s first and only specialty poké restaurant. Theirr fish is delivered every day and hand selected to ensure the highest quality standards and freshest product offered in the state.

Sauces are all made with the finest Aloha Shoyu, imported from Hawaii for an authentic sweet fermented soy sauce taste, and the entire menu is built to accommodate any type of dietary need.

620 N. Main St., Ketchum. 208.941.1589.

All new and inviting, this legendary lounge serves up cocktails, imported beer and an extensive wine list.

Now you can also duck in for a quick bite from our lounge menu. Sun Valley Lodge. 208.622.2145.

Sun Valley’s original restaurant, The Ram has been warming and welcoming diners since 1937.

Travel back in time with the nightly “Heritage Menu”—a series of historic dishes such as pork tenderloin schnitzel, Hungarian goulash, and the famous Ram fondue. Located in the Sun Valley Inn. 208.622.2225.

RICKSHAW Serving “ethnic street foods,” as chef Andreas Heaphy likes to say, Rickshaw has been well received by locals, visitors and critics alike.

Creative, fresh, small plates are inspired by the flavors and foods in locales such as Thailand, Vietnam, China, and Indonesia. 460 N. Washington Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.8481.

GRILL AT KNOB HILL The environment at the Knob Hill Inn is casual and comfortable, yet sophisticated, with distinctively Northwest cuisine, and a variety of American and European classics. A top local favorite! 960 N. Main St., Ketchum. 208.726.8004.

Pick up a copy of TASTE of Sun Valley for menus and more!

SUSHI ON SECOND Sushi on Second is the Valley’s oldest sushi restaurant. But don’t let age fool you. Head sushi chefs John Rust and Ross Bird are at the center of a talented crew of sushi chefs that delight in creating dishes that are as appetizing to look at as they are to eat. 260 Second St., Ketchum. 208.726.5181.

MEDITERRANEAN

TOWN SQUARE TAVERN Town Square Tavern is a gathering place in the center of Ketchum, serving fresh and inspired world cuisine. With flavors inspired by the Mediterranean regions stretching from the Middle East, to North Africa, to Spain, Italy and France, there is something sure to please everyone’s palate. 360 East Ave. N., Ketchum. 208.726.6969.

REGIONAL NORTHWEST

COOKBOOK This cozy place was built in 1932 as a church and then later on was an architect’s office, daycare, butcher shop, BBQ restaurant and bakery. Vita and Burke Smith fell in love with this cute building and decided to give it a new life. 271 7th St. East, Ketchum. 208.720.3260.

THE COVEY Jesse and Jane Sheue’s new restaurant in Ketchum offers an intimate ambiance with an always-evolving menu. The relaxed atmosphere is a place to enjoy good friends, fine wine, and delicious meals. 520 Washington Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.3663.

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Located in rustic Redfish Lake Lodge and featuring lake views and a true Idaho mountain brand of comfort food—cuisine that will pleasantly surprise you in this remote and rugged country.

We start with as much local Idaho grown ingredients as we can, then add our own blend of flavors from the Northwest’s wild resources. We specialize in salmon, trout, wild game, and other regional favorites; plus wines from acclaimed local, domestic and international producers. 401 Redfish Lodge Rd, Stanley. 208.774.3536.

THE SAWTOOTH CLUB Always busy with a great mix of locals and visitors, The Sawtooth Club offers a unique blend of American steakhouse classics, fresh seafood, wild game, unique pasta dishes and much more.

Many entrées are cooked over the live, mesquitewood fire, and all are prepared with a singular creative flair. The award-winning wine list offers a diverse selection of reasonably priced wines to compliment any of the delicious menu offerings.

231 North Main St., Ketchum. 208.726.5233.

ZOU 75 Zou 75 is your destination for more than great Asian fusion, sushi and seafood selections. With fresh fish flown in several times a week straight from Honolulu, Hawaii, you can always count on the best in quality and freshness. Zou 75 is the perfect choice for your next dining event. 416 N. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.3310.

REDFISH LAKE LODGE

KETCHUM GRILL For nearly 28 years, Ketchum Grill has brought your dining experience to the highest gastronomical level, and the best Idaho has to offer. 520 East Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.4660.

ROUNDHOUSE Perched midway up Bald Mountain on the River Run side, the Roundhouse is a culinary destination not to be missed. Serviced by the Roundhouse Gondola, the restaurant offers spectacular views of the Valley. Bald Mountain, Ketchum. 208.622.2012.

SUN VALLEY CLUB Among the most popular places in Sun Valley to eat, drink and relax, the wraparound terrace at Sun Valley Club offers stunning views of Bald Mountain, Dollar Mountain and the 18-hole Sawtooth Putting Course. The Sun Valley Club brings exciting, contemporary dishes that are focused on local ingredients and big flavors. 1 Trail Creek Rd., Sun Valley. 208.622.2919.

THE PIONEER SALOON The Pioneer Saloon, renowned for perfectly aged, tender and flavorful beef, is typical of an earlier Idaho where ore wagons rattled down Main Street and business was done with a handshake and a drink. Natural woods, mounted game, and period firearms help recreate an authentic saloon atmosphere. 320 N. Main St., Ketchum.

208.726.3139.

TRAIL CREEK CABIN Trail Creek Cabin is Sun Valley’s destination for romantic dining in a rustic, early-Western atmosphere. Accessible by sleigh or car, Trail Creek Cabin is the perfect winter backdrop for a delicious seasonal menu, which includes Hagerman Valley Idaho Ruby Trout, Buffalo Tenderloin and Trail Creek New York Strip. 300 Trail Creek Rd., Sun Valley. 208.622.2019.

VINTAGE A favorite of the locals, chef Rodrigo Herrera is tuned into the best of the season’s offerings. With a lovely ambiance, both inside and seasonally outside, Vintage offers a dining experience like one would have in France: leisurely, lively, and without pretension. 231 Leadville Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.9595.

A special thank you to the community sponsors who helped support our food&drink // dining guide section, ensuring that all our favorite restaurants and cafes are able to be highlighted and have a presence in our TASTE OF SUN VALLEY magazine dedicated to all things food and drink, chef and restaurant in the Wood River Valley!

Thank you to our lead sponsors ATKINSONS’ MARKETS and WHITEHEAD’S LANDSCAPING, along with supporting sponsor SUN VALLEY AUTO CLUB.

weddings

{ CHANEL + HENRY } P H O T O S L E X I H AT C H P H O T O G R A P H Y

Everything about Chanel Wyett and Henry Pyle’s destination wedding in Sun Valley on August 16, 2019, was perfect. The day opened sunny and blue as the California couple exchanged vows on the grounds of historic Trail Creek Cabin with Sun Valley’s fabled Bald Mountain rising in the distance. The wedding theme was elegant white and steel blue, with a distinct mountain town vibe, and the bridal party was whisked to the wedding in vintage classics—including a sage green 1940s-era Ford Woodie wagon (in tribute to the groom’s grandmother), a brick red Mercedes, and a persimmiom orange vintage VW bus. The bride walked down the aisle in a stunning embroidered lace Ines Di Santo cathedral length veil, framed on all sides by sprays of delphinium, hyrdrangea and white roses. Dinner and dancing erupted beneath a tent draped in sheer tulle and dripping in vines and white blossoms, followed by brunch at the groom’s family home in Ketchum before guests departed for the weekend. It happened in Sun Valley—the perfect summer wedding!

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THE TEAM Photographer Lexi Hatch Photography Planner Amanda Seaward Venue Sun Valley, Trail Creek Cabin Catering Sun Valley Resort Florist Kurt / Botanica Makeup Britt Davis Music DJ Osamu Nishimura

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{ J ESSICA + ADAM } P H O T O S H I L L A R Y M AY B E R Y

Jessica and Adam Ingram were married Saturday, September 8th beneath a crisp and sun-soaked fall day in Idaho. The theme was a florists dreamscape of mountain elegance, with colors of light green and dusty wildflower purples. The bride arrived in a horse-drawn carriage carry a stunning

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bouquet of white blossoms mixed with sprays of green to perfectly complement her strapless dress of floral lace and chapel length veil. The reception and ceremony were at Sun Valley Resort, with a tent filled like a florist’s greenhouse—dripping in leafy green vines and fragrant blossoms in purple

and pink hues. Guests enjoyed cornhole on the lawn outside the tent and danced late into the night to the band “No Limits” before sending off the newly married couple in a shower of twinkling sparklers and the glowing canopy of high alpine stars strewn across a clear Idaho sky. Heavenly.

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A special thank you to the many partners who helped support local businesses with this special Summer 2020 issue of Sun Valley Magazine. It is with deepest gratitude that we thank the generous businesses that stepped up with us as sponsors, allowing those businesses more gravely effected by the coronavirus pandemic to tell their stories and promote their store and restaurant openings, arts offerings and event updates to an even larger audience regionally and nationally.

We are committed to weathering this storm together and all us, here, at Sun Valley Magazine stand and applaud each and every one of you.

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