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Sentinels of the Sky
Ensuring the survival of wild birds of prey BY L AURIE SAMMIS
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Private Idahos Modern day mining claims BY BRYANT DUNN
 ON THE COVER
How philanthropy enriches lives and community
Isabella Boylston, a Wood River Valley native, is now a principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. In August, Boylston will return to the area to perform with members of The Royal Ballet, New York City Ballet, The Royal Danish Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and the Mariinsky Ballet.
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82 96 38 localbuzz
92 innovation
Adventure Activists Changing the world by pushing limits
The Growing Greenway
The Sun Valley Institute makes strides
Land Trust extends Big Wood River access
What’s Next for NexStage The Argyros Performing Arts Center
48 body&soul
Skin with Altitude An Original Yogi Richard Odom’s melding of East and West
122 inthearts
Pedal Power Three young bikers set high standards
An Education on the Water Exploring the world with a kayak school
The Idaho Stretch Roadside geology in the Gem State
It’s an Eclipse! Don’t be left in the dark
When the Snow Is Gone Summer on Baldy
Discovering Galena The Galena Trails Project comes to fruition
From Eccentric to Extraordinary Isabella Boylston, an Idaho original
The Sun Valley Writers’ Conference Annual retreat draws literary stars
140 food&drink
144 FROM TOP LEF T: COURTESY SUN VALLEY COMPANY; COURTESY LOCAL FOOD ALLIANCE; COURTESY WARFIELD DISTILLERY & BREWERY / R AY J. GADD
The Sizzle of Summer The complicated simplicity of barbecue
Got The Summertime Brews? Drink local
76 getoutthere
The Art of Pamela DeTuncq Conveying the conceptual
54 360˚kids
Beyond Organic Keeping it close to home
Maintaining healthy skin
Building a Resilient Valley
152 summerweddings
Romance in the Mountains Mollie and Tucker Nicholas and Stephanie Alex and James Taylor and Ashley
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 26 from the publisher 28 featured contributors 64 summer camps 68 favorite finds 88 calendar of events 132 gallery buzz 148 valley dining 160 wedding resources
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n a recent hike, while listening to a podcast on the big bang theory and the origins of life, I was struck by a line of thought from historian David Christian who asserted that what makes humans different from other mammalian life is human language—because we can share what we’ve learned with intricate precision, it has the power to accumulate in the collective memory. And that’s why we have history. I would have to agree with professor Christian, but would take it a step further by suggesting that it is the many stories of individuals and organizations, events or movements, which connect us, move us and illuminate the communities in which we live. The stories are, at their core, what binds us together in our humanity. It is part of what makes publishing such a creatively inspiring and rewarding occupation: the telling, both in words and in pictures, of the stories woven into our daily lives. And our remote mountain valley seems to be full of them. Take for example the story of determination, hard work, passion and, even, some pain, contained within the rise to stardom of our cover girl, local Isabella Boylston (“From Eccentric to Extraordinary” on page 126), who discovered her love of dance at an early age and dedicated herself to her art until she rose to the top of her craft. Boylston, who became, in 2014, the youngest principal ballerina with the venerated American Ballet Theatre, is completing the circle of her story by following a lifelong dream of bringing world class ballet to the Sun Valley Pavilion in two special performances August 22 and 24. Read stories of strong and independent individuals who are blazing their own path in the wilderness like that of professional athlete and activist Rebecca Rusch (“Adventure Activism” on page 38), who is using her notoriety as one of Outside Magazine’s “Top Female Athletes of the Year” to raise awareness and fundraising— this time about organizations like MAG that are working to remove unexploded ordnances in Laos and around the world. Read about the work that both The Peregrine Fund, based in Idaho, and Joe and Cordi Atkinson are doing to help ensure the survival of wild birds of prey (“Sentinels of the Sky” on page 100), and don’t miss the story of sixth generation Idahoan Alison French Steen, who has followed in the footsteps of her Scottish and Irish ancestors by choosing to oversee the family property at the Yellow Jacket mine (“Private Idahos” on page 108). This issue is also filled with stories of individuals and organizations who are, in the words of Albert Einstein, “putting back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it.” Read about the Wood River Land Trust’s plans to restore the Big Wood River running through Hailey, while simultaneously extending the Hailey Greenway walking path along the river (“The Growing Greenway” on page 42), or the Galena Trails Project, which, in partnership with the Blaine County Recreation District (BCRD), created an expanded system of single track mountain bike and equestrian trails around Galena Lodge north of Ketchum (“Discovering Galena” on page 84). Discover plans for the Argyros Performing Arts Center slated for opening in 2018, which will add to the thriving arts and culture scene in the Wood River Valley (“What’s Next for NexStage” on page 46) or learn about the Wood River Sustainability Center (“Beyond Organic” on page 96), which is working to provide a venue for delivering the healthiest, most affordable and sustainable food for the local community. These pages illuminate how generous and encompassing our community can be at its best. With around 130 charitable organizations in the Wood River Valley, writer Matt Furber explores the many ways philanthropy enriches lives and community in his feature story (“A Culture of Giving” on page114). It seems extraordinary at times. And perhaps it is—upon reflection, more than 50 percent of the stories in this summer issue illuminate individuals and organizations that are finding ways to actively give back to the community or the world. And that ratio was an unintended accident of compiling stories covering a cross section of our community in subjects as varied as wildlife, the arts, business innovation, history and simply getting out into the outdoors. We are all contributing to our community—whether with our time, our talent or our treasure. Congratulations! And thank you for all you continue to do. Enjoy the pages of this summer issue.
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Dick Dorworth has spent most of his life in the mountains of the West. His work has appeared in many publications, and he has authored four books, “Night Driving,” “The Perfect Turn,” “The Straight Course” and “Climbing to Freedom,” all available from Western Eye Press. He writes for The Weekly Sun in Hailey, Idaho, and divides his time between Bozeman, Montana, and Ketchum, Idaho. (“An Original Yogi,” page 52; “Beyond Organic,” page 98)
Jennifer Liebrum is mother to twin girls, Devon and Gracie, 13, and is wrapping up a three-year stint as the head of Hailey Head Start, a preschool for low-income and special-needs children. Her devotion to education for underserved populations has paralleled her journalism profession. She has worked for the Houston Chronicle, The New York Times, and, locally, as managing editor for this magazine, as well as Habitat, Sun Valley Guide and both the Wood River Journal and the Idaho Mountain Express. She hopes you enjoy learning more about Isabella Boylston and her rise from a Ketchum trailer park to one of the world’s most famous ballerinas (“From Eccentric to Extraordinary,” page 128).
Ray Gadd, paying homage to light, composition and interaction, melds these detailed technical skills while stressing the importance of living in the moment. While the outdoors continues to be his muse, his photographic work is as diverse as the species of flies found in his fly-fishing box. From personalities to landscapes, Ray’s photographic spectrum is far and wide. You can find him navigating the gamut of nearby and far-off fisheries, wandering endless single-track trails, and chasing the occasional surf swell. (“When the Snow Is Gone,” page 82; “Got Those Summertime Brews?” page 146; End Page, page 168).
Except for a few tears of frustration in the darkroom during art school, Kirsten doesn’t remember a time when she didn’t love photography. As a professional photographer for more than half of her life, most of those years have been spent photographing in and out of Sun Valley. Published in many publications, including The New York Times and Martha Stewart Weddings, Kirsten’s work is driven by her love of the arts, music, travel and food. Recent highlights include a 20-year retrospective book of her photographs for Company of Fools, a coffeetable book of ceramics for the artist Carol Glenn, several album covers and five cookbooks. (“Beyond Organic,” page 98; “A Culture of Giving,” page 116; “Private Idaho,” page 110; plus “Alex and James,” page 156).
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t could be said that adventure is anything that challenges personal normalcy. Adventure creates a situation that fully engages one in the present moment, whether pushing physical or mental limits in foreign expanses or in one’s own backyard. On its own, adventure is a personal journey for growth. But the potential to cultivate the benefits of adventure beyond the individual is flourishing as Sun Valley adventurers take on the pursuit of adventure activism. Take, for example, professional athlete Rebecca Rusch, who many refer to simply as “The Queen of Pain.” To understand why, consider this: she is a seven-time world champion in multiple sports, four-time Leadville 100 mountain bike champion, the course record holder for the Kokopelli trail (Moab to Fruta), and named as one of Outside Magazine’s Top Female Athletes of the Year. However, beyond pushing the limits of what is physically possible, there is always a “why?” to everything Rusch does. In 2015, Rusch embarked on “the biggest and most important ride of her life,” a 1,200mile attempt to ride the entire length of the Ho Chi Minh Trail through Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. She wasn’t trying to set any record; this time it was personal. Rusch’s father was shot down in the Vietnam War, and ever since his remains were identified, she
began planning an expedition to learn more about the circumstances of his death. “I came out of that trip with a purpose for my bike riding,” Rusch said. “Everyone always asks, ‘Why do you do these long races and rides? What are you looking for?’ Before we went, I didn’t know the extent to which people are still dying from unexploded mines, and that villagers can’t even farm their land in many places. We didn’t expect it, but the hospitality we experienced was incredible. They’ve forgiven us, but, to this day, they can’t live in peace because a war that ended 45 years ago is still killing people.” Rusch learned about the Mines Advisory Group (MAG), a nonprofit organization that works to remove unexploded ordnance in Laos and around the world. Laos, in particular, has the unfortunate distinction of being the most bombed country per capita in the world. According to U.S. bombing records, between 1964 and 1973, over 200 million tons of ordnance were dropped on Laos. Of those, it is estimated that approximately 80 million submunitions failed to detonate. Those millions of “bombies,” as the people of Laos know them, continue to injure and kill inhabitants going about their lives every day. “I wanted to take people back, show them this country, and fold in awareness and fundraising,” explained Rusch. “In my SUMMER 2017 | sunvalleymag.com
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small way, I can tell people about it, show them, and inspire them to take action. So few people are aware of this. Everywhere we go to war, we are leaving this wake.” For her return mountain bike trip to Laos, Rusch partnered with The Adventure Activist, a nonprofit founded by Dr. Terry O’Connor, a physician in St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center Emergency Department. The Adventure Activist is a platform and meeting place for athletes, adventurers and activists to share their endeavors with each other and with wider audiences. To detail all of O’Connor’s accomplishments in between hospital shifts would be a tall order, but consider just a few: he has summited Everest, competed as an ultra endurance athlete, and is currently working to develop climate change education and ski adventure trips with Aspen Skiing Company and the Climate Reality Project. Describing The Adventure Activist, O’Connor explained that it was “a path of personal adventure woven with paying it forward into the greater good. On that path, I’ve found athletes and explorers in adventure side by side with humanitarians doing good
work in the arenas of climate change, social justice, environmental conservation, disaster relief, international health and more. We have planted trees in Borneo, studied the recession of ice in Greenland, cared for the “untouchable” in Calcutta, advocated for porters in Pakistan, removed mines from Laos, brought bikes to Africa, and more. We are physicians, professors, philanthropists, explorers and athletes. We are a community of friends who have made the same marks in finding our way.” Todd Meier, a commercial and editorial photographer, joined Rusch’s advocacy mountain bike trip to Laos. For him, the trip was life changing. Noting one of countless impactful experiences on the trip, Meier recounted, “There was a woman in the most bombed region of Laos that lived in a cave for eight or nine years. She (gave birth to) her daughter in that cave. I met her in her village, the same bombed-out village from 50 years ago. (She) and her children had no thought of leaving and couldn’t be happier. Remarkable.” Rusch is now about to take off on her newest adventure: the film tour of Red Bull Media House’s “Blood Road,” which documents her journey on the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Feeling an inspired responsibility, Rusch is dedicating time off the trail to be part of telling the story across the U.S. Adventure, however you choose to make it and take it, is a personal journey. But, Sun Valley locals are showcasing that when elevated beyond the individual, adventure finds its true purpose. The world awaits as inspiration grows for adventure activists in action and in the making. 2
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line of barbed wire caught Keri York’s eye as she ventured down a sketchy trail leading south from Riverside Pond and the site of Hailey’s former sewer treatment plant. “We’ve got a lot of barbed wire we need to remove and some other fencing, as well, as we turn this into a nice walking path,” York said. “And we’ll have to create a little path through Heagle Park to connect this path to that leading to Draper Preserve.” York is director of conservation at the Wood River Land Trust, which is involved in a major project to restore the Big Wood River running through Hailey, even as it extends the Hailey Greenway walking path along the river. The Hailey Greenway extension was made possible by the nonprofit organization’s purchase of 150 acres of private property in the Colorado Gulch area in December 2016. The Land Trust board held a wirecutting, rather than a ribbon-cutting there, in a blinding snowstorm, cutting 50 yards of barbed wire fence that had marked the private property.
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It was a symbolic move that indicated the public would be ensured access to popular hiking areas on the west side of the river that had been off-limits before. The extension of the Greenway is the project Wood River Valley residents will notice this summer. The Land Trust wants to build a better footbridge across the canal there, replacing a wooden plank. It also wants to remove noxious weeds and plant 14 acres that have been used for grazing with native grasses and wildflowers to enhance the smorgasbord for small mammals and provide better habitat for birds. And it hopes to improve the trail in the area and connect it to the Hailey Greenway, which starts 1.5 miles to the north near Lions Park. The project would double the size of the Greenway. “The plan is to have it done by Thanksgiving when runners take part in the Annual Turkey Trot to Draper Preserve and back,” said Mike McKenna, the Land Trust’s
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Gulch Preserve; Keri York points to a Land Trust informational sign on the Hailey Greenway
community engagement coordinator. One of the benefits of the acquisition is that the Land Trust may be able to allow some seasonal flooding in that area to help the river access its historic floodplain, York said. She pointed to boulders along the bank put in by the county and city to keep the river from flooding the sewer treatment plant and nearby homes. Then she pointed to a 1910 photo taken by Hailey photographer Martin Mallory that showed the area as it featured a meandering river with islands and a robust cottonwood forest. Side channels coming into the river provided gravel bars and sandbars—good habitat for fish. A picture taken of the same site in 2001 showed the river had straightened. Much of the cottonwood forest was gone. “We want to see if we can restore some of the natural meandering, using root wads and trees in place of the boulders,” York said. “A study we did showed that the area from Bullion Street to Colorado Gulch is one of the highest priorities for restoration along the entire Wood River. The fact that we now own this property may make it easier to mitigate things naturally.” That study—a $180,000 Biota Research study sponsored by the Land Trust, Trout Unlimited, and Bureau of Land Management—showed that the Big Wood River needs help. 2 SUMMER 2017 | sunvalleymag.com
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Homeowners have installed riprap along the banks, straightening stream banks and speeding the flow of the water, rather than allowing the river to meander and create holes for the trout. The river has actually been straightened for 17 miles as it courses through the Wood River Valley, losing two miles in length, said York. The area north of the Bow Bridge once served as the site of an old lumber mill and the city dump where people dumped things in the river, she added. “That stretch looks pretty, but it’s not very healthy. The study showed that the river there has widened from what it used to be. It’s not able to transport sediment downstream properly. And there’s been a lot of erosion on the stream banks.” The degradation has negatively affected the trout population in the river, the quality of the banks for wildlife and plants and the overall health of the region’s largest aquifer, York added. The Land Trust cleaned up the area several years ago, removing appliances and even a car out of the river. Volunteers removed noxious weeds, and workers installed some drop structures, or rocks, in the river to enhance the trout habitat. Now the Land Trust hopes to install bigger rocks, level the slopes and plant sedges, rushes
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and other native grasses along the bank to reduce erosion. The Land Trust had hoped to get started on the Bridge-to-Bridge project this summer but decided to wait until the Master Plan for the Hailey Greenway is finalized. Consequently, the work will probably not start until the summer 2018. “But it’s something to look forward to,” said York. “When restored, fishermen should enjoy better fishing, and walkers should have a better chance of seeing more wildlife. 2
KETCHUM UPDATE
Whatever Happened to the Play Waves for Kayakers? The Wood River Land Trust spent several years working with the Bureau of Land Management and the City of Ketchum to restore the Big Wood River near the Hulen Meadows Pond. The proposal even included creating some play waves for whitewater kayakers along the river there.
altered by man,” he said. The City of Ketchum spent a lot of money on an environmental assessment for the project in Hulen Meadows, but the BLM kept requiring more and more information until the city decided not to pursue it further, said Keri York, the Land Trust’s director of conservation.
But that project is dead in the water, said Mike McKenna, community engagement coordinator for the Wood River Land Trust. “It was too much of a battleground. We decided to focus our attention, instead, on the Big Wood River as it runs through the Valley. It’s not in great shape, with more than 50 percent
Some Hulen Meadows residents are unhappy about the pond filling with sediments. “But it was created to trap sediments,” said York. “It’s designed to fill in, but in the meantime it became a recreational amenity. There’s still an opportunity for the community to restore the area. We’ll just to have to see what happens.”
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What’s Next for NexStage THE NEW ARGYROS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IS SLATED FOR 2018 OPENING by Amy Busek
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he Wood River Valley has an arts and cultural scene fitting for a community double or even triple its size. Visitors and residents alike spend long, lazy summers lounging on the grass with a glass of good red wine, listening to renowned musicians at the Sun Valley Pavilion. They pack kids into the car and treat them to popcorn and a show-stopping rendition of “A Year With Frog and Toad” every year at the Liberty Theatre, courtesy of Sun Valley Center for the Arts. They’ll mingle with Hollywood greats and up-and-comers to enjoy four days of new, thought-provoking films at the Sun Valley Film Festival. NexStage Theatre is one of those local institutions providing quality performances, hosting dozens of local nonprofits every year. 46
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And now, in the ultimate upgrade led by the new nonprofit Sun Valley Performing Arts Center, the aging theater will be razed. It will transform into the 25,000-square-foot, three-story, Argyros Performing Arts Center over the next year and a half, opening to the public in fall 2018. Named for benefactors and longtime Sun Valley homeowners Julia and George Argyros, it is slated to offer an immersive theater experience with two theaters, a gathering space and cafe. This project has been over a year in the making, with significant community involvement. Sun Valley Performing Arts board member and project champion Tim Mott said the goal is to create a flexible space that fills in the gaps other facilities cannot accommodate. “The value of those community-wide contributions are seen in three key attributes of the new building design: the cafe/lobby,
the small theater and the main theater being configurable into a 4,500-square-foot flat floor event space. None of those were originally anticipated, but we heard loud and clear that people wanted an arts-oriented gathering place open daily, that there was a need for a small theater, in particular, for educational workshops, and there was really a need for an event space for banquets, cabarets, dances, etcetera.” Mott said the new theater will integrate with the Valley’s numerous theatrical and musical offerings while also bringing in new talent. “First and foremost, this new worldclass venue will serve local audiences by not only enhancing their experience of local performing arts productions—such as from Laughing Stock, The Spot, Company of Fools—but also by bringing in touring performances of all kinds that we cannot
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Not only will the new performing arts center provide additional cultural, educational and social benefits in the community, but (it) will also help to build a more sustainable economy here.” —TIM MOTT, SUN VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER BOARD MEMBER
book right now due to the restrictions of the current venue,” he said. The nonprofit is continuing to raise money for the project, which is estimated to cost more than $10 million. “For the last several months, the campaign committee has been busy fundraising and we have about two-thirds of what’s needed, so we’re sufficiently confident in that effort to start construction,” Mott said. “We anticipate starting construction in June 2017, finishing about 15 months later, and having a gala opening in the fall of 2018.” The theater’s centrally located site on the southern end of Ketchum’s Main Street joins other new ventures taking up residence in Ketchum: the new Limelight Hotel and Auberge Resort Sun Valley expected to open in 2019. Mott is hopeful that the Argyros Performing Arts Center will diversify the local economy. “Not only will the new performing arts center provide additional cultural, educational and social benefits in the community, but (it) will also help to build a more sustainable economy here. As a small mountain resort town heavily dependent on tourism, we have two main assets to draw on: first, an amazing landscape which we already greatly benefit from, and second, a cultural tradition where we believe we can do better. Culturallyoriented visitors are known to stay longer and spend more than the average; this center will become a focal point for performances and festivals of all kinds that will draw visitors to the area year-round.” 2 SUMMER 2017 | sunvalleymag.com
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body&soul SKIN FACTS Why elevation affects the risk of skin cancer The higher the elevation, the more sunlight—including ultraviolet radiation, which causes skin cancer—reaches the ground, says Jennifer Lin, M.D., a dermatologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Melanoma Treatment Center. Technically, the higher you are, the closer you are to the sun, with fewer protective layers of atmosphere above you. Colorado, for instance, has one of the highest melanoma rates in the country, likely due to its elevation.
Skin with Altitude MAINTAINING HEALTHY SKIN A MILE ABOVE THE SEA by Margot Ramsay
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W
hile our muscles may (or may not) thank us for the multitude of outdoor activities in which we participate in the Wood River Valley, one member of our bodies less than pleased with the constant exposure to the nearly 6,000 feet at which we live is our skin. Maintaining healthy skin at altitude takes vigilance and is important not just to stave off wrinkles, but also to prevent deadly skin cancers. According to the World Health Organization, the risk of skin cancer rises with altitude— for every 1,000-foot increase in elevation, ultraviolet radiation levels increase by 10 to 12 percent, which can lead to premature aging, as well as skin cancer. Taking extra care to protect oneself from the sun on hikes and during any outdoor activities is paramount to skin health in our mile-high town. Caroline Hobbs is a board certified family nurse practitioner who has been working in dermatology at St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center for the last three years.
Prior to that she worked in Seattle hospitals for 14 years. “The 20 percent increase in UV exposure at our altitude leads to photoaging, which is premature aging of the skin from UV damage,” Hobbs said. “The UV exposure from both UVA and UVB radiations play a role in photoaging by damaging the elastin fibers and the extracellular matrix that composes our skin, which, ultimately, leads to increased wrinkles and loss of elasticity.” Aside from aging, Hobbs added, “UV radiation causes increased pigmentation, or lentigos, precancerous growths called actinic keratoses, and skin cancers, including basal and squamous cell carcinomas, and melanoma.” Hobbs also says that due to the dry climate and low humidity in the Valley, it is essential to maintain proper hydration of skin, both through water intake and in using topical creams. “Key ingredients include ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which help maintain skin’s natural hydration,” she said. “Our skin needs to maintain adequate
hydration to properly function as a barrier to protect us from skin cancers.” Hobbs’ tips for sun protection at altitude include sun avoidance, protective clothing and a broad-spectrum sunscreen with UVA/ UVB coverage. She says to reapply every two hours, and perform monthly self-skin checks as well as annual full-skin exams. In addition, Hobbs stresses the importance of a well-balanced diet so that our skin gets the necessary vitamins (C and E) as well as carotenoids and ferulic acid, which are essential for maintaining healthy skin. Mindy Pereira, local esthetician and owner of Skinsations, offered: “Living at high altitude is very hard on the skin, and nothing ages our skin faster than overexposure to the sun.” Pereira has lived in the Valley on and off since 1978. She has been a practicing esthetician for 15 years, providing customized facials, chemical peels and microdermabrasion treatments. “Having regular facial treatments is as important for your skin as going to the gym is for keeping your body fit,” Pereira said. “I refer to facial treatments as aerobics for the skin. It increases oxygen in the skin, increases blood circulation in the tissue and helps with lymphatic drainage in the face and neck.” Pereira recommends having treatments every four to six weeks and says that our skin
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occurs,” Pereira said. “So, never go to bed without cleansing your skin and applying plenty of moisture.” She recommends peptides with plant stem cells in serums under your nighttime moisturizer that will nourish the skin while you sleep and allow you to wake up with plump and hydrated skin. Yes, you can achieve that “dewy look,” even in our harsh climate, and still enjoy the outdoors as long as you take care of your skin at altitude. 2
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RICHARD ODOM’S MELDING OF EASTERN AND WESTERN TRADITIONS by Dick Dorworth
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ichard Odom is the Wood River Valley’s long-standing, and, it is fair to surmise, best-known yoga instructor. His daily classes at Ketchum’s YMCA are part of the fitness routines of dozens of longtime locals, many of whom have been his students for decades. (Full disclosure: I have been a regular practitioner of Odom’s yoga for nearly 25 years.) One of the Valley’s other premier yoga teachers, Cathy Caccia, told Matt Furber of the Idaho Mountain Express in 2009, “Richard Odom is the original instructor in the area. He is truly the grandfather of yoga in the Valley.” True enough, for he is “original” in the sense of first, as well as in the sense of unique. At 68, Odom carries the physical fitness, demeanor and energy of a man half that age, the calm wisdom of a sage, and an outrageous, quirky sense of humor into every class. Like all humor (and experience), it has to be encountered to be fully appreciated. Sometimes Odom will lead his hour-long classes by joining them in practice on the mats. Other times he will wander around the room observing and sometimes adjusting students’ postures. The entirety of each of his classes includes a running commentary on the utility of the current asana (posture), which body parts it is affecting, how one’s lifestyle and personal history contributes to the difficulty and discomfort of the asana and how yoga is not about a goal of relative physical achievement, but, rather, the stability, comfort and clarity of learning to know oneself through the practice. The commentary sometimes veers off into tales of Odom’s life, from childhood to that particular morning, some of them believable, others far-fetched, fantastical and fictitious, all of them ploys to distract the students’ minds from the rigors of the asana and the ego’s attachment to comparative accomplishment. Each of Odom’s classes is accompanied by different background music illustrating, among other things, Odom’s wide range of interests and tastes. While he is fond of saying things like, “I guarantee you this is the only yoga class in the world playing ‘Yellow Submarine,’ which elicits chuckles from the child’s pose, the underlying purpose SUMMER 2017 | sunvalleymag.com
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is to slow down the stream of thoughts in students’ heads. That is, Odom’s yoga classes are more in the Eastern tradition of a practice of spiritual and physical health than in the more recent Western tradition of yoga with an accent on physical fitness. His roots in the melding of Eastern and Western traditions are deep. Born and raised in Florida, he was raised by parents who were members of the Theosophical Society, founded in New York in 1875 by Helena Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Olcott and William Judge. Odom’s parents were voracious readers and had a huge library of books about Eastern religion, philosophy, culture and history, and they were very involved in bringing Eastern thought to the West. Odom says that his parents were instrumental in teaching him that “… there is more than one way to the truth.” As a boy, Odom read many of those books, beginning a lifetime practice of 52
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attentive observation of and curiosity about the world and the East-West dialogue, which he continues to pursue. At the age of 13, he found a book in his parents’ library about hatha yoga and began practicing secretly in his bedroom. He didn’t tell anyone about his new discipline, though he suspected his parents and siblings knew what he was doing. Hatha yoga was not something a 13-year-old boy talked about among teenage peers in mid-1960s Florida. Though Odom bodysurfed, water-skied, played tennis and handball, worked out in a gym and practiced yoga, becoming a teacher was not his intention. After high school, Richard attended a community college in Florida, West Point in New York, and then graduated from Florida State University with a degree in history and philosophy. Along the way he studied nuclear physics, mathematics, engineering, international affairs and languages.
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“I loved academia,” Odom said, “but then I started to travel and that was a lot more interesting.” While at West Point he learned to ski and, like so many East Coast skiers, he decided to check out the mountains of the West. In the fall of 1972, he wound up working construction in Denver and skiing weekends at different Colorado ski areas before returning to Florida to work for his father. He came to Sun Valley the first time in 1974 at the encouragement of a skiing acquaintance (female). At the time he didn’t know quite where Idaho was or that it had mountains, though he knew about its potatoes. His first impression was that it was “ugly” and that he could hardly believe complete hillsides were covered in sagebrush. He soon saw its beauty and stayed two years and left for a year and returned in 1978. Odom came and went for the next 10 years, most of the time in the Wood River Valley. In 1987 he returned to stay. Since then he has been a leader in the wellness world of a community that strives to live by the words Richard uses to close every yoga class: “My body is strong, my mind is at peace.” 2
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While Richard Odom quit skiing about 15 years ago, his impact on the sport still reverberates—many people over a certain age who ski Baldy regularly would not be doing so without the help of Odom’s yoga classes. Flexibility, balance, and strength—all byproducts of a regular yoga routine— go a long way toward ski Injury prevention routine.
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Pedal Power THREE YOUNG BIKERS SETTING HIGH STANDARDS by Kira Tenney
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he central Idaho mountains provide some of the most challenging, diverse and accessible biking areas in the country. It’s no wonder the area churns out some of the country’s best bikers. It’s also not surprising that many of the Valley’s youth are catching the biking bug and excelling. We caught up with three exceptional young bikers who are pushing their skills to compete on the regional and national levels.
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Ages 18 Months to 12 Years
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ANJA JENSEN “This year, I’m taking over the singletrack races in Hailey and hosting them,” said 14-year-old Anja Jensen. Jensen is a freshman at Wood River High School, and, since the training wheels were off, she has been racing on a bike. Power House restaurant’s Billy Olson started those community bike races in Hailey over a decade ago. For short track, the mountain bike event in which riders take multiple laps on a shorter course, he included a kids race. “We as a family attended and competed in Billy’s races religiously,” said Liv Jensen, Anja’s mother. “Those races sparked my love of biking,” Jensen noted, which is why, when the primary organizer was stepping down, Jensen stepped in. “It wasn’t going to happen anymore and, for high school, you have to do
a personal project in something you love, so I figured why not do this.” Jensen grew up doing Sun Valley Road and Dirt Summer Mountain Bike Camps and Rebecca Rusch’s Girls on Wheels program. She won the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) Idaho State Championship and continues to stand out in races. Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation cross-country ski coach Ashley McQueen Knox recounted, “I remember watching Anja as a much younger rider at the Wood River short track and knowing our time was limited before she would be showing all of us women how it was done! She is strong, powerful, and confident on her bike (and skis).” On top of being a bike racer, Jensen is also a top scholar and cross-country skier. In skiing this year, she won eighth in the sprint race at the Junior Nationals, earning an AllAmerican honor. “Nordic practice has a lot of strength (training) and helps me a lot with my biking. In the summer, I mix Nordic training and endurance by going out for high-intensity rides,” Jensen said. Both mom and coach Joel Zellers both recognize Jensen’s quiet determination in everything she does. Helping and pushing others on her team, Jensen always participates in group rides, despite, in the words of Zeller, being “in a class by herself on the bike.” “I think her biggest accomplishment is balancing all the elements of her life,” said Liv Jensen, noting that her daughter is still just 14. “This is a huge challenge for kids these days. Life is complicated for them. There are pressures to do it all, and, at the same time, there are also pressures to completely focus on one thing. Anja does a great job keeping it all in perspective, choosing what is really important to her, and going for it.”
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LUMA RANDOLPH When talking to Luma Randolph about mountain biking, it’s hard to track the number of times she says the word “fun.” Or perhaps that’s simply Randolph talking about life in general. This bright-eyed, blond, 18-year-old is a leader on the Wood River Mountain Bike Team. She not only achieves results that drive others, she naturally revels, inspires, and excels in making every day fun, on and off the podium.
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Randolph and her younger sister, Lola, have the genes to be standout athletes. Their mother, Cameron King, was a world champion triathlete and their father, Greg Randolph, raced in the 1996 Olympic Games alongside Lance Armstrong. As parents, the two professional bike racers intentionally provided open and enthusiastic support to whatever their daughters were passionate about.
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“We’ve let the girls try any and every activity and sport that they’ve wanted to,” said King. “Even though we never pushed Luma to go in the direction of biking, growing up with us riding bikes and being active and outdoors, somewhere along the way the seed got planted.” “I’ve done everything you can imagine,” Randolph exulted. “But I always seem to come back to biking. I love the camaraderie of it. The family rides, and rides with friends are a great way to get outside, burn off energy and stay fit.” At the USA Mountain Bike Nationals last year, where Randolph finished eighth in short track; she crossed the finish line only three seconds behind the fifth place winner. As far as general riding and competitions go, Randolph does it all: short track, enduro, downhill—you name it. She rides rain or shine, alone or with a team, and trains on the trails, on the bike path and in the gym throughout the year.
Joel Zellers, the director of the Wood River Mountain Bike Team, described Randolph as one of the “most coachable athletes” he has ever worked with. “Luma is an exceptional biker with a gifted sense of her surroundings as they relate to the bike. She has the ability to push herself through exhaustion and pain, which allows her to compete at a high level. “Luma fully understands that cycling is a lifestyle that rejuvenates the soul, and it is not entirely about the race. She is more than willing to redline every race, but she knows that some days she will win and celebrate, and other days she will not. On those days, she celebrates the win of another racer. This approach to sport is what separates her from many riders—the willingness to be a teammate and friend even when she is not on the podium. That’s rare.” This fall, Randolph is off to Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. She will join their mountain bike team, which is recognized as the best in the country, and work toward a degree in environmental studies or graphic design. Whatever she does and wherever she goes, there is no doubt it is going to be fun.
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GALENA YOUTH ADVENTURE C A M P
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ZANE LYON One look at Zane Lyon’s engaging, big eyes, and you know this kid goes hard and fast. Lyon made his first appearance in biking in 2011 when he was 8 years old and raced in the July 4 criterium in Hailey. That year, Ketchum hosted the Mountain Bike Nationals, and Lyon, sparked by what he saw, set out to compete when the Nationals returned to Ketchum the following year. By age 13, Lyon captured third place in his age category at Nationals, which were hosted in Mammoth, Calif., in 2016. Working to take another podium finish at Nationals this year, Lyon trains four days a week based on his Boise-based coach’s plan. He travels to compete in races on most weekends. “I like that mountain biking is so fast paced,” said Lyon. “It’s fun and you get to go into the mountains—you can go anywhere you want if there’s a trail. Biking is different from a team sport; it’s just you competing against you, and it’s fun to push yourself.” Sun Valley is world-renowned in the bike community for its scenic “flow” trails. Jeff Lyon, Zane’s dad and one of his son’s riding partners, highly values the unique experiences of raising a family in the Wood River Valley. “Zane was leading a ride at Fisher Creek a few summers ago and came around a corner and nearly ran into a black bear,” Jeff recounted. “Both were a bit startled but went in opposite directions. In general, biking has been a great experience for Zane to really get out in the mountains around our Valley and see so much wildlife, flowers, vistas and the solitude of our mountains.” While he plays hockey in the winter and lacrosse in the spring, Lyon focuses his biking competitions on cross-country. Cross-country mountain biking varies based on terrain. It can include single-track, gravel, dirt and paved roads, and large mud puddles and other obstacles. This summer, Lyon will begin to race enduro, an event in which bikers ride to the top of a downhill course, then speed down to the finish.
The best part of biking for any kid or adult may be that, on and off the race course, the sport requires a focus and provides an atmosphere to unplug. Jeff Lyon described that special opportunity on the trails with family: “Biking is a time when we can all spend time together, away from all the distractions.” It appears that Lyon, just another bright-eyed kid, will continue to enjoy that “unplugging” experience in the mountains as a way of life. What a way to grow up. 2
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An Education on the Water VALLEY STUDENT MILES JONES EXPLORES THE WORLD WITH A TRAVELING KAYAK SCHOOL
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Traveling and exploring all new areas and cultures with World Class Academy, we get to see some of the most beautiful and spectacular places in the world that not a lot of other people get to experience,” said 18-year-old Miles Jones with a wide smile. Jones, born and raised in the Wood River Valley, has been attending a traveling whitewater kayak high school—that’s not something you hear every day. For Jones, who is racking up experiences on and off the river throughout Mexico, Ecuador, Canada, Nepal, and the U.S., it all started in Idaho. “Like a lot of families, we call being out in nature ‘our religion,’” said Taryn Jones, Miles’ mother. Within five months of Miles’ being born, Taryn and Paul Jones brought their son to the banks of the world-renowned Payette
River, just a couple of summits and turns northwest of the Wood River Valley. “Miles has been on the rivers and in the mountains since he was an infant, and it just happened that he loves them as much as we do,” said Taryn Jones. The young Jones began learning how to kayak when he was 8 years old. Flooded with fond memories of going out on the river with his dad, Jones started by paddling around, learning how to roll, surfing waves, and river running. In the beginning, he spent a lot of time on the day stretch of the Salmon River, just north of Stanley. Next, he progressed to the “canyon” and “staircase” sections of the Payette River near Banks, and to Kelly’s Whitewater Park in Cascade. During his high school sophomore summer, Jones met the director of World Class Academy (WCA), Capo Rettig. World Class had a booth at the North Fork Championships, the elite and extreme whitewater kayak competition held every June in Idaho on the North Fork of the Payette River. After meeting former students and learning more about the program, Jones applied and was off to Canada and Mexico for his high school junior year. “We have to keep our academics in line,” said Jones. “World Class has a really good balance of teaching their students and then making them some of the best paddlers in the world.” Jones’ coaches, teachers and peers consistently describe him as a young leader,
Jones descends a 45-foot drop on the San Pedro River in Mexico.
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navigates rapids in Nepal. below: After a a lap on the Bhote Kosi River in Nepal, Jones and classmates stroll through a small town nearby.
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“ Pre≠calculus class alongside the Karnali River in Nepal.
We have to keep our academics in line. World Class (Academy) has a really good balance of teaching their students and then making them some of the best paddlers in the world.” — MILES JONES
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on and off the water, who is enthusiastic, but casual. Nicole Mansfield, a professional kayaker and World Class Academy’s math and science teacher, noted, “Miles is a natural leader and innately cool, but he appreciates good times and laid-back chats with everyone and anyone. At school and beyond, this quickly and justifiably earns him respect and admiration from all.” World Class’s head kayak coach Brian Burger affirmed Jones’ laid-back and positive demeanor. Challenging himself with harder and harder whitewater over the past couple of years, Jones has continued to grow and stand out as an extremely accomplished young athlete in the whitewater world. Simultaneously, he continues to exhibit and develop the characteristics of an individual who is always looking out for his team, especially with whomever he happens to be on the river, no matter who or where. Jones’ experiences at “kayak high school” aren’t limited to academics and kayaking. Recounting the integration of community service into his travels, Jones explained: “We try to benefit community wherever we go. In Nepal last fall, we did a town pick-up in Besisahar. Our team walked through the main streets and picked up a bunch of trash with the local people. Also, for the kayak
competitions and events we participate in, we try to help out with organization to make the event run smoother and provide services for everyone when needed.” Miles was accepted into the three colleges he applied to, but, on the immediate horizon, there are more kayaking adventures. He aims to work on the day stretch of the Salmon River this summer for White Otter Outdoor Adventures and then move to the state of Washington, where it is possible to kayak year-round. “I want to share kayaking with more people in the Valley. While kayaking is an individual sport, I have some of my best times on the river with friends and simply being outside,” said Jones. And, finally, “I love the water.” Lucky for Jones, he was born and raised in the whitewater state of Idaho. And while he may not know exactly where the flow will take him, it’s bound to be an adventure. 2 Surf Practice Kelly’s Whitewater Park in Cascade is a fun, natural river facility with man-made waves and play features for kayakers of all levels. Wood River Valley boaters frequently make pilgrimages there for roll practice and surf sessions.
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Members – $210 Non-members – $300 10% discount for those that sign up for all 10 weeks
DAY DROP IN RATES Member $55/day Non-member $80/day
WEEK THEMES
Welcome to the Y June 7–9 Gilligan’s Island June 12–16 Myth Busters June 19 –23 Outside the Box June 26–30 Party in the USA July 3–7 *closed July 4th Wacky and Wonderful Disney July 10–14 I love the 80’s July 24–28 Adventureland July 31–Aug 4 Where the Wild Things Are August 7–11 Tiny Chefs August 14–18
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GALENA YOUTH ADVENTURE CAMP Galena Lodge Ages: 8-12 Dates: Weekly from June 19-30 and July 10-Aug. 18 An adventure-based day camp for ages 8-12 (also offers two sessions of weeklong ½ day camp for ages 6-8). Activities include horseback riding, orienteering, paddleboarding, hiking, biking, climbing, rafting and an overnight in a yurt (during certain weeks). galenalodge.com; 208.726.4010
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PIONEER MONTESSORI SUMMER CAMP Ages: 3-5 Dates: June 19-Aug. 18 Weekly sessions run Monday through Friday. Half-day (8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) or fullday (8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) options. pioneermontessorischool.org; 208.726.9060
YOUNG EXPLORERS’ CAMP
The Wood River Valley can be a playground for both adults and children alike. When mom and dad are screaming down Baldy’s single-track trails on bikes, the kids can be having just as much fun at some of the amazing camps available in the area. Our 360˚ Kids Camps Resource Guide leads the way.
that will build lifelong skills. For youth going into grades 3-4. For more info, or to register, log onto bcrd.org
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BCRD CHALLENGER DAY CAMP BCRD Ages: 5th-7th Grade Dates: June 7-Aug. 25 An active, recreation-based camp that fosters independence and confidence through a variety of games, outdoor activities, swimming and adventures. For youth going into grades 5-7. For more info, or to register, log onto bcrd.org
BCRD DISCOVERY DAY CAMP BCRD Ages: 3rd-4th Grade Dates: June 7-Aug. 25 Based in the HUB at the Community Campus, campers will participate in a variety of games, outdoor activities, swimming and adventures
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BCRD EXPLORER DAY CAMP BCRD Ages: 1st-2nd Grade Dates: June 7-Aug. 25 Based in the HUB at the Community Campus, campers will participate in a variety of games, outdoor activities, swimming and adventures that will build lifelong skills. For youth going into grades 1-2. For more info, or to register, log onto bcrd.org
Big Wood School Ages: 18 months-6 years Dates: June 7-Aug. 18 A fun-filled summer day camp with themed sessions weekly. Full-day and half-day options available. Themes include cooking, ecology, sports, pets, science, farm & garden. 208.726.9053
GALENA KIDS ADVENTURE ½ DAY CAMP Galena Lodge Ages: 6-8 Dates: June 12-16 and July 3-7 (no camp on July 4th) Designed for younger campers to prepare them for the Galena Youth Adventure Camp. Each half day provides new adventures and activities while offering a safe and secure environment for young campers to learn and grow. galenalodge.com; 208.726.4010
Community School Ages: 2-3 Dates: June 12-July 27 (no camp July 4th) Explore the world through field trips and our remarkable Trail Creek & Dumke Family Sagewillow campuses. Led by early childhood center teacher Kristina Avila, our program is based on the belief that young children are capable and intelligent and that their own interests should drive their learning. communityschool.org; 208.622.3960, ext. 109
YMCA DAY CAMP YMCA Ages: 5-9 Dates: June 7-Aug. 18 Bring your kids to the YMCA for the day or the week. Each week will have a different theme and adventure! Themes include Gilligan’s Island, Myth Busters, Outside the Box, outdoor adventure, science, and arts. Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm. For a full list, visit woodriverymca.org; 208.727.9622
ZENERGY FITNESS FOR KIDS, WITH ZACK TAYLOR Zenergy Ages: 12-14 Dates: June 13-Aug. 22 This fun introduction to fitness will teach healthy and safe training techniques focused on helping young athletes get stronger, faster and more. Four sessions, starting June 13. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. zenergysv.com; 208.725.0595; ext 108.
ARTS & MUSIC BCRD THEATER CAMP BCRD Ages: All ages welcome Dates: June 10-Aug. 3 Come and have fun with creative movement, expressive games and improvisation, with intentional progression geared toward a final performance on August 3rd at the Community Campus Theater! Monday-Thursday, 12-4 p.m. Register at the BCRD front desk in the Community Campus. bcrd.org
CREATIVE WRITING CAMPS Community School Ages: Rising grades 6-8 Dates: July 10-14 and July 17-21 Do you like to write? Would you like to make your stories more interesting, descriptive and engaging? Is it hard to get started with your writing or get organized or actually finish your story? Join this fun camp and learn to get your ideas on paper more easily. communityschool.org; 208.622.3960, ext. 109
READING & WRITING CAMPS Community School Ages: Rising grades 1-3 Dates: July 10-13 and July 17-20 An individualized program tailored to the needs and interests of each child. They will develop and enhance skills in reading and writing through literature, improving comprehension and phonics. communityschool.org; 208.622.3960, ext. 109
SVSS MUSIC WORKSHOPS THE EXPERIENCE Sun Valley Summer Symphony Ages: Grades 2-12 Dates: July 31-Aug. 4 Music instruction by professional musicians in piano, string instruments, woodwinds, brass, percussion and voice for elementary through high school age students. Applications online: svsummersymphony.org/education; 208.578.5464
votives on July 12 and ice cream bowls on Aug 2. From 1:30-3 p.m. bouldermtnclay.com; 208.726.4484
KIDS SUMMER ART CAMP AT THE CENTER “MAKING THE ORDINARY EXTRAORDINARY” Sun Valley Center for the Arts Ages: Grades 3-5 Dates: July 10-14 Under the guidance of visiting art teacher Jennifer Marquez and her teaching assistant, Ebi Bell, camp participants will develop their artistic skills, engage with their peers and the community, and create original artwork. Using a variety of 2D and 3D processes, campers will spend the week expressing what they want to share through their art, developing their own style in the process. The camp experience includes field trips where participants will look at art in a gallery setting and meet local artists. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. sunvalleycenter.org; 208.726.9491
TEEN THROWING Boulder Mountain Clayworks Ages: Grades 6 and older Dates: June 19-23, July 24-28, July 31Aug. 4, Aug. 14-18 Teens, ages middle school and older, will learn the basics of pottery throwing while making mugs, ice cream bowls and all things round. Potters with more experience will design their own projects and try an oval bowl or teapot. All classes 1:30-4 p.m., glaze days at 9:30 a.m. bouldermtnclay.com; 208.726.4484
“UNDER THE SEA” YOUTH CLAY CAMP Boulder Mountain Clayworks Ages: 6-12 years Dates: June 19-23, weekly from July 10Aug. 18 Kids will explore the nautical world, creating their own coral reefs with starfish, mermaids and mermen, perhaps even a submarine or octopus. Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. bouldermtnclay.com; 208.726.4484
SVSS SUMMER MUSIC INSTITUTE – THE ENCOUNTER Sun Valley Summer Symphony Ages: Grades 11 and 12, and undergraduate students Dates: July 24-Aug. 5 Immersive professional-level training in strings and voice for advanced high school juniors, seniors and college undergrads. Application required. svsummersymphony.org/education; 208.578.5464
CHESS/LEGO/MINECRAFT/ GAME MAKING CAMP Community School Ages: 4-12 Dates: 5 Sessions, June 19-Aug. 10 Build, create and collaborate in LEGO and Minecraft camps. Imagine, program and upload in game making and learn tricks, traps and sneak attacks in Chess Camp. MondayThursday, half days: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (chess sessions), 12-3 p.m. (LEGO, Minecraft, game making sessions). sunvalleychess.org; 208.713.2486
KIDS TECHNOLOGY CAMP Community School Ages: 10-13 Dates: July 17-20, July 24-27 Designed to advance critical thinking skills, promote fluid intelligence and teach problemsolving techniques. Learn to program LEGO Mindstorm robots, solve engineering problems or program cmputers. It’s all fun at Tech Camp. Enrollment limited to 12 per session. Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-noon. communityschool.org; 208.622.3960, ext. 109
MAD SCIENTIST CHEMISTRY CAMP Community School Ages: Grades 5-9 Dates: July 24-27 Join the mad scientist herself, high school chemistry teacher Jen King, in our stateof-the-art lab for this fun camp performing real chemical experiments. 12:30-3 p.m. communityschool.org; 208.622.3960, ext. 109
MAKERS’ LAB EXPERIENCE Community School Ages: Grades 6-9 Dates: July 10-14 Come explore the possibilities in our state-ofthe-art Swift Family Makers’ Lab and unleash your imagination. Choose from an array of craft materials and make stuff that does stuff! Design and build creations that move, light up, and interact with the environment. Enrollment limited to 12 campers. MondayFriday, 12-2 p.m. communityschool.org; 208.622.3960, ext. 109
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FAMILY CLAY Boulder Mountain Clayworks Ages: Families Dates: July 12 and Aug. 2 Families enjoy creating together! Large candle
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Art Camp at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts
Pioneer Montessori Ages: Grades 2-6 Dates: July 10-28 Choose between exciting science adventure themes, a different one each week, or sign up for all the sessions taught by beloved instructor Tom Downey. Contact Tom Downey, tom@pioneermontessorischool.org
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SPORTS: 5B SPORTS CAMPS Community School Ages: Grades 5-8 and Grades 9-12, boys and girls Community School offers sports camps designed to develop core skills, fundamentals and agility for all levels in a fun and supportive environment. Camps include: 5B BASKETBALL CLINICS Ages: Grades 5-12 Dates: June 26-July 6 (also other dates in July & August) 5B LACROSSE CAMP Ages: Grades 6-10 Dates: June 26-29 5B MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL CAMP Ages: Grades 6-8 Dates: Aug. 7-10 ELITE STAR SOCCER CAMPS Ages: 7-18 Dates: July 10-14 and 17-21. ONE.SOCCER SCHOOL Ages: 10-18 Dates: July 24-28 (ages 10-18) and July 31-Aug. 4 (ages 13-18) For more information and detailed descriptions, please visit communityschool.org; 208.622.3960, ext. 109
KIDS FLYFISHING CAMP Lost River Outfitters Ages: 7-12 Dates: June 5-Sept. 1 The most knowledgeable fly shop in town offers the best kids flyfishing camp for the summer! Kids learn casting, entomology, streamside etiquette, catch and release, safety and more with our fun-filled summer camp. Equipment included. More experienced angler and older kids group forming—call for details. lostriveroutfitters.com; 208.726.1706
PEAK PERFORMANCE JUNIOR SUMMER TENNIS CAMPS Zenergy Ages: 8-14 Dates: June 13-15, June 27-29 July 11-13, July 19-21, July 25-27, Aug. 1-3, Aug. 8-10 Coached by Director of Tennis USPTA Pro Rob Kolb or Zenergy Elite Head Pro George Maurtua. Includes daily USPTA Tennis coaching, video analysis and sport-specific fitness training, including swimming, hiking, yoga and stretching. 3-day camps, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Rkolb@zenergysv.com
SPORTS LEAGUES BCRD Ages: 1st-7th Grade The BCRD provides enriching programs to develop fundamental youth sports skills in a
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friendly and encouraging environment, with sports leagues offered in baseball/softball/Tball, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and track and field. Visit BCRD.org for more information, dates, and registration forms and signups. BCRD.org; 208.788.BCRD
MOVEMENT CECCHETTI BALLET CAMP LEVEL 1 & 2 Footlight Dance Ages: 9 and older Dates: Session 1, July 26-29; Session 2, July 31–Aug. 4 Footlight Dance Centre presents a workshop in the Cecchetti Ballet Method, including character dance. Students 9 and older with more than two years ballet experience. Classes in Level 1-5 of Cecchetti syllabus. At the Community Campus Studio, Hailey. footlightdancecentre.com; 208.578.5462
DANCECAMP Footlight Dance Ages: Grade 2-4 Dates: Session 1, June 12-16; Session 2, July 17-21 Footlight Dance Centre presents its fiveday camp for dancers entering grades 2-4 (in September 2017) from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. each day. Activities include: ballet, hip hop, tap, creative, dance history, choreography, craft activities and dance videos. footlightdancecentre.com; 208.578.5462
“DANCE TAPESTRY” SUMMER WORKSHOP Footlight Dance Ages: Grade 5 and older, high school & adults (jr level, intermediate & advanced) Dates: July 12-14 Footlight Dance Centre presents a special 3-day workshop celebrating dance with guest artists from Boise’s dance scene, Idaho Dance Theatre (IDT). Performance on Friday, July 14, at Ketchum Town Square at 6:30 p.m. Workshop includes instruction in ballet, Pilates conditioning, modern, jazz and hip hop. footlightdancecentre.com; 208.578.5462
ADVENTURE GALENA KIDS MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP Galena Lodge Ages: 8-12 Dates: July 17-21, July 24-28, August 7-11 More sessions added! Learn bike-handling skills, ride on the new Galena Lodge trails and make new friends! Transportation provided from Ketchum, Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m., includes lunch. galenalodge.com; 208.726.4010
LEAD CLIMBING – BEYOND TOP-ROPING Community School Ages: 12-18 Dates: July 24-27 Spend four days at the world famous City of Rocks National Reserve learning the skills you need to go “beyond top-roping” to multi-pitch and lead climbing. Leave Community School at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 24 and return by 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 27. Taught by our Outdoor Program and Outdoor Leadership Academy Director Rob Landis. communityschool.org; 208.622.3960, ext. 121
WHITE OTTER ADVENTURES – LEARN TO KAYAK Community School Ages: 12-18 Dates: July 17-20 White Otter Outdoor Adventures invites you to spend four days learning to whitewater kayak safely and competently on Idaho’s Salmon River (July 17-20). No experience necessary, limited to 12 students. communityschool.org; 208.622.3960, ext. 109
WHITE OTTER ADVENTURES – SWIFTWATER RESCUE Community School Ages: 16 and older Dates: July 22-23 Offered in partnership with White Otter Outdoor Adventures, Swiftwater Rescue (Level IV Certification) is a two-day course for private boaters, guides, and trip leaders, and includes classroom instruction, hands-on practice and exiting rescue scenarios. Participants must be 16 or older. Visit the website for details, prerequisites and required equipment. communityschool.org; 208.622.3960, ext. 109
WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER CERTIFICATION (WFR) Community School Ages: 16 and older Dates: July 10-19 (no class Sat., July 15) In partnership with Wilderness Medical Institute, Community School is offering this 10-day WFR course, essential for anyone who spends significant time in remote places or who has a professional career in the outdoors. CPR and FBAO certification is included and the course is pre-approved for 70 hours of EMT CEU’s by CECBEMS. Must be 16 years or older, enrollment limited to the first 30 registrations. communityschool.org; 208.622.3960, ext. 109
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Summer kids camps focused on the concept of “Enviro-tainment” for ages 4-14. 208.309.1005
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Oh, the things you will find while shopping on‌
Ketchum Main Street An outdoor gear paradise awaits you at Backwoods: everything you need to explore our valley and the perfect outfit to match! Backwoods Mountain Sports 208.726.8826
Cruise around town on these stylish bikes with every accessory available! Beep Beep! Sturtevants | 208.726.4501
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Turn heads while you ride. Vibrant colors and matching helmets will keep you safe while peddling in style! Formula Sports | 208.726.3194
The perfect tote for summer! Sister is a shopping delight! One block off Main! Come find extraordinary accessories and luxurious clothing. Sister | 208.726.5160
Anglers await a huge selection of fishing gear! Now go catch ’em! Lost River Outfitters | 208.726.1706
Simply the best selection of both men’s and women’s clothing for every summer event and activity! Silver Creek is a must stop on Main! Fishing and hunting enthusiasts look no further! Silver Creek Outfitters 208.726.5282
Everything you need for your pooch, cat, fish, and more is here under one roof! The best selection of quality food, collars, dishes and treats! Thunderpaws Pet Shoppe 208.726.7387 We love lululemon! Whether you are a yogi or just walking around town. Quality meets functionality with every garment! Thanks lulu! lululemon 208.726.6842
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Take a stroll down…
Sun Valley Road Not just the most amazing jewelry designs but stunning accessories made of onyx await the most discerning shopper! LOVE! Barry Peterson Jewelers | 208.726.5202
Keep your peeps safe with these incredibly designed sunglasses from Christian Dior! Designer brands for every taste are here! Armstrong Root | 208.726.4250
Look for the quaint white building, and you have arrived in mecca for outdoor fun! Whether you bike, hike, peddle, run, camp, or just want to cruise up Sun Valley Road! We’ve got you covered! The Elephant’s Perch 208.726.4501
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One of a kind gifts are here! Two locations will tempt every shopper with truly incredible items! A must stop! Bellisimo | 208.726.0702 sunvalleymag.com | SUMMER 2017
Everything you need for both above and below the sheets! Luxurious towels, sheets, scarves and, yes, lingerie! The aroma when you arrive here is amazing! Madeline + Oliver 208.726.7779
Topnotch is just that! Talented designers available to help you plan your perfect space or buy right off the floor! Check out their expanded floor room! Heaven! Topnotch Fine Furnishings & Interior Design 208.726.7797
Independent Goods is about the search for products that connect you, me, a friend or a stranger, to a story. It is about the incredible products by Indie Makers who take on craft with a passion and often a risk of following their dreams. Don’t leave town with out stopping here! The Independent | 208.720.9004
Undercover provides a luxurious selection of the best lingerie and sleepwear brands on the market! Need a bra? Got you covered! Undercover 208.928.7002
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Gifts for friends, family and you…
SQN fabrics and perfect fit designs are available for the most active ladies in town! Once you wear SQN you’ll have to create a wardrobe around it! SQN Sport | 208.726.0499
Sun Valley Village Looking for the perfect Sun Valley memento or gift? We’ve got you covered! Quality products that won’t break the bank! Sun Valley Gift Store | 208.622.2206
Simply stunning designs will have her saying, “I love it!” Amazing selection at every price point! Watches too! Towne and Parke Jewelry 208.622.3522 Your mouth will water when you walk in the doors of this shopping paradise. Glorious selections for both him and her will have heads turning at every event! A friendly staff is ready to get you dazzled! Brass Ranch | 208.622.2021
Toys, toys and more toys! Two locations serve our valley with absolutely everything your little or big kid could possibly dream of! Let’s play! The Toy Store 208.622.3522
Every single brand you love under one roof! Panache has loyal costumers who come from the corners of the world to be pampered! Become one! Panache | 208.622.4228 72
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When you walk in these doors plan on spending some time as your eyes will be inspired by the most amazing selection of shopping items on the planet! These felt trays and colorful glass vases merely scratch the surface of what awaits! Truly incredible! Picket Fence | 866.944.5511
Ketchum Kitchens is a culinary paradise. A prepared staff is ready to help you find everything you need to create that perfect dish! Bon appétit! Ketchum Kitchens | 208.726.1989
Don’t miss this amazing boutique with unique gifts, jewelry, clothing and even designer handbags! You won’t walk out without finding a treasure! Farmer’s Daughter | 208.726.6433
You’ll feel like you have walked in to the most amazing French boutique when you arrive! Lovely gifts and the most adorable children’s clothing will tempt every shopper! Merci! Maison Et Cadeaux | 208.622.3101
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Two small towns where beauty abounds…
Hailey / Bellevue
Paula’s has been providing the perfect dress for ladies in our valley for decades! Both formal and casual outfits with the perfect accessories are here in the most adorable shop in town! Shop locally gals, Paula has it all! Paula’s: The Dress Shop 208.578.0888
Travel just an hour down the road to Twin Falls and you will find Design 125, a showroom full of gifts and furniture to create your perfect living environment! Design 125 | 208.733.1256
Not just an amazing selection of gardening items, but fun gifts and much much more fill these walls! Every single sense is stimulated when you are at Webb! Webb Landscaping 208.726.7213 74
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Wildflower is a delightful store that offers every single clothing and gift item a shopper could dream of! Affordably priced items with a very friendly staff will make your shopping experience memorable in every way! The Wildflower | 208.788.2425
With their brand new location on Main Street, Red Door Design is on the cutting edge of interior design. Every accessory will coordinate with their breath-taking designs and fabrics. So luxurious! Red Door Design House | 208.788.9075
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The Idaho A Stretch GETTING OUT TO SEE IDAHO’S REMARKABLE GEOLOGY by Matt Furber
creekside spa in the mountains is a perfect place to soak in the wild geology of the Idaho sandbox. The water from the Frenchman’s Bend hot springs out Warm Springs Road west of Ketchum leaves the earth at 125 degrees Fahrenheit. While spring runoff can wash out such favorites— for a time—geological wonders have a way of enduring. When spring flows drop, enterprising bathers can rediscover the source of their pleasure—water superheated by the earth’s molten core. Hot spring relaxation promotes a good attitude for contemplating complex geology. Hard as it is to conceptualize, the source of all that heat is the friction of tectonic plates colliding beneath Idaho. This colossal collision is also the cause of Idaho’s massive batholith lobes dominating central Idaho— rocks made from lava that cooled slowly underground. While soaking, one might also ponder the theory that many geologists subscribe to: that Idaho was once the coast of a supercontinent. There are fossils to prove it. Go For A Drive
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geologist, now in retirement. By way of example, Bonnichsen deftly explains the dynamics of basalt spatters at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, and the older, denser, rhyolitic lava flows, which are the foundation of the spectacular Shoshone Falls near Twin Falls. Perhaps a surprise to many, these falls, just an hour from the Wood River Valley, are taller than the iconic Niagra Falls in New York. “A lot of geology today happens indoors, but there are still chances to explore. I try to encourage young ladies and men to get out there and look at things,” said Bonnichsen. Kirkham Hot Springs
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Walking path at Craters of the Moon National Monument
The Snake River Plain and the Great Floods
The Perrine Bridge at the northern entrance to Twin Falls crosses the lumbering Snake River, which flows west through southern Idaho. The basis for the geology of the massive Snake River Plain surrounding the river is the Yellowstone hotspot that today triggers Old Faithful like clockwork. For 16 million years, as the North American plate has tracked southwest over the hotspot, the magma plume has littered the plain with volcanoes. The scarring and building of eruptions prepared the land for the irrigated, now fertile, crescent-shaped landscape that has made Idaho famous for its potatoes. Long before human experiments with irrigation, Idaho was hit with epic floods caused by breaches of neighboring lakes Bonneville (Utah) and Missoula (Montana) 15,000 to 17,500 years ago as the glaciers retreated. The former, for example, is estimated to have released 15 million cubic-feet of water per second at its peak flow. “The draining of Lake Bonneville left its mark when the impoundment broke at Portneuf (Narrows),” Bonnichsen said, adding that Missoula floods happened many times. Rocks from Montana can be found even in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Farther north, lakes were created by different but equally dramatic geological events. Lake Pend Oreille in northern Idaho was carved by glaciers retreating from Canada. It is now one of the deepest lakes in North America. Another huge body of
water in the south, Lake Idaho, is long gone, but signs of all of these events are visible to the amateur earth scientist willing to take a closer look. “Go to the Yellowstone area. There is a system of calderas (essentially sinkholes that form after rapid volcanic eruptions) stacked on each other,” Bonnichsen said. “As you go through the Snake River Plain, there is a whole series of supervolcanoes, the big rhyolitic eruptions.” Sites off the Interstate
Bonnichsen emphasized the rewards of getting a highway map and getting off the interstate. He suggests gathering geologic maps of Idaho available through the Idaho Geological Survey with offices in Moscow, Boise and Pocatello. “There are landscapes that lay out the geologic underpinnings. If you go up to Galena Summit you get a good view south and north. You can see the Sawtooth Range, the White Cloud wilderness area. Stanley is a picturesque town. River running has become a popular way to learn about geology.” The Middle Fork of the Salmon carves right through the Idaho batholith and floating it provides an upclose view of this dramatic geology. Roadside geologists can easily explore Bruneau or St. Anthony sand dunes left behind by the Bonneville Flood. These are other-wordly areas that have become not only geologic attractions, but also venues for new recreation, such as sand skiing and snowboarding. Still other evidence of Idaho’s fiery past
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perpetuity is wild at best. The earth is not the solid sphere it seems to be from the front door or even from space. Bonnichsen also recommends other off-interstate sites south of Boise toward Mountain Home and over to Nampa. Many volcanoes are easily visible: places like Castle Butte between Grandview and Murphy. In addition to the hundreds of volcanoes in the Snake River system, once the eye is trained, basalt eruptions spring up well beyond Craters of the Moon. “There are some interesting things to see by Arco, too,” Bonnichsen said. “To the north, there’s the Lost River Range limestone.” East of the town—the first nuclear-powered city—at 300,000 years old, Big Southern Butte is the largest and youngest of three rhyolitic domes that formed over a million years ago but never erupted to spread lava and ash in typical volcano fashion. The volcanic dome kept its top and rises about 2,500 vertical feet, east of Craters of the Moon, south of Howe, Idaho, and west of the Idaho National Laboratory. The butte is reportedly one of the largest volcanic domes on earth. Anyone trying to understand how the two-dimensional map of the Gem State got so crinkled in 3-D can spend a lifetime testing the theories. That’s exactly what the dynamic Moscow geology duo Bonnichsen and his wife Marty Godchaux have done, and they provide thorough interpretation via Idaho
Public Television (Visit idahoptv.org/outdoors/ shows/geology/). The key to unlocking Idaho’s challenging geologic story, which has had essentially nothing to do with people, at least until the start of the Anthropocene that started at the end of the last ice age 10,000 years ago, is to find some friends, places where hot water meets rock, and relax into the study. The inconceivable timeline of earth’s geologic history could make for incredible stop-motion animation. The Great Crack
For the latest drama of subduction and uplift, check out the 1983 Borah earthquake that created the 23-mile-long crack in the Lost River Range. “The scarp of that event is still visible and there’s an information stand,” Bonnichsen said. “(In nearby) Challis you intersect with the Salmon River again. It’s got its own canyon and a variety of volcanic rocks and exposed lake beds.” All of it is just a short drive over Trail Creek from Sun Valley. However, amateur geologists with noses to the grindstone might take a week just to get there. And so it goes for exploring the geology of Idaho: the breadth and depth of the adventure is solely up to the explorer. The complexity and grandness of the state’s geology lends itself to a lifetime of discovery, or perhaps just a summer afternoon of driving about. 2
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can be seen in ash layers where road cuts expose layers. Even a quick hike to Hulls Gulch Reserve in Boise will reveal ancient wonders. The Craters of the Moon basalt spatters beckon beyond Carey; some are only 2,000 years old, which makes Idaho literally actionpacked as far as geologic time scales go. Twin Sisters, granite spires at the City of Rocks in southeastern Idaho, was a crossroads for pioneers. They are protected as part of the California National Historic Trail “viewshed.” Side by side, the 28-million-year-old Almo Pluton granite of the north feature is a youngster compared to the south spire, a 600-foot-tall feature of 2.5-billion-year-old Green Creek Complex granite, some of the oldest exposed rock on the planet. Compare that to a human geological site of sorts: Initial Point, the 1867 survey point reset in 2008 on BLM land south of Kuna. It is the reference point for all survey work in Idaho. It is a highpoint in the washout of Lake Bonneville. The tiny survey marker is the legal basis for Idaho’s private property boundaries. Today, Initial Point is a paved drive from Boise, a waypoint en route to Celebration Park on the Snake River near the Nelson Conservation Area to see car-sized melon gravel basalt boulders left behind in the flood’s wake. Viewed through the lens of geologic time, the notion that one’s property or favorite hotspot will remain as is in
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daho will have a rare spot in the international limelight this summer when it becomes the place to go to view a total solar eclipse. While the “path of totality” passes through several states, Idaho is projected to be one of the best viewing spots due to weather, said Dr. Brian Jackson, assistant professor of physics at Boise State University, who is holding informational meetings around the state to let people know about the upcoming event on August 21. The eclipse will start a little after 10 a.m. and reach “totality” at around 11:30 a.m., depending on one’s specific location. “In a lot of states, particularly as you go east, there’s a good chance they won’t have clear skies,” he said, such as his home state of Georgia. “The odds that we’re going to have a big bank of clouds roll in is basically zero.” An eclipse is caused by an odd coincidence. In the sky, the sun and the moon appear the same size. Though the sun
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In a total eclipse, one can see the corona, which comprises pearly streams and plumes of ionized gases that create the appearance of a massive crown surrounding the sun.
is a lot bigger, it’s also farther away. Every few years, the new moon passes in front of the sun and blocks out the disk of the sun. This darkens the sky and lowers the temperature for a few minutes. “Animals mistake this for nightfall,” Jackson said. “Cows go to their barns, birds go to their nests.” If the moon blocks only some of the sun, it’s a partial eclipse, but if the moon blocks all of the sun, it’s a total eclipse, Jackson explained. In the latter case, one can see the sun’s chromosphere—a reddish layer of its atmosphere—as well as the corona, comprising pearly streams and plumes of ionized gases that create the appearance of a massive crown surrounding the sun.
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The last total eclipse in Idaho was in 1979. “They’re not that rare, but they usually fall somewhere in the ocean or uninhabited terrain, not through such a densely populated area,” he said. Where to see it? “Everybody in the state of Idaho will see an eclipse—it’s just a question of partial or total,” Jackson emphasized. In Boise, for example, the eclipse will be 99.6 percent total. “It will be noticeably dark.” The path of totality goes north of Boise, from Weiser through Idaho Falls. If you have your heart set on seeing a total eclipse, and don’t already have a hotel room or campsite, you might be out of luck— everything is booked. Jackson suggested couch surfing with friends or relatives. “Make plans ahead of time,” he warned. “Not that morning, or odds are you’re not going to find a place to stop.” Otherwise, you can wait for seven years for the next eclipse to go through the U.S., or until 2169, the next time one is slated to go through Idaho. 2
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If you’d like to be able to see when the eclipse is over, it’s important to follow safety standards. Your mom was right: if you stare at the sun, you can go blind—even if the sun is half blocked by the moon. “At the moment of totality, the moon will cover the sun, and you can look for that very short period,” said Dr. Brian Jackson, assistant professor in physics at Boise State University. “But on either side of that two-minute window, it’s dangerous to look at the sun.” There are several ways to indirectly look at an eclipse, such as through pinhole cameras. Some welding glasses are dark enough for a direct peek, but ones that aren’t can be more
dangerous because you won’t notice the damage, Jackson said. Easiest and cheapest are cardboard-frame, certified “eclipse glasses,” available online for about $4. They protect your eyes so you can safely stare at the eclipse to your heart’s content. Jackson will also be handing them out at events. BSU is running a crowd-funding campaign at http:// ponyup.boisestate. edu/idahoeclipse. A $10 donation makes available five pairs of glasses to be used at various outreach programs throughout the state. While the campaign was scheduled to end this spring, Jackson said it could run all summer.
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n 1938 Sun Valley began cutting the first ski run on Bald Mountain, the first step leading to what would become a world-class ski resort. But when the snow melts, Baldy becomes a summer playground, as well. Mountain bikers cruise along the Lupine Flow Trail from the Broadway Trail down to the Roundhouse. Hikers view the town of Ketchum and surrounding Pioneer Mountains from an overlook perched above the Big Wood River. Paragliders soar on thermals, while wildflower enthusiasts tromp through fields thick with pink crazyweed. Yoga enthusiasts do sun salutations on the patio outside River Run Lodge, while youngsters shoot for the stars on the Spider Jump Bungee trampoline. And lovers ride the gondola to the Roundhouse Restaurant to enjoy the fondue. Buzz and Luanne Mandeville like to ride the chairlift to the top of the mountain and picnic there. “It’s a great place for people watching,” said Luanne. “Mountain bikers stop and chat, and you can watch the paragliders take off.”
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Gina Poole prefers to hike up the mountain, her favorite go-to trail in the Wood River Valley being Bald Mountain Trail, a five-minute walk from her home in west Ketchum. “Often, I’ll hike the trail with our McNab collie, Scout, in the early evening hours as summer temperatures abate,” she said. “There are fewer hikers on the trail that time of day, and I often see deer as they come out to browse or, if I’m lucky, a pileated woodpecker. It’s quite lovely during the hours before sunset when the light gets softer and you can hear the river below.” Those who hike to the top of the mountain on Aug. 21 will have an unobstructed 360-degree view of the total solar eclipse. Not only will Sun Valley offer lift service to the Roundhouse and top of Bald Mountain, but the resort is planning several activities accompanied by live music and food and drink. Until recently, mountain bikers had to crank the pedals to ride up and down the perimeter of Bald Mountain via the Cold Springs and Warm Springs trails. That
BALDY ZIP LINE? Bogus Basin ski area near Boise plans to spend $4.3 million from the record $12 million it made this winter on a rock climbing wall, summer tubing, expanded mountain biking trails and a mountain coaster. Could an alpine ride be in Baldy’s future? There are no immediate plans, said Sun Valley’s general manager Tim Silva. But, he said, resort officials are reviewing the Master Plan, “and I’m sure we will look at things like a zip line. Whether we decide something like that fits remains to be seen.”
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changed in 2014 when Sun Valley opened the first of several flow trails. Today, the mountain sports 34 miles of biking trails— many of them accessible by lift for those who would prefer to let gravity take its course. And the resort is adding more this summer. The resort hopes to begin work in June on the already-existing River Run Trail, which follows a myriad of switchbacks to the historic Roundhouse Restaurant at mid-mountain. It will close the trail for four weeks beginning June 1. Then on July 1 it will begin building a completely new black diamond trail from Roundhouse to the top of the River Run lift and down to the base of the mountain. The project, which is pending a study, is expected to take 10 weeks with the trail open in 2018. “We have plans to revamp the Cold Springs trail, as well, to make it a more enjoyable experience for mountain bikers,” said Kelli Lusk, the resort’s public relations manager. Sun Valley plans to crank up the gondola, offering rides to the Roundhouse and the elk burgers at Averell’s Bar on June 24. Mountain biking will begin July 1 with some of the nation’s top bicyclists poised to take part in the two-day SCOTT Enduro Cup race beginning that day. Those who prefer putting on some nylon and strings to soar through the air can fulfill their wish through Fly Sun Valley, which
offers tandem rides off the top of Baldy. Sun Valley has become as renowned for its flying as its skiing, according to Fly Sun Valley owner Chuck Smith. The reason: challenging topography, consistent weather patterns and good thermals—columns of rising warming air that allow paragliders to soar. These things have also made Bald Mountain the launch pad for paragliders wanting to set cross-country records flying as far away as Montana. Back on the ground, Cathie Caccia and Katherine Pleasants offer complimentary Yoga on the Mountain sessions on the River Run Lodge patio on Saturday mornings during the summer. And on Aug. 1, the Sun Valley Center for the Arts will bring back Pink Martini to play its Cuban jazz and other rhythms outside River Run Lodge. The Center has presented more than 40 concerts at River Run during the past 20 years featuring such worldrenowned performers as James Taylor and Carole King, Bonnie Raitt, Keb’Mo’, Buddy Guy, Lyle Lovett, Arlo Guthrie, Steve Martin and the Neville Brothers. “River Run at the foot of Bald Mountain is really a favorite for performers and audiences alike,” said Kristine Bretall, director of performing arts for The Center. “It has a gorgeous lawn, perfect sight lines and easy free parking—it’s a dream venue.” 2 SUMMER 2017 | sunvalleymag.com
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Discovering Galena THE GALENA TRAILS PROJECT COMES TO FRUITION
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alena Lodge, 23 miles northwest of Ketchum, has long been a mecca for Nordic skiers bent on scissoring their way around a tidy web of manicured corduroy Nordic trails. Now it’s becoming a mecca for mountain bikers, thanks to an almost-finished 47-mile system of single-track trails designed for mountain bikers, hikers and equestrians. “We’ve seen a dramatic increase in the number of people during summer since we started building the trails three years ago,” said Erin Zell, who co-manages Galena Lodge. ”We easily have twice as many as we used to, many coming from places like Boise and Salt Lake City. On weekends, it’s like a busy winter day. We sell 200 lunches.” The trails were designed in part to offer something for beginner and intermediate mountain bikers—something that’s difficult to find among the 400 miles of single track that ring Sun Valley. The trail system is a stacked one, meaning that easier mountain bike trails ring the lodge. The advanced trails with steeper
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grades and rockier terrain are farthest out. “The idea is that you can have a group of friends come up, and they can fan out over the trails based on their skill levels. Then they can all meet back at the lodge for a drink or lunch,” said Jim Keating, director of Blaine County Recreation District. The Galena Trails Project started in 2006 when the Big Wood Backcountry Trails, an all-volunteer user-coalition, enlisted the BCRD board and Galena Lodge managers Don Shepard and Erin Zell to ask Sawtooth National Recreation Area officials about developing a master plan for trails expansion. “We weren’t sure it would fly,” said Chris Leman, the BCRD’s Wood River Valley trail coordinator. “Big Wood Backcountry Trails hired IMBA Trail Solutions (International Mountain Bicycling Association) to help get community input and create a master plan. When our group lost a little momentum, the BCRD picked up the ball and ran with it.
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If what we did heretrytoday can helpASSUME YOU WILL HAVE NO locations, spread awareness, if it canCELL fund research to and we suggest you prepare for SERVICE, ews stories, elections, weather, holidays, find a cure so others don’tthe have to go through unexpected. family, relationships, grief, career, finance this, it will have all been worth it.” and health concerns — all of these individually or Given12 the anticipated influx of visitors can around The two sisters were among climbers in combination cause emotional or physical total solar eclipse on August 21st, resources taking part in Expeditionthe Inspiration’s 2016 stress. Some tools to help us cope and to manage include:backcountry meditation, music, massage, stretched, possiblystress delaying Climb for a Cure, which may raisesbe funds for a exercise and fresh air, a hug or a rescues.that Those venturing acupuncture, into the backcountry biennial breast cancer symposium brings smile and toincluding rememberin to celebrate successes, together scientists, researchers andplan physicians should for the unanticipated, no matter how small. It is also important to to share unpublished information and overnight provisions and shelter. their packs reach out to others when needed. Fortunately, brainstorm treatments. there are multiple resources available within our • Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back, regardless if The late Ketchum resident Laura Evans community to help us deal with stress and mental you’re going solo or going with others. founded Expedition Inspiration Fund for health conditions. Breast Cancer Research in• 1995 her and a compass, and keep track of your location. Many trails can be conBringafter a map We all have ups and downs, things that happen own bout with breast cancer. Climbing is not fusing. Do not rely solely in onour your forusmaps or communication. lives,cell thatphone can make feel overwhelmed. unlike facing a life-threatening illness, she The key thing to pay attention to is how these said at the time: “You take• Stay every Found. step alone, If you are lost, do not continue on in hopes of finding your way. Retrace events affect us emotionally. If a person starts digging deep, focused on your the goal andback your toward thestruggling route trailheadtountil youatpick the trail or find who people wait too long function workup or school, that’s a redsomeone flag. Many times The most used trails are the Pioneer, own inner strength.” knows the area. If you cannot retrace your route, put, these conserve and water, you love, don’t to reach out for help. If youstay recognize signs energy in yourself or someone Senate Meadows and Galena View Evans and Ketchum mountain guide Peter wait rescue. until it gets to the crisis stage. make yourself visible and await If possible, stay together in case of problems. Discuss trails for beginners. The Senate Meadows Whittaker led 17 breast cancer survivors to your situation calmly and make a plan to improve it. Let someone know of your plans. trail takes riders through beautiful open For the health of our community, it’s important to recognize that depression, anxiety and the top of Argentina’s 22,841-foot Mount meadows filled with purple penstemon other mental conditions and can up improve professional support • Bring plenty of water and extra highhealth energy food.are Intreatable case you end lost with or injured, Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Western and yellow buttercup flowers with views and guidance. these items will come in handy. Hemisphere. And the climbs have continued of surrounding mountains. Pioneer every year since. Ourin providers at St. Luke’s Clinic – Mentalclimate Health Services, from the philosophy Cemetery and Galena View Loop take riders • Bring clothing for changes the weather. Our mountain can bepractice unpredict“These climbs are so powerful because that being mentally well and is interrelated with being physically well. Medication can be an through heavily wooded area shaded by able with sudden storms producing rain, hail temperatures that drop quickly. they’re what Laura envisioned,” said important part of treatment, but it is never the entire answer. A variety of healthy changes lodgepole pine. Nighttime temperatures drop significantly. Don’t venture into remote areas with nothprovides the most effective treatment: Expedition Inspiration’s Executive Director ing but a t-shirt and shorts. Carry a windbreaker, sunscreen, sunglasses, extra warm Hailey Malepeai. “She was a mountaineer Rip and Tear is a very popular intermediate clothing. A tarp can give you wind can and rain protection. Now, you choose to have youreffect on how our bodies heal n Exercise in particular is verywhen therapeutic. It has a direct when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. trail with swooping switchbacks. and stay well. Grea reduced-cost annual screening: And she realized that battling breastout cancer • Watch for lightning. If you see lightning approaching, take cover in a vehicle or No app crouch in a low, dry spot. Avoid metal objects, and never take shelter under a lone tree, n Good nutrition is equally important. Making healthy food choices has a big impact on The Outhouse Trail sports rollercoaster• Blood test for HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, Below: Emily and Sarah Williams Expedition physical and emotional health. atunfurl the the base of a cliff, or in a shallow cave. 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Old Toll Road on the west side of Highway 75 is a beginner-intermediate trail that takes users 6 miles from the lodge to Galena Summit with 1,400 feet of elevation gain. Enid’s Trail on the west side of the highway is a 2.15-mile trail with 638 feet of elevation gain and some nice views looking toward Galena Summit. It was named for Galena’s “sporty girls,” a sanitized name given to those who ran Galena mining camp’s house of ill repute in the late 1800s.
• Bring a first aid kit, matches or areduction lighter. has Even duct tape and safety pins can go a Along n Stress a significant influence on improving wellness. person struggling Locat • Optional A1c test for people with diabetes for an with depression and anxiety experiences stressful situations in a distorted way and at a way to fix a number of issues. much higher level than the general population. St. Luk additional $5. On Monday, August 21st, a total solar eclipse will be visible (weather permitting) in our St. Luk n It’s important regulate sleep and startevent. each dayItright. area. Eye safety is of vital importance totoenjoy this rarepatterns phenomenal is unsafe • Test results will be entered into myChart or sent by • Me to look directly at the Sunmail, if preferred. except during the brief phase of totality. Eclipse glasses, with n Supportive relationships and a social connection with others is also a significant piece special – purpose solar filtersofshould be worn to view uneclipsed or partially eclipsed • Ph mental wellness. phases. To learn more, visit https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety or check only. • Payment is due at time of service, cash (re Talk to your primary care physician or call St. Luke’s Center for Community Health, (208) Insurance will not be billed. 727-8733, if you thinkUNEXPECTED you might have symptoms of a mental health condition. The staff PLANNING AHEAD FOR THE WILL HELP YOU will take the time to understand your needs and let you know what resources are available. ENJOY OUR BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS!
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The Bureau of Land Management plans to begin scoping its BLM Wood River Valley travel plan this summer. The travel plan involves nearly a hundred miles of proposed trails for mountain biking, primarily in the Hailey and Bellevue area. There will be opportunities for the public to comment, said John Kurtz, outdoor recreation planner for the BLM’s Shoshone Field Office. The BLM began working on the plan a few years ago but had to set it aside to deal with sagegrouse issues.
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I’m super-stoked to see how the project has turned out and how popular the trails are.” The BCRD spent the past three years building the trails, using a 36-inch-wide trail-dozer to cut trails across hillsides. Two mini excavators followed, moving rocks and tamping down the surface with their mechanical arms. Human workers came behind, snipping roots, moving big boulders the excavators couldn’t move and raking the trails. Workers finished up the Big Wood Loop on the west side of Highway 75 just as the snow began to fly in late October. “We pulled our machines off that trail and brought out the snow groomers the next day,” said Keating. The BCRD has a little finish work left before it holds a ribbon-cutting party in August or September, said the BCRD’s development director, Megan Stevenson. The trails on the west side of Highway 75 across from Galena Lodge were designed with equestrians in mind. They’re relatively flat with no banked corners. The trails on the east side of the highway are a mountain biker’s delight with banked corners and rollercoaster dips. There is no charge to use the trails. Dogs are allowed on all of them. “A lot of kids are out there, and they’re bringing their parents because it’s such a safe, positive experience,” said Zell. “I took my 7-year-old nephew through Senate Meadows, which is one of the easier ones, and we had a blast.” It’s difficult to know how many people use
the trails since there’s no cost to use them, said Keating. But the BCRD estimates 20,000 summer visits last year based on infrared trail counters set up along some trails. That compares with 25,000 visitors counted at the Adams Gulch Trailhead in 2005. The BCRD estimates 65,000 skier days on its Nordic trails. But that includes trails ranging from Croy Canyon in Hailey to Galena Lodge. Already, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association has held a race on the Galena trails. “We had 400 racers racing on the trails,” said Keating. “That’s no small thing. We’re talking a mini-Boulder Mountain Tour.” Keating’s favorite trail is Spring Creek, just east of the North Cherry Creek and Cherry Creek Nordic trails. It offers several view sheds in an area that has rarely been accessed during summer until now. The seven-mile trail, considered intermediate, starts off at Rip and Tear and heads south and east to Highway 75 where Spring Creek crosses Highway 75 in the vicinity of Owl Creek. There, riders can return to the lodge via the Harriman Trail. Keating’s not alone in his love for that trail. “It’s awesome,” said Ketchum mountain biker Laurie Leman. “I like it because of its rollers.” 2
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RUN SUN VALLEY June 2-4, 2017 The weekend kicks off with a Friday afternoon barbecue followed by a 10 a.m. Saturday 5K race benefitting Girls on the Run. The fun event begins at Old Cutters Park in Hailey. Sunday is the half marathon. The course begins at the Wood River and follows Ketchum’s paved pedestrian path system, allowing for riverside running, mountain vistas, and crisp morning air at a 6000-foot elevation. runsunvalley.com
SAWTOOTH RELAY June 10, 2017 Relay teams of six begin the 62-mile race in Stanley, climb over Galena Summit and finish at Atkinson Park in Ketchum. sawtoothrelay.com
SUN VALLEY BREWFEST June 17 2017 The 4th Annual Sun Valley Brewfest, hosted by the Ketchum-Sun Valley Rotary, takes place in Ketchum Town Square from noon to 6 p.m. The festival features fine beers and foods from the region. sunvalleybrewfest.com
RELAY FOR LIFE June 24, 2017 Relay for Life is a community gathering in which everyone participates in the fight against cancer. Runners help raise funds to support local programs and services provided by the American Cancer Society. relayforlife.org/ blainecountyid
HAILEY SKATEBOARD COMPETITION June 24, 2017 The world-class Hailey Skate Park hosts an important stop of the Wild West Skateboard Contest Series. This national series features Jam format contests, gear and cash prizes, a massive raffle, DJs, music and artists, and lots of high energy. jhskiclub.org/ wildwestskateboarding
RIDE SUN VALLEY BIKE FESTIVAL June 29 – July 2, 2017 The four-day event opens with the crowdpleasing SheepTown Drag Races in which riders drag flaming logs down Main Street, Hailey. Also slotted for the festival are the bike Expo, race clinics, and the highlight event: the SCOTT Enduro Cup held on Sun Valley’s Bald Mountain. ridesunvalley.com
SUN VALLEY WRITERS’ CONFERENCE June 30 – July 3, 2017 This four-day literary event offers keynote speakers, intimate breakout sessions, and plenty of relaxed gathering time to share ideas and experiences. Expected to attend this year are Abraham Verghese, Colson Whitehead, Evan Thomas, Adam Hochschild, Billy Collins, David Brooks, and Jane Meyer, among others. svwc.org
GALLERY WALKS July – September The Sun Valley Gallery Association hosts monthly gallery walks in which the public is invited to share wine and conversation with artists and their work. This summer’s walks are July 7, Aug. 4, and Sept. 1. svgalleries.org
FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVITIES July 1–4, 2017 Hailey is the place to be for the Days of the Old West Fourth of July Celebration. The four-day extravaganza includes the Sawtooth Rangers’ Annual Rodeo held in the evenings, Main Street parade, antique fairs and a fireworks display not to be missed. haileyidaho.com
SUN VALLEY ON ICE July 4 – Sept. 2, 2017 The Sun Valley Resort brings world-champion and Olympic-medalist ice skaters to the
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Summer in the Wood River Valley is a rare treat, with the days long and warm and full of events. From symphonies to bike races, wine auctions to jazz festivals, the area is buzzing with activity and fun. Here are just a few of the highlights.
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KETCHUM ARTS FESTIVAL July 7-10, 2017 The Ketchum Arts Festival brings together over 100 artists from Idaho to display their wares at the lovely Festival Meadows along Sun Valley Road. The three-day event offers a wide variety of arts and crafts styles, food, music, and a children’s activity tent. ketchumartsfestival.com
LORD HURON As part of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts Summer Concert Series, Lord Huron will perform at the Sun Valley Pavilion at 7 p.m. sunvalleycenter.org/
SVCA ANNUAL WINE AUCTION July 20-22, 2017 With its Annual Wine Auction, the Sun Valley Center for the Arts celebrates wine while raising money to support the arts and arts education. The three-day event includes the intimate and elegant Vintner Dinners, the Wine Auction Gala, and the very popular Vine and Dine lawn party. Some of the best wines in the world will be available at auction. sunvalleycenter.org
SUN VALLEY ROAD RALLY July 22-23, 2017 The Sun Valley Road Rally features some of the world’s fastest cars and drivers as they attempt to reach speeds of 200 mph or higher. The Ketchum Cruise and Car Show kicks off the event as car buffs show off their cars with a cruise through Sun Valley, followed by a show in Ketchum Town Square. sunvalleyroadrally.com
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In Focus: July 24-28, 2017 Festival: July 31 – Aug. 17, 2017 The Sun Valley Summer Symphony provides world-class symphonic music in the stunning Sun Valley Pavilion and adjoining lawns. Enjoy the early Focus Series, followed by 18 days of the Festival. This year’s gala event features jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall. svsummersymphony.org
MOUNTAIN HOME COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL July 28-30, 2017 With upwards of 20,000 country fans attending, the Mountain Home Country Music Festival held near Fairfield has become one of the biggest events of the summer. This year’s line-up includes Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Billy Currington, Brett Eldredge, Lee Brice, and others. mountainhomefestival.com
STANDHOPE ULTRA CHALLENGE Aug. 5, 2017 This ultra race challenges runners over 60 kilometers in the Pioneer Mountains outside Sun Valley. Runners reach 11,000 feet and pass alongside Goat Lake, the highest lake in Idaho. runwildidaho.com/standhope
SVCA ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL Aug. 11-13, 2017 Now in its 49th year, the SVCA Arts and Crafts Festival draws top artists from around the country for three days of open-air exhibitions. In addition to the art, there will be food, music, and artist demonstrations. sunvalleycenter.org
the country to participate in this lively four-day affair consisting of a two-day golf tournament, an auction gala dinner, and a benefit concert. killebrewthompsonmemorial.com
HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS CONCERT Aug. 19, 2017 As part of the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament and fundraiser, Huey Lewis and the News will perform at the Sun Valley Pavilion. sunvalleycenter.org
WOOD RIVER VALLEY STUDIO TOUR Aug. 19-20, 2017 The annual studio tour celebrates art and artists at work with tours of local studios, lectures, and workshops. wrvstudiotour.org
WAGON DAYS Aug. 31 – Sept. 4, 2017 Considered by many to be the biggest nonmotorized parade in the country, the Wagon Days parade and celebration in Ketchum honors the culture and lifestyle in the Wood River Valley before the advent of automobiles and railroads. Enjoy the parade, boutiques, arts and crafts, and a pancake breakfast. wagondays.org
TRAILING OF THE SHEEP FESTIVAL Oct. 4-8, 2017 The Trailing of the Sheep Festival preserves the stories and colorful history of sheep ranchers and herders. Come celebrate all aspects of these rich cultures, including sheepdog trials, sheep shearing demonstrations, a crafts fair, and culinary events. trailingofthesheep.org
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There are few places in the world that jazz lovers would rather be than Sun Valley in October. Each year 40 bands and over 200 musicians descend on the Valley for five days of nonstop jazz. With venues all over town, the event draws music fans from all over the country. sunvalleyjazz.com
The KTM is now one of the leading fundraisers of its kind for cancer research and has contributed $8 million to cancer research at the University of Minnesota since its inception. For four decades, the Killebrew-Thompson has gathered more than 300 people from across
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n 2008, a consulting firm out of Texas was brought into Blaine County to analyze the state of the region’s economy and develop a strategy for reducing the vulnerabilities that had, at that point in time, been so thoroughly exposed. As the entire country was moving toward the depths of the recession, the Sun Valley area had yet to recover from a more localized crisis, the Castle Rock Fire, which burned for 20 days and blackened nearly 50,000 acres the previous summer. While emergency crews were able to keep the flames off of Baldy’s ski runs and out of Ketchum, the smoke choked and emptied the commercial core during what is normally one of the busiest months of the year.
The combination of these two events rocked the entire region back onto its heels, as construction slowed to a crawl, jobs dried up and, with that, a number of the unemployed were forced to move elsewhere to find work. The report the consultants created highlighted the inherent threats and weakness faced by an economy based on tourism and second-home ownership. According to the report, two of the top drivers of the economy between 2001 and 2006 were real estate and construction, both of which played a much more significant role proportionally than elsewhere in the nation. Thus, when the fire hammered retail receipts in 2007 and the housing crisis decimated the real estate market in 2008 onward, Blaine County took more than its fair share of the hit. While the real estate market rebounded, another natural incident, this time the Beaver Creek Fire in the summer of 2013, once again demonstrated the lack of control the residents have over their economic health. No one would say that these events were any benefit to the community, but they did
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serve the purpose of initiating efforts around the broad goal of resiliency. Although the definition, when it comes to communities, can be difficult to pin down, there’s no question that Blaine County can take steps to better insulate itself from future events by being better prepared. “Most people think of resiliency as the capacity of a system to absorb a disturbance, often around disaster and unpredictability,” said Aimée Christensen, the executive director of the Sun Valley Institute, which she founded in early 2015. “Although what’s needed in our county might be different from other parts of Idaho, the good thing is that we can always find common objectives even if we’re coming from different perspectives.” Christensen, who also runs a global consulting firm centered on energy and environmental strategies, noted that this is both a cross-political and cross-cultural issue. “Better water and air, conservation, land easements—these can work in line with what a farmer wants to achieve in increasing income and with what a Ketchum resident is looking for. Someone might care about jobs, the environment, infrastructure, but we can all have the same goals.” Christensen said that the conversations that began in the wake of the Beaver Creek Fire have now moved into the planning stage, with the Sun Valley Institute taking a central role in helping the diverse pieces and interests come together. This gets to the core mission of the Institute, which is, “Ensuring the prosperity and sustainability of the Wood River Valley to serve as a resource for
communities everywhere.” To start, Christensen and her colleagues have set their sights high, targeting fire, energy and food as the three issues that need to be tackled immediately. As an example, they helped implement Solarize Blaine, an initiative to bring discounted solar energy through collective demand to homes, businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout the Valley. On another front, Christensen noted that Blaine County is the fifth most expensive county in the U.S. for food costs, creating an opportunity to not only incentivize changes in local land use and food production, but also to create more jobs while reducing costs for Wood River Valley residents. “Food is a chronic risk because we spend too much money (on it) and are missing opportunities with land,” Christensen said. “Our response has been to prioritize food, in part because of the internal expertise that has helped get more resources to take on these challenges.” This has meant working with the Local Food Alliance, a nonprofit looking to increase locally grown food by collaborating with
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Most people think of resiliency as the capacity of a system to absorb a disturbance, often around disaster and unpredictability.” —AIMÉE CHRISTENSEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SUN VALLEY INSTITUTE
farmers, businesses and organizations, all in order to boost the resiliency of the food system, which, in turn, benefits the economy and environment. The concerns and efforts don’t stop there, however. Sun Valley Community Development Director Jae Hill, also a member of the Advisory Board of the Sun Valley Institute, has been worried about the lack of workforce and affordable housing in the county since 2011 when it was a core focus of his master’s thesis in Urban and Regional Planning. As the Sun Valley area has responded, in part, to climate change by becoming a fourSUMMER 2017 | sunvalleymag.com
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season resort—as opposed to simply a ski destination—the demands of a tourism-based economy have taken their toll on the housing market, pushing up demand and prices while reducing opportunities for full-time employees to live in the same community in which they work. “If we want to solve this, the entire community needs to make this effort and a collective statement that we are committed to it,” Hill said of the need to find solutions to providing more housing for full-time residents and employees, many of whom work in the service, retail or construction industries. “This is our critical resource right now.” This issue is by no means unique to the Sun Valley area. Since at least the 1970s, ski resorts across the Mountain West have been battling the push and pull between the free-market economic benefits of second94
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home ownership and the desire to remain “authentic,” a significant part of which is having people living and working in the towns year-round. The lack of an obvious solution is just as common, however. Pitkin County, the home of Aspen, benefits from state law that allows 1 percent of all real estate sales to go toward affordable housing. In a 2007 Fifth District Court ruling, this kind of revenue source in the City of Sun Valley was deemed an illegal tax, thus further limiting the resources available to Idaho cities in tackling affordable housing shortages. Hill said that legalizing such a transfer tax could be fought for at the state level, but would take all of the Idaho resort communities forming a coalition to get real weight behind it. “Every community that has solved housing has done it through inventory,” Hill said. “If we don’t, we could end up shutting down, as not enough people will be willing to drive from Twin Falls or Shoshone for minimum wage jobs, which are critical to a service-based economy.” Between Christensen, Hill and the significant number of government officials, volunteers and activists supporting these efforts, it’s clear that not only are these issues very real and reaching critical points, but also that the will to work together and find solutions is growing to meet that challenge. Given the complexity, number and size of
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The Sun Valley Institute’s Solarize Blaine program helps people like the Olson family install solar power at a discounted price.
these issues, no one believes that resiliency can be “solved” quickly or easily, but that there is no time to waste in addressing them. As Christensen notes, to be truly successful, the community needs to move from reacting to crisis situations and put themselves a step ahead. “People need to see that it’s about prevention and planning, not just a mindset where we’re simply responding as necessary.” 2
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July 5-8, 2017 The major event of the Sun Valley Institute, the annual Sun Valley Forum, gathers approximately 200 innovators from investment, policy, business, nonprofits, and academia, as well as local leaders, visitors, and residents, to share strategies, broaden thinking, and spark new partnerships. With combined coverage of local and global topics, the Forum showcases cutting-edge, scalable solutions, in plenary addresses as well as interactive breakout sessions, to help build relationships for ongoing support and collaboration.
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ow do we get the healthiest, most affordable and sustainable food into our bodies? That’s the question the Wood River Sustainability Center (WRSC) exists to answer—every day, year after year. It is also the credo of the center’s owner, 46-year-old Al McCord, whose entire professional life has been in some aspect of providing food for people, most of it in the restaurant business. Beginning as a boy in the South, McCord worked in, owned and managed restaurants for some 20 years, from Indiana to the tip of Florida. Then two different but connected
epiphanies changed McCord’s world. The first was when he was diagnosed with cancer at age 21. The second came as a result of the first: he wanted a better quality of life than he was living. His search for that tangible essence led him away from the South to the Wood River Valley 14 years ago. “I am a cancer survivor,” McCord explained. “And food is medicine.” That is, a key component of quality of life is the food we put into our bodies and the quality of its life in getting there. Four years ago, after having survived cancer, McCord bought The Wood River Sustainability
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Center from its founders, Dick and Melinda Springs, who started it in 2009. Picabo farmers, the Springses were looking for more cold-storage space for their agriculture operation when they checked out an old barn available in downtown Hailey at 308 South River Street. The building had originally been a Forest Service auto shop in the 1920s. They immediately recognized the building and its location’s potential to store as well as sell food, and they called it a “sustainability center” instead of a market or store. This moniker served as a reminder that food is medicine as well as product. Whether or not the Springses are familiar with environmentalist and author Paul Hawken’s writings, he expressed it so very well: “The first rule of sustainability is to align with natural forces, or at least not try to defy them.” According to McCord, with a few exceptions, all the food sold at the Center has been grown, processed and produced within 250 miles of Hailey. That is, the food is local.
One of those exceptions is wild sockeye salmon from Bristol Bay in Alaska caught by Matt Luck, a Ketchum local and longtime professional fisherman. Luck is deeply involved in defending Bristol Bay from the proposed Pebble Mine, which is considered a threat to sustaining life in the bay. Luck donates 10 percent of his pre-tax profit to the Alaska Region Trout Unlimited Save Bristol Bay Campaign. Last year Luck told Tony Evans of the Idaho Mountain Express, “Ultimately, my goal as a fisherman and distributor is to tell the story about what places like Bristol Bay mean to our nation’s legacy.” In an interview with Sun Valley Magazine, Luck said, “One very important element of both Al’s and my business is creating opportunities to make a connection between the producer, the product, the resource and the consumer. Often this is referred to as ‘storied food.’ Al accomplishes this very well with his farm-to-table dinners. He creates a menu for every dinner that thoroughly describes each course. As every course is
McCord bought the Wood River Sustainability Center from its founders, Dick and Melinda Springs, who started it in 2009.
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According to McCord, with a few exceptions, all the food sold at the Center has been grown, processed and produced within 250 miles of Hailey.
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served, he says a few words about the food, where it’s from and who produced it. I’ve spoken multiple times when we do our version of ‘Dock to Dish’ dinners. Speaking about Bristol Bay, the wild salmon resource and its unique assets and challenges almost always prompts questions and a lively discussion.” Clearly, the issue of “sustainability” is not just a local one, and, like McCord, Luck’s profession is his passion and his contribution to making the world a better and more sustainable place. Other exceptions to local food being sold at the Center include coffee and olive oil, for obvious reasons. However, the Center sells Lizzy’s Fresh Coffee, which is roasted in Ketchum. Essentially, the Center is a combination grocery store, farmer’s market, restaurant and gathering place for people who are
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Locally produced items found at the Sustainability Center
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dinner held at the Sustainability Center in conjunction with the Local Food Alliance.
interested in food as medicine, food as a major component of good health and food that is sustainable. Because it is local (within 250 miles), McCord, whose business card reads “Owner/CEO/Dishwasher,” has visited all the farms and facilities that supply the Center to verify that all products meet what he calls the “beyond organic” standard of the WRSC—pesticide free and healthy living conditions for the animals. On the Center’s website (wrsustainabilitycenter.com) the reader will find all the food, events, products and services the Center provides to help people live sustainable lives, including this: “WRSC is partnered with idaYoga and shares their passion for creating classes that are so much more than simply learning exercises—they are about creating a healthier lifestyle. Discover the tools and develop the habits you’ll need to help improve your daily patterns and ultimately your life.” 2
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As top predators, raptors, like the golden eagle, are considered “sentinel species”—sensitive indicators of the health of our environment.
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n a warm and dry August day near Vale, Oregon, Joe Atkinson walks to the edge of a long ridge and casts Widow, a magnificent, nearly 10-pound female golden eagle, off his wrist into a light blue sky. With one step and an upward sweep of her wings, Widow is airborne, her wings stretched to over six feet and her shadow gliding low along the ridge. She slides off, soaring along the ridgeline in search of a thermal to carry her up above the desert landscape that stretches from the western border of Idaho into Oregon. This is prime raptor country, a sagebrush sea loaded with ground squirrels, marmots, grouse, prairie dogs and jackrabbits (primary golden eagle prey), as well as other small birds and mammals. As a golden eagle, Widow is perfectly adapted to thrive in this environment. Birds of prey, or raptors (derived from the Latin rapere, meaning “to seize” or “take by force”), include eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures and owls, and are defined by their keen vision, powerful talons and sharp, curved beaks. From her height of 1,200 feet, Widow can see vividly, and with exact precision, a rabbit that is over a mile away, which is approximately equivalent to our seeing a spider on the ground from the top of a 10-story building. Equipped with broad, long wings with almost finger-like primary feathers at the tips, Widow is an expert flier capable of soaring 30 mph and gliding in a hunt at around 100 mph. Golden eagles possess astonishing speed and maneuverability for their size and, when in a full stoop (diving on prey), can reach speeds of up to 200 mph, making it one of the fastest moving animals on earth (behind the peregrine falcon, another bird of prey that has been clocked diving at speeds over 225 mph). The heat has been rising all afternoon and Widow has found a thermal (columns of hot rising air that create lift). Within seconds, she has climbed hundreds of feet, being pulled like Icarus toward the sun and gaining height with every turn. Soon, she is barely visible, a tiny speck above the desert, marked only by a flash of wing that catches the blaze of the sun for an instant and then, just as quickly, disappears.
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nown as the “King of the Sky,” or the “War Eagle,” golden eagles and other birds of prey have been both revered and feared for their great strength, size and power. In Greek mythology, a giant golden eagle served as the personal messenger of Zeus and was placed amongst the stars as the constellation Aquila, alongside its consort, the heavenly vulture, Lyra. Ancient texts tell of how the eagle alone could look into the sun, and the North American legend of the “thunderbird” speaks of a mythical-super eagle responsible for creating thunder and lightning. Golden eagles are also at the top in terms of biological dominance and have been known to attack other hawks and falcons, and even bald eagles that enter their territory. Yet as powerful and adept as eagles and other birds of prey are in the animal kingdom, much of their survival depends in large part upon various human interactions. Many threats to raptors are human caused—including habitat loss, nest disturbance, environmental contaminants, persecution, electrocution and collisions (with aircraft, automobiles and, the most recent potential danger, wind turbines). As top predators, raptors are considered “sentinel species”— sensitive indicators of the health of our environment. This is especially true for the larger raptors like eagles and vultures that reproduce more slowly and tend to be more sensitive to change in the environment. Boise-based U.S. Geological Survey wildlife biologist Todd Katzner, who has collaborated on studies ranging from ecosystem balance and the effects of fire on sagebrush habitat for raptors, to golden eagle mortality and the continental-scale consequences of local wind-energy generation, calculates that at least 30 of the 75 currently recognized eagle species worldwide are of conservation concern. Vultures, in particular, are at high risk, and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists 102
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73 percent of the world’s 22 vulture species as being of significant conservation concern. “Birds of prey are good indicators of biodiversity and ecosystem function and pollution,” explained Katzner. “Birds of prey often serve as umbrella species (species used in the stead of many species for the purposes of making decisions concerning conservation.) There are clear associations between things that are real problems for humans and things that are real problems for raptors.” Take, for example, the history of the bald eagle. In the early 1900s, the bald eagle was considered a threat to human interests due to perceived predation on livestock and fisheries, and many states had established bounties that paid for their extermination. After decades of suffering persecution through shooting, poisoning and trapping, our national symbol was protected under the Bald Eagle Protection Act in 1940, which also established protection for golden eagles, whose plumage coloring is similar to that of immature bald eagles. Bald eagle populations began declining again in the ‘50s and ‘60s due to widespread agricultural applications of the insecticide dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT). The effects of this chemical, which entered the food chain and caused avian reproductive failure, were so severe that there were only 487 nesting pairs of bald eagles in the lower 48 states in 1963, leading the bird fo the national seal of the United States to become one of the first species listed on the Endangered Species Preservation Act in 1967 (precursor to the Endangered Species Act of 1973). Raptor issues with DDT also opened the eyes of the public to the adverse effects of mass applications of pesticides, as well as the concept of bioaccumulation (the buildup of toxic substances in tissues at a rate faster than the rate of excretion, which is a phenomenon that tends to magnify at higher levels in organisms higher up the food chain, such as raptors or humans). As a result, in 1972, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a ban on all agricultural uses of DDT.
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DT also had a dramatic impact on the American peregrine falcon, which, by 1964, had become extinct east of the Mississippi and had been reduced to 324 known nesting pairs in the Western U.S. “The peregrine falcon was one of the first animals put on the ESA,” said Erin Katzner, director of community engagement and curator of birds for The Peregrine Fund (TPF), which is located at the World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise, Idaho. (Katzner is married to Todd Katzner of the USGS.) “It was also one of the first (species), and one of the very few that has been taken off the endangered species list.” In fact, the peregrine falcon was removed from the federal list of threatened and endangered species effective August 25, 1999—just 29 years after it was first listed. And it was The Peregrine Fund
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Joe Atkinson has lost sight of his bird. Atkinson, a master falconer based in Vale, Oregon, who has been working with eagles for over 40 years, is not worried. He and his wife Cordi, also a master falconer and retired clinical scientist, have developed a flight training and conditioning program in conjunction with the California Foundation for Birds of Prey (CFBP), to help rehabilitate golden eagles—those abandoned, sick or injured—so that they are better equipped with the skills needed to be released into the wild. To date, the Atkinsons have reconditioned and released more than 30 birds into the wild, but it is a long and sometimes heartbreaking commitment. There is movement in the sagebrush and, moments later, as a jackrabbit begins darting between sagebrush in a mad dash to its burrow, Widow drops like the blade of a knife from behind the sun. Her timing is perfect and her talons sharp. Even with the sagebrush cover, the jackrabbit doesn’t stand a chance.
Master falconer Joe Atkinson takes “Widow� to the border of Idaho and Oregon for some hunting exercise.
Golden eagles possess astonishing speed and maneuverability for their size and, when in a full stoop (diving on prey), can reach speeds of up to 200 mph, making it one of the fastest moving animals on earth.
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y 1985, Cade and his team had released more than 1,300 birds into the wild and, by 1999, the peregrine falcon had recovered enough to be removed from the ESA. It was a triumph for science—a breakthrough made possible by a man with a passion for these birds and the vision to bring falconry techniques and ideas to scientific efforts. And because Idaho is prime raptor country—home to 31 species of raptors, as well as North America’s highest density of nesting raptors—most of that work happened right 104
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in the center of Idaho, at The Peregrine Fund headquarters in Boise. As the story is told, The Peregrine Fund was founded in 1970 by Cade after a couple of young boys read an article in Boys Life about his work trying to save the peregrine falcon. The boys went door to door in their neighborhood raising money for Cade, then mailed it to him. It was only as he was opening a bank account to deposit the funds and he was asked to furnish a name that The Peregrine Fund was founded. “Every time I hear that story, it gives me chills because it answers the question of ‘what can I do?’” said Erin Katzner. “When you think that some small action like that can turn into a huge multinational organization that has gone on to not only save the peregrine falcon in the United States, but also saved Mauritius kestrels and three species of Asian vultures from extinction, then you realize you have the potential to actually change the future of our planet by ensuring that these birds still exist.” “The Peregrine Fund has always been grounded in both science and falconry,” asserted Erin Katzner, citing Cade as the impetus for that philosophy and adding that they have learned how important it is to understand the science of declining populations. She cites multiple case studies as examples, starting with TPF’s work with the East Indian vulture and the California condor. The latter had declined to 22 breeding pairs in the wild by 1982. Currently, The Peregrine Fund maintains the world’s largest captive breeding program of California condors—they had 13 eggs laid this past April, and those chicks will eventually be released back into the wild. But in the beginning, their conservation efforts were ineffective because even with newly released captive-bred condors, condor numbers continued to decline.
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e had to determine why they were dying,” stated Katzner, “otherwise, our conservation efforts were not having any quantifiable effect.” The science had to come first, so the focus shifted. As it turns out, California condors were dying from lead poisoning. In a scientific paper published by Cade in the Journal of Wildlife Management in 2007, he cites evidence of the exposure of free-flying California condors to lead from spent ammunition and the need for clinical intervention and chelation treatments (chemical removal of lead from the bloodstream). “One of the things we didn’t realize was that these scavengers were coming down to feed on the leftovers from animals that had been shot with lead ammunition,” said The Peregrine Fund’s Katzner. “And not just condors, but anything that scavenges, which includes bald eagles and vultures, hawks and kestrels. (They) often feed on carrion in the winter when food is scarce or under the snow.” The adverse effects of lead on human health have been known for millennia, and there are now restrictions on lead in paint, gasoline, pipes and children’s toys. In addition, federal legislation
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that was largely responsible for the bird’s speedy recovery, along with a remarkable man by the name of Tom Cade who brought the Peregrine Fund to Idaho. Recognized worldwide for having developed captive breeding and release programs for birds of prey at Cornell University in the 1960s, Cade became the father of the peregrine falcon’s recovery, first in the eastern United States, and then across much of the species’ range in North America. “I had a lifelong interest in birds of prey since the time I was about 9 years old,” said Cade last August. “Through falconry, initially, and then later as a biologist in college and graduate school.” Cade’s genius was in bringing that lifelong love of birds of prey and his experience with falconry to his raptor biology work. It is similar in concept to the rehabilitation work that Joe and Cordi Atkinson are now undertaking by using falconry techniques to provide eagles with the skills needed to survive in the wild; but at the time, it was groundbreaking. “Tom Cade and his team were able to breed peregrine falcons in captivity, which now seems commonplace,” Erin Katzner reflected, “but at the time nobody had ever done it before, so it was quite a breakthrough in scientific methods.” In typical fashion, Cade, who has won numerous awards for his work, credits the original idea to other team members: chiefly, to Don Hunter, a lawyer from Cornell who was, according to Cade, also a topnotch falconer. The two established the Raptor Research Foundation in 1966 and decided to collaborate on the idea of captive propagation, which eventually led to the founding of The Peregrine Fund and the complete recovery of the peregrine falcon. “Most people thought it would be impossible to bring peregrines back from extinction because they thought, first, you could never breed enough of them; and second, even if you did, they would never survive on their own in the wild, or if they did survive in the wild, they wouldn’t be able to breed,” said Cade, who is now in his 90s. “All of these different stages seemed impossible to overcome, but we just kept proving them wrong and eventually many of them joined us,” he added. “It was a lot of fun, actually.” “We had the first successful breeding in 1973,” recalled Cade. “It took us three years and we still had a lot to learn, but we raised around 21 peregrines that year from four pairs and soon we were producing up to 100 birds per year, releasing them into the wild.”
above: DDT had a
dramatic effect on the peregrine falcon in the U.S. below: Chicks in a hack box, part of a peregrine introduction project in the New River Gorge National Park of West Virginia.
“Most people thought it would be impossible to bring peregrines back from extinction because they thought, first, you could never breed enough of them; and second, even if you did, they would never survive on their own in the wild, or if they did survive in the wild, they wouldn’t be able to breed.” —TOM CADE, BIOLOGIST AND CO-FOUNDER OF THE PEREGRINE FUND
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In 2007 it was discovered that California condors were dying from lead poisoning.
Other prominent raptors in Idaho are the osprey (left) and the great horned owl (right).
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“Birds of prey often serve as umbrella species. There are clear associations between things that are real problems for humans and things that are real problems for raptors.”
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—TODD KATZNER, USGS WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST
in 1991 banned lead shot for all waterfowl hunting due to the welldocumented lead poisoning of swans, ducks, loons, and other birds that ingest tiny lead shotgun pellets littering their habitat. And while waterfowl hunters are now required to use steel, copper or other non-lead shot, which is not harmful to wildlife if it is ingested, lead ammunition is still allowed for hunting of other animals. “We are working with the hunting community to inform them about the other options and to help them understand that they don’t have to use lead ammunition to hunt,” Katzner said. “And many hunters have chosen to switch to copper ammunition so that they can carry on the environmental ethic that hunters have been known for forever in our country.” Lead ammunition splinters upon impact, and X-ray studies of big game killed with lead ammunition reveal tiny, almost microscopic fragments of lead much farther away from the bullet hole than was initially known. The consequences of this are not limited to raptors, but are relevant to human populations as well. The use of lead shot may mean that the families of hunters are unknowingly ingesting lead when eating wild game shot with lead ammunition. “Often the problems that are facing these birds are human caused,” reflected Katzner. “But if humans caused them, that means we can fix them.” Birds of prey like Widow, the female golden eagle flown by Joe Atkinson, help provide inspiration, as well as scientific knowledge. And Widow has been doing her part. She has been asked to participate in a Smithsonian film project studying the amazing escape tactics of prey animals. She will help illustrate the incredible acrobatics of a breed of white-tailed jackrabbits in Wyoming when hunted by golden eagles. Widow has even been asked to test new laser flight-detection technology at renewable wind farms designed to shut down turbines when a raptor approaches. And this July she is scheduled to be broadcast worldwide via live stream satellite for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) program “Planet Earth Live.” From a tiny camera mounted on her back, Widow will provide audiences all around the planet with a “bird’s-eye view” of her world as she soars to 1,200 feet, or higher, and dives at speeds over 150 miles per hour. Perhaps it is the wonder of flight that has the power to captivate us when we see the dark form of a bird of prey taking shape along the horizon, but part of the draw for biologists and ecologists is that birds of prey are very visible indicators of ecosystem change. Or, as
USGS wildlife biologist Todd Katzner pointed out: because raptors are things that we can track more readily than other species. “We can’t very easily count the number of mosquitos to track ecosystem function and pollution, but we can track the number, or ages and locations, of eagles and other raptors,” Katzner said, who used the California condor as an example. “The California condor alerted us to the issue of lead poisoning in our ecosystem,” he added, “But we are now seeing that there are a host of other scavengers that have high levels of lead in their systems as well.” In this respect, the raptors’ overall health and sustainability in the wild can provide a window onto the health of the ecosystems in which they function. And since many are migratory species, this often has international and global implications, which means that the presence and understanding of raptors like Widow continue to provide strong indicators of the health and biodiversity of the environment on which both raptors and humans depend. 2
Widow returns to Joe Atkinson. A tiny camera on her back will help preserve golden eagles worldwide.
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This claim location in the Sawtooth Mountains is not far from where Levi Smiley set up his first mine in 1878.
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PRIVATE IDAHOS Modern-day mining claims
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by Bryant Dunn iterally and figuratively, Levi Smiley was
Once miners had discovered a promising find of
not alone. As he led a group of pioneering
the appropriate geology, their next move was to file a
prospectors into the Sawtooth Mountains
mining claim on the land, a legal protection codified in
in the spring of 1878, thousands of other
the General Mining Act of 1872. Claims were generally
men like Smiley were adventuring into
filed at the county courthouse, often a perilous journey
the most rugged and remote reaches
in itself, and recorded, so that redundancy was avoided,
of the Rocky Mountain range. And the focus of their
a public record of patented and unpatented claims was
endeavors was one and the same.
established and the occurrence of gunfights over the
Gold.
rights to dig was minimized.
But discovering the quartzite veins which were
Generally speaking, the system worked well and
home to lodes of the precious metal—in addition to
remains in place today. However, in the modern-day
silver, copper, zinc, tungsten and lead—wasn’t the only
world, breaking one’s back for the promise of precious
return they hoped to garner through their herculean
metals has become primarily a hobby endeavor for
effort. The gold diggers of the time also thirsted for
those with a desire to reconnect to their pioneer
adventure and the desire to live a life defined by hard
impulses or spend retirements panning for the odd
work, freedom of movement and the single word that
gold flake while enjoying the privacy and natural
is perhaps the most emblematic of the time: Eureka!
beauty of the surrounding wilderness.
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“I find it priceless. It’s pretty all the time. I can be there in 45 minutes from Ketchum and then am totally secluded. It’s a summer camp feeling.” —Cory Smith, owner of Wintertux claim
Though originally developed for mining the rich ore beneath the mountains, claims now serve as headquarters to mine the powder and corn snow that falls upon the surrounding peaks.
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MAP AND CORY AT THE COMPUTER : KIRSTEN SHULTZ | OTHER PHOTOS : COURTESY CORY SMITH
In many cases, the mining claims of today are being
own the dirt. Unpatented claims allow mineral recov-
used by their owners for purposes utterly disconnected
ery rights to the claimant but do not include the rights
from the prospecting roots that led to their establish-
associated with private land ownership.
ment. These petite islands of private land are now uti-
In 1994, during the first Clinton administration, the
lized as personal refuges, basecamps for recreational
process of patenting claims was discontinued, but
endeavors or maintained as a continuation of a family’s
existing patented claims retained their private land
connections with the land and industry that helped to
standing and were thus grandfathered in. This law
define their identity for generations. As a result, this
remains in effect, though the current or any future
evolution of use begs the question: in the modern day,
administration could overturn it. Therefore, patented
what is the value of a mining claim?
claims are a limited commodity and can bring a hefty
“I find it to be priceless,” said Cory Smith, partner
sum to the sellers of such private land.
in the Sunbeam and Pride of the West claims nestled in
Concurrent with Smiley’s 1878 sojourn was an upris-
central Idaho’s Sawtooth mountains not far from where
ing of Native Americans in a sparsely inhabited prairie
Levi Smiley and his gang originally set up shop. “It’s
40 miles to the south. When a courier alerted Smiley
pretty all the time. I can be there in 45 minutes from
and his gang of the beginnings of what would later be
Ketchum and then am totally secluded. It’s a summer
referred to as the Bannock War of the Camas Prairie, the
camp feeling.”
mining camp disassembled and headed for perceived
But Smith’s connection to the claims goes beyond a
safer ground in Challis, 50 miles to the northeast.
“let’s go play in the woods” mentality. “There is a pride
Mining had many challenges in those days and,
of ownership,” Smith stated genuinely. “You want to
at that time, the wilds had native human populations
improve the land around it and make it a better place.”
roaming them, not all of whom received the miners in a
Smith’s father was the mill foreman at the local mine in
kindly fashion. The following year, Smiley nevertheless
his original hometown of Silverton, Colorado.
returned to stake more claims and soon the communi-
Smith’s claim, known now as Wintertux, boasts a sturdy, recently constructed log cabin built from the sur-
ties of Sawtooth City and Vienna (pronounced Vy-eenah) sprung up.
rounding Douglas fir that blankets much of the moun-
Sawtooth City was located approximately 3 miles
tainsides. A small alpine stream meanders past the rus-
west of a conglomeration of summer homes, which
tic edifice and wildflowers grow ubiquitously throughout
today is referred to by the same name. The boom-
the summer months before the August freeze sets in at
town grew to a population of 250 by 1881. Vienna, at
the 8000-foot elevation. An old mill site resides nearby
its height, featured some 250 buildings, including 14
and many other claims pepper proximal drainages.
saloons, six restaurants, three general merchandise
Smith, his business partner Scott Robinson and
stores, a Chinese laundry and blacksmiths’ shops. The
their friends use Wintertux as a basecamp for back-
two towns maintained a heated rivalry that was often
country skiing adventures in the winter and mountain
expressed through fisticuffs and other more violent
biking in the summer. Though originally developed for
conflagrations.
mining the rich ore beneath the mountains, the claim
By 1887, the silver deposits that had drawn Smiley
now serves as a headquarters to mine the powder and
and those who followed were essentially played out
corn snow that falls upon the surrounding peaks.
and by the end of the First World War there was little
Wintertux is a combination of patented mining
sign that the towns had ever existed except for broken
claims. Patented claims are mining claims that were
glass, a weathered cemetery and a few decrepit min-
filed in a manner that results in the private property
ing artifacts strewn throughout the flowered valleys.
rights being transferred from the U.S. government to a
The boom, as is the history of so many mining encamp-
private individual or entity. If your claim is patented, you
ments, had gone bust.
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In 1873, a few years prior to the development of the
have been connected to Idaho and the Yellow Jacket
original Sawtooth City and Vienna, a pioneer from New
mine, she began to count fingertip to fingertip.
Brunswick found himself with shovel in hand standing
Shortly, she moved to extend the fingers of her
on the bank of Jordan Creek up the Yankee Fork drain-
second hand. “Seven,” she proudly reported. “There
age of the Upper Salmon River. John G. Morrison had
are still multi-generational families with patented
traveled long and far to reach his personal Shangri-
claims in the backcountry. Families have hung on for
la. When he discovered a respectable lode of ore, he
generations,” she continued. “There is a strong and
immediately sent word for his five nephews to join him
lasting tradition, an inseverable connection to the land
from eastern Canada.
regardless of how far away people move or how much Steen smiled as she recounted the stories of her
accustomed to hard work and arrived ready to dig.
grandmother and great-grandmother, Harriet French
After working on Jordan Creek for several years, the
Steen and Catherine French. “Eventually, as each
family purchased the Yellow Jacket mine, a short dis-
woman grew older, they ultimately moved to Southern
tance to the northeast in 1888. This mine, once boast-
California to live with family once they were too far
ing a 60-stamp mill—the largest in the country at the
along to maintain the mine.” On multiple occasions
time—became a vibrant backcountry boomtown and is
over the years, each went missing. “Inevitably, they
owned by the Steen family to this very day.
were found at Yellow Jacket, gardening or tidying up,
Alison French Steen, together with her sister and two cousins, now oversees the operations of the
some 800 miles from home,” Steen laughed. “It’s where they wanted to be.”
family-owned corporation, though mining operations
As far as the future of Yellow Jacket is concerned,
ceased decades ago. Alison maintains the property
Steen expects her 11-year-old daughter, A.J. (short for
while cousin Lori, a resident of Corona Del Mar, Cali-
Annie-Mae June), eventually to take the reins based on
fornia, provides additional administrative and financial
a clear interest in and passion for the mine. “Many of
support.
the other members of my family didn’t have the taste
The Yellow Jacket is an excellent example of a
for the lifestyle the way my dad did, the way I do, the
patented claim that has remained with its owners for
way my daughter does. Eventually, she’ll be the one to
generations even though active mining has long since
carry on the tradition.”
faded from the equation. “There was return in the early
Though the pioneering days of Levi Smiley and
days, but, otherwise, it was primarily a bust,” Alison
his contemporaries are long past, even today deep
Steen noted as she perused old family photographs on
connections exist between the mining claims of
her antique kitchen table.
central Idaho and their stewards. Dotted throughout
“It was all about speculation and acquisition then.
our surrounding mountains, some in the valleys that
That’s where the money was made. The old man with
drain them and some on the summits themselves,
the gold pan is a very brief chapter in the history of
privately owned islands of tailings, mine shafts, rusting
most mines as the buying and selling of claims was the
machinery and an intense and rugged beauty supply
real business in those days,” Steen offered.
their owners with a variety of purposes and uses.
“The Yellow Jacket has cost a life in every Steen
In each of these various situations, a common
generation,” Steen reminisced. “Silicosis (black lung
connection to an important chapter of Idaho’s human
disease), mining accidents, dedication to a mine that
history exists, a volume that still provides varying value to
didn’t produce enough return to be profitable. But
the owners and an immediate, direct connection to their
it’s what I know. I grew up on it.”
storied and pioneer pasts.
When asked how many generations of her family
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The Steen brothers were of Scottish and Irish heritage, as were many pioneers of that day. They were
Seven generations of the Steen family have been connected to Idaho and the Yellow Jacket Mine, including Granny French, seen here with five great grandchildren, and as a young mother.
The large structure that still stands (barely) on the Yellow Jacket property originally served as a boarding house.
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Local Wolf Food Alliance Project Sun Valley Institute Flourish Foundation Wood River Adventure Activist Land Trust
Hunger Coalition
The Wild Gift Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley
Sun Valley Center for the Arts
The Community Library
St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation
The Advocates Killebrew-Thompson Memorial Higher Wood River Ground Women’s
Wow-Students
Blaine County Recreation District Foundation
Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation Drug Coalition The Nature Conservancy
Sawtooth Botanical Garden Environmental Resource Center
Sun Valley Performing Arts Center
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JUST A HANDFUL OF THE PHILANTHROPICRELATED ENTERPRISES OPERATING IN THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY
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A CULTURE OF GIVING HOW PHILANTHROPY ENRICHES LIVES AND COMMUNITY by MATT FURBER photos by KIRSTEN SHULTZ
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f there’s a limit to Wood River Valley giving, it seems to be the sky. For the sporadic volunteer or the wellheeled benefactor, there may be no more immersive place to wade into philanthropy. The journey can begin with a conversation with one of hundreds of nonprofit employees on the slopes, or on the lawn at the Sun Valley Summer Symphony, where a symphony staffer might share a personal affinity for The Hunger Coalition. Days in the lives of Blaine County residents and visitors often include contact with the nonprofit world. Coffee with someone from The Advocates battling domestic violence, or breakfast with a NAMI volunteer building awareness about mental illness, could lead to a walk with a dog at the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley. Perhaps it’s the weekend of one of the most famous annual fundraisers, the Sun Valley Center for the Arts Wine Auction, arguably the winningest annual fundraiser in the county, possibly even in the state. Using a computer at The Community Library, Ketchum’s oldest nonprofit that got its start with a cadre of beneficent women
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in 1955, a person could choose to help fund a Wood River Women’s Foundation grant. Those who drop tips for workers at the Sun Valley or Galena lodges enable the generosity of those in the service industry. Others may dream about winning next winter’s Janss Pro-Am Classic that just celebrated its 20th year in support of ski education. Winding down with a little Charlie Rose on Idaho Public Television in one of the Valley’s hotels, it’s hard to miss that Mr. Rose’s interview show is underwritten by Allen & Company, an organization long entwined with the Valley. There are so many charitable organizations to help put one’s money where one’s mouth is in the Sun Valley area that the culture of giving stimulates benevolence well beyond county lines. Arguably, the nonprofit sector has become the heart of the community (as well as an economic engine; 72 nonprofits in the Valley reported $72 million in revenue for 2013/2014). The tipping point may have been when Kiril Sokolov helped bring His Holiness the Dalai Lama for a community-building workshop in memory of 9/11 in 2005. Although the Sun Valley Center anticipates the Wine Auction to cover about half its annual budget, in 2016, the blowout—which includes wine lots, of course, private rock star parties, other one-of-a-kind experiences, and super vacations, among many auction prizes—raised a record $1.9 million, and it’s been pulling in over a million dollars for years. A chunk of the auction money goes to throwing the weekend party that ends with a community picnic that thousands look forward to attending, but, nationwide, the event is one of the most successful of its kind and allows The Center to offer most of its programming free. Callan Miranda, special events fundraising manager and Wine Auction director for The Center, points out that giving is a personal experience. “We give to causes which are close to our hearts, and which we believe better the world around us,” she explained. “Each year, attendees of the Wine Auction choose to support arts education, as they believe in the difference The Center makes in creating compassionate, curious and contributing members of our community. We are grateful that so many share The Center’s ethos and value the work we do enough to contribute to our organization.”
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There are many ways to give of one’s time, talent and treasure, says Morley Golden, founder of the Wood River Foundation’s Wow-Students, a philanthropy training ground. Some 4,000 students in the county place their bets (seeded by donors) on programs in the community that help young people not only see the tangible results of giving, but also to experience the process of giving. Of the dozens of Blaine County nonprofits, many are connected to a greater ecosystem that includes statewide organizations like the Idaho Conservation League and even international groups like The Nature Conservancy that have been active in the area for decades. Now, after decades of patiently reading the philanthropy tea leaves, the nexStage Theatre is about to gain a world-class tuneup, as it is likely to break $10 million in its own capital campaign for a new structure on the nonprofit’s property. The theater group joins the ranks of entities like the Animal Shelter, Community School, the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, and the St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation that over the last 25 years has expanded hospital services well beyond the barebones of Sun Valley’s historic Moritz Community Hospital. Today, an E.R. staffed with board-certified physicians, state-of-the-art robotic navigation system for spine surgeries, and an expansive new infusion suite for patients undergoing chemotherapy are available—services unheard of at a 25-bed rural hospital. Such capabilities not only enable patients to avoid traveling out of the Valley for complex care, they also bear on decisions by businesses, conference groups, and families in deciding whether to come to the Valley in the first place. The Sun Valley Road Rally is a summer fundraiser for the Blaine County Drug Coalition, a nonprofit that helps families avoid the scourge of drug addiction. The work happens in the background of an annual policesanctioned speed spectacle. As speeds and proceeds top 230 mph and $400,000, respectively, it’s a modernday almsgiving that also triggers adrenaline. It’s a clear philanthropic motive coupled with hedonistic pursuit—in other words, a classic fundraiser win-win. Certainly, fast cars are not an inexpensive hobby and the sacrifice can’t hold a “commitment to cause” candle to running an ultra-marathon to fight cancer, or a solo
“THE THING THAT COMES TO MIND, SPEAKING OF GENEROSITY, IS HOW THIS COMMUNITY HAS FILLED GAPS WHEN OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES HAVEN’T.” —CARTER HEDBERG, DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY, THE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
“WE GIVE TO CAUSES WHICH ARE CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS, AND WHICH WE BELIEVE BETTER THE WORLD AROUND US.” —CALLAN MIRANDA, SPECIAL EVENTS FUNDRAISING MANAGER AND WINE AUCTION DIRECTOR FOR THE SUN VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
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standup paddleboard epic across the Atlantic to raise millions for The Lunchbox Fund, Operation Smile, and Signature of Hope. But who’s to judge? One person’s death march is another’s adventure. Mouse-click crowdfunding has helped to democratize giving, allowing millions to shout down the 1 percent descended from robber baron philanthropists whose names are on the country’s oldest libraries dating back to days when this place was part of the huge Alturas County of the historic Idaho Territory. Blaine of today has it all.
HOW AND WHY WE GIVE For some, the goal is to save polar bears and even the New Jersey shore from climate change. Others give to help the Sun Valley Ski Patrol or the White Helmets of Syria Civil Defense secure new defibrillators. For still others, those with the wherewithal to buy naming rights on the new wing of a hospital, or, in the nexStage example, naming the performing arts center is important. Self-interest runs the gamut when it comes to philanthropy. Of course, there are beneficial tax implications for giving. The tax code, in all its complexity, invigorates at least high-level giving and helps to fund the nonprofit world, which, by some calculations, drives 12 percent of the Blaine County economy, well beyond the state and national averages for the sector. And that’s without the huge nonprofits that aren’t necessarily charitable organizations, like Battelle Energy Alliance, that runs facilities such asxs the Idaho National Laboratory under the U.S. Department of the Interior. Battelle, like many large organizations, nonprofit and for-profit, do maintain foundations for giving alongside their main enterprises like The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which contributes widely in Idaho. While the peripheral motivations for giving are myriad, at its core, the effort is an altruistic one, and one that, ironically, can be transformational for the donors. Buddy Wilton has long been a champion of philanthropy, having served on numerous nonprofit boards, including that of St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation, the U.S. Ski Team and the Baptist Health South Florida Foundation. The Association
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of Philanthropy recognized his generosity, naming him Virginia’s philanthropist of the year in 2003. For Wilton, philanthropy is “being part of the community you live in. It is an opportunity to help others and make where you live a much better place. Giving is as easy as breathing. We must all do it. The greatest job of all is giving to others.” Donations, grants and fees for services keep local nonprofits rolling along, but fundraising events happen almost weekly in the Valley, not including the big events like the annual Idaho Gives day organized by the Idaho Nonprofit Center each May. An increasingly common and effective way to make a mark for good is in estate giving. Many Wood River Valley residents have worked with estate planning professionals to leave parts of their estates to benefit favorite nonprofits. Megan Thomas, chief development officer of the St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation has developed a “legacy-giving” program for the hospital, one that she is working to export to other nonprofits in the Valley. “Generous estate gifts have made a transformational difference for our hospital,” Thomas said. “Planned gifts, such as bequests or charitable trusts, can be an advantageous way to provide for a future gift. You can take care of yourself and leave a lasting legacy in the Wood River community.” Even with a legacy gift—some are able to give a few dollars and others can fund a few salaries—it is worth exploring the dynamics of giving today. How disparity impacts society is on display even in a relatively affluent place like Blaine County. Some say the disparity is stark. To that end, nonprofit professionals have made Blaine County home, in part, because giving is dynamic and reliable and the causes connect in a positive feedback loop, one that frequently fills in for the State of Idaho’s meager social services sector. Carter Hedberg, the former executive director at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden and development chief at Western Watersheds Project, is the new director of philanthropy at The Community Library, which is about to embark on a new capital campaign. He’s a transplant from the private sector in Minnesota. “We are doing some exciting things,” said Hedberg, who, in his free time, has also volunteered with the
“WHEN I THINK OF PHILANTHROPY, I THINK OF GRATITUDE.” —JEANNE LISTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE HUNGER COALTION
“GIVING TO SOMETHING YOU CARE ABOUT MAKES YOU FEEL A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER.” —BROOKE BONNER,
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Animal Shelter and the vestry of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. “The thing that comes to mind, speaking of generosity, is how this community has filled gaps when other social services haven’t. The State of Idaho runs pretty bare bones. The Community Library receives no government tax dollars. Hospice care here is privately funded. The Crisis Hotline is also privately funded through philanthropy. Imagine if we didn’t have the library or great hospice and a crisis hotline. It is a very generous community.” A quick glance at The Hunger Coalition’s remarkable impact report shows that the organization has a deep community reach, simply considering the donor list, which includes even anonymous donations as high as $200,000. It’s clearly a beloved organization in the community and its ever-expanding programs, including the Bloom food truck with its book library curated in cooperation with The Community Library, is a novel offshoot with great potential as a service with the reach of the ubiquitous ice cream truck. In combination with other fundraising community-wide, a large donation came in recently from the sale of a historic Flying Squirrel chairlift chair. Half the proceeds went to The Hunger Coalition and half to the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation. “We have donors in our community that support multiple causes,” said Jeanne Liston, The Hunger Coalition’s executive director, who recently gave a TEDx talk on the subject of addressing a persistent need for food that grew out of the Great Recession. It is a ‘round-the-clock effort that has gained wide support in the community and changes the lives of recipients and donors alike. “I think we have an organization that is easy to partner with. When I think of philanthropy, I think of gratitude. People are grateful for the blessings in their lives and we create a culture of gratitude at The Hunger Coalition.” “People give because it feels good,” said Brooke Bonner, a founding board member of The Hunger Coalition and a key visionary for the evolving Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley that is about to break ground on a $12 million project to build a new Animal Welfare Campus. “The vast majority of our donors are those that a charitable deduction on their taxes makes
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very little financial difference to them. In fact, more than half of the Animal Shelter’s 1,400 donors in 2016 gave less than $100. These grassroots supporters are critical to our success, just as our large donors are. When people give, whether $5 or $5,000, what is important is that the gift is significant to them and that they share the vision of the recipient organization. Giving to something you care about makes you feel a part of something bigger. You are helping build a better world. That’s not an esoteric ethical principle. It is a visceral feeling of belonging and self-worth.” Bonner has been actively working in the nonprofit sector for more than 15 years, but her interest began long before as an Idaho kid with a love of animals and the environment. “I have these ridiculous pictures from my childhood where I’m practically covered in animals, and I seriously credit the cat ... for helping me grow into a functional, compassionate adult. I had her for 22 years, starting at age 5. She moved with me from Idaho to California, to Maryland, and back to Idaho, and it about killed me to leave her behind when I went to college in New Jersey. But she was still there when I graduated, and didn’t seem to hold a grudge for our time apart. In my current work fundraising for the Animal Shelter, when I tell people we are not just helping animals, but also truly changing people’s lives and making better humans, I can say it with the conviction of my own experience.” While giving one’s time, talent or money would seem a simple and isolated transactional event, that couldn’t be further from the truth. The multitude of ways local philanthropic projects reach into the world is incalculable and marvelously unpredictable. Be it a contribution to the Somali community in Boise, or to a wolf researcher Ph.D., it is hard to know the ultimate course of giving. Take, for instance, Peter Haswell. He’s from an island devoid of predators (Great Britain). He once bunked with wildland firefighters of the U.S. Forest Service in Ketchum and volunteered with the Defenders of Wildlife on the Wood River Wolf Project’s non-lethal methods for protecting wolves and sheep. Today, his research has taken him to Croatia, and he’s the co-author of a Journal of Mammalogy paper: “Adaptive use of nonlethal strategies for minimizing wolf–sheep conflict in Idaho.” 2
“GENEROUS ESTATE GIFTS HAVE MADE A TRANSFORMATIONAL DIFFERENCE FOR OUR HOSPITAL.” —MEGAN THOMAS, CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, ST. LUKE’S WOOD RIVER FOUNDATION
“THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GIVE OF ONE’S TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE.” —MORLEY GOLDEN (IN BACK), FOUNDER OF THE WOOD RIVER FOUNDATION’S WOW-STUDENTS, A PHILANTHROPY TRAINING GROUND FOR SOME 4,000 STUDENTS IN THE COUNTY
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“Fawn All Over,” and “Part D,” lifesized sculptures by Pamela DeTuncq.
Pamela DeTuncq CONVEYING THE CONCEPTUAL by Karen Bossick
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“It started out to be a set of sculptures addressing the issue of death. But soon it became so much fun it wasn’t about death anymore,” said DeTuncq. “Now I’m addressing vanity,” she said, referring to the still-life paintings of 16thand 17th-century Flanders that reminded people of the brevity of life. “It’s been a long time since I’ve had fun in my work, and this is fun.” Indeed, DeTuncq has always been deeply serious about the messages she portrays through her sculptures. Her venture with the deer had its origins in her mother’s stroke six years ago. When DeTuncq returned to the home where she had grown up, she found thousands of pill bottles occupying every drawer and cupboard. “My mother was taking 24 prescription drugs a day,” she said. After resettling her mother in a retirement home, DeTuncq gathered up her mother’s pills and brought them home. Then she set about trying to figure out how to tell the story of the overmedication of seniors.
She advertised for an older model to pose nude at the Walla Walla Foundry, not confident that anyone would respond. Her phone rang off the hook. One call came from an 87-year-old woman who, at 5 feet tall and 80 pounds, was too small for what she wanted. But the woman volunteered her 65-year-old daughter. And soon DeTuncq found herself watching as a foundry technician wove a wand around the woman, creating a digital version on computer. A computer numeric controlled (CNC) machine used that information to carve a solid figure out of dense Styrofoam. And from that workers created a clear vessel, which DeTuncq partially filled with blood pressure, thyroid, cholesterol, pain, sleeping, heartburn and other pills. She topped the human vessel with a bronze lid and titled it “Part D” to refer to the section of Medicare covering prescription drugs. She then created a bronze cast walker titled “Fall Risk,” reflecting the ubiquitous
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tool her mother’s friends use to get around. She incorporated knee and hip replacement hardware in the frame and used medical tubing as brake liners. Finally, she created a needlepoint cushion with a set of keys handembroidered on it. “I asked myself: How can I represent what independence looks like? I figured it was the keys to a house you can’t live in anymore and the keys to a car you can’t drive anymore. I wanted them there but not accessible.” DeTuncq studied fine arts at the University of Maryland near her childhood home. She spent years working in graphic design in Los Angeles before moving to the Wood River Valley in 1995, partly to hike, snowshoe, 124
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cross-country ski and take advantage of the outdoor activities available to Wood River Valley residents. Not content to twiddle her thumbs here, she decided to learn to work in clay—not an easy proposition in the days before Susan Ward started Boulder Mountain Clayworks. “You couldn’t buy clay here,” DeTuncq recalled. “I had to get it at the College of Southern Idaho art department in Twin Falls.” The first piece she ever made—that of two giraffes—sits in the children’s waiting room at St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center. She followed that up with large totems until she realized she was going to have to start working in bronze to produce less fragile works that galleries would accept. At 50, she decided to get a Master of Fine Arts degree at The Art Institute of Boston. “I was working in a vacuum in my garage. I didn’t know if I what I was making was good.” Professors asked her, “Why? Why are you doing what you’re doing?” “I didn’t know why I was making what I was making,” DeTuncq said. “Making something over and over once I’d learned how was not satisfying, so I began to make conceptual pieces. Every time I start a new project, I start from scratch, learning new skills, working with new material. I’ve been criticized that my work is not recognizable.
But trying something new is where I get the most juice. “My preoccupation is art. I like to make it, talk about it with other artists and give art tours of other artists’ work.” To gain the confidence to present her master’s thesis in public, DeTuncq began volunteering at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts as a docent, talking about art to kindergarteners and board members. It was there that The Center’s curator, Courtney Gilbert, asked her to do an installation as part of an exhibition examining what it means to be a teenager in the 21st century. DeTuncq quickly seized on an experience she’d had watching teenagers talk to one another using a newfangled technology called texting—even though they were standing next to one another at the mall. She created body casts of six teenagers, each with cellphone in hand. Then she covered the casts in wool felting to represent the idea they were like sheep bent on conformity. “Flock” is now part of the permanent collection at the Dennos Museum in Traverse City, Mich. DeTuncq created an 8-by-19-foot carpet of thousands of eggshell fragments depicting June Cleaver of “Leave It to Beaver” in a meditation on domesticity and gender roles. A vacuum cleaner stood in the middle of the piece as if to suck up the outdated tasks women were being asked to perform. She used eggshells again in works for The Advocates representing the fragile notion of relationships in homes. “Pam’s work is rooted in contemporary life and ideas around gender and the way we do and don’t connect with each other,” said The Center’s artistic director, Kristin Poole, who has mentored DeTuncq. “Her approach to her work is a great mix of conceptual thinking.” 2
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From Eccentric to Extraordinary ISABELLA BOYLSTON IS AN IDAHO ORIGINAL AND AN INTERNATIONAL GEM
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Ketchum-born and ABT principal dancer Isabella Boylston is bringing two performances to Sun Valley this summer.
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Boylston joined the company in 2005, rose to soloist in 2011 and became a principal dancer in 2014. She has captivated critics and audiences with her dense and dynamic lead roles in “Giselle,” “The Sleeping Beauty,” and is preparing “Swan Lake,” “Onegin,” and “Whipped Cream” for the 2017 Met season. “This season is really special for me,” she said in a phone interview during a break from ABT’s season launch. “There is a lot of range for an actress in there.” Still, it is a summer ballet festival that she has curated as a gift to her beloved Sun Valley that has Boylston most on her toes these days. In August, audiences will get a chance to see this fantastical creature in the flesh when she unwraps the package of imagination and power across the Sun Valley Pavilion stage. Ballet Sun Valley is poised as an annual endeavor. “It’s been a dream of mine to bring world-class ballet to Sun Valley,” Boylston said. “I put together two different programs
and invited people that I love. It feels very personal to me. You guys will be blown away by the talent.” From The New York Times to Twitter, the media and her fans are fascinated with every aspect of her life: from her meals in a day (hearty, frequent and with a side of dark chocolate), to her makeup (she does her own hair and face as a warming-up ritual), who she’s dated (choreographer Benjamin Millepied), who she married (financier Daniel Shin in Croney Cove in Ketchum in 2014), and where she washes her leotard at night (she and Shin share a 1,500-squarefoot, three-bedroom, two-bathroom, high-ceilinged, white oak-floored, terraced Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, space.) Boylston is as humble and understated about her ascent as her accolades are verbose and grand. Her physicality, originality and depth have been singled out as being the new hope for ballet’s future. Forbes called hers a talent that comes once in a generation. The prodigy status that was noted by her local ballet teachers Helen Whiting Collette and Hilarie Neely in her first classes at age 3—based on the extreme arches of her feet and the breadth of her vigorous leaps— are causing renowned choreographers to stretch themselves to create more intriguing challenges for their muse. The parts of Boylston that the public knows from street to stage come largely through countless interviews, Instagram and her own web page. The Harry Potter fan with the girlish giggle is a mesh of contrasts, but she morphs from one to another in seamless, but considered, characterizations unique to each moment. She describes her off-stage style and fashion sense as a combination of experimentation borne of thrift and feel. Pink is relegated (and relished) to costumes only. Her day to day merges athletic-fashion with spontaneity and a well-made bag. In numerous interviews, and within this short but vivid conversation, she oscillated smoothly from technical and historical speak
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about the art and drama of ballet without being too important, to sharing tips on eating, sleeping, and even how to have a great booty, like hers. (Nine hours a day of ballet practice is a start.) But within the verve is the consistent vibe that she does and always has taken it all more seriously than many of her peers on her path. The genesis of her performance standards was the merger of her parents, a drummer/ ski bum and the Swedish businesswoman he shared a ski lift with three decades ago. She started skiing “as soon as I could walk,” Boylston said. At age 3, she began her first ballet classes. “No one in my family knew anything about ballet; it was more that my parents wanted me to have as many opportunities as possible,” she explained. A brother was born, her parents built a house, and Boylston danced and ski raced. Though she didn’t take up an instrument like her dad, when ballet became the hardest thing she ever did, a magnetic force was born. “What resonated with me was the physicality and the musicality.” Her body became her instrument and she beat it like a drum. “I don’t remember the last time I wasn’t in pain, honestly,” she said. But she remembers the first. “When I was 11, I got accepted into a summer program. It’s something serious dancers do; they go into a summer dance intensive. I got a scholarship, and I was the youngest kid there. I had these Russian teachers that were really hardcore. I was invited to stay in the year-round boarding school, but my parents said I was too young.” But seeing how much she could improve inspired her, she said. By 12, her parents relented and she was sent to the Academy of Colorado Ballet in 130
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Denver. “I was so ready; I was never a homesick kid. I felt immediately that I (had) found my niche,” she said. For the next three years, she would spend half day in public school and then take a bus to six hours of dance lessons. “I didn’t fit in in public school. I was so serious about what I was doing compared to the others.” Finding her niche and her place in that niche would not be the same thing for many years to come. “I think I was pretty naive as to where I would fit in. I aspired to join ABT, but I didn’t think it was a real possibility. You get a lot of criticism as part of the culture when you are students and it’s pretty hard,” she recalled. “It’s hard to deal with when you are that age and impressionable. You need to find that nurturing that makes you better.” After stints in Japan and Brazil, she joined the ABT in 2005, and made the choice to give up skiing to be on the safe side. She devoted the next decade to establishing herself as a charismatic, animated and engrossing dancer whose physical control was unparalleled. She takes the spotlight joyfully, and dutifully. “I know a lot of my fan base is little girls, and I try and represent a strong woman who is independent and healthy and creative. Dance changed my life,” she said. “I know for sure I can change lives. I am hopeful that we will inspire these kids.” As she shared in a Self Magazine video series with Walgreens called “Beauty Unfiltered,” ballet is always reaching to get to the next level, which is always just out of reach. “At the end of the day, it should really look effortless and poetic.” 2
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Two different programs, including choreography by George Balanchine, August Bournonville, Pontus Lidberg, Wayne McGregor, Justin Peck, Alexei Ratmansky, Christopher Wheeldon, and a world premiere by Gemma Bond that is inspired by the August 21 solar eclipse. The week of the performance, there will be a rare and total solar eclipse that can be viewed from Sun Valley. In honor of that, Boylston commissioned a special performance from friend and fellow dancer-turnedchoreographer, Gemma Bond. Divined around the eclipse, there will be 10 dancers, a new score by Judd
As curated by American Ballet Theatre’s Isabella Boylston, each evening’s event features ABT dancers and members of The Royal Ballet, New York City Ballet, The Royal Danish Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and the Mariinsky Ballet.
Education and Outreach: Free classes with Boylston and friends on August 23.
Tickets: BalletSunValley.com or call 208.727.7437
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I was so ready; I was never a homesick kid. I felt immediately that I (had) found my niche. … I didn’t fit in in public school. I was so serious about what I was doing compared to the others.” —ISABELLA BOYLSTON
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See “Meta Species,” by Zio Ziegler, at the Ochi Gallery throughout July
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The Ultimate Art Lovers To-Do List DON’T MISS THESE EXCEPTIONAL EXHIBITS AND ARTIST RECEPTIONS THIS SUMMER The Wood River Valley has had many incarnations throughout its modern history. Originally a mining outpost, the area soon developed into a thriving agricultural area, then a booming recreational mecca. In the last few decades, the Valley has developed a rich cultural tapestry, with the art galleries leading the way. From the masters to contemporary, Western to aboriginal, all of it is on display in the Sun Valley area. Here is the latest gallery buzz.
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New works from recent artist projects: LoopmasterM, Margaux Ogden, Fraser Taylor, Lisa Williamson, and Liat Yossifor. Backroom: BUKU - Paintings from Yirrkala JUNE 22 - JULY 21
Gail Severn Gallery Gwynn Murrill and Daniel Dia-Tai. Both artists will be in attendance at the July 7 Gallery Walk and will offer an artist discussion at 10 a.m. July 8. JUNE 23 - JULY 31
Gilman Contemporary A retrospective of Melvin Sokosky’s photography. Sokolsky (American, born 1938), raised in New York City, started his career as a photographer. At the age of 21 he joined the staff of Harper’s Bazaar. In the 1960s he worked as a major contributor to prestigious magazines. His work is characterized by his sense of fantasy and invention.
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Sun Valley Center for the Arts “Night Watch,” an exhibition celebrating the magic, mystery and transformational power of the night. Featuring artwork by Peter Alexander, Vija Celmins, Anna Fidler, Vanessa Marsh, Michal Rovner and Robert Zakanitch. Opening celebration: June 30 from 5:30-7 p.m. Evening exhibition tour with artist Vanessa Marsh: July 13 at 5:30 p.m. THROUGHOUT JULY
located in remote northeast Arnhem Land. Held in conjunction with Aurobora at Aurobora, back room.
Kneeland Gallery “Different Strokes.” Artists: Ovanes Berberian and Andrzej Skorut. Opening reception: July 7, 5-8 p.m. Artists will be in attendance.
Ochi Gallery Zio Ziegler, “Meta Species.” Artist reception: July 15, 5-7 p.m. JULY 6
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Jan Grotenbreg. Grotenbreg works in an earthly dimension of cement on canvas creating a rough surface for an image. The result has often been compared to Middle-Age mural painting, fresco, painted in wet lime.
Artist talk by Melvin Solkosky.
Harvey Art Projects “BUKU : Paintings from Yirrkala.” Paintings from one of Australia’s leading indigenous art centers
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GALLERY WALK Hosted by the Sun Valley Gallery Association (SVGA), Gallery Walks take place from 5-8 p.m. and feature exhibition openings that are free to the public.
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Raphaëlle Goethals. Invoking the Greek term “anamnesis” to characterize her recent work, Raphaëlle Goethals has produced a profound meditation on the interplay between mind and memory and the art of painting. Goethals will be in attendance for Gallery Walk on August 4 and will offer an artist talk at 10 a.m. on August 5.
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Gail Severn Gallery Gwynn Murrill and Daniel Dia-Tai hold an artist discussion. 10 a.m. JULY 13
Sun Valley Center for the Arts Evening exhibition tour with Vanessa Marsh. 5:30 p.m.
1) “Still Life with Roses” by Ovanes Berberian, 16” x 16”
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OCHI Gallery Artist Reception: 5-7 p.m. Meet “Meta Species” artist, Zio Ziegler. JULY 20
Gilman Contemporary New works by the women of Monkeybiz, a nonprofit organization based in Cape Town, South Africa. This women’s empowerment project has transformed the lives of these artists. 4-6:30 p.m.
2) “Silence N012.17” by Daniel Diaz-Tai, oil on wood panel, 60” x 54” 3) “Deer” by Gwynn Murrill, bronze 4) “Landscape 30” by Vanessa Marsh, Pigment print resulting from drawing and photogram techniques 5) “Untitled, Lagoon” by Raphaëlle Goethals, encaustic on panel, 54” x 84” 6) Work by Melvin Sokolsky projected on the Empire State Building 7) “Paard” by Jan Grotenbreg, acrylic, cement on canvas, 28” x 20”
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Broschofsky Galleries Jill McVarish. McVarish blends an acknowledgment of contemporary and more absurdist art with a reverence for traditional painting and visual composition.
Gilman Contemporary The art of Wendel Wirth.
Harvey Art Project “BUKU : Paintings from Yirrkala.” Paintings from one of Australia’s leading indigenous art centers located in remote northeast Arnhem Land. Held in conjunction with Aurobora at Aurobora, back room.
Kneeland Gallery Annual Plein Air Exhibition. Participating artists: Robert Moore, John Horejs, Jack Braman, Steven Lee Adams, Lori McNee, Shanna Kunz, Bart Walker, Caleb Meyer, Ovanes Berberian. Painting dates: August 2-4. Workshop with Lori McNee: July 31 and August 1.
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Friesen Gallery Lawrence Fodor, Eclipse: obscured memories. Friesen Gallery enthusiastically announces an exhibition of new paintings by Los Angeles and Santa Fe-based artist Lawrence Fodor. Opening reception: August 5. Total solar eclipse private reception: August 21. AUGUST 4
GALLERY WALK Hosted by the Sun Valley Gallery Association (SVGA), Gallery Walks take place from 5-8 p.m. and feature exhibition openings that are free to the public.
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Kneeland Gallery “Under the Summer Sun.” Artists: Neal Philpott, Linda St. Clair, Jennifer Lowe. Opening Reception: September 1. Artists will be in attendance for Gallery Walk. SEPTEMBER 1
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Raphaelle Goethals offers an artist talk. 10 a.m.
Hosted by the Sun Valley Gallery Association (SVGA), Gallery Walks take place from 5-8 p.m. and feature exhibition openings that are free to the public.
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Gilman Contemporary Nicholas Kontaxis. Special exhibition benefitting Camp Rainbow Gold. 5-7 p.m.
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Sun Valley Center for the Arts “The Unreliable Narrator.” Features work by artists who ask
viewers to question or complete the stories they present in their art. How do we find our way through a storyline when we can’t depend on the narrator? Participating artists include Holly Andres, Mark Dion, Jenny Kendler, Gina Phillips and Deb Sokolow.
1) “Dream Catcher” by Jill McVarish, oil on canvas, 40” x 28” 2) “Automedon and the Horses of Achilles” by Lawrence Fodor, oil, linseed oil and alkyd resin on canvas, 60” x 120” 3) “Spring at Last” by Lori McNee, encaustic, 48” x 42” 4) “Ptarmigan” by Ewoud de Groot, oil on linen, 32” x 32” 5) “Hockey” by Nicholas Kontaxis, acrylic on canvas, 48” x 72” 6) “The Call of the Alluvial Empire,” by Gina Phillips, fabric, thread, acrylic paint, courtesy the artist and Jonathan Ferrara Gallery, New Orleans
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Map to the Galleries 1) Aurobora 415.546.7880
5) Frederic Boloix Fine Art 208.726.8810
10) Kneeland Gallery 208.726.5512
2) Boulder Mountain Clay and Art Gallery 208.726.0773
6) Friesen Gallery 208.726.4174
11) Lipton Fine Arts LLC 208.720.6331
7) Gail Severn Gallery 208.726.5079
12) OCHI Gallery 208.726.8746
8) Gilman Contemporary 208.726.7585
13) Sun Valley Center for the Arts 208.726.9491
3) Broschofsky Galleries 208.726.4950 4) Davies-Reid 208.726.3453
9) Harvey Art Projects USA 208.309.8676
14) Wood River Fine Arts 208.928.7728
2017 Gallery Walks Hosted by the Sun Valley Gallery Association (SVGA), Gallery Walks take place from 5-8 p.m. and feature exhibition openings that are free to the public, often with artists in attendance. Art lovers enjoy wine and conversation while taking in the newest exhibits. Also not to be missed is the public art display on four blocks of Fourth Street in Ketchum. The sidewalk is lined with sculptures from various galleries and artists. This beautiful outdoor display is juried by the Ketchum Arts Commission, and is in place spring through fall.
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Summertime Sizzle THE COMPLICATED SIMPLICITY OF BARBECUE
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he backyard barbecue: summer’s unequivocal rite of passage. Invite friends, fire up the grill and throw on some ribs. Simple, right? Not so fast. The term “barbecue” has different meanings to different folks. It seems anyone with a long-handled spatula has an opinion on what is and isn’t barbecue. Purists insist barbecue means cooking low and slow with wood smoke. Moderates think barbecue means cooking over a live fire, whether it’s wood or charcoal. For the hobbyist, barbecue means cooking outdoors—period—wood, charcoal or gas. Good news: everyone is right. Barbecue is a noun and a verb. As a noun, it’s a thing: A gathering or a meal, where food cooked outside over an open fire is served. It’s also a tool, as in the contraption that holds the fire where the food is cooked. As a verb, it’s an action: meat, fish—or any food— cooked on a … wait for it … barbecue.
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ROOTS OF BARBECUE According to Robert F. Moss, author of “Barbecue: The History of An American Institution,” the term “barbecue”—not so much the definition—comes from Caribbean Native Americans. Specifically, the Tanio Indian tribe used the term for a green stick structure that served as a place to smoke and dry meats, as well as a term for a bedding platform (presumably sans fire). The first English version of the word appeared in print in 1661. And Americans have been arguing over what barbecue is ever since. Colonial Americans thoroughly embraced barbecue—the technique—and as we developed into a federation of individual
While there is no Idaho barbecue style, per se, one can make the argument that smoked game meats— venison, elk, game birds—is as close to a regional style as it gets.
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states, barbecue, too, morphed into highly regionalized styles. Much controversy still exists as to which region has the best barbecue. One thing most barbecue experts agree upon: If it is American barbecue, there is smoke, from fire, be it wood or charcoal or both. Cooking hamburgers outdoors on a grill over gas isn’t barbecuing, they insist, it’s grilling. Idaho doesn’t have a dog in the barbecue hunt. There is no regional style, so the field is wide open in terms of throwing down a backyard barbecue. Go central Texas-style with dry-rubbed, slow-smoked brisket; sauce is optional. Or throw down pork ribs slathered with a sweet molasses sauce and call it Memphis-style. Maybe go whole hog (literally), by smoking a whole pig over hickory wood, then chopping the meat into fine pieces mixed with a tangy vinegar sauce as they do in North Carolina. Swap out the vinegar sauce for mustard sauce, and call it South Carolina-style. LOCAL ADVICE The Wood River Valley has only one barbecue joint, The Smokey Bone BBQ in Hailey, although the Sawtooth Club in Ketchum offers mesquite-fired baby back ribs. 142
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One thing most barbecue experts agree upon: If it is American barbecue, there is smoke, from fire, be it wood or charcoal or both. Cooking hamburgers outdoors on a grill over gas isn’t barbecuing they insist, it’s grilling.
Owner and pit master Juan Martinez started out with a pop-up pit around the Valley, and opened his brick-and-mortar restaurant on Main Street in June 2015. Martinez specializes in Texas-style barbecue. He stressed the most important thing in barbecuing, whether you are a novice or barbecue champ, is to start with good ingredients. “Buy the best meat you can, and for Texas-style, brisket is the best cut of beef to barbecue. You can’t cheat with another cut, like the clod (shoulder). It doesn’t cook the same, or taste the same. Seasoning should be simple: only salt and pepper.”
The real key to great barbecue, he said, is patience. And practice. Martinez said he ruined 20 briskets experimenting with the right combination of temperature, time, and seasoning. After many years, he now can touch a brisket and know that it’s done by the feel of the meat. CRITICAL ELEMENTS FOR GOOD BARBECUE Texas takes barbecue seriously. So much so, that the state’s flagship magazine, Texas Monthly, hired a barbecue editor. His name is Daniel Vaughn, and while his post is covering the barbecue trail in the Lone Star state, he has traveled the U.S. in search of great barbecue. Where there is smoked meat, Vaughn is likely to follow. “Barbecue is the one truly native cuisine we can point to as Americans,” he said. “When you’ve eaten baked or grilled ribs all your life, one bite of a smoked pork rib makes you do a double-take.” Perfecting the art of barbecue, Vaughn said, is “a lifelong task, but there’s a real sense of achievement when you serve your first great backyard brisket.” Where does one begin to understand the critical elements for good barbecue? Vaughn recommends the online resource
Amazing Ribs (http://amazingribs.com), a comprehensive site from renowned barbecue expert and best-selling author “Meathead” Goldwyn. His site leaves no briquette unturned. Want advice on what kind of grill to purchase? You’ll find it on Goldwyn’s site. There are dozens of free articles on equipment, techniques, ratings and reviews, and recipes for the novice to the expert. If you have a question, Goldwyn has an answer. Summer is short in the grand scheme of things. Fire up the grill—or the smoker— gather friends and family, and make the most of barbecue season. If a passionate conversation about what is or what isn’t barbecue ensues, all the better. Barbecue is, after all, a favorite American pasttime and worthy of a friendly debate. 2
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BARBECUE STYLES Within a barbecue region there are many variations, but in general, these are the defining styles for each area. Alabama — pork and chicken, tangy white (mayonnaise) sauce. California — specifically Santa Maria, peppered tri-tip grilled over red oak. Chicago — hot links, rib tips, spicy sweet sauce.
Memphis — pork, heavy smoke, sweet molasses sauce. North Carolina — whole pig, chopped, vinegar sauce. South Carolina — whole pig, chopped, mustard sauce. Texas — beef brisket, salt and pepper, no sauce.
Kansas City — burned ends (brisket and pork), sweet tomato sauce.
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Got Those Summertime Brews? DRINK LOCAL by Gwen Ashley Walters
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or some, there’s no sweeter reward than cracking open a cold one after a hard day’s hike, or conquering that menacing mountain bike trail. For others, gathering on the back deck with friends to share a beer is the pinnacle of summer. With warmer temperatures and longer days, it’s natural to gravitate to the outdoors, whether it’s fishing, hiking, biking, or just leisurely soaking up the abundant sunshine. Summer is the time to put away those weighty, high-alcohol brews that kept you toasty in the winter and reach for something light, crisp and refreshing. The Wood River Valley has no shortage of enthusiastic craft microbreweries offering seasonal summer brews. Each one brews something unique, providing ample opportunity to discover which summer brew—or two—is right for you.
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THE OLD-TIMER Founded in 1986, Sun Valley Brewing Company is the oldest brewery in Idaho, according to current owner and brewmaster, Sean Flynn. It moved to its current location on Hailey’s Main Street in 1993—and added a restaurant—officially turning into a brewpub. Sun Valley brews roughly 400 barrels a year, with the capacity for more, but most of their beers are sold through the brewpub and at local events. Sun Valley Brewing is the on-site beer vendor for Ketch’em Alive, the Tuesday evening summer music concert series, and the annual Sun Valley Center’s Arts and Crafts Festival held in August. “We try to do interesting beers,” Flynn said. “We don’t follow too many trends, but we don’t ignore them either.” Flynn has two summer seasonal beers on tap. The first is Honeyweizen, a play on a style of wheat beer called Hefeweizen. Flynn chose local Five Bee Hives honey to give this wheat beer a twist; it clocks in under 5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV). One trend Sun Valley Brewery is following this summer is a citrus-infused India Pale Ale. Sun Valley Blood Orange IPA has only a hint of blood orange flavor. “It appeals even to non-IPA drinkers,” Flynn said, “because the blood orange mellows the hoppiness.” Even though this citrus-kissed IPA is refreshing for summer, it taps out at 6.5 percent ABV, making it one of the higher alcohol summer brews. In addition to the two seasonal brews, Sun Valley Brewing’s flagships Gretchen’s Gold Lager, a German-style lager (4.9 percent SUMMER 2017 | sunvalleymag.com
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American-style ales, and Oktoberfest fall beers, their flagship Sunnyside Session Wheat is an easy summer sipper: crisp with hints of citrus and low alcohol (4.7 percent ABV). Summer seasonal Cold Springs Pilsner is Sawtooth’s Bohemian-style lager. “It’s great— light and crisp—but it’s hard to do. It backs up our whole production because it takes longer to ferment, but it’s worth it. Last year we did 75 barrels; this year we’re aiming for 100 to 120 barrels. It should last us until we roll out Oktoberfest production.” THE NEW BREWERS ON THE BLOCK
Paul Holle and Kevin Jones opened Sawtooth Brewery in a motel off Ketchum’s Main Street in November 2011 with a 20-gallon system. The tap room was larger than the brew room. It didn’t take long to attract a local fan base thanks to highquality beers supported through a robust email marketing campaign and a “mug club” membership program. By 2012, Sawtooth was leasing space at other breweries in the state to meet demand, bottling the most popular styles for local retailers and distribution to southern Idaho. In 2016, Sawtooth made significant investments aimed at growing the brand further. The brewing operations and tap room moved to a large warehouse in Hailey to increase production. Sawtooth Public House, a gastropub, opened at the junction of Main Street and Warm Springs Road in Ketchum. The Public House serves the whole Sawtooth beer lineup, plus rotating guest taps. Late in 2016, they added a canning operation for two flagship brews, Sunnyside Session Wheat and Idahome IPA. “In 2016, we produced 600 barrels,” Jones said. “For 2017, we’re on track to produce 1,200—basically double. And we’ve added northern Idaho to our distribution.” Even with the expansion, Jones said they haven’t forgotten why they started brewing to begin with: brew beer compatible with the lifestyle of the Valley. Sawtooth is big into wilderness conservation. They’ve adopted trails to maintain and hold fundraisers for the Idaho Conservation League. Although Sawtooth is known for 146
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than American-style Hefeweizens. The Witty Woodpecker, a Belgian witbier, could be a summer beer, thanks to its dry, crisp finish, although it packs a punch at 7.2 percent ABV. To celebrate the August 2017 solar eclipse, which part of Wood River Valley is in the direct path of, Warfield is releasing a special Eclipse beer, an old English Burton-style ale. Not exactly a summer sipping beer, but then again, it’s not often Central Idaho is in the path of a total eclipse of the sun. That, and summer in general, are reasons enough to raise a glass and cheer. BEST-KEPT-SECRET BREWERY Flying under the radar is Hailey’s River Bend Brewing Company. More “nano” than “micro,” River Bend is the smallest of the Valley’s breweries by volume. It brewed roughly 130 barrels last year. Owner/ brewmaster Chris Harding specializes in ales, utilizing a seven-gallon brewing system. All his beer is sold by the keg to restaurants in the Valley, including Despo’s, Lefty’s Bar & Grill, Wiseguy Pizza Pie, KB’s, and Galena Lodge. This summer, River Bend introduced Chaos, a hoppy pale ale that fits right in as a summer thirst quencher. 2
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Technically a brewpub—the beer is brewed mostly for the restaurant onsite—Warfield Distillery & Brewery opened on Main Street in Ketchum in 2015. Co-owners and founders Ben Bradley and Alex Buck are also co-brewmasters. The duo will celebrate Warfield’s second anniversary in July by releasing a rye Munich dunkel, a dark, German-style lager. “Unlike many brewers, IPA isn’t our favorite style of beer,” Bradley said. Instead, Warfield focuses on “oddball styles”: British bitter, Scottish ale, and dunkelweizen, to name a few. Bradley and Buck use only organic malt and whole-leaf hops. Warfield’s flagship blonde lager, Still Thinking, is a session beer, ideal for summer because of the lighter style and lower alcohol content (5.5 percent ABV). The summer seasonal, Short Pants, is a German-style Hefeweizen, full-bodied and spicy, bolder
ABV — Alcohol by Volume. A measurement of the alcohol content by volume percentage. Brewpub — A restaurant-brewery that sells 25 percent or more of its beer on site. The beer is brewed primarily for sale in the restaurant and bar. Dunkelweizen — a darker, maltier version of Hefeweizen. IPA — India Pale Ale. Generally higher-alcoholcontent beers brewed with an aggressive number of hops, resulting in bitter grapefruit or resinous pine flavors.
Lager — beer fermented with bottom-fermenting yeast at colder temperatures. Associated with crisp, clean flavors. Microbrewery — A brewing business that does not exceed production of 15,000 barrels annually, and 75 percent of its beer is sold offsite. Session beer — lighter body and lower alcohol, generally acceptable to have more than one in a sitting—good for summer quaffing. Witbier — An unfiltered, Belgianstyle ale with a high concentration of wheat. Translates to “white beer.”
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Dining Around Town A BRIEF GUIDE TO THE VALLEY’S BEST EATERIES The Wood River Valley has no shortage of fantastic eateries. From Asian fusion to steakhouses, Mediterranean to Mexican, there’s something for everyone. To help you navigate the many options, we’ve put together a quick guide to some of the Valley’s best places for food and drink. For a look at full menus and more in-depth coverage of the dining scene, check out Sun Valley Magazine’s dining and menu guide, TASTE of Sun Valley, available for free throughout the Valley.
breakfast & cafes BIGWOOD BREAD Visit us at one of our spectacular locations, both featuring beautiful outdoor views, fantastic food and outstanding service. Our bakery café offers the customer a chance to see our bakers in action at our new 12,000-square-foot bakery. Our downtown location offers you the chance to be in the heart of the city’s bustle on the corner of East Street and Fourth Avenue. Fresh and homemade is how we do it! Downtown Café – 380 N E. Ave, Ketchum 208.928.7868; Bakery Café – 271 Northwood Way, Ketchum 208.726.2035.
ESTA’S PREMIUM CUISINE Longtime catering business Esta’s has opened a new breakfast and lunch restaurant in the 511 Building in Ketchum. Esta’s offers a wide range of deliciousness, including Esta’s famous corned beef hash breakfast dish, traditional delicatessen and contemporary sandwiches, luncheon salads and fresh, homemade desserts. 511 Leadville Avenue North, Ketchum, 208.726.0841.
GRETCHEN’S Adjacent to the Sun Valley Lodge lobby, Gretchen’s Restaurant welcomes you with a relaxing indoor/outdoor feel with easy
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access for Terrace dining all day long. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner and full bar service. Sun Valley’s own Gretchen Fraser is the restaurant’s namesake, the first American to win an alpine Olympic gold medal. Sun Valley Lodge, 208.622.2144.
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.” Wake up and live! 191 4th St. W., Ketchum 726.2882, 111 N. 1st Ave., Hailey, 208.788.2297.
KONDITOREI Lunch dishes range from pumpkin spatzle with sausage and apples to roasted chicken crepes with spinach and spicy Liptauer cheese. To satisfy sweet-tooth cravings or just to warm up on a chilly day, 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 26 years. 131 West 4th St., Ketchum, 208.726.7703.
POOLSIDE CAFE 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. Located in the Sun Valley Lodge. Sun Valley Lodge, 208.622.2833.
RASBERRYS Whether you are seeking a quiet getaway place for lunch or are wanting to host an elegant gathering for friends, Rasberrys’ two establishments in Ketchum and Hailey will meet and exceed your desires. 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.
SUN VALLEY CLUB Among the most popular places in Sun Valley to eat, drink and relax, the wraparound terrace offers stunning views of Bald Mountain, Dollar Mountain and the 18-hole Sawtooth Putting Course. Chef Wendy Little brings exciting, contemporary dishes that are focused on local ingredients and big flavors. 1 Trail Creek Road, Sun Valley, 208.622-2919.
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.
JOHNNY G’S SUBSHACK “The Subshack” was born in 1992 with killer sandwiches, toe-tapping music, cold beer and personal service. Only the finest quality meats and cheeses on delicious fresh-baked bread are used at Johnny’s. Take it to go, or stay awhile— you won’t leave Johnny G’s wanting. 371 Washington Ave., Ketchum, 208.725.7827.
WRAPCITY Wrapcity is fast, fresh, and fun food! Located next to the Kentwood Lodge on Main Street, 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. Voted “Valley’s Best Lunch” in 2011. 180 Main St. S., Ketchum, 208.727.6766.
pubs & grills BIGWOOD BAR & GRILL The Bigwood Grill is an outdoor restaurant with amazing views of Baldy, the Boulders and Galena Peak. It’s open for lunch and dinner from June through late September. The Grill features a full-service bar with daily Happy Hour specials from 3-5 p.m., lunch served from 11-3 p.m., with dinner service starting at 5:30 and ending at 9:30. Bigwood Golf Course 115 Thunder Spring Rd., Ketchum, 208.726.7067.
THE CELLAR PUB The Cellar Pub serves the best pub food in the Sun Valley Ketchum area. From traditional pub fare such as Buffalo Burgers or Fish & Chips to original dishes such as our Flank 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. Whether you live in the area or are visiting for the first time, come on down to The Cellar Pub; we’d love to serve you. 400 Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum, 208.622.3832
ELKHORN CLUBHOUSE When summer hits, hit up the Elkhorn Clubhouse for lunch or early dinner, and recharge with a little Valley R&R. Dine inside for a touch of classic clubhouse ambience, or grab a table on the patio and breathe in the pristine Dollar Mountain view surrounded by the Elkhorn golf course. Either way, the seasonal, locally focused fare will treat you right with signature plates like legendary crab cakes, lamb sliders, and fresh, inventive twists on classic sandwiches and salads. 97 Badeyana Dr., Sun Valley, 208.622.2820.
GRUMPY’S It started as a place where the workingman and local could come, have a beer and burger and not be bothered. Today, Grumpy’s is a favorite of locals and tourists alike. We are a little hard to find, but not hard to find out about. Grumpy’s hosted Rachel Ray for a lunch segment on “40 Dollars a Day in Sun Valley” in 2004 and was most recently mentioned in USA Today’s “LIFE” section. But don’t just read about us, come in and discover the local’s hangout. 860 Warm Springs Rd., Ketchum, no phone.
LEFTY’S BAR & GRILL Lefty’s has been a local and visitor favorite for more than 20 years, and for good reason. 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. For families, Lefty’s has all the foods kids love, at a price you’ll love. There is no better place to watch sports than Lefty’s, whose motto is “All the games, all the time.” Live music. Great outdoor deck! 231 6th St. East, Ketchum, 208.726.2744.
36 hours in Sun Valley, Idaho. Travel writer Sarah Robertson wrote, “Even when people are far away, they’re still thinking about the food at Ketchum Burritos.” 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, 725.5001; 745 N. Main St., Bellevue, 928.7550.
italian & pizza BALD MOUNTAIN PIZZA & PASTA A family-friendly restaurant featuring handtossed pizza, pasta bowls and salads.Very casual and fun fare for kids. A full take-out menu is available and Bald Mountain Pizza delivers to Sun Valley Resort properties. Sun Valley Village, 208.622.2143.
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DIVINE FOOD & WINE
When late afternoon hits, we swing our doors wide open for guests and locals to dig into our friendly après food and drink specials. Chef Jeff Gundy’s full dinner menu is available evenings in the Lounge, for in-room dining or take-out. Enjoy a kid and dog friendly hotel with casual seating and live music. 151 South Main Street, Ketchum, 208.726.0888.
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. They also sell wines by the bottle to enjoy at home or in our restaurant or outdoor patio. And don’t miss the delicious fondue or gluten-free options. 111 N. First Ave, Hailey, 208.788.4422.
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Food tastes better when it’s fresh. And it’s only fresh when it’s in season. Chef Sean Temple keeps things simple and seasonal, letting the ingredients shine. The everchanging 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.
mexican DESPO’S A local favorite for over 25 years. Founder and owner Jim Funk is committed to authentic, delicious Mexican dishes that respect your desire for a healthy meal without compromising flavor. Offering fresh ingredients, high-quality, regionally sourced meats, daily specials, vegetarian selections, and three kinds of salsa made daily. 211 4th St. E., Ketchum, 208.726.3068.
KB’S The New York Times named KB’s as a muststop in its article of top 10 things to do in
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 Owner Sam Turner invites you to enjoy his warm, inviting restaurant with Italian-influence cuisine. 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. Large parties welcome. 480 Washington Ave., Ketchum, 208.726.7776.
RICO’S Founded in 1982 by Rico and Amy Albright, RICO’S features starters, soups, salads, over 20 signature pastas, hand-picked nightly specials, calzones and 11 specialty handtossed brick-oven pizzas. 200 Main St., Ketchum, 208.726.7426.
ROMINNA’S Rominna’s is the place for casual dinning in Ketchum with spectacular views and a glorious deck. Since 2013, we have been offering contemporary Italian cuisine prepared
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SMOKY MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA GRILL Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill is a comfortable, casual, dynamic family restaurant in downtown Ketchum. Our extensive menu features unique pizzas and pastas, delicious salads, sandwiches, grilled steaks, hamburgers and more. You’ll also find a kids’ menu, an exciting selection of seasonal appetizers, entrées and desserts, daily lunch specials, an extensive beer and wine selection, TVs, catering and fast, friendly delivery service. 200 Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum, 208.622.5625.
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Established in 1994, Sushi on Second is the Valley’s oldest sushi restaurant. But don’t let age fool you. Head sushi chef Zack Venzon is 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.
Possibly Sun Valley’s most popular lunch spot. The Sun Valley Club is open for guests and the public and doubles as the Sun Valley Nordic and Snowshoe Center in winter. 1 Trail Creek Rd., Sun Valley, 208.622.2919.
Rediscover this Main Street gem in downtown Hailey! 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. With a martini/wine bar, two private rooms and take-out party platters of all sizes, Zou 75 is the perfect choice for your next dining event. 416 Main St., Hailey, 788.3310.
Vintage is one of the not-to-be-missed restaurants in the Sun Valley area. 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. Enjoy an extensive wine list and seasonally fresh specials. With only 10 to 12 tables available, reservations are required. 231 Leadville Ave., Ketchum, 208.726.9595.
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WISEGUY PIZZA PIE Wiseguy prides itself on using local and fresh ingredients. It serves New York style, hand tossed pizzas topped with wholemilk mozzarella, and baked to perfection in stone deck ovens. Wiseguy makes its sauce from scratch and dough fresh daily, using Shepherds Grain Flour, a company that uses mostly Northern Idaho farmers to produce their grains. Locations in both Ketchum and Hailey. 406 Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum, 208.726.0737; 411 N. Main St, Hailey, 208.788.8688.
asian / sushi DANG’S THAI Also known as “Dang Good,” Dang’s Thai Cuisine is a favorite among the locals! A newer addition to the Wood River Valley, Dang’s offers a wide selection of popular dishes ranging from Sushi, Green Papaya Salad, Pad Thai, and their famous Green Curry with Chicken! If you like spicy food, don’t forget to ask for the little jars of Sambal and Thai Chili Sauce! Highly recommend as an affordable, flavorful and fun experience in Hailey! 310 N Main St., Hailey, 208.928.7111.
GLOBUS If your palate demands flavorful and adventurous cuisine, then a unique dining experience awaits you at Globus. Located in downtown Ketchum since 1992, Globus serves delectable and satiating world fare where patrons often come more than once a week to try executive chef Tracy Bailet’s fresh and creative daily specials. 131 Washington St., Ketchum, 208.726.1301.
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.
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TOWN SQUARE TAVERN Town Square Tavern, established in June 2015, is a gathering place in the center of Ketchum, Idaho, 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 DUCHIN LOUNGE 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.
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.
KETCHUM GRILL For nearly 22 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 was built in 1939 by Sun Valley’s founding father, Union Pacific Railroad Chairman Averell Harriman. Today this restaurant 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.
The Wood River Sustainability Center stocks “beyond organic” grass fed lamb and beef, along with pork, eggs, wild Alaskan salmon, sausages and local produce, products, bakery and dairy products. Serving fresh and delicious lunch options Monday through Saturday, including soup of the day, salads and a smoked lamb meatball Italian hoagie. 308 S. River St., Hailey.
steak & seafood 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. The Sawtooth Club has been recognized in a local reader’s poll as “The Valley’s Best Overall Restaurant” in five different years. 231 North Main Street, Ketchum, 208.726.5233.
THE RAM Modern steakhouse with organic and local Idaho products, full service. Live music with Larry Harshbarger on the piano. Located in the Sun Valley Inn. Make your reservation now! Sun Valley Village, 208.622.2225.
july 4 KAREN CHEN US BRONZE MEDALIST 2017 US GOLD MEDALIST
MADISON CHOCK & EVAN BATES WORLD SILVER MEDALISTS US GOLD MEDALISTS 2017 US SILVER MEDALISTS
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august 5 ASHLEY WAGNER 2016 WORLD SILVER MEDALIST 2014 OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDALIST 3X US GOLD MEDALIST
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weddings Mollie and Tucker TYING THE KNOT ON A GORGEOUS FALL DAY IN SUN VALLEY
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ollie Allick and Tucker Patton celebrated a spectacular October wedding in Sun Valley. With fall colors in full bloom and skies blue, the couple, originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, welcomed 165 guests not only for the nuptials and ensuing mountain-chic party at Trail Creek Cabin, but also for some hiking, fishing, and shooting throughout the weekend. “By the time the ceremony came around, our guests really had gotten a sense of why this place is so meaningful to us. It made the wedding that much more personal,” Mollie reflected. Mollie, who works in marketing, and Tucker, owner of an expedition company, recently moved to the Wood River Valley. Still planning their honeymoon with an eye toward Fiji, Mollie offered, “Since we decided to relocate to Sun Valley a few months after the wedding, it feels like we have been on a bit of a permanent honeymoon.”
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The Team PHOTOGRAPHER
Dev Khalsa WEDDING PLANNER
Amanda Seaward FLOWERS
Sue Bridgman CATERING
Sun Valley Resort DRESS
Jin Wang Salon HAIR
Third Floor Salon MAKEUP
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tefanie Fazzio and Nicholas Stevens, co-workers at a Seattle tech firm, shared their vows and marriage celebration on a lovely July day with 150 friends and family at Sun Valley’s iconic Trail Creek Cabin. The couple met at the University of Pennsylvania in “one of those awkward team exercises,” Stefanie explained, in which each person was to say something nice about the person next to them. Nick hadn’t heard the instructions so was a little taken aback when Stephanie suddenly blurted out, “Nick has great hair!” As Nick’s family is British, the couple incorporated a number of Episcopal traditions into the ceremony. The ensuing reception at Trail Creek Cabin was an elegant affair with a color palette of pale pink, thistle blue, and eucalyptus. To top off the event, the new couple jetted off to San Sebastian and other stops along the Spanish coast.
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t was an elegant black-and-white affair for Alex Trimper and James Hooper when they married and celebrated this past September in Sun Valley. Trail Creek Cabin was the site of a lovely outdoor reception, to which the entire wedding party arrived in a horse-drawn wagon. Alex and James met working for a hedge fund in Chicago but subsequently moved to Dallas to begin their life together. With a long family history of vacationing in the Valley, the couple decided to marry in a place long associated with family fun. To that end, the wedding weekend included round-robin tennis, golfing, hiking and trap shooting. After all of the reception toasts and cake cutting, the guests took to the dance floor, dancing away the night to a 13-piece band. It was a night to remember!
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Kirsten Shultz WEDDING PLANNER
Amanda Seaward FLOWERS
Tara Bella Flowers CATERING
Sun Valley Resort DRESS
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Taylor and Ashley AN UNFORGETTABLE FAIRY-TALE CEREMONY IN STANLEY
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aylor and Ashley Crandall, natives of Sandpoint, were blessed with gorgeous weather for their October wedding in Stanley. The two were married outdoors under the hand-made arbor built by Ashley’s dad and uncle, the spectacular Sawtooth Mountains looming nearby. The wedding, according to Ashley, had a Bohemian-rustic theme, with wood, copper, and cream colors with accents of orange. Several in the party contributed personal touches to the occasion, including one of Ashley’s bridesmaids, who made all of the signs along the aisle, and her mother-in-law who designed the bouqets and coordinated the decorations. The wedding party convened in town at a venue along the river for dinner and dancing until the couple left under a hail of sparklers held by their guests.
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Christine Marie Hansen WEDDING PLANNER
Laurie Cooper FLOWERS
Albertsons CATERING
Bridge St. Grill DRESS
Private Collection HAIR
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Getting Hitched? A GUIDE TO THE VALLEY’S PREMIER WEDDING VENDORS
Planning a wedding is no small feat. Some relish the challenge; others shudder at the enormity of the undertaking. Either way, help from the pros can be a lifesaver. In our listings below, we’ve highlighted some of the best vendors in the Valley— people who can make your day in the sun not only tailored to you, but stress-free.
BEAUTY BDB | BRITT DAVIS BEAUTY The BDB studio is a serene haven nestled in the heart of Hailey, Idaho at the edge of the Sawtooth Mountain Range. Davis’ vision for the space was to evoke the simplicity and clean lines of an urban spa while staying true to her environmental ethos and rustic surroundings. The beauty shop carries a wide range of organic makeup lines, 160
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bioactive skincare, and more. Davis is also a professional makeup artist whose natural, “no makeup” aesthetics have attracted an avid following throughout the valley and beyond. For flawless wedding or special occasion makeup, Britt Davis has the experience and talent to make you look your best for your special day. 208.720.9197 | brittdavisbeauty.com
SIMPLY SKIN With over 12 years of experience in medical aesthetics, Deidra Piper is dedicated to serving her clients with the most resultdriven, innovative procedures available. Her everyday mission is to help you feel beautiful in your own skin. We offer many top-grade medical aesthetic services, injections, fillers, intense pulsed light, laser hair removal, sclerotherapy, microdermabrasion, facials, chemical peels and more! 208.725.0150 | simplyskin511.com
PURE PURE provides the highest quality skin care and cosmetic products for everyone. With a well-stocked inventory of the best products available, we provide a positive, personal and
pleasurable experience for everyone—men, women, teens and children. 208.727.9080 | puresunv.blogspot.com
THE SPA AT SUN VALLEY Newly renovated in 2015, the 20,000 sq. ft. full service spa and salon offers resort guests and the local community, access to a wealth of relaxing treatments, health and wellness activities, salon services and more. The spa harmoniously interacts with the beautiful Lodge pool and the spectacular views of Baldy. It includes 15 private treatment rooms for both individuals and couples, large locker rooms with steam and sauna facilities, relaxation lounges, a yoga studio and a large fitness facility with the most up to date aerobic and strengthening equipment. Unwind, relax and rejuvenate with one of the Spa’s signature treatments or start your special day at this serene oasis filled with the unique touches and refined amenities that make the Spa at Sun Valley a destination to experience. 208.622.2160 | sunvalley.com/the-spa
ZENERGY DAY SPA Zenergy is the Valley’s premier health club and spa. This 48,000-square-foot facility
features a world-class spa with nine treatment rooms, a variety of massage modalities, acupuncture, reflexology, a nail salon, Greg Hinshaw’s hair studio, and tanning services. The health club includes indoor and outdoor saline pools, tennis courts, cardiovascular and weight training gym, squash court, Pilates, group fitness, indoor cycling, and yoga studios—but that’s just the beginning of all that Zenergy has to offer. 208.725.0595 | zenergyts.com
ENTERTAINMENT & EVENT RENTALS BARBARA’S PARTY RENTALS With 26 years of experience, Barbara’s Party Rentals has everything you need to make your special event perfect. Classic and transparent tents, wedding and party planning, beer and wine sales, tables, chairs, linens, dance floors, and casual to elegant place settings and clever accessories to personalize every detail. They’re the local know-it-alls that you can trust to deliver quality to your event. 208.726.3778 | barbaraspartyrental.com
THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT Servicing events all the way from Stanley and the Sawtooth Valley in the north to the lower Wood River Valley, That’s Entertainment provides exceptional rental company services to the Sun Valley-Ketchum area. They carry an extensive line of high-quality rental items including a variety of tent and table sizes, a selection of folding and ballroom-style chairs, dance floors, multiple china patterns, and more. That’s Entertainment provides free consultations along with CAD-generated tent floorplans and will happily assist you with your tabletop and linen design. 208.726.8800 | thatsentertainmentsv.com
SUN VALLEY’S FINEST FLORIST Since 1973
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EVENT LOCATIONS GALENA LODGE Natural beauty and romantic design are brought together to create the perfect secluded mountain venue. Nestled in the Boulder Mountains, Galena Lodge offers the perfect backdrop for your wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, bridal luncheon or a small intimate dinner. A unique mountain setting with incredible handcrafted food. 208.726.4010 | galenalodge.com
IDAHO ROCKY MOUNTAIN RANCH Privacy and breathtaking natural beauty create the picture-perfect setting for your wedding or private party at historic Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch. Charming accommodations, excellent cuisine and a gracious staff provide a perfect celebration event. Martha Stewart Weddings named IRMR an outstanding wedding destination venue. 208.774.3544 | idahorocky.com
SHORE LODGE With a spectacular lakeside setting, generous accommodations and well-equipped facilities, Shore Lodge in McCall is the perfect place for your special day. Our experienced on-site event planning and catering staff is available to assist with all aspects of your wedding to ensure a worry-free and memorable experience. Our combination of rustic elegance and natural beauty provides a backdrop for weddings like no other. No matter the season, weddings are always magical here.
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SUN VALLEY RESORT A lifetime of memories begins right here. With sweeping views of the majestic Smoky, Boulder and Pioneer mountains and the warmth and charm of a historic ski town, Sun Valley Resort is an idyllic destination to kick off your happily ever after. Our four-season setting offers spectacular indoor 162
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and outdoor mountain wedding venues for gatherings of all sizes, including the Trail Creek Pavilion, Trail Creek Cabin, River Run Lodge, Carol’s Dollar Mountain Lodge or the duck pond lawn. As a full-service resort, all our facilities fall under one umbrella, simplifying the planning of everything from horseback rides to cocktail hour. 208.622.2101 | sunvalley.com
WILD HORSE CREEK RANCH Wild Horse Creek Ranch sits in an open valley nestled in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho. The town of Ketchum and Sun Valley Ski Resort lie 22 miles to its southwest, and to its north you’ll find Idaho’s nine highest peaks—including Mount Borah in the Lost River Range, the highest in Idaho. Wild Horse Creek Ranch accommodates a limited number of guests allowing for an exceptional experience in a casual and intimate setting. The ranch can accommodate your special event, such as hayrides, barbecues, private parties, weddings, and executive retreats. 208.588.2575 | wildhorsecreekranch.com
EVENT & WEDDING PLANNERS ABSOLUTE WEDDINGS Absolute Weddings is a full-service wedding and event planning business that has been operating and making dreams come true in the Valley for over 10 years. We will help you with all details, from invitations and savethe-dates, to appointments, vendor selection and budgeting. Absolute Weddings’ hands-on approach allows you to relax and enjoy this special time with friends and family. We will take over all details to make your event, day and experience stress-free. 208.720.4713 | amandaseaward.com
HEATHER MINOR EVENTS Heather Minor Events offers creative wedding planning and event planning services that will help you create an event that reflects your own personality and style. We are here to make your magical day a reality from start to finish. Our proven approach ensures that your event will be meticulously planned and perfectly executed so you can sit back and enjoy. We look forward to working, with your help, to plan your big day or next event. 208.309.1014 | heatherminorevents.com
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events FLORISTS PRIMAVERA PLANTS & FLOWERS Primavera Plants & Flowers is Sun Valley’s premier florist specializing in weddings, parties and home décor. Orchid plants, blooming and foliage plants, baskets, candles, pottery and planters. Gourmet gift baskets, fresh, silk and dried flower arrangements. We deliver and wire flowers anywhere. 208.726.7788 | primaverasunvalley.com
SUE BRIDGMAN FLORIST Specializing in innovative and stylish floral design. Sue Bridgman Florist is the leading floral design studio in the Sun Valley/ Ketchum area. Our reputation for quality and service is built on years of creating beautiful and spectacular weddings, parties, conventions and distinctive events. From the exotic and bold, to the simple and elegant, we can do it all. 208.725.0606 | bridgmanflorist.com
TARA BELLA GARDENS & FLORAL DESIGNS Tara Bella specializes in beautiful destination weddings and eye-popping special events. Celebrated for her unique style and meticulous attention to detail, Tara Ooms and her talented staff tailor custom elegant floral designs for every occasion. Ooms’ passion for flowers shines through with the grace and hospitality that only a true Southern belle could possess.
and ready for pick-up, or let our friendly staff assist you in our Sun Valley store. 866.944.5511 | thepicketfence.com
JEWELRY BARRY PETERSON JEWELERS Since 1971, Barry Peterson has been matching the elegant beauty and sophisticated elegance of Sun Valley with his stunning jewelry designs. Along with the iconic “Sun Valley Sun” design, which was done at the request of former Sun Valley Company owner Bill Janss, Barry Peterson is well known and highly respected for his work with diamonds and precious stones, as well as his designer and unique collection of custom-made jewelry and wearable art. 208.726.5202 | barrypeterson.com
TOWNE & PARKE JEWELRY A visit to Towne & Parke Jewelry is always rewarding. Tom and Laury Keenan dedicate their hard work to the positive experience of the customer. Their knowledge, expertise and dedication to style and quality are unmatched. Come explore our fun, relaxed atmosphere where everyone is welcomed and appreciated. We are located in the beautiful, historic Sun Valley Village. 208.622.3522 | towneandparkejewelry.com
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GIFTS & INVITATIONS KETCHUM FLOWER CO. Ketchum Flower Co. provides the Valley with eclectic, affordable gifts and awe-inspiring clothing. The store has created strong bonds within the community and continues to exude a vibrant, local feel. 208.622.7364 | ketchumflower.com
PICKET FENCE
615. 495.0789 www.amandarene.com amandarnagy@gmail.com
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DEV KHALSA PHOTOGRAPHY I am a documentary photographer at heart, but, to me, photographing weddings is more than simply capturing the moments before me. Providing truly great images goes beyond technical expertise. It requires insight, intuition and the ability to connect on an emotional level. Success, for me, is measured by the amount of laughter and tears my images provoke. My goal is to create images that are bold, authentic and enduring. As a wedding photographer, I am devoted not only to creating spectacular images, but also to ensuring a wonderful experience for my clients. 208.788.2849 | devkhalsaphotography.com
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CHRISTINE MARIE PHOTO
Years of experience creating unforgettable events
Christine Marie is a wedding photographer based in Sun Valley, Idaho. She is inspired by light, by raw emotion, by the way two people hold each other so close that you can feel their hearts beating inside your own chest. Christine Marie Photo provides services for weddings across the U.S. and worldwide and specializes in capturing artistic portraits paired with unique storytelling moments to produce natural, emotional wedding photography. 208.720.8809 | christinemariephoto.co
AMANDA RENÉ PHOTOGRAPHY Amanda René is a multi-talented photographer offering a variety of services to the Valley while specializing in wedding photography. If you are looking for a photographer to capture special images of your wedding and more, look no further. Amanda René also offers services for family portraits and senior pictures. 615.495.0789 | amandarene.com
KIRSTEN SHULTZ PHOTOGRAPHY An award-winning editorial and wedding lifestyle photographer, unobtrusively documenting the beauty of the day as it unfolds. Recently featured in “Martha Stewart Weddings.” Available in Sun Valley and worldwide.
Wedding & Reception Catering • Corporate Parties Rehearsal Dinner • Brunch Private Getaway • Entertainment
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TRANSPORTATION MILLER’S LIMO
WEDDING ATTIRE PANACHE Panache is a clothing boutique located on the mall in Sun Valley. We carry exclusive and unique brands that are hard to find anywhere else, including fantastic pieces that will make you stand out in a crowd. 208.622.4228 | panachesunvalley.com
PAULA’S DRESS SHOP Discover the dress of your dreams. Paula’s Dress Shop, located on Main Street in Hailey, has an amazing selection of dresses for a special occasion, all in a relaxed atmosphere. Paula’s has everything you’ll need to complete your look—including on-site alterations to ensure a flattering fit. It’s all about the dress! 208.578.3588
SHEEPSKIN COAT FACTORY Sheepskin Coat Factory is the local place to rent tuxedos and related formal wear for men who want to look handsome on their wedding day or for any special occasion that calls for a suit or tuxedo. Ladies may also find elegant sheepskin coats for a winter wedding. 208.726.3588 | sheepskincoat.com
THE WILDFLOWER
Miller’s Limo is owned and operated by Don and Barb Miller, a husband and wife team that moved to the Wood River Valley in 2002. We are capable of packing in your skis, snowboards, dogs, bikes and whatever else you need to enjoy your vacation. We’re perfect for taking you and your family for a day trip up to Stanley, or picking you up at the Boise, Twin Falls, Idaho Falls or Salt Lake City airports and heading up to the Valley. Whatever your needs, Miller’s Limo can deliver! We also provide transportation for weddings, private parties & special events.
The Wildflower is an eclectic clothing boutique located in the heart of Hailey, Idaho. This unique shop was created to fill a clothing, jewelry and gift idea niche that was missing in the town of Hailey—a place where locals could shop for interesting, thoughtful clothing, jewelry & gift ideas with the goal of helping each customer feel their very best. The Wildflower offers an array of women’s and men’s clothing, accessories, shoes, and personal essentials. From silk to cashmere, a trip to this distinctive store is an opportunity to sample from fashion’s latest trends. Stop by this beautiful store to find the perfect piece to wear or gift to give.
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VOTED VALLEY'S BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE BEST BIKE SHOP BEST SKI SHOP 340 N. Main Street, Ketchum, ID www.sturtevants-sv.com 208.726.4501
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