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contents // features

BREAKING BARRIERS ON BALDY

Female ski patrollers in Sun Valley BY SARAH LINVILLE PHOTOS BY HILLARY M AY B E R Y

50 YEARS OF LOVING BALDY A reflection on the changes of Bald Mountain BY JAKE MOE

TIP TO TAIL Tuning is what you’ve been missing BY BEN BRADLEY

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profiles BANKS GILBERTI BY L AURIE SAMMIS

PICABO STREET B Y C A R O LY N F R E N C H

BILL JANSS B Y VA N G O R D O N S AU T E R

Sun Valley’s forgotten era of ski jumping

RICK K APALA

BY JOHN W. LUNDIN

BY JOHN M. THOMAS

ON THE COVER Bill Janss, owner of Sun Valley Resort from 1964 to 1977 and the founder of Sun Valley Magazine, enjoying a powder day on Baldy (see story, page 108). PHOTO COURTESY THE SUN VALLEY STORY

BANKS: COURTESY BANKS GILBERTI/JUSTIN MAYERS, SKI PATROL: HILL ARY MAYBERY

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contents // departments 70 getoutthere The top ski mountains in Idaho (not named Sun Valley)

NORDIC SKIING Sun Valley’s Nordic skiing emerges from rough stone to gem

132 inthearts THE PEN AND THE SWORD Handcrafted weapons that compliment more than compete

THE BEGINNING Tina Barney’s legacy starts in Sun Valley

150 food&drink

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BOUGIE IN THE BACKCOUNTRY Elevating provisions at high altitude

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44 localbuzz BOGNER SKI PANTS An innovative giant in slope fashion anchored in Sun Valley

ROOM TO GROW WITH THE SNOW Sun Valley ski inventions over the ages

CELEBRATING 50

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36 FROM THE PUBLISHER 38 CONTRIBUTORS 60 GIFT GUIDE

Look back at local businesses

82 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

PAST OLYMPIANS

112 50 YEARS OF WINTER COVERS

54 body&soul

also in this issue

142 GALLERY BUZZ

TRAINING FOR TRIUMPH

154 DINING LISTINGS

50 years of dry land ski training: the old, the new, the lessons learned

159 WHY WE LIVE HERE

YURTS: ADOBE STOCK , MARIA BOGNER: COURTESY THE SUN VALLE Y STORY, CAR PAINTING “BONNIE”: COURTESY GILMAN CONTEMPORARY, PENS: COURTESY NAIFEH JEWELERS

THE SUN VALLEY EFFECT

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fromthepublisher // insight

e’ve all heard a hundred stories about ski towns that cast a spell on intrepid travelers, those adventurers and wanderers living to ski, who visit for a season and never leave. But here in Sun Valley, it actually happens. In its nearly 90-year history, Sun Valley has boasted a total of only three owners—Averell Harriman, the Union Pacific chairman and founder of the resort, who searched the mountains of the West for the perfect location that matched his vision for a ski resort to rival those in Europe; followed by Bill Janss and then Earl Holding and family. What you might not know is that the resort’s second owner, Bill Janss, lived that ski town story cliché. Bill Janss came to Sun Valley as a skier and fell in love with the place. When he found himself consulting with his brother and their company, the Janss Corporation, for the Union Pacific Railroad on operations for Sun Valley Resort, he found it impossible to leave. Read the ski town tale of Bill Janss on page 108 (“The skier, the mountain man, the planner”). Bill Janss is particularly significant to the pages of this issue—our 50th Anniversary celebration issue—because he was the man who helped launched Sun Valley Magazine 50 years ago with a vision for connecting community. In his own words from the pages of that first issue: We hope to keep our readers in tune with “what’s happening” in Sun Valley—our personalities, our activities and our opinions will be presented in a unique, enlightening and even thought-provoking manner. In fact, we plan to step outside our village and talk about “what’s happening” in our state of Idaho. This issue will mark the first SUN VALLEY MAGAZINE to be published by Sun Valley Company.* … After reading this first issue, we hope you will agree with us that we have something to say that will be of interest to not only the guests and residents of Sun Valley, but to all Idahoans and those who have an interest in our state.

As we enter our 50th year of publishing at Sun Valley Magazine, just as Bill Janss did with that first issue, we celebrate the faces and places, people and events that have shaped this community for the past five decades. We also welcome the opportunity to reflect upon who we are, where we have come from, and where we are going. Sun Valley has always been a place of firsts. It was the first destination ski resort in America. The first chairlift was built here. Sun Valley is home to the nation’s first crosscountry ski school and has been home to the first turns of countless Olympic skiers. The list of ski industry firsts that have taken place in Sun Valley also includes everything from the first tapered graphite ski pole and doublelensed ski goggles to the pages of Powder Magazine and the films of a former local ski bum named Warren Miller. That’s why Sun Valley has always attracted people looking for more than just the status quo. And while the last decade has seen an influx of new residents, perhaps following the same ski town tale of so many of those who have gone before them—coming to visit and then finding our high alpine valley impossible to leave—the dreams of longtime locals remain the same: that we will honor the unique history and sensibilities of this exceptional place in the near center of the relatively unknown state of Idaho. These are the people and histories that continue to shape our valley and define the edges of our community. It is our story: vivid narrative, personal account, or stirring inspiration. Read on to discover a little bit of our history and a peek at who or what might be shaping our future. And know that each of these stories is a snapshot of the collage that makes up our shared sense of community. They reflect the sense of place and strength of community we have here that most ski towns lack.

Laurie Sammis publisher / editor-in-chief

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TIM FLOYD

JAKE MOE

HILLARY MAYBERY

SARAH LINVILLE

Tim Floyd began his surgical

Jake Moe left the University

Everything this former

Sarah Linville currently enjoys

practice in the Wood River

of Washington in 1968 and

professional snowboarder does

a seasonal life centered on the

Valley in 1990. After retiring

reemerged in Sun Valley, Idaho,

is filled with energy, which is

Idaho outdoors. She proudly

from medicine, Tim has pursued

to join the Sun Valley Ski Patrol.

just one of the requirements for

spends her winters on Bald

his other early career choice of

Soon after, Moe and his brother,

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Dave Moe, started one of the

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Arizona University and has since

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Stories By Sarah Linville: “Breaking

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Barriers on Baldy,” page 90

Stories by Jake Moe: Photos by Tim Floyd:

“50 Years of Loving Baldy,” page 98

“Tip to Tail,” page 122

Photos by Hillary Maybery: “Breaking Barriers on Baldy,” page 90

in this issue writers Karen Bossick, Ben Bradley, Dick Dorworth, Carolyn French, Kate Hull, Sarah Linville, John W. Lundin, Jonathan Mentzer, Jake Moe, Bill Nurge, Laurie Sammis, Van Gordon Sauter, Hayden Seder, Jon Thomas, Winter Warchol, Lori Williams

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photographers Timothy Floyd, Ray Gadd, Andrew Kent, Eric Kiel, Hillary Maybery, Amanda René Nagy, Mark Oliver, Halsey Pierce, Terence Turner

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o resort better embodies the cultural idiom of ‘fashion and function’ than Sun Valley. And no luxury athletic brand is as rooted in the innovative, high-performance ski apparel seen on those slopes or the chic, fashion-forward statements dotting the après scene as German luxury ski fashion brand, Bogner. The athletic brand icon and Sun Valley are a match made in winter-sports-fashion heaven. Since 1932, Bogner has paved the way for functional, fashion-forward alpine style, and their influence has yet to slow down. “Bogner’s inception was based on Maria Bogner’s desire to bring style to the slopes, whether it be St. Moritz, Aspen, or Sun Valley,” says Linda Ashman, the executive vice president of Bogner of America, Inc.. “Her goal was to make ski clothing and outwear that was both chic and functional.” Bogner has no doubt succeeded. The brand has been a pioneer in luxury sports fashion for nearly a century. Founded by Willy Bogner, Sr., as a business for skis, equipment, and knitwear, the brand soon evolved to become the leader in high-performance winter gear and ski fashion with the introduction of the Bogner Onesuit, first popularized in the 1940s. The one-piece suit is said to have been called the Sun Valley Suit, inspired by the resort’s reputation as a hub for high-end ski fashion. Sun Valley’s roots in Bogner’s legacy took hold, however, with a pair of stretchy ski pants and Maria Bogner. Maria, the wife of Willy Bogner, is credited with being the creative spirit behind the company. She ran Bogner while her husband was at war, and afterward, the two were at the helm together. In the early 1950s, Maria was on a quest to craft a comfortable, sexy pair of ski pants made from a nylon material. The result? A pair of pants in bold colors with a slim silhouette and stirrups to keep the pant legs from riding up. “There is a famous story that during their skiing holidays in Sun Valley in 1955, American skiers wanted Maria Bogner to tell them where she got her slinky, stretchy ski suit made of wool and nylon,” Ashman says. “[Maria said] ‘I made it myself.’ This trip to the USA established Bogner’s legend in the States as the final breakthrough for the “stretch pants queen.”

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The pants were such a phenomenon that the word “bogners” made its way to the dictionary, defined as: “a pair of ski pants.” Hollywood A-listers like Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield were seen sporting the sleek pants, and they were featured on the cover of Grazia Italia, anchoring their international foothold in the industry. With a pair of pants, Maria Bogner changed how women in the ski industry carried themselves. Seth Masia with the International Skiing History Association attributed the shift to the stretch pants as a notable change in the sexual dynamic of skiing. “Standard rig for the fashionable skier in the late ’50s consisted of Bogner stretch pants and a light poplin jacket over a wool sweater,” he wrote in ‘Maria Bogner introduces sex to skiing.’ The ski legend Warren Miller summed it up best: “I credit the growth of skiing during those years (the ’50s and ’60s) to Maria Bogner and her invention of stretch ski pants. Let’s face it: sex sells. Anyone who was in reasonable shape could put on a pair of her stretch pants and look as sleek and attractive as someone in a James Bond movie.” Ski fashion and the need for high-performance athletic wear continued to grow, and Bogner was at the front of the pack. In the late 1960s, Willy Bogner, Jr., a former alpine ski racer and film director who worked on four James Bond films, introduced his first line with the company, featuring nylon materials and bold new looks. In the following decades, Bogner created the FIRE+ICE sub-brand with more casual, sporty designs and branched out into other sportswear, but it seems none have as rich a legacy as a simple, sleek pair of pants that caught the Sun Valley skier’s eye. “Sun Valley’s own Brass Ranch has been carrying the collection for decades and is one of Bogner’s favorite partners,” Ashman says. The brand celebrated its ninetieth anniversary in 2022 with plans in the works for more stores and an evergrowing fan base. In November, Bogner will open two new dynamic retail stores on both coasts, Ashman says, one on Madison Avenue in New York and the other on Sunset Boulevard. To learn more, visit bogner.com. ï

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BOGNER TIMELINE 1932 Willy Bogner, Sr., found Bogner in Munich, Germany.

1948 Maria Bogner creates the Bogners, a revolutionary stretchy ski pant.

1955 The pant earns a foothold in the United States thanks to a ski trip Maria took to Sun Valley.

1972 Willy Bogner, Jr., takes over the company.

1989 Bogner launches sub-brand FIRE+ICE.

2022 Bogner celebrates 90 years.

2023 Bogner celebrates Maria’s legacy with a fashion show in the Hofbräuhaus in Munich called Maria23.

Maria Bogner wears her 1950’s stretch pants, setting the industry fashion standard and coining herself the “stretch pants queen.”

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Sun Valley Magazine is celebrating over 50 YEARS in publication and we’re in good company! We wanted to give a shout out to a few other longstanding Valley businesses that have been in operation for three to five decades or more. There are even a few hidden gems in key locations that have morphed over the years—like Su Casa, which is now local favorite The Ketchum Grill, or beloved Warm Springs Ranch, operated by proprietors Bob and Jolie Dunn, who now run the equally-beloved Grill at Knob Hill. See if you can discover the others… (hint: currently The Warfield).

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Room to Grow with the Snow Sun Valley ski inventions over the ages BY DICK DORWORTH

un Valley has been at the forefront of more skiing progress, growth and inventions since it opened in December 1936 than can be mentioned here. It continues to do so in numerous areas, including ski gear. One of the best-known is Nelson Bennett’s ski toboggan, which has benefited hundreds of thousands of injured skiers. Bob Smith has likely improved the lives of more skiers, outdoor recreationists and fashionistas than anyone in history. In 1965, Smith founded what became Smith Optics by building the first double-lens ski goggles with a breathable vent foam, which kept the goggles from fogging. Smith was one of the best powder skiers of the ‘60s and was intimate with foggy goggles. He picked up the concept of double lenses from Gardner Smith (no relation), one of America’s finest alpine racers of the time. However, Gardner, an eccentric maverick and free spirit, lacked the skills to turn a concept into a saleable product. In 1971, Bob Smith, who made his living as an orthodontist in Marin County, California, moved the company from Rifle, Colorado, to Sun Valley.

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NELSON BENNETT Over a couple of years in the late 1940s, Bennett (center) developed for the ski patrol a toboggan from a Stokes litter with two rigid shafts attached to the front, two short tail fins at the back and a loop of chain that could be hooked out of the way or dropped over the front where it would drag against the snow and the patroller could press down on the shafts to increase the drag. A single patroller could thereby take care of an injured skier.

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UNITED STATES PATENT 4,150,443 ANTI-FOGGING SPORTS GOGGLE Inventor: Michael A. McNeilly, Ketchum, Id. Assignee: Robert E. Smith, Ketchum, Id. Filed: March 13, 1978 Abstract: A sports goggle provided with power means in the form of a miniature electrical fan mounted within the air space defined by the goggle and the face of the wearer when the goggle is in place. The fan is selectively actu atable by the wearer of the goggle to draw the warm humid air within the air space into the fan, to compress the same therein, and to circulate the same throughout the air space to prevent condensation build-up on the inner surface of the Jens structure of the goggle and on eyeglasses of the wearer of the goggle.

DR. ROBERT SMITH In 1965, Dr. Bob Smith’s (standing, far right) determination to stay out longer on powder days led him to build the world’s first thermal-sealed goggle lens. While working as an orthodontist, Bob began workshopping a way to prevent his goggles from fogging, testing the goggles in walk-in freezers and selling them out of the back of his car at the base of Alta. After receiving a patent for the opencell foam he used for venting, he began building his product in Northern California. By 1967 he was selling them to ski shops, and his success kickstarted the mission of Smith Optics.

In 1965, Dr. Bob Smith’s determination to stay out longer on powder days led him to build the world’s first thermal sealed goggle lens. Smith built a product from his garage, testing the goggles in walk-in freezers and selling them out of the back of his car at the base of Alta.

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BOBBIE BURNS With his long, blonde hair, unorthodox technique, unbelievable athleticism and huge smile, Burns changed the world of performance skiing by having more fun than anyone else. He described his skiing as “…different because I had large cojones but no ability.” All mogul skiers are beholden to him. Dick Barrymore saw Bobbie skiing bumps in Sun Valley and remembered, “The sight changed my life as a filmmaker.” Barrymore’s films introduced Bobbie to a large audience of American and world skiing, and the rest is history.

Bobbie Burns, a Sun Valley icon, invented freestyle bump skiing in the mid’60s skiing bumps (usually on Exhibition). By revolutionizing the techniques of free and performance skiing, he was the first ‘hot-dogger.’ But his larger contribution to skiing was the invention of The Ski, the first ski developed with side cut, stiff torsionally and soft lengthwise specifically for freestyle bumpsters. Reflex Ski Poles’ motto is “Anything Worth Doing Is Worth Doing Better The Second Time.” Reflex was born in the late 1970s in Sun Valley when four skiing addicts, Gus Verge, Roger Roche, Lou Krieger and Dick Marshall, who had all worked for other ski pole manufacturers, decided to combine their skills, experience and knowledge and to create a new ski pole that outlasted and performed

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Scott boots revolutionized comfort, performance and safety for the average skier. The most notoriously uncomfortable gear became adjustable and warm, making skiing more accessible to the masses.

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better than anything else on the market. It was the top-selling pole throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s. After they sold the company, Bob Smith asked Gus Verge to be president of Smith Optics. Gus’ son Ben was and is one of the better skiers on Baldy and started the Sun Valley Ski Team’s freestyle team and is still its coach. Roger Roche grew up in Pocatello and moved to Sun Valley in 1971, where he was one of the top ski instructors. He died in 2008 at this home in Ketchum. In 2020, Ben Verge, along with Jack Weekes, Charlie Dunn, Sean O’Connor, Joe Marx, Clint Lightner, Joel Bernbaum and Tim Carter, revived Reflex because they saw the void that Smith and Scott had left when they moved out of the Sun Valley area. Verge says, “Sun Valley has a long history of being a hub for innovation in the ski industry. We really wanted to bring that back to our town. We love the ski community here, and it is important to us that our brand is skier-owned and -operated and that we create a good product we are stoked on.” The eight founders are the only employees of the new Reflex, and each works at another full-time job. “Sun Valley is our home,” says Verge. “More than that, we have a great ski community here in the Valley, and that is essential to being a successful brand.” The beat goes on. ï

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CHUCK FERRIES 1960 & 1964 Olympics. Became the first American to ever win a European classic gate race at Austria’s famous Hahnenkamm slalom.

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HELI-SKI GUIDING Many Sun Valley locals used Olympic experience to launch successful bigmountain ski film and heli-guide careers.

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REGGIE & ZACH Gained the Winter X Games podium together (gold and silver) in 2005.

SIMI HAMILTON Competed in cross country events in the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada.

PICABO STREET The first American woman to win a World Cup downhill title. Picabo was a three-time Olympian. Claimed gold in Super G at the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano, Japan.

MORGAN ARRITOLA 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada.

MARIA MARICICH Skied for the U.S. team from 1979 through 1984, earning a World Cup podium in the downhill at Megève, France, in 1983. She retired after competing in the 1984 Winter Olympics.

SUSIE PATTERSON Born and raised in Sun Valley, Susie was a member of the U.S. Ski Team from 1971 until 1979. Competed at the 1976 Winter Games in Innsbruck, Austria.

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LARS FLORA 2002 Games in Salt Lake City and the 2006 Games in Torino, Italy. Originally from Oregon, but trained in Sun Valley.

SUSIE CORROCK Ran what is considered the best run of her career to win the bronze medal in downhill, 1972 Olympic Games.

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GRETCHEN FRASER The Godmother of Olympic skiers, Gretchen Fraser was the first American to win a gold medal in skiing at the 1948 Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Raised in Washington, Gretchen moved to Sun Valley in 1939 and is still the second oldest woman (28) to ever win an alpine Olympic event.

NTALA SKINNER Sun Valley native. 1998 Games in Nagano, Japan, in biathlon.

BILL JANSS 1940 Olympic Team (canceled when Germany invaded Poland and ignited WWII).

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BETTY (BELL) WEIR 1952 Games in Oslo, Norway. At the Olympics, she was exposed to Nordic skiing and eventually introduced the first pay-to-use Nordic trails in Sun Valley.

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DICK DURRANCE A 17-time national skiing champion, Dick was a member of both the 1936 and 1940 Olympic teams. Considered one of America’s skiing pioneers, Durrance helped cut trails on Bald Mountain.

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ZACH CRIST 7-year U.S. Ski Team member and 3-time Winter X Game winner, including gold in 2001.

MUFFY DAVIS One of the top junior skiers in the country, when a freak skiing accident paralyzed her from the chest down. Undeterred, the Sun Valley native went on to win medals at both the 1998 and 2002 Winter Paralympic Games.

JESSE KEEFE Grew up in Bellevue, Idaho. Jesse saw his first action as a member of the U.S. Paralympic Team in 2022 at the Beijing Games.

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SONDRA VAN ERT A teenaged national ski racing champion turned snowboarder, Sondra boarded in both the 1988 Games in Nagano, Japan, and the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City.

GRAHAM WATANABE 2006 Games in Torino, Italy, and 2010 Games in Vancouver, Canada. Graham was also the first American to win a World Cup event in snowboardcross in 2004. KAITLYN FARRINGTON Grew up in Bellevue, Idaho. She won the gold medal in the women’s halfpipe competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

CHASE JOSEY Homegrown talent from Hailey, Idaho. Member of the U.S. Olympic Team in the men’s half-pipe during the 2018 Pyeongchang Games and the 2022 Beijing Games. Also won Bronze in the 2016 Oslo Winter X Games.

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When it comes to Nordic skiing, think again if you need to practice planks and throw heavy weights around. Studies have demonstrated that improving isometric strength from planks does not correlate well with improving speed for XC skiing, nor does one rep max upper and lower body strength training. What does correlate well with XC ski performance is ski-specific dynamic power training in all 6-dimensions of movement (up/down, lateral, front/back, forward-bend, side-bend, rotary). The Concept2 SkiERG is the gold standard for training dynamic 6-D movements indoors and objectively measuring power output to see how you stack up against the best athletes in the World. Best advice for Nordic skiers looking to get better without getting hurt:

Skip the planks, high-risk roller-skiing and heavy weights. Focus on overloading multidimensional movements—similar to xc skiing—utilizing elastic resistance, air resistance from ergometers, and body-weight-leveraged resistance.

Do daily bouts of dynamic flexibility training. Perform thrice weekly unilateral balance and plyometric training. Incorporate high-intensity intervals on the SkiERG, Schwinn AirDyne, and RowERG 3-5x/week to build the total-body power endurance necessary to ski insanely fast while smiling like a two-year-old on Christmas morning. Bill Nurge has been a world-class strength and conditioning trainer for over four decades, who specializes in winter sports, rowing, and taking older athletes to new levels of fitness and performance. He’s also had his fair share of athletic accomplishments including a 10th place finish at the 1992 Olympic Trials for Biathlon, silver medal at the U.S. Summer Biathlon National Championships, and 46 world records on the Concept2 Ski and RowERGs.

hat’s not to love about hurtling down a mountain on fat skis faster than a speeding cheetah or losing yourself deep in the woods on skinny skis ... only to find yourself there too. What started thousands of years ago with our Cro-Magnon ancestors attaching sticks to their feet has evolved into two of the most popular winter sports, with over 6,000 resorts worldwide accommodating millions of skiers every year. While it’s safe to say a lot has changed— especially with regard to equipment (“ski” comes from the Old Norse word skip, which means “stick of wood”)—there’s a lot that hasn’t changed; like outlier athletes who loathe conventional wisdom, train “out of the box,” and consistently find ways to win. Let’s get started with 50 years of dry-land training for Nordic skiing’s younger, adrenaline-addicted sibling, alpine skiing! One thing both Nordic and alpine skiing share—which is different from any other sport-- is they take place on a playing field whose physical properties are subject to constant change. During the course of sliding down thousands of vertical feet of water that 56

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may morph from solid to liquid, to vapor (or even exist in all three states at the same time, which is the speedy triple point at 32 degrees Fahrenheit), alpine skiers need to make constant adjustments to maintain the highest velocity, and not crash. Go fast. Make adjustments. Don’t crash. These three “simple” tenets are at the heart of training programs for one of the planet’s most technically complex and physically demanding sports. Coincidentally, while alpine skiing was making its debut in 1936 as an Olympic event in Germany, it was also being introduced to recreational skiers with the world’s very first chairlifts in Sun Valley, Idaho. Turning the clock back 50 years to the halcyon days of the ’70s, you’d find alpine Olympian and longtime local Mike Lafferty training with the U.S. Ski Team for the downhill World Cup circuit. Lafferty described the off-snow training back then as “prehistoric.” “We did quite a bit of hiking, played soccer, and lifted weights once or twice per week. Nothing particularly organized or sophisticated,” Lafferty said.

Although Mike was able to essentially ski himself into good enough shape to earn a third-place finish in the World Cup downhill overall standings in 1972—which was the best by an American male until 2003, when Daron Rahlves finished second—he considers himself lucky to have skied nearly as fast as today’s downhill skiers, without missing a single race from knee injuries. According to Mike, who is now 75 but still flies down Baldy like a teenage peregrine falcon, his luck had less to do with being the strongest guy on the hill and more to do with using the “primitive” equipment back then, which wouldn’t allow you to “hook up” in a ski turn nearly as aggressively as with today’s best gear. It turns out that the “bad luck” of many of today’s top alpine skiers—who frequently find themselves undergoing multiple surgeries from blown-out knees or broken bones—may have a lot more to do with improved snow preparation resulting in harder, faster surfaces, and advances in equipment design (the introduction of carving skis in World Cup racing in 1999 forever changed turns), than lack of physical preparation. Today’s top alpine

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skiers are taller, heavier, and significantly stronger than their predecessors. They need to be because studies demonstrate peak Ground Reaction Force, a common measure of the external load on the skier and equipment, can be as high as five times body weight in slalom races and three times body weight in the other disciplines. Training top-tier skiers to overcome the extreme isometric and eccentric forces of high-speed turns typically involves highspeed eccentric work such as box jumps, supra-maximal eccentric training (lowering a weight that’s too heavy to lift)—which, of course, Bode Miller built his own device—or a special/evil cycle ergometer designed by Swiss sport scientists which forces the athlete to eccentrically “brake” the machine; lest you find your kneecap in your nose. A word to the wise recreational skier: earning great eccentric power comes with even greater responsibility. Heavy and/or fast eccentric (muscle lengthening under tension) loading is dangerous, particularly for older bodies, which lose pliability, elasticity, and muscle mass as part of the aging process. The best advice is to seek professional help before engaging in this type of training. In addition to high levels of peak force and eccentric strength, elite alpine skiers also benefit from having a “big engine” to deliver oxygen to the working muscles for 45-120 seconds. To build a bigger aerobic engine and limit lactic acid accumulation, many of the best skiers consistently perform high-intensity interval training on the AirBike and C2 Row/ Ski Ergometers, as well as cross-train in other sports such as cycling, hockey, kayaking and rollerblading. Lindsay Vonn, winner of 82 World Cup races, was known for not only spending six hours per day in the gym (offseason) but also cycling 2-3 hours per day, which, according to her private trainer, Alex Bunt, “gave her the fitness to continually perform for five months on the hill.” As every alpine skier figures out pretty quickly, to ski fast and avoid being forcefed a high-velocity snow cone, you need much more than just high levels of strength and aerobic fitness. You need a plethora of dynamic balance and agility to continuously compensate for high-speed internal and external forces. Aggressive agility drills, coupled with unilateral and bilateral training on unstable surfaces, are paramount for skiers of all levels. Bode Miller relied heavily on the 58

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slack line for unstable squats and isometric holds, while Mikaela Shiffrin and many of today’s top skiers consistently perform dozens of different stabilization exercises on the BOSU ball. Last but definitely not least is mobility, core, and upper-body training. As far as “stretching” goes to improve joint range of motion, there’s a lot of science behind the functional benefits of dynamic flexibility training vs. “static” stretching. This is why most top skiers perform daily swinging-type exercises for the core and extremities. Dynamic mobility training also works best before skis on snow and may improve performance. Core strength and stability training is an integral part of an alpine skier’s dry land program, generally consisting of a wide variety of both static and dynamic exercises to build intelligence in the spinal stabilization system, integrity in the joints and connective tissue, and muscle power capable of producing the torque and massive counter-torque necessary to negotiate high-speed turns. What’s the upper body got to do with alpine skiing? Aside from being the direct link to poles and counterbalancing centrifugal force like a mountain lion’s tail, alpine skiers need strength and mobility in the upper body joints and muscles to withstand the forces associated with the inevitable crash. While the vast majority of the roughly 600,000 annual ski and rider injuries in the U.S. are kneerelated, up to 11% of those (approximately 60,000 injuries) are shoulder-related, and 20 percent are head injuries (wear your helmet!). Today’s best skiers use various loading modalities and multi-dimensional exercises to bulletproof the upper body from crash-related blunt force trauma. In case you haven’t noticed, training for alpine skiing is fundamentally complex. And for every complex problem, there is a simple, clear, and plausible solution that is wrong. The wrong solution for ski training can lead to injuries, both on and off the hill. The right solution for older recreational skiers should be based not so much on what the best 20-year-old Olympians are doing but on a highly personalized and holistic sciencebased methodology that takes into account performance goals, exercise and injury history, age, and current fitness level, including balance, coordination, and strength. Reach out if you need help training to ski fast, make adjustments, and not crash. ï WINTER 2023/2024 | 50 Y E ARS

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One-of-a-kind cashmere sweaters and hats for on and off the slopes.

Stylish and fashion-forward exclusive looks by Goldbergh Woman and Mens Head Skiwear. Elan Rip Stick skis, Reflex poles and Smith Optics helmet and goggles.

Support the U.S. Ski Team with a touring pack from Alps and Meters. Boots for all occasions, custom designed and imported from Europe.

Brand new boot technology from Salomon and Fischer to help give your feet the best day on the slopes.

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BRASS RANCH RIVER RUN PL A Z A 500 Serenade Lane, Ketchum — 208.622.6146

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Get your fur on with these yummy accessories. Furrrrrriously soft!

APRÈS BABE 310 Walnut Avenue, Ketchum — 208.913.0490

Sleek, smooth and sexy! Layer these fabulous leggings or turn heads wearing them alone.

The most lux mink pom pom beanie you’ll ever find! 10 fabulous colors to choose from, you’ll want to collect more than one!

One-of-kind custom trucker hats, sporty spicy! Nothing says après like a pair of shearling-lined boots! Awwwww!

Warm up your ears and let your hair flow wearing this delicious fur headband.

Unwrap coziness and style: Elevate your holidays with the Sun Valley Bag and Vintage Throw Pillow, the perfect blend of chic and comfort for the season.

This Electric Blue Sun Valley Sweat Set is the ultimate cozy chic gift for the fashion-forward comfort seeker in your life.

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favorite finds... and unforgettable gifts! THE PICKET FENCE 560 East Avenue N., Ketchum — 208.726.5511

Fly high with our stunning collection of ceramic serving ware adorned with beautiful hand-painted birds. Elevate every hosting occasion with these exquisite mugs, trays, and bowls - a graceful touch for your table.

Add a touch of whimsy to your decor with our irresistibly soft, larger-than-life rabbit - a cuddly statement piece that brings warmth to any space it graces.

Infuse warmth and charm into your space with our stunning decorative bowl crafted from aromatic cinnamon sticks and adorned with silver accents. A festive and striking statement piece that exudes natural beauty.

Indulge in timeless elegance with our hand-carved Malaysian teak wood bowls adorned in 24k gold leaf. Elevate your décor with these exquisite, luxurious accents that exude sophistication and beauty.

Illuminate your space with charm and elegance using this handmade decorative candle and match holder. Not just a visual delight, but a fragrant touch that infuses your surroundings with irresistible allure.

Introduce rustic charm and chic comfort with our hide-made stool. A fusion of rugged elegance, bringing natural warmth and character to any space.

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Stay cozy and stylish this winter with our taupe sweater featuring chic black accents. The perfect blend of warmth and fashion for the colder days ahead.

Unleash style and practicality with our musthave hooded zip-up. A fusion of fashion and function, this piece is your go-to for effortless outerwear.

Step into luxury with Brunello Cucinelli’s leather loafers - an epitome of sophistication and craftsmanship that elevates your footwear game to an unmatched level of style and comfort.

Elevate your look with artisanal flair! This wide-brim hat features a hand-painted brim, adding a touch of unique artistry to your style statement.

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Dangle in luxury with our Feather Earrings crafted in 18 Karat Gold by Sloane Street, accented by glistening Diamonds.

100 Leadville Avenue N., Ketchum — 208.726.5160 Circa 70’s vintage evening bag by cult designer Thomas Wylde ... new with tags.

Stunning sapphire and diamond button earrings.

Radiate elegance with a stunning Bypass Topaz Ring by Sloane Street. Crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and adorned with captivating Blue Topaz and Diamonds. Handloomed wool and silk jacket by Pero with embroidery, beading and silk floral embellishments all done by hand.

NAIFEH FINE JEWELRY 4 Kitzbuhler Strasse, Sun Valley — 208.622.3522

Shy Creation’s Diamond Bezel Tennis Necklace, offers a seamless cascade of sophistication in stunning 14 Karat Gold.

Embrace the allure of timeless beauty with an exquisite Diamond Bezel Tennis Bracelet, by Shy Creation

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Make a statement this holiday season with either this Silk Scarf bag by David Jeffery or this stunning woven leather bag: Your go-to accessories that’ll have everyone inquiring about your style secret!

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Crafted for style and functionality: Leather wallets that organize with finesse, making a statement in both fashion and practicality. Your everyday essential just got an upgrade!

Add a pop of color to elevate any look: Vibrant, patterned, or ombré scarves, the perfect accessory for every outfit!

Indulge in luxury and flirt with comfort: because every day deserves a touch of pampering.

Snuggle up in style with the Johnny Was throw blanket: Beautifully designed to keep you cozy and chic all winter long.

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Wrap yourself in the luxury of cashmere and show a little of your wild side, too.

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Creed’s hand-crafted fragrances redefine elegance for men. Paired with leather, Loro Piano gloves— an unbeatable gift!

Valentino x Loro Piana x Ermanno Scervino: Effortless, chic, and complete ensembles for your stylish lifestyle.

Step into timeless sophistication: Loro Piana leather loafers are the quintessential style companion.

Exude effortless elegance, these René Caovilla’s tan boots are the definition of casual chic.

Hermes Twilly Perfume meets Bottega Veneta’s gold purse and wallet. The most coveted handbag ensemble and floral, spicy eau de parfum—the perfect gift!

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Indulge in iconic style and timeless sophistication for the perfect holiday gift: Valentino’s gold bag, French Trudon candle, and a Big Yacht leather belt.

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Whoever said accessories aren’t for him clearly hasn’t seen these! Elevate his style with the perfect finishing touches. Spice up his style with gifts that scream sophistication! Classy and classic—just like him.

Unleash his cool factor with a killer combo: Hoodie to heat things up and shades to keep it shady cool.

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Gear up your little snow explorers from head to toe! Discover the cutest, most vibrant POC helmets and cozy ski outfits, ensuring safety and warmth for your tiny adventurers.

Complete your après ski look with colorful, furry statement beanies. Level up his street style with cozy flannels and pullovers: The perfect blend of comfort and urban cool for the modern man.

Combat winter’s bite with layering pieces and a heated vest: Your secret weapon against the cold, keeping you cozy and comfortable in any icy adventure. Vintage vibes meet modern functionality with these Sorel boots with unbeatable traction. Step into ultimate performance with the Lange Shadow 130 GW Ski Boots: The wait for comfort and control ends here! Experience the art of skiing with Black Crows skis and Reflex poles. A winning combination.

STURTEVANTS Main Street Ketchum 340 N. Main Street, Ketchum — 208.726.4501 Limelight Hotel 151 S. Main Street, Ketchum — 208.726.0898 Warm Springs (Base of Baldy) 215 Picabo Street, Ketchum — 208.726.SKIS (7547) Main Street Hailey Corner of Main & Carbonate — 208.788.7847

Unleash your peak performance on the slopes with Arc’teryx ski wear and top-tier Smith helmets and goggles. Precision, style, and performance crafted for the ultimate slope experience.

Gear up for unbeatable adventures with vibrant tangerine outdoor activewear: Elevate your journey in style!

Experience support and style redefined: SAXX briefs, the ultimate gift for him!

Hydro Flask: where color meets hydration! Pick your hue and sip in style.

Snug mittens and cozy gloves: Say goodbye to cold fingers and hello to winter warmth!

Give the gift of unstoppable grip and comfort with Terrex hiking shoes: Equipped with heavy-duty Continental rubber outsoles, these shoes redefine traction on any surface.

Conquer the wild with Dynafit boots and ZAG skis: Crafted for backcountry aficionados seeking passionfueled adventures in every slope, summit, and trail. Elevate your exploration and dominate the untamed with gear designed for the thrill of the outdoors!

Master the art of outdoor cooking with the MSR Reactor Stove System: Where efficiency meets innovation. Engineered with an enclosed radiant burner for swift boiling, this all-in-one unit ensures durability and convenience for your wilderness expeditions.

Gear up for the journey ahead with Patagonia and Dynafit backpacks: Unparalleled companions for travel and outdoor escapades

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FIRST LITE 111 N. 1st Avenue, Suite 1B, Hailey — 208.806.0066 Experience peak performance outdoors with Lill-Sport’s high-performance gloves and mittens: Where durability meets dexterity for all your outdoor pursuits. A stunning new monograph on the work of de Reus Architects featuring projects in Hawai’i, Mexico and the Pacific Northwest.

Introducing your new favorites: The cozy fleece and the classic quarter-zip jacket by Krimson Klover. Both sporty, and chic. Both destined to become your style staples.

Hit the trails in style together with His and Her’s Dæhlie cross-country ski jackets paired with Skida & Jytte beanies. Ready for endless adventures in the snow!

Gift the ultimate exploration experience: On Women’s Cloudrock 2 Waterproof boots. Precision fit, enhanced traction, and all-day comfort—ideal for adventurous souls.

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Chase the alpine breeze in style: Elevate your winter look with the puffy skirt and jacket combo, a floral tribute to the majestic Alps.

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homas Alsgaard, the great Norwegian Nordic skier, was so taken by Sun Valley’s Nordic trails while training for the 2002 Winter Olympics that he posted a message about them, recounting how he encountered a mountain lion while skiing the trails near Galena Lodge in the early morning hours. He’ll get no argument from Sun Valley’s Nordic skiers about how special their trails are. Sun Valley boasts a wide variety of trails, from the plunging Psycho near Galena Lodge to the flat cruising Durrance Loop near SNRA headquarters. Its trails are manicured daily, and it typically offers good snow conditions from November to May, drawing ski teams

from Dartmouth and other colleges trying to get snow time to our local trails. For Becky Woods, trading her head Nordic coaching job at Bates College in Maine last year was a worthwhile bargain for her new job as head Nordic coach for the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation. The new position offers her unlimited access to Sun Valley’s trails. “This has the best skiing of any place I’ve been by far,” she says. “The valley lends itself to an outdoor lifestyle, and the access to the trail system is incredible. You can access the trails on so many levels. And the grooming is incredible.” Frank Rowland, now a retired USFS ranger,

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The valley lends itself to an outdoor lifestyle and the access to the trail system is incredible.” —BECKY WOODS

TO YOUR HEALTH Miles Teitge says getting out on Nordic skis during the middle of a winter day when it’s sunny and warm (a dry heat, remember!) is crucial to mental health. Nordic skiing has other benefits, as well:

was the first to groom Nordic ski trails on Forest Service land anywhere in the United States in the mid-1970s. He fashioned a track setter that he pulled behind a snowmobile and groomed a loop over the river and through the woods at Prairie Creek north of Ketchum. Following his lead, a group of Nordic enthusiasts created a primitive trail system on old mining and logging roads around Galena Lodge in the early 1970s. Still, the local scene wasn’t big enough to rate a mention in the Top 10 lists of ski magazines in the 1980s and early 1990s. That changed after the community came together to save Galena Lodge when the U.S. Forest Service threatened to tear it down in 1994.

It is considered one of the best cardiovascular exercises you can do.

It is estimated to burn more calories than any other form of exercise—up to 1,100 calories per hour in some cases.

It offers a full-body workout while considered a low-impact sport.

The continual weight shift from one ski to another increases balance.

It gets you out in winter to appreciate the natural beauty and relieve cabin fever.

It relieves stress.

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The Blaine County Recreation District agreed to take on the ownership and management of the lodge and its trails, and the recreation district built the Harriman Trail in 2001. Today, the BCRD grooms 160 kilometers (about 99.42 miles) of trails—nearly every trail daily. Groomers use Pisten Bullys—huge machines that lay down wide corduroy tracks for skate skiing along with tracks for classic skiing. The scenic, well-groomed trails are considered among the best in the United States. “The grooming at other places is sometimes very questionable,” says Joney Ottesen, who has skied across Finland and in a myriad of European Loppets. “A lot of places, especially in Europe, use manmade snow. Other places get a lot of wet snow that freezes into ice. We have cold nights that make for good snow—Aplus snow.” Bob Rosso was among three men who tried to drum up interest in Nordic ski racing in the early 1970s. They built a racing track at Ketchum’s Hemingway School by having one person ski around a circle. The next person 72

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put his left ski in that person’s right track and skied around again. Skiers repeated the process until they had enough tracks. Today, Sun Valley is a great racing venue, and it has great urban skiing, Rosso says, thanks to Quigley ski trails in east Hailey, the Sun Valley Nordic trails across from the White Clouds neighborhood, the Lake Creek trails next to Ketchum’s Hulen Meadows and, of course, the Wood River Trail that runs 22 miles from Bellevue through Hailey to Hulen Meadows. Never mind that you might encounter a moose or elk sharing the “urban” trails with you. “You look at so many other towns bigger than ours and they have half the trails we do. And many of the Nordic areas elsewhere don’t allow dogs,” says Kim Nalen, an avid skier. Given the easy access to skiing, SVSEF’s Nordic program has grown from under a hundred kids 15 years ago to 250. And it now has a Gold Team grooming elite skiers, said SVSEF Nordic Coach Kelly Yeates. “You can’t overestimate how important the

terrain is,” says former head Nordic coach Rick Kapala. “Every little town in Scandinavia has their own cross-country ski area. Drive around Any Town USA, and you see baseball fields, football fields, soccer fields, and basketball courts. But rarely do you see cross-country tracks.” Chelan Pauly Oldemeyer, the new business owner of Galena Lodge, said she has been impressed by the valley’s tight-knit Nordic community. It’s a community that has long taken part in a rich history of events, including the Gourmet Ski Tour, Galena Lodge Benefit, the Galena Loppet, Ride Stride Glide, Ski the Rails and the Boulder Mountain Tour, which brings top-notch Nordic racers from around the nation to compete on a 34-kilometer course. “You never know when you’ll find yourself being passed by an Olympian or World Cup racer on the ski trails,” she says. “Galena is such a beloved community gem, and we are honored to continue the tradition of good food and recreation.” ï

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NORDIC HEADQUARTERS DOGGONE GOOD TIME Both Blaine County Recreation District and Sun Valley Nordic Center offer ski trails for four-legged companions:

Quigley Nordic Durrance Loop near SNRA headquarters

North Fork Loop behind SNRA headquarters

Harriman Trail from SNRA headquarters to the bridge between Cathedral Pines and Easley Hot Springs

Billy’s Bridge, 17 miles north of Ketchum Titus Creek Loop across from Galena Lodge

North Wood River across from Galena Lodge

Cabin Loop and Cowboy Cabin Loop and the northernmost portion of Harriman Trail

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The Alturas Lake Trails and Park Creek Trails near Smiley Creek and Stanley also permit dogs.

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The Sun Valley Effect The top ski mountains in Idaho (not named Sun Valley) B Y J O N AT H A N M E N T Z E R

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t’s widely known throughout the ski world that Sun Valley Resort is home to the world’s first chairlift (1936), training grounds for some of the greatest Olympic alpine skiers and halfpipe snowboarders, a celebrity hotbed and was the top ski resort in the West three years in a row (2021, 2022, 2023). While Sun Valley is the oldest, it’s not the largest, nor does it get the most snow. However, the lasting effect of Sun Valley’s impact on the culture is felt throughout the world—and in Idaho itself. “Sun Valley is the pinnacle; anyone in this industry looking to achieve success can’t ignore the Sun Valley model and what it’s done for not only Idaho but the ski industry in general,” Tamarack Resort President Scott Turlington

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says. “I’ve been going to Sun Valley for 25 years. It’s the brand standard. For Tamarack, it helps us because it’s not just Sun Valley; now it’s Idaho [skiing]. From my perspective, it’s been a real opportunity.” It’s easy to argue which is the best large resort mountain in the West, but what about the smaller, lesser-known ski mountains we Idahoans still love. Here are Sun Valley Magazine’s top 10 Idaho ski mountains with 10 lifts or less, in no particular order.

SCHWEITZER, SANDPOINT: 10 LIFTS Schweitzer kicks off the list. It’s a familyfriendly Pacific Northwest resort with an eyepopping 2,900 acres of fantastic terrain, the

most acres in Idaho (including Sun Valley). What was once proudly independently owned is now a part of the Alterra Mountain Group as of August 2023. Despite its new ownership, Schweitzer still has that small mountain feel with incredible vistas overlooking Sandpoint, Lake Pend Oreille and Canada. “There’s an element of attention that we get being the largest ski area in Idaho, and we take that to heart while maintaining our character, which is true to our North Idaho roots,” Schweitzer Mountain Resort Marketing & PR Director Taylor Prather says. “We are continually investing in the overall experience and making that more welcoming to our guests and locals, for both skiers and riders.” It’s located in the Selkirk Mountains and just 80 miles from Spokane. Schweitzer has

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STURTEVANTS | SKI. BIKE. LIVE. Founded in 1948, Sturtevants is one of the oldest ski shops in the country—and the second oldest business in Ketchum. For over 75 years, they have focused on being leaders and introducing their customers to the best services and products of today and tomorrow. With multiple locations throughout Ketchum and Hailey, Sturtevants is the ideal place to start all of your adventures in Sun Valley and beyond. They are also home to Sun Valley Mountain Guides, offering guided and instructional mountain biking and hiking as well as the only trailhead shuttle service in the Valley. Owner Olin Glenne has been a resident of the Wood River Valley since 1997, and after working for Sturtevants for 15 years, he became the owner in January, 2013. Originally from Park City, Utah, Olin’s love and dedication to the sport of skiing began at an early age. After becoming a Junior Olympic champion in skiing, Olin went to Oregon State University on a soccer scholarship, then continued to find success in skiing as he went on to have success on the Big Mountain World Tour. Now Olin, his wife Massey, and their daughter Tindsley enjoy all the great things that the Ketchum area has to offer. He still dominates the slopes, winning the locals favorite ski race–the Lane Parrish Memorial Combined Trophy–four times. Skiing is but one of Olin’s many interests, “skiing, cycling and exploring the outdoors are my favorite things to do. You may find Olin coaching his daughter on the soccer field, with a big smile on his face or in the store offering the best customer service in town alongside his longtime local staff. “We are fortunate to live as we do,” says Olin, “and we are thankful for our wonderful customers!” ”We are authentic skiers, cyclists and mountain people. We are passionate service providers, rental experts, and product gurus. We are focused on quality, performance and style.” Four convenient locations | sturtevants-sv.com 340 N. Main Street, Ketchum 208.726.4501 151 S.. Main Street, Ketchum (Limelight Hotel) 208.726.0898 215 Picabo Street, Ketchum (Base of Baldy) 208.726.SKIS (7547) Corner of Main & Carbonate,, Hailey 208.788.7847

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92 runs and 2,400 feet of vertical skiing. With 300 inches of snowfall per year and three terrain parks, Schweitzer has Northern Idaho on lockdown for winter fun.

Grand Targhee also has 2,270 feet (about twice the height of the Empire State Building) for vertical skiing, 97 named runs and 2,602 acres of fun.

GRAND TARGHEE, DRIGGS: 5 LIFTS

TAMARACK, DONNELLY: 7 LIFTS

Located a short drive east of Driggs, Grand Targhee offers excellent skiing opportunities on the west side of the Grand Tetons. With two terrain parks and 500 inches of average snowfall per year, the resort has terrain suitable for skiers of all levels, from beginners to experts. Guests can relax in the slopeside lodging and enjoy various dining options and entertainment for the whole family. The resort is an excellent choice for a ski vacation that offers beautiful scenery, comfortable accommodations and plenty of activities.

Tamarack Resort might be hidden, but it is a perfect skiers’ destination with a familyfriendly feel in the West Central Mountains north of Boise. It offers a wide range of terrain for skiers and riders of all levels, including glades, steeps, cornices and groomers. Guests can also enjoy various dining options and luxury accommodations. Tamarack packs a punch; it has three terrain parks, 50 named runs, 300 inches of average snowfall, 1,100 acres and 2,800 vertical feet.

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BRUNDAGE MOUNTAIN, MCCALL: 10 LIFTS If you're looking for a ski resort that caters to skiers and riders of all levels, Brundage Mountain Resort is the perfect destination. With 320 inches of average snowfall, Brundage is known for having the best powder in Idaho. And if that's not enough, the slopeside dining is a must-try, and staying in downtown McCall is a great way to recharge for another day of fun on the slopes. Brundage has 67 named runs, three terrain parks, 1,920 acres and 1,921 feet of vertical skiing.

LOOKOUT PASS, MULLAN: 5 LIFTS Way up north, Lookout Pass is the only Idaho mountain that surpasses 400 inches of average snowfall per year, with 433 inches per year.

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And at just $66 for a day pass, it's easily the best bang for your buck. The mountain splits the Idaho-Montana state line, so skiers and riders can get the best of both worlds. Lookout is surrounded by lodging options ranging from hotels and motels to B&Bs and camping facilities, ensuring visitors can relax and recharge after skiing.

SILVER MOUNTAIN, KELLOGG: 7 LIFTS Just west of Lookout Pass on I-90 is Silver Mountain in Kellog. This year-round resort not only has top-notch skiing but also offers the region’s best lift-served bike park, gondola rides, hiking and surfing at Idaho’s largest indoor water park. Lodging is available in the heart of the gondola village, along with familyfriendly entertainment and a variety of dining WINTER 2023/2024 | 50 Y E ARS

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LOST TRAIL, SULA: 8 LIFTS Discover Lost Trail in little Sula, the hidden gem of the Rocky Mountains. However, getting there is another story. Tucked between Highway 93 and 43, Lost Trail is also on the Idaho-Montana border. However, the drive is worth it. Lost Trail has 350 inches of average snowfall, 25 named runs, 1,800 acres and 1,800 vertical feet. With a $53 day pass to boot, it’s a ski bum’s dream. It’s the perfect skiing destination with uncrowded slopes for all skill levels and breathtaking views from the Continental Divide.

BOGUS BASIN, BOISE: 10 LIFTS Located just 16 miles north of downtown Boise, Bogus Basin’s 2,600 acres of alpine terrain, 37,000 Nordic trails, and mountain coaster have the City of Trees busy during the winter. Add night skiing until 10 p.m. seven 80

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days a week, and it’s a rare mountain for a booming city. Bogus has 10 lifts, including four high-speed quads, offering a variety of terrain for all ages and abilities.

SOLDIER MOUNTAIN, FAIRFIELD: 3 LIFTS Fairfield’s Soldier Mountain in the Smoky Mountains has incredible east-facing terrain, including glades, bowls and tree skiing. It’s a one-of-a-kind mom-and-pop ski hill with a popular cult following for die-hards who can’t afford the lofty lift ticket of Sun Valley’s Bald Mountain (Soldier boasts a $ 49-day pass). It averages 250 inches of snowfall per year with 1,150 acres of terrain. For a backcountry adventure, take a snowcat tour to go even higher.

KELLY CANYON, RIRIE: 5 LIFTS Rounding out the list, Kelly Canyon has slopes for all skill levels and is perfect for families. Safety is a priority, and the unique night skiing experience is a must-try. It's a winter wonderland that offers an unforgettable experience for everyone. Information credit: www.skiidaho.us

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options. It’s a perfect destination for adventure enthusiasts and those looking for a relaxing getaway. At 370 inches of snowfall, 73 named runs, 1,600 acres and 2,200 vertical feet, Silver Mountain is a golden nugget in the mountains.

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2023-2024 WINTER EVENTS

47th Annual Wild Game Dinner

Winter is a cherished time in the Wood River Valley. It’s why we all live here. From world-class alpine and Nordic skiing to snowshoeing to the wonderous and magical time of the holidays, there truly is nothing quite like winter in the Wood River Valley. However, in addition to the wintry outdoor activities, this place we call home also features a wide array of art, music, culture, and great food. There are countless cultural events to attend, everything from exceptional music to stand-up comedy to the Sun Valley Music Festival – Winter Season. Here is an abbreviated calendar of events for the winter and beyond.

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Dec. 1, 2023 The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation Wild Game Dinner and Auction raises funds that directly support exceptional snowsport programs for the youth of the Wood River Valley. The event is at Limelight Room at Sun Valley Resort. svsef.org

Dec. 9-24, 2023 Festivities abound this holiday season with a variety of activities for the whole family around the Sun Valley Village. Throughout the season, there will be the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Open Air Holiday Market, performances by the Sun Valley Carolers, Santa sightings, ice carving demonstrations, gingerbread houses and the Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade and fireworks. sunvalley.com

Tower of Power Dec. 13, 2023 For over 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music. The band has long since surpassed their modest aspirations, traveling the world, enjoying hit singles, and backing legendary artists, including Otis Redding, Elton John, Santana, the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, and countless others. Join Tower of Power at The Argyros on their Holiday and Hits Tour, celebrating 55 years of grooves accompanied by a raucous party spirit. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. theargyros.org

JANUARY Step Afrika! Jan. 13, 2024 Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances, and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding. theargyros.org

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Come dine, dance and celebrate with us at the 2024 annual Share Your Heart Ball. Voted "Best Charity Event in the Valley" for more than a decade, Share Your Heart Ball has become the primary fundraiser for Camp Rainbow Gold and is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. 51ST ANNUAL BOULDER MOUNTAIN TOUR

ALL WINTER Suns Hockey Dec. 2023 – March 2024

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The Sun Valley Suns host games at the Campion Ice House in Hailey. Each weekend features a series of two games, with teams from Bozeman, McCall, Reno, and Vermont that are always exciting. Check out the holiday favorite Suns vs. Future Suns game on December 22. Come watch the marquee matchup between the Suns and Bobby Farrelly’s East Coast Gutter Snipes from Jan. 19-20. sunvalleysunshockey.com

New York Philharmonic Quartet Jan. 19, 2024

The New York Philharmonic String Quartet comprises four principal musicians from the Orchestra: concertmaster Frank Huang; principal second violin, Qianqian Li; principal viola, Cynthia Phelps; and principal cello, Carter Brey. All four members are multiple prize winners, have appeared as concerto soloists with the Philharmonic and orchestras around the world, and have appeared frequently in the Philharmonic’s chamber music series at David Geffen Hall and Merkin Concert Hall. theargyros.org WINTER 2023/2024 | 50 Y E ARS

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51st Annual Boulder Mountain Tour Feb. 1-3, 2024

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This is the premier cross-country race in the Western United States; the Tour is staged on the historic Harriman Trail located in the pristine Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Race distances are 34 kilometers, the Full Boulder, and 15 kilometers, the Charley Course Half Boulder.

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The field features World Cup-caliber racers to cross-country enthusiasts who embrace the “Tour” aspect of the event. All ages are welcome. Racers are separated by waves, including Elite Men and Elite Women, seeded by previous race times in the BMT or comparable marathon distance races. There are seven waves in the Full Boulder. This year, the in-person race field will be capped at 800 skiers for the Full Boulder and 200 skiers for the Half. bouldermountaintour.com

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Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra Feb. 14, 2024 Celebrate Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day with Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra as they stretch the boundaries of what is expected from big bands, offering up an extraordinary sense of joy and fun that could only come from New Orleans. The acclaimed trombonist, composer, and producer Delfeayo Marsalis leads the vibrant Uptown Jazz Orchestra in a performance that crystalizes NOLA’s stories, sounds, and rhythms. theargyros.org

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JIG: a Trinity Irish Dance Production Feb. 16, 2024

JIG, a Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC) production, is a fresh take on TIDC’s internationally renowned, alternative approach to a traditional form. In its premiere season, JIG will redefine what is possible for Irish music and dance. Centered by a live band in a unique space, JIG will immerse audiences in an authentic experience that celebrates the power of vibrations, rhythm and movement. theargyros.org

Share Your Heart Ball Feb. 17, 2024 Share Your Heart Ball is the primary fundraiser for Camp Rainbow Gold, an Idaho nonprofit providing hope, love, fun, and a community of support to children diagnosed with cancer. Most known for our oncology summer camps, Camp Rainbow Gold also provides a camp for siblings, retreats for families, a teen support group, a college scholarship program, and a year-round community for families who have endured a pediatric cancer diagnosis. camprainbowgold.org

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Sun Valley Film Festival Feb. 28 - March 3, 2024 The festival offers avant-garde independent films, mixed media shorts, premieres and discussions with filmmakers and screenwriters. sunvalleyfilmfestival.org

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Trailblazing Women of Country: a Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly March 23, 2024 Trailblazing Women of Country features the music of Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton, who revolutionized country music and blazed a trail for future generations of female artists. With their chart-topping hits and record-breaking sales, they wove threads of contemporary womanhood throughout the tapestry of country music, resulting in unprecedented commercial success and earning each a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame. theargyros.org

Sun Valley Music Festival Winter Season March 6-9, 2024 A profoundly intimate musical experience in the hush of winter—presented March 6-9, 2024, at the Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum. Winter Season details will be released later this year. svmusicfestival.org

Kindercup March 24, 2024

Started by the original founders back in 1957, this fun ski and snow board event is for non-sanctioned racers ages 3 to 12. It is held at Sun Valley’s Dollar Mountain in the spring, usually in March. The event attracts up to 250 skiers who all earn commemorative pins. Olympic gold medal winner Picabo Street was a Kindercup champion! Other famous Sun Valley area skiers to have been past Kindercup champions include: Langely McNeal, Graham Watanabe, Wyatt Caldwell and more! papooseclub.org

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Breaking Barriers on Bald Mountain FEMALE SKI PATROLLERS IN SUN VALLEY WORDS BY SARAH LINVILLE

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

n a March morning last winter, my ski patrol coworkers and I were out on avalanche control routes throwing explosives onto the steep slopes of Bald Mountain in Sun Valley, trying to get the new snow that had fallen overnight to move. It was a good day to be a ski patroller. My friend and coworker Nicole Jorgenson and I were standing on a tall ridge, taking turns lighting and tossing explosives onto the slopes in front of us. The sky was clear, the wind calm, and the sun made all the new snow sparkle. To our delight, nearly every charge we threw activated a satisfying result that moved the heavy spring snow down to the valley below. Ten years ago, when I started patrolling, I never would have believed that I would get a morning like this one or share it with a fellow female patroller. There were eight full-time female-identifying patrollers in my first season. Five of us were newcomers. The average tenure in the room at the time was an impressive 15 years or so. Stepping into this seasoned team, my objectives were clear: learn, work and don’t ski faster than your superior. Angie Cameron, patrolling since 2011, admits to occasionally reverting to that time. “I still catch myself in the old mindset of ‘sit down, rookie,’ but I know it’s a balance between giving people responsibility and making them earn it like I did,” she says. Angie intended patrolling to be a temporary job, but a CPR call during her first season, leading to a successful revival, altered her course, making ski patrolling a significant part of her life.

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TESS ALPHAS Tess Alphas knew that patrolling was part of an industry that would keep her outside and allow her to use the medical knowledge she had learned in college. Specialty: Former Patrol Medical Director, current Assistant Patrol Director. Fun Fact: I’m from Boston and had never skied out West until I attended the University of Denver. I studied biology and chemistry and always intended to go to medical school, but that changed after I experienced how rewarding first responder work is. I love helping people. I have this fancy degree, but for me to feel happy, I want to ski patrol. Advice for women thinking about joining ski patrol: Go for it. Lean on the support of other females. I’d say do it.

Ski patrolling is more than just skiing all the fresh snow before the public arrives. It encompasses providing first-aid, transporting the injured, maintaining slope safety, guest assistance and education, avalanche control and rigorous rescue training because, as Sun Valley Ski Patrol alumnus Rich Bingham puts it, “Hope is not a good plan.” Having joined the patrol in 1967 when he was 20 years old, Bingham observed the job, the industry and the people evolve over 52 years, thanks to new grooming and communications technologies and the blending of generations and genders. “It’s difficult to blend personalities and experiences to make good teams,” says Bingham, acknowledging that expectations differ mostly for the better. Joney Otteson started with SVSP in 1987 during a time of minimal turnover. “Someone had to die for someone else to get on,” she laughs. 92

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I feel a huge pressure to be a good leader for everyone but also for other women. I want to inspire them to do something uncomfortable.”

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There were very few full-time female patrollers when Joney started and even fewer who lasted as long as she did, which was 25 years. She believes being a woman is neither an advantage nor a disadvantage, saying, “It’s a powerful group. You could get lost if you’re quiet or shy.” Joney cherished her time on patrol, describing it as a demanding yet enjoyable job that felt like family, a bond she still carries today.

NICOLE JORGENSON Nicole Jorgenson got her EMT certification after college and saw a job opening for patrol and thought it would be a good way to get experience while also being outside and getting to ski. Specialty: Snow Safety and K-9 Avalanche Search and Rescue with dog Diesel. How has patrolling changed skiing for you? It’s hard to go skiing in a resort or in the backcountry and not constantly think of the inherent risks. For the most part, I think it’s a good thing. It has also deepened my relationship with the mountains. It’s impossible not to become acutely aware of the wind ripping across your face, watching the sunrise every morning and the changing weather patterns. Advice for women thinking about joining ski patrol: Just be yourself! If you know you have the skills, tenacity and desire to be a ski patroller, then go for it. Stand up for yourself in unjust situations, but otherwise work hard, be genuine, be kind and be a good team player and you will gain the respect of others.

SARAH LINVILLE Sarah Linville started ski patrolling initially to fill time between river seasons, but stayed for her friends, her avy dog and the chance to eat powder and throw bombs. Specialty: Coordinator for the Sun Valley Avalanche K-9 Program. Standout experience: Any time I get to show off my avy dog Blaze. I think he is such a good avalanche search dog, and he brings smiles to many (not all) of my coworkers’ faces. I just love working with him. Advice for women ski patrollers: Take advantage of the opportunities this job can provide, whether that’s work exchanges or courses put on by top industry professionals or just learning from the more experienced people in the room.

MOLLIE MCLAM For Mollie McLam, ski patrolling fits perfectly into her seasonal life as a farmer in Fairfield, Idaho. She first started patrolling at Soldier Mountain where she grew up skiing, but moved over to Sun Valley where she has expanded her winter rescue, avalanche and skiing knowledge. Mollie is currently working with her second search dog Maverick. How do you deal with the stresses of the job? I deal with trauma by falling back on my faith. I can’t control everything, and I certainly don’t understand everything, but I believe in the One who does, and I have faith God is in control. I may not always understand the plan, but I have faith that the end goal will be good. Advice for women ski patrollers: Just do the job and be willing to work. Go in knowing that the learning never stops. And you will mess up. Everyone does, that’s life.

When asked why there weren’t more women on patrol during her time, Joney speculates about traditional gender roles and the desire for families among young women back then. Whatever the reason, the number of women working in the outdoor industry is trending slowly upward. Last season, women comprised around 28% of SVSP, including part-time employees, surpassing the national average. According to the National Ski Patrol, of the 13,700 patrollers who report their gender, 22% are female. At the end of the 2023 ski season, Tess Alphas made SVSP history by becoming Baldy’s first female Assistant Patrol Director. Joining SVSP straight out of college at 21 in 2019, she quickly embraced first responding. Her drive led her to apply for the assistant director position despite her young age and relative newness to the industry. “I feel a huge pressure to be a good leader for everyone but

also for other women,” Tess shares. “I want to inspire them to do something uncomfortable.” It could be said that simply being a woman in a male-dominated industry is ‘uncomfortable.’ Still, Mollie McLam, who has enjoyed eight years with SVSP, says experiences depend on more than gender. When asked if she thought being female had impacted her job, she laughs. “Of course, it does,” she says. “Just like being someone who is older would impact the experience or coming from a different background. Everyone lives their life through their own lens and has a different perspective based on who they are and their experiences. If we’re looking for prejudices, we will undoubtedly find them.” Although the women represented in this article have found working for SVSP to be mostly enjoyable and supportive, some women left the patrol because they felt unchallenged, uncomfortable and unwelcome. Not to say that men have not left for similar reasons, but WINTER 2023/2024 | 50 Y E A RS

their experiences were not exacerbated by their gender or sexual orientation. So, although female representation in the outdoor industry has improved overall, there is still work to be done. A common and boring argument is that the job is overly physical for some women. Nicole Jorgenson, who has been patrolling for SVSP since 2016, stands strong at 5 feet 2 inches and weighs 115 pounds. Although her size is challenging, it has never limited her ability to do the job. “I’m an athlete and solid skier, but certain techniques and tools developed throughout ski patrol history have been by men who are often naturally bigger and stronger. However, I don’t see this as a negative thing. It’s just an opportunity to find what works best for me, whether that’s driving a toboggan, tossing an explosive or moving a patient.” Tatiana Lawson, who began patrolling at Alta Ski Area when she was 23 in 2006, remembers looking up to other women when she started. “There were many women who showed me I could do it. There are just some things that women must do differently. For 96

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instance, when I was patrolling at six months pregnant, I had to figure out how to drive a sled carrying grown men heavier than me.” Tatiana is moving to Sun Valley to take on the role of the patrol’s first female director. It’s an exciting time for the patrol and for the valley. The increasing presence of women on SVSP and in the industry doesn’t signify that men have allowed women to join; instead, it reflects a growing number of women actively seeking to apply, perhaps because representation has increased. Seeing women excel in ski patrol encourages more women that they, too, can do the job well and contribute to their teams, which is paramount in such a unique job. Patrolling can be boring one moment and terrifyingly engaging the next. Trusting your team is paramount, and the best teams recognize that diversity can be a source of strength. “Observing my female coworkers attend to a traumatic injury, carry an avalanche dog on their shoulders or toss a well-placed explosive makes me feel stronger,” Jorgenson says, “it helps me remember my own capability.” ï

ANGIE CAMERON Angie Cameron first worked for Guest Services at Sun Valley Resort but soon moved over to ski patrol. The rescue part looked fun to her, and she wanted something that would get her outside. Fun Fact: I met my husband, Ted, on ski patrol. I gave him a kiss at the pond skim in 2011, and in 2016 we got married. Stand out experience: Working and living in Briancon, France, for a winter as part of a patrol work exchange. “It was my chance to experience life in a different country and language. It is the capstone of my career,” she says. Thought on women patrolling: Having women has benefited the patrol but hiring should be based on qualifications and ability. Women don’t want to be hired because they’re women.

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50 Years of

Loving Baldy A reflection on the changes and challenges of Bald Mountain BY JAKE MOE

arrived in Sun Valley during the winter of 1968\69 in a broken-down ’55 VW with 95 bucks in my pocket. Not knowing a single person, with no place to stay and no job, I sincerely qualified as a veritable ski bum. It was snowing non-stop day after day and the only bonding experience I had with the locals was ‘packing the hill’. For those unfamiliar with the term, packing the hill literally meant that we were the ‘human groomers’ making the slopes skiable for the guests in the area. The snow was so deep that the line of 30 people side stepping down each slope gave folks the chance to make some turns without pushing snow around. By volunteering to pack the hill for three days straight, it gave me the opportunity to talk my way onto the ski patrol. With that position, I was given a place to stay, a food voucher and $13.00 PER DAY in pay. I was definitely living the dream!

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Human groomers at work! A group of of ski bums ‘pack the hill’ by side stepping down the slopes at Sun Valley Resort—Baldy’s entire Warm Springs run was once ‘groomed’ using the side stepping method. Today, high tech snowcats complete the job at night, covering hundreds of acres of skiable terrain in a handful of hours.

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1964 RoundHouse Following the completion of the first lift on Bald Mountain in 1939, The Roundhouse became a defrosting luxury for Sun Valley skiers. At 7,700 feet of elevation, the octagonal mountain lodge embodies the warm charm of Sun Valley.

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PHOTOS: (LEF T TO RIGTH) KEVIN SYMS; COURTESY SUN VALLE Y COMPANY

Modern grooming techniques relieve the hardworking snow packers of the past, offering a cleaner groom, higher ground coverage, and far less sweat of the ski bum’s back.

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Base Elevation: 5,750 feet Top Elevation: 9,150 feet Vertical Drop: 3,400 feet Lift Capacity: 17,204 skiers per hour Average Skier Day: 3,500 46% Intermediate Terrain 34% Easiest Terrain 20% Expert Terrain Longest Run: 3 miles Skiable Acres: 1,275 Runs: 53 Lifts: 12 Photo and mountain stats from an old poster (photo taken by John Terence Turner while hanging out of a helicopter).

1969 Christmas lift While the names of Baldy’s chairlifts have remained the same, their pace up the mountain has quickened. The average lift used to take up to 25 minutes to reach the top of the mountain.

With this experience of being in the valley for so long, I am regularly asked, “Don’t you miss the good ‘ol days?” I take that question very seriously. Here is my response: Skiing was so different back then—way different. First of all, the equipment in the ‘70s was NOT user friendly, it was flat-out challenging. The boots were so cold that frostbite was a major concern for skiers that wanted to be out all day navigating the mountain. My feet hurt just thinking about my own Lange boots. We wore heavy wool under ski jackets, and our layers got wet and frozen and very heavy with moisture. Skis were so narrow and stiff (Kneissl skis most famously), and they required loading up the tips so aggressively to make a turn that a skier’s shins would scream out in pain from the undue pressure. And the bindings were just death traps waiting to create an ACL tear or a broken bone. If that wasn’t bad enough, goggles were always fogged up and visibility was nearly impossible. Added to the personal discomfort and danger, chairlifts were unbearably slow. From the bottom of Baldy to the top took over 25 minutes and with any line-up at the bottom, you could easily count on each lap on the mountain taking up to 45 minutes. No wonder the most popular items on Baldy were those large ‘lift capes’ that skiers would wrap around their bodies to protect from the cold and biting wind. In spite of all the challenges and pitfalls that the sport of skiing presented, skiing was fun back then—in fact, recklessly fun! Skiing was a niche sport—only the heartiest winter lovers came out to play. Consequently, it seemed that everyone knew everyone else. If you didn’t connect with a local or tourist on Baldy, you surely connected at the local watering holes such as Louie’s, Slavey’s, Ore House, Casino or the Boiler Room.

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And Baldy … it was a monster! The ungroomed runs, the gigantic moguls and the jam-packed warming huts were the talk of skiers around the world. If you wanted to be the best of the best, you just had to take a visit to Sun Valley and show the ski world what you had to offer. Ski runs such as Limelight, with the chairlift hanging just 25 feet above the slope, became the ‘video game’ of the day. Watching phenomenal skiers such as Jean Claude Killy, Charlie McWilliams, Bobbie Burns, Pat Bauman and others absolutely crush Volkswagensize moguls right under the chair was a marvel to behold. The excitement of watching Sun Valley’s best attack and conquer Baldy became the talk of the town in the bars at night. Only 10% of skiers could be considered experts at that time, and you could find most of those pros challenging Baldy’s 3,400 vertical feet. Fast forward to today’s ski world and here is my perspective: the sport of skiing has become incredibly easy and comfortable. Gondolas are cozy, chairlifts are fast and efficient, elaborate mountain lodges and restrooms are spacious and luxurious. They make the portapotties of the past look like the Taj Mahal. And, the equipment is out of this world: shaped skis, toasty functional boots, gloves with hand warmers built-in, down jackets that are light and fashionable, helmets for head protection and goggles that don’t fog. All the advances in technology, both on Baldy and for the skiers’ equipment, make it possible for the public to master the sport. With 17 super-high-tech grooming machines knocking down moguls nightly, the snow surface is less intimidating and finding that next arc-turn has become a breeze. The world-class snowmaking has made a world of difference for ski quality and snow quantity. No more rock brigade duty for the ski patrol. Bald Mountain today is a place that a skier can go ‘bell to bell’ and rack up 50,000 vertical…easily! Or ski just the morning and accomplish the same vertical that skiers captured in an entire day years ago. And, the choices have expanded on Baldy, as well. The skiable terrain on Baldy has expanded over 80% from 1300 acres to over 2400 acres. No need to hike up Seattle Ridge and ski the Fire Trail as we did years ago… just ride the high-speed quad and do lap after lap. Do I miss the vibe of skiing back in yester year? Sure, I miss the intimate comradery of the sport years ago…the people mostly. On any given day you would be on the lift with Warren Miller, Dick Barrymore, Ron Funk (of Last of the Ski Bums fame) or any number of noteworthy folks. Do I miss the antiquated equipment of long ago … a definite NO. After all, who among us wants to return to those small-headed golf clubs of long ago or wooden tennis racquets or even skinny bike tires that made mountain biking impossible. The sport of skiing is fantastic today…especially on world famous Baldy! Enjoy! ï

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Ski Trail Maps Ski trail maps: Years of innovation and exploration on the mountain allowed for a mass expansion of Baldy’s terrain for the snowsport community to enjoy. With 17 grooming machines, world-class snowmakers, and more comfortable gear, skiing Sun Valley has become anybody’s sport, from bunny-hill beginners to Olympic-level shredders. And Sun Valley’s 88th winter season offers up two new lifts as part of an ambitious Warm Spring base facelift. The Challenger and Greyhawk lifts have been replaced with a cutting-edge Doppelmayr 6-pack, featuring a midstation unload and covering a distance of 3,138 vertical feet in just 8 minutes. The new and improved Challenger lift will boast the largest vertical rise in North America. The new Flying Squirrel chairlift, a Doppelmayr 4-pack, transports skiers from the Warm Springs base to mid-mountain, offering access to terrain of all difficulty.

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BANKS GILBERTI Giving Everything for the Joy of Skiing

BY L AURIE SAMMIS

anks Gilberti gave up skiing to find joy. What

and quiet joy that Gilberti and Strassman brought to the medium.

he found was his joy for skiing.

Several production companies started to notice Gilberti’s unique

Gilberti was born in Denver, Colorado, and

approach to film and style of skiing. It wasn’t just flips and jumps,

relocated with his family to Ketchum when he

trees and chutes and nail-biting first descents. “Adventures in Transi-

was four. His father, who had competed in aeri-

tion” was an honest account of passionate skiers and Gilberti’s series

als and moguls at Lake Placid, was a ski indus-

showcased all of it—the powder, the big air and sliding rails, the park-

try professional who moved to Idaho for a job,

ing lot laughter and camaraderie of the lifestyle; and even the jumping

where the young Gilberti learned to ski on Baldy and grew up playing

of pavement or dirt patches as the spring snow was running out. It was

in the surrounding Sawtooth and Boulder mountains.

truly skiing for the joy of skiing.

As a kid, Gilberti was surrounded by the mountains of the West

“You don’t have be in Alaska attacking lines that only one percent

and Idaho is where his passion for skiing was cemented. It ran like

of skiers could ever attempt,” said Gilberti. “We just went out and

snow melting through his veins, which is why, when the family moved

showed how fun it was to ski our hometown mountain with some of

to Burlington, Vermont, during his high school years, he attended

our best friends, which is a very relatable experience.”

Carrabassett Valley Academy, the private ski and snowboard acad-

The calls started coming in and Gilberti was tapped to appear

emy and world-class training program in Maine. But after compet-

in films by Level 1 and Matchstick Productions. He gained sponsors

ing at elite levels on the park and pipe circuit for 10 years, including

and was featured in shorts promoted by Teton Gravity Research and

X-Games and Dew Tour Pipe events, and building a career as a profes-

Orage, a sponsor he has been with since he was 16 years old. Gilberti,

sional skier in Summit County, Colorado, Gilbert became frustrated

now 34, is not prone to boasting but he says he is proud of having

with what he was seeing from the industry he loved. And that is when

longevity in the ski industry. His role continues to evolve and he is

he gave up skiing.

awed by the younger skiers. He was recently named the Big Moun-

“The culture had been sucked right out of skiing in Colorado,” said

tain Program Director for the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation

Gilberti. “It had all just become too corporate, everything and every-

(SVSEF), which is a role he relishes for the opportunity to give back

one had to be marketable.”

to the mountain where it all began for him and to coach hometown

So, Gilberti gave it up to move back to his hometown in Idaho. And he moved back to ski— just for the joy of skiing.

youth in the skills of fluidity, strength, perseverance and good line choice when skiing difficult terrain.

He didn’t have a plan. He didn’t have a sponsor. But, he did have a

Gilberti is proudest not of his own accomplishments, but of

vision and a passion for the mountains and the sport he loved. It was

seeing an athlete he has coached stand on the podium. He lights up

the rich ski culture in Ketchum and the undiscovered potential of

when describing the physical conditioning, style, energy, fluidity

Idaho that drew him back and Gilberti took that energy and hunger

and control Big Mountain competitions demand of the athletes he

and launched his own unique web series “Adventures in Transition” in

coaches and feels fortunate to have experienced so much through his

2014. And it was that fortuitous decision, borne out of a deep love for

own skiing. His skiing career has taken him all over the world doing

the sport, that helped put Gilberti on the map.

what he reflects was “really dangerous stuff.” It has propelled him off

“We wanted to show the life of a skier,” said Gilberti of the web series he launched with partner Jake Strassman. “We wanted to capture the joy of it. To just ski the way I wanted to ski and do it on my own terms.” In 2014, there weren’t many athletes creating their own online video shorts. And, certainly, there weren’t many filming with the zeal

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wild jumps, cliffs and lips; sent him flying through trees and glades, down steeps and across park features and rails. “Sun Valley is where it all started for me,” Gilberti said. “It is good to be back somewhere that lives and breathes the actual ski culture.” For Gilberti, that is the essence and joy of the sport.

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PICABO STREET An American Skiing Pioneer

B Y C A R O LY N F R E N C H

icabo Street’s unwavering commitment has

for the first time ever. Her accomplishments transcended gender as

always been tethered to the pursuit of speed.

she became the first household name in winter sports history. But at

Overcoming years of formidable terrain, unceas-

the time, Picabo didn’t see the path she was pioneering for the next

ing travel, and incapacitating injuries, Sun Valley’s

generation of athletes, particularly female skiers. Picabo was most

Olympic alpine skiing gold medalist blazed a trail

notably the first winter athlete to claim a Nike sponsorship, and her

for a fresh generation of American winter athletes.

peak popularity in the media influenced ski gear styled for women,

Picabo grew up in Sun Valley’s neighboring

encouraging femininity and self-expression for later Olympians like

town of Triumph, Idaho (population 35). As the only girl in her age

Julia Mancuso and Lindsay Vonn.

group, Picabo fostered a tough determination to match her peers—

“I had my head down and wanted to be the fastest time on the

and she did it well. By age five, she was swiping her brother’s ski gear

scoreboard at the end of the day, no matter what kind of competition

and chasing him and her father down the mountain. Not long after,

level I was racing at; it wasn’t until later in my career that I realized

they were chasing her.

what I was starting to do,” Picabo says. “ I met Lindsay when she was

“My ability to ski Warm Springs top to bottom without checking up at any point because I got nervous or didn’t read the line right; that

9 years old, and I could tell by the look in her eyes that I was probably going to be seeing her again.”

was the beginning,” Picabo says. “And then I took that confidence and

While Picabo triumphed throughout her career, she also faced

that ability to some other really big monster mountains. Those are

multiple debilitating injuries, the most severe being snapping her

memories that I keep really close, that are really mine.”

femur and tearing her ACL in the winter of 1998. Discouraged by

Picabo grew up racing for the Sun Valley Ski Education Founda-

the idea of being passed up by her competitors and determined to

tion on Baldy. The Streets relied upon scholarships and later private

compete in the 2002 Utah Olympics, Picbao worked her way through

donors and sponsorships to fund Picabo’s progress. As her career

rehabilitation to return to a competing state.

expanded, she was propelled by the discipline and sacrifices it took for her to participate in the first place.

“It was the first time I was really like, ‘Wow, am I going to be able to do this again?’” Picabo says. “A year, 9 months and 12 days to be off

“It keeps it in your mind to stay appreciative and humble that

the snow that it really was unfamiliar territory, and I had to figure out

you’re even getting the opportunity,” Picabo explains as she delves

how to babystep my way back. The journey of 1,000 miles starts with

into the sometimes exhausting lifestyle of travel that comes with

one step.”

taming difficult courses around the world. “That’s not to say that

Her efforts eventually proved victorious as she qualified one

affluence can’t produce that kind of hunger and drive and grit and

last time for Utah’s World Championships, where she placed 16th

tenacity, but it’s easier to play when kids are given a shot they wouldn’t

in downhill. The biggest prize she carried out was the experience

usually be given otherwise.”

of competing so close to home. “I honestly feel like a medal would

Picabo’s efforts came to fruition as she swept up medals across the globe. She won her first silver medal in downhill at the 1994 Olympic

have been lost in it all because everything else meant so much more,” Picabo says.

Winter Games in Lillehammer, Norway. In the following two years,

Picabo’s days of racing are over, but when the conditions are

she captured six downhill victories in nine races on the World Cup

right, she hits the mountain with her sons. “They like to race every

circuit, becoming the first non-European to claim the downhill title.

now and then to see if they have a little Mama in them, and they do,

Although she suffered a knee injury in 1996, Picabo’s resilience

but I think I’ll be able to stay faster than them for some time, if not

and recovery returned her to the 1998 Olympics in Nagano, Japan.

always,” Picabo says. “They get froggy and think they might be able

She won her first Olympic gold medal after placing first in the Super

to beat me, but I don’t think they really understand how fast I’ve

G (supergiant slalom).

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BILL JANSS The skier, the mountain man, the planner ... and Sun Valley Resort’s second owner

B Y B Y VA N G O R D O N S AU T E R

( E X C E R P T E D F R O M T H E S U N VA L L E Y S T O R Y, M A N D A L A M E D I A , 2 0 1 1 )

n 1964, the owners of Sun Valley Company, Averell

became Elkhorn. While Janss was criticized for building condomini-

Harriman’s Union Pacific Railroad, retained the Janss

ums, he was also instrumental in obtaining planning and zoning regu-

Corporation to determine what should be done with the

lations that protected hillsides in Sun Valley and limited all develop-

struggling resort. The corporation was a successful fam-

ment to only 15 percent of the land. In his reflections for SKI Magazine

ily real estate development force in Southern California.

in 1995, Janss referred to these protections as “one of my legacies.”

Bill Janss, a son of the firm’s founder, had been educated at Stanford and was a skilled skier. He had

In 1968, Bill Janss purchased Sun Valley from the Janss Corporation and Janss became a very active and involved chairman of the board.

skied Sun Valley for years and was on the 1940 U.S. Olympic Team

Janss threw off ideas at a remarkable rate. Wally Huffman, for

(those games were canceled because of war). Janss possessed a

more than a quarter of a century a senior and ultimately the senior

winning personality, a broad range of cultural interests and a keen

executive of Sun Valley, recalls Janss returning from the mountain at

sense of product. As a young man back from serving as a pilot in

midday with a “to-do” list for his staff. Frustrated by carrying a pad of

World War II, he developed innovative and profitable cattle and

notepaper, Janss would stop skiing and jot notes on his arm with a pen.

feedlot operations in the Southwest and in Hawaii. He also invested

“He would come in from the mountain, roll up his sleeve and there

significantly in the new Aspen ski resort and was participating in that

on his arm was this list,” Huffman recalls. “We knew that if the list

community’s emerging cultural and intellectual endeavors. Bill Janss

extended to his elbow the s*** was going to hit the fan that day.”

knew the business of mountains and the joys of skiing them.

Janss was also intent on adding a cultural dimension to the commu-

The Janss group found Sun Valley a muddle. The railroad had no

nity. He and his wife, Anne, asked an old friend from Los Angeles,

concept for enhancing the resort or mountain: developing condos,

Glenn C. Cooper, who had recently moved to Sun Valley after the death

expanding recreational opportunities, instituting cost accounting

of her husband, to help create cultural outlets that would transform the

and controls. When the Janss group declared it would cost Union

Valley into a place rich with cultural awareness and experiences.

Pacific $5 million to bring the facility up to competitive standards, the railroad people blanched.

The Janss years were good for the resort and the Valley. The Sun Valley customer base was broadened. People soon began to see Sun

“We won’t do it,” Janss recalled them saying. Then they said some-

Valley as a rewarding place to live an engaging lifestyle, not just a

thing that focused his attention: “If you think [the Sun Valley Resort]

place to visit. That evolved into a large second-home community that

is so good, why don’t YOU buy it?”

has become a significant economic and cultural asset to the Valley.

Janss and his brother, Ed, were stunned. He recalled that it was as

Most important, Janss, the skier, the mountain man, the plan-

if someone had said, “‘Would you like to own Yosemite National Park?’

ner, began to dramatically change the mountain. As one Sun Valley

Can you imagine owning a whole resort? So we said, ‘We want to do it.’”

veteran said, “Mr. Janss was, for us skiers, a dream man. He gave us

In 1964, a $3 million deal was reached and Janss became the second

more runs, more lifts.”

owner of Sun Valley. Among the primary goals of the new ownership

Janss lived in Sun Valley for years after he sold the resort to the

was dramatically expanding and improving the mountain and making

Holding family in 1977 and was warmly regarded by the community.

the resort more comfortable and accessible for the rapidly expanding

He passed away in 1996 at the age of 78. In some ways, Janss sacri-

number of middle-class ski enthusiasts.

ficed himself and a portion of his wealth to Sun Valley. He could

Unlike other resorts, Sun Valley developed its own land, keeping

have been a dilettante. But he wasn’t. Like Harriman, he loved Sun

strict control over the placement and style of development, the only

Valley and all it represented. But he frequently said it was good for

exception being the sale, in 1972, to Johns-Manville Corporation of

Sun Valley that it was now owned by a man [Earl Holding] who could

1,900 acres on the other side of Dollar Mountain for what eventually

afford it. ï

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Steward of Sun Valley’s Cross-Country Legacy

BY JOHN THOMAS

more than the cross-country program.

s far as idyllic mountain communities go, few may

Kapala jokes that most coaches in his sport don’t

have such varied win-

go on to achieve riches and fame. “It’s really impor-

ter terrain as the Wood

tant to understand what informs your motivations,”

River Valley, where miles

he says. “I need to coach myself to be the best

of Nordic skiing trails

possible coach, just like I’m asking and coaching my

let

athletes to be the best versions of themselves in that

many

local

skiers

athletic space.”

find their stride and where, for over 30 years, long time resident Rick Kapala helped put Sun

Kelley Yeates, SVSEF’s cross-country assistant

Valley on the map as a cross-country mecca.

director and prep team head coach, worked along-

Kapala began coaching cross-country in 1982

side Kapala for 17 years and even skied competitively

and, by 1987, joined the Sun Valley Ski Education

in his program from the late 90s until 2001. She

Foundation (SVSEF) as cross-country program

attests that Kapala strived to learn more and carefully refine his process each season. “He’s a student

director. He trained hundreds of athletes, many of whom achieved national and international acclaim as Olympians, champions, and even coaches. Beyond his technical knowledge, Kapa-

Kapala’s new role at SVSEF of director of sport development allows him to work with other coaches.

of it,” she says. “He’s always wanted to be a better coach and find different ways to reach kids.” Kapala also inspires his colleagues when working with other

la’s commitment to a growth mindset and a love of individualized

coaches in his new capacity as director of sport development. Says

challenge helped SVSEF’s programs become what they are today.

Yeates, “We’ve done a lot over the years, but when we actually get to

A native of Sterling Heights, Michigan, Kapala found his calling in Nordic, while attending Michigan Technological University, and his journey as a ski coach began once he struck out for Anchorage, Alaska, in his mid-20s.

talk about instructing kids, mentoring kids, that’s when you just see him come alive.” According to him, Kapala successfully taught his athletes to focus on their training process rather than mere race stats. “The vast major-

Several of the freshmen on Kapala’s first-year roster at West

ity of kids, you’re hoping that they engage in the sport in a way that

Anchorage High School would one day become some of cross-

challenges them. . . because those are the kind of traits and character-

country’s most notable skiers. Among them were Nina Kemppel,

istics that will carry them to success elsewhere in their life.”

who won a record 18 national championships and competed in four

SVSEF Executive Director Scott McGrew, who worked with

Olympics, and Chris Grover, who would become the U.S. Ski Team

Kapala for 20 years, speaks of Kapala as an “icon” in the community

Nordic head coach.

and within ski education, saying that each athlete relates their train-

How did he manage with such a skilled team early in his career?

ing with Kapala as “the most transformative experience of their lives.”

When blessed with a roster of gifted athletes, Kapala maintains the

Indeed, young skiers have flourished through SVSEF, and by

best thing a coach can do is let them work: “You have to let the talent

challenging them to build self-motivation, intentional practice

express itself. . . you have to be smart enough as a coach to be prepared

methods, and a growth mindset, Kapala has aimed to help kids

to provide guidance and direction, but you can’t ever squelch it.”

succeed at any level.

Years coaching in Anchorage provided enough experience to

“That we were able to take advantage of the opportunities in the

move to Idaho, where, with SVSEF, Kapala became one of many lead-

community to engage more people with the sport in a healthy way,

ers spurring the Wood River Valley’s love affair with Nordic skiing.

that’s the most important thing,” he says, adding with a smile, “That

Today, his dedication to a consistent coaching philosophy impacts

we won some ski races along the way is nice.” ï

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LOOKING BACK … 50 YEARS OF COVERS AND HISTORY

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1974

Launched in 1974 by Bill Janss, owner of Sun Valley Resort, the first issue of Sun Valley Magazine cost 75 cents and is black and white. President Nixon resigns Development at Elkhorn at Sun Valley gets underway: a $10.5 million master-planned community covering 2,920 acres. Ground is broken on the new indoor ice rink in Sun Valley. It opens in 1975. Runway lights are installed at the airport, allowing Sun Valley Key Airlines, Hailey’s only airline, to land their 19-passenger Twin Otters as late as 10:30pm each night. Dick Barrymore’s film “A Place Called Sun Valley” wins first place at the Grand Awards for Best Ski Films in 1974. Evel Knievel plans his jump over the Snake River Canyon using a 180-foot-high ramp just outside of Twin Falls.

1975

The Sun Valley SUNS launch their first season—games are the winter social event! Sun Valley Magazine switches to four-color covers. The Harriman Cup is reinstated in Sun Valley in March—the only World Cup race in the United States in 1975. Bill Janss launches Operation Snowbase—a $1 million, 40acre snowmaking system, it ranks as one of the largest in the United States.

1970s

Lift tickets are $30 per day.

1976

The Sun Valley Lodge attic catches fire, but the lodge’s concrete walls save it and the roof is repaired before winter. Plans for a new triple chair with access to the bowls are unveiled: Mayday Lift. Previously, bowl skiers looped on three lifts—Cold Springs to Christmas to Lookout—for one run in the bowls. The Seattle Ridge (original) double chairlift is installed.

1977

Bill Janss sells Sun Valley Resort to Earl Holding, the same year that “Star Wars” opens in cinemas, Elvis Presley dies and the first Apple II computers go on sale.

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1981

Sandra Day O’Connor is sworn in as the first woman Supreme Court justice, MTV hits airwaves and Lady Diana and Prince Charles are married.

1982

Mariel Hemingway is Sun Valley Magazine’s cover girl on the first issue published under new owner and publisher Michael W. Riedel. The cover price of the magazine rises to $3 per issue.

1983

The Big Wood River rises to a reported 7.95 feet (the highest since 1915). Giacobbi Square burns down, but is rebuilt in an astounding six months to open just before Christmas. The Sun Valley Cross Country Ski Association is founded to help promote the amazing trails and services. Nordic skiing takes off in popularity.

1984

Olympic gold medalist and Sun Valley’s own Christin Cooper returns to a heroine’s welcome that includes the renaming of Silver Fox ski run on Seattle Ridge to Christin’s Silver. Michael Jordan releases the first Nike “Air Jordan” launching a sneaker revolution. Clint Eastwood and Malpaso Productions / Warner Brothers spend six weeks shooting “Pale Rider” in the mountains north of Sun Valley. It premieres at the Sun Valley Opera House the following summer.

1986

Space shuttle Challenger explodes 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven crew members, and the Chernobyl nuclear reactor explodes in the USSR.

1988

1980s

An interview with Averell Harriman highlights his philosophy in founding America’s first destination ski resort, along with his famous quote: “We didn’t run Sun Valley to make money. We ran it to be a perfect place.”

Three brand-new, high-speed quads are completed on Baldy. A two-year, $6 million project spearheaded by owner Earl Holding, the quads reduce lift times by half, zipping skiers to the top in less than 10 minutes.

1989

The Berlin Wall is torn down.

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1990

The internet becomes available for unrestricted commercial use.

1991

Michael G. Earls purchases The Valley Magazine, Sun Valley Magazine’s competitor, in early 1991 and takes over as publisher with the Summer 1991 issue.

1992

President George Bush and Russian President Boris Yetsin meet at Camp David and formally declare an end to the Cold War. MTV introduces the first reality TV show, “The Real World.” Holding spends a reported $3.5 million to construct the Warm Springs Base Lodge to replace the 1960s North Face Hut.

1993

Holding embarks upon a massive on-mountain day lodge construction project with local design firm Ruscitto Latham Blanton. River rock, glass and log day lodges are built at the Seattle Ridge summit (1994) and River Run base (1995).

1994

Michael Earls changes the name of The Valley Magazine to Sun Valley Magazine after purchasing rights to that title from Mike Reidel, thus merging the two publications. The cover price is $3.50 per issue.

1995

ESPN introduces the first “X Games”, EBay is founded, and the first annual Sun Valley Writers’ Conference (SVWC) is founded by Reva B. Tooley.

1996

1990s

Princess Diana and Prince Charles get divorced and Bill Clinton is elected for a second term as U.S. President. After years of improvements by Holding—3 stunning new day lodges, 7 new high-speed quads, new terrain and the most elaborate snowmaking system in the world—Sun Valley Resort is ranked the top ski resort in the nation by SKI Magazine.

1997

The first Janss Pro Am alpine race is held in honor of Bill Janss, who died of cancer on December 4, 1996.

1998

Sun Valley Resort lifts restrictions imposed on snowboarders—such as their need to demonstrate proficiency on Dollar, before being allowed on Baldy. Bboarding takes off.

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2000

Tiger Woods becomes the youngest player to win a Grand Slam in golf. .

2001

iTunes is released by Apple, the 9/11 Terrorist attacks shock the world, Microsoft introduces Xbox, and the United States invades Afghanistan. Former editor Laurie Sammis takes over as publisher/owner of Sun Valley Magazine.

2004

The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since 1918, just as Facebook is getting its start with Harvard college kids.

2005

Carol’s Dollar Mountain Lodge, the latest edition to Sun Valley’s impressive ski lodge collection opens, the same year that You Tube is founded as an online video platform. Hurricane Katrina hits the Gulf Coast and the Dalai Lama speaks at Wood River High School.

2006

From humble beginnings (that actually included a contestant at the inaugural race participating on wooden skis) to becoming one of the most popular and well-respected Nordic races in the nation, the Boulder Mountain Tour celebrates 30 years.

2007

2000s

The fist iPhone is released by Apple and Netflix starts streaming.

The Castle Rock fire, ignited by a bolt of lightning, burns 48,520 acres of Smoky Mountain backcountry in 20 days. Sun Valley Magazine features a profile of the men and women who make up the core of the Sun Valley ski patrol, all longtime locals, who help make Baldy one of the safest ski areas in the country.

2008

Construction on the stunning Sun Valley Pavilion is completed, the same year that the Sun Valley Golf Course opens the new White Cloud Nine on the site of the old Gun Club (relocated further down along Trail Creek Road).

2009

The Roundhouse Express Gondola is installed on Bald Mountain.

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2010

Instagram launches, gaining 1 million registered users in two months, and fantasy football becomes an obsession after the launch of NFL RedZone.

2013

Earl Holding dies in April and his family steps up to continue his legacy running the resort. The Beaver Creek Fire burns 174 square miles in August, threatening the towns of Ketchum and Hailey.

2015

Hamilton debuts on Broadway and Sun Valley Resort unveils a new 20,000-square-foot spa. The Campion Ice House, a 33,000-square-foot ice rink with stadium seating for 450, opens in Hailey.

2016

Sun Valley hosts the U.S. Alpine Championships (for the first time since 1951).

2017

Wonder Woman is released in theaters, the same year Harvey Weinstein is accused of sexual assault by multiple women, the #MeToo movement (launched in 2006) goes viral.

2018

Warm Springs Lodge catches fire in April after the ski season has closed, and is rebuilt in time for the following winter season. The Argyros Performing Arts Center opens and Central Idaho experiences the path of a total eclipse.

2019

2010s

Galena Lodge finishes 47 miles of single-track trails designed for mountain bikers, hikers and equestrians.

2020

New Sunrise Area on Baldy is opened, adding 380 acres of expert terrain including chutes, bowls and glades. Construction includes replacing the resort’s oldest chairlift, Cold Springs #4, with a high-speed quad.

2021

The Trailing of the Sheep Festival celebrates its 25th Anniversary.

2022

Sun Valley Resort is ranked #1 in SKI Magazine’s reader survey for the third consecutive year and announces plans for a massive Warm Springs enhancement project with high-speed lift upgrades, more glade skiing and better skier circulation.

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Tip to Tail Tuning is what you’ve been missing WORDS BY BEN BRADLEY

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umans have been gliding on snow for ten thousand years. As long as there have been humans strapping skis to their feet, there have been other humans ensuring that those skis are well-maintained and tuned to the task at hand. Whether trekking across miles of snow and ice to hunt a walrus or grabbing your lunch lap to engender envy among your work-bound peers, it is more effective (and fun) when your skis work. The material that makes up the base of

modern skis is called Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. No catchy nicknames, just good old UHMWPE, as apparently the lab marketing department was off on holiday at the time of its creation. Prior to the invention

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of UHMWPE in 1962, ski bases were nearly

wax to the bases.

universally made of some variety of wood,

For modern skis, the process looks very

which required an entirely different approach

different, and it is the UHMWPE that gets

than taken by today’s ski tuners.

a good portion of the attention. Though

Tuners of yore spent most of their time

the material is impervious to moisture, its

ensuring the wood grains of the ski were fully

perfectly smooth finish requires grinding to

impregnated with either pine tar or a natural

give it the structure required to retain wax and

oil like linseed. A deft hand would apply heat

decrease friction. Then there are the metal

with a torch to open up the wood's pores,

edges, which require beveling, sharpening and

ensuring the tar or oil seeped to the depths of

polishing, an awful lot for a ski tuner to work

the grain. The goal of this process was to make

with when dialing in a ski to its rider.

certain that no moisture from the snow would

Though it took 9,900 years to make a

find its way in to wreak havoc on the shape and

change from wood, the last hundred years

sturdiness of the ski. After this process, the

of ski technology have seen swift and steady

final preparation was the familiar addition of

advancements, including the tuning trade

ANATOMY OF THE PROPER TUNE Flatten Your Base: Make sure your bases are perfectly level, and if not, take them to a shop to get properly sorted.

Structure Your Base: This is also referred to as getting a fresh grind, which can typically be done to skis 5-6 times in the lifetime of the base. Without the right tools, this step is typically left to your favorite shop.

Tune Your Edges: First, you’ll need to bevel the edges to your preferred spec (a lengthy internet deep dive can help inform your thoughts on this topic), keeping in mind your bevel will likely be different on different parts of the ski. After beveling, you may choose to ‘de-tune’ your tips or tails a bit, and you’ll finish with deburring and polishing. This step can be accomplished with a modest investment in some hand tools.

Wax Your Bases: First, look at the snow and weather reports to select the right wax for the job. Melt the wax and drip it liberally across the base using an iron. Then, use the iron directly on the base to evenly spread the wax. Lastly, use a scraper to scraper away the excess wax.

Ketchum’s Wax Room owner Curtis Bacca practices the art of ski tuning, demonstrating the process of a proper tune. As a master of the art form, Bacca emphasizes the quality of a hand-tuned ski.

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tools. Founded in 1952, German machine

tuner who has spent the last 30 years tuning

he’s also quick to point out that a truly custom

company Wintersteiger quickly became

planks across the globe for Olympians and

tune will make anyone ski better and just plain

the premier name in ski tuning tech, and its

world champions, absolutely everyone.

have more fun. “If you haven’t had [a custom tune] to that level, you just don’t know what

supremacy remains relatively unchecked

“Everyone skis differently,” says Bacca.

today. Their latest machine released in 2021,

From a skier’s size and weight to their skill

aptly named Jupiter, is a monstrous all-in-one,

level and style, even down to the temperature

A truly custom hand-tuned ski might be

fully automated ski servicing machine that

and crystal shape of the snow on a given day

harder to find these days with the steady leaps

grinds, bevels, sharpens, and waxes.

(really), everything factors into the tune you

in technology, but as long as dedicated crafts-

should be applying to your skis.

men like Bacca and devoted DIYers are in

With such advanced automated technol-

you don’t know," he says.

ogy, who needs a good old-fashioned hand-

Bacca acknowledges that there is definitely

shops and garages melting wax as the snow

tuned ski? According to Curtis Bacca, owner of

a place for the Wintersteiger Jupiter in the ski

piles up, your next best day on the hill is prob-

the Wax Room in Ketchum and legendary ski

industry, like high-volume rental shops. But

ably just one tune away. ï

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Ruud Mountain

SUN VALLEY’S FORGOTTEN ERA OF SKI JUMPING WORDS BY JOHN W. LUNDIN

ki jumping at Sun Valley is a forgotten part of its history,

center. The annual Harriman Cup tournaments were the country’s most

but the sport played an important part in making the resort

prestigious and competitive events, attracting the world’s best skiers.

the country’s skiing center. A 40-meter ski jump was built on Ruud

“Just as it is the dream of every tennis player to compete once at Wimble-

Mountain in the summer of 1937, creating Sun Valley’s center for jumping

don, it is every skier’s hope to participate in the famous Harriman Cup

and slalom racing—the site of showdowns between the world’s best ski

races at Sun Valley,” said the 1943 American Ski Annual.

jumpers and slalom racers.

After the first Harriman Cup tournament in 1937, Harriman realized

Called the “St. Moritz of America,” Sun Valley opened in December

that one thing was missing—a ski jump. Alpine skiing was a fledgling sport,

1936, built by Union Pacific Railroad to stimulate passenger service

and for several decades, Norwegian immigrants had made jumping the

decimated by the Great Depression, the pet project of Board Chairman

most popular form of the sport. The best skiers at the time were four-way

Averell Harriman. The country’s first destination ski resort, it had an

athletes, competing in downhill, slalom, cross-country and jumping.

ultra-modern lodge offering big city amenities, a ski school with Austrian

Harriman asked two famous Norwegian ski jumpers to find a loca-

instructors, and chairlifts invented by U.P. engineers. Ski racer Dick

tion for a ski jump—Sigmund Ruud (1928 Olympic Silver Medalist, 1937

Durrance said it was “the most important influence in the development

National Jumping Champion) and Alf Engen (Professional Ski Jumping

of American skiing. Its concentrated and highly successful glamorization

Champion 1931 - 1935, holder of five world professional distance records).

of the sport made people want to ski in the first place.”

They selected a site between Dollar and Proctor mountains, later named

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for Sigmund, with an elevation of 6,600 feet and a 600-foot vertical drop.

Olav Ulland, Gustav Raaum, Alf Engen, and Kjell Stordalen perform a quadruple jump on Ruud Mountain in 1948. Ulland and Engen, Norwegian jumpers who helped bring the sport to the U.S. in the 1930s, were at the end of their careers, while Raaum and Stordalen, two Norwegian exchange students at the University of Washington, were just beginning theirs. Photo courtesy: National Nordic Museum

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Just as it is the dream of every tennis player to compete once at Wimbledon, it is every skier’s hope to participate in the famous Harriman Cup races at Sun Valley. – American Ski Annual (1943)

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(Opposite Page and Above): Ruud Mountain, 1938, with a rudimentary single chairlift to take skiers up the hill, a rare luxury in those days. Jumpers got off the lift half way up, to reach the jump located in the middle of the hill. Jumpers were scored for both form and distance by judges in the tower. Skiers went to the top of the hill on the lift. Photos courtesy The Community Library. (This Page, Bottom Left): Famous Norwegian ski jumpers Alf Engen and Sigmund Ruud, who located and designed the jump on Ruud Mountain for Averell Harriman. Photo courtesy the Engen family.

They designed a 40-meter site for jumps up to 131 feet, using the hill’s natural slope, with a profile shaped to “exact international specifications.” Major jumping tournaments required a 70- to 90-meter jump, perfect for four-way competitions. A rudimentary chairlift was installed on Ruud Mountain, using “a small piece of wood about 16 inches long and six or eight inches wide” to sit on, according to Warren Miller, and lacking a place for riders’ skis. At a time when skiers had to climb hills before coming down, the lift was a welcome change, enabling them to get in far more training runs than ever before. It delighted jumpers “who had been climbing for their skiing all season or jumping off rickety scaffolds on artificial snow.” The best jumpers in the world competed on Ruud Mountain before World War II. Jumping on Ruud Mountain dropped off after WWII as interest in the sport waned. U.S. Olympic teams trained on Ruud Mountain for the 1948 and 1952 Games, and jumping exhibitions continued, featuring top Norwegian exchange students, but not as part of the Harriman Cup. Ruud’s last jumping event was the 1956 American Legion Junior ThreeWay Championships. Slalom races were held there through 1961, often with side-by-side courses for men and women. The 1961 Harriman Cup slalom race was the last, won by Billy Kidd. In 1965, Ski Party was filmed at Sun Valley, a light-weight musical comedy knock-off of beach party movies. It starred Frankie Avalon and Dwayne Hickman, with an appearance by Annette Funicello and musical appearances by Leslie Gore and James Brown. The movie has scenes filmed on Ruud Mountain, including conventional ski jumps, Frankie Avalon jumping in an inflated clown suit, soaring off like a helium balloon, and a toboggan flying off the jump. This was the last formal use of the ski jump. From Alf Engen and Sigmund Ruud to Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello —the saga of the Ruud Mountain ski jump. WINTER 2023/2024 | 50 Y E A RS

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hotographer Tina Barney has found great success over the course of her 40-year career, with photographs in numerous public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Nicola Erni Collection in Zug, Switzerland. But prior to her massive success, one museum had the greatest influence on her career: the Sun Valley Museum of Art (SVMOA), formerly the Sun Valley Center for the Arts & Humanities. Barney’s recently published photography book, “The Beginning,” highlights photos taken in the late 1970s in Sun Valley, where she learned everything she knows. The idea for The Beginning came to Barney during COVID while she was at her house 134

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in Rhode Island with little else to do than explore memories and photo negatives. She thought it would be a great time to scan these 35mm negatives from her time living in Sun Valley. As she scanned, she started to mentally put together a photography book that would explore this critical time in her life and career. Barney looked through roughly 5,000 negatives, picking out the selection that would ultimately make it into the book. “I usually make decisions in every way very quickly,” she says. “There was sort of preliminary editing that went on—I really kind of knew what was good and what wasn’t.” With the photos selected, she then needed a designer to put together the book. She reached out to friend and designer, Tod Lippy. Barney knew him from contributing to his unusual, artsy magazine Esopus. The

unmediated format of Lippy’s magazine and the ability to combine contributions from various creative disciplines convinced Barney that he’d be exciting to work with. Lippy signed on, taking the scanned material without direction from Barney, and simply created. “Months later, he came back with a dummy that was beyond my dreams,” Barney says. With the book together, Barney needed to find a publisher and ultimately went with Radius. Part of what convinced her to go with this publisher was that one of her Sun Valley photography teachers, Mark Klett, had published several books with them. “And so I thought, if Mark worked with them, it’s gotta be good,” she says. The fact that Sun Valley managed to influence Barney’s photography career once again seems fitting, considering that her

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entire career began here. In 1973, Barney and her ex-husband decided to leave New York City. Then, they traveled to different areas to decide where to move. Barney had a previous experience with Sun Valley when she was nine. Her mother brought her and her sister on a trip from New York City. The three stayed in the Sun Valley Lodge, giving Barney an affectionate memory of the area. With that in mind, Barney and her husband went skiing and liked it enough to move there with their kids. The family didn’t know anyone, but they promptly moved into a Cottonwood condo, 136

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enrolled their kids in Hemingway, and decided to stay for a year or two—which would ultimately be ten. Barney was no photographer then, just someone with an appreciation for photography. While walking around Sun Valley, she saw a gallery with photos on the wall. She found herself thinking, There’s civilization here. The gallery owner told her about an arts organization, the Sun Valley Center for the Arts & Humanities, which opened a few years before 1971. Barney visited the SVCA and saw a real Ansel

Adams photo on the wall, prompting her to take photography classes over the next ten years. “I could walk down the hill to the arts center, and that’s how I learned everything I know,” Barney explains. “There were famous photographers teaching classes and two regular teachers. Not only did I find great friends and ski my brains out, but I would never have become a photographer otherwise.” ï

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The Pen and the Sword Hand-crafted weapons that compliment more than compete WINTER WARCHOL

or an item meant to last the test of time, it only makes sense that David Oscarson draws inspiration from history for his intricate pens and knives. Creating these pens begins when pure sterling silver is bored out of their workshop in London. Using a guilloché technique dating back to the Russian Empire, the patterns for each individual collection are not cast or struck with a die. Instead, a centuries-old machine makes diamond-cut precision cuts, similar to the detailed watch dials made by Cartier in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Each block of silver is hand-turned to begin engraving the pen’s design. The delicate, silver lines separating each color are meticulously cut into unique patterns. For example, in Oscarson’s “Winter” Collection, each pattern 138

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of ice and frost is carved in separate layers. Then, the colored inlays are created with a hot enamel. This isn’t an epoxy, resin, or glue. Its crushed glass is purified and made into a paste with powdered metal. The workers pat the crushed glass and metal into the engravings on the silver using a quill. The pieces are then fired three times through a kiln to create the optimal color and consistency for each color. The gauge of silver also needs to be substantial to successfully melt and fuse with the glass. For jewelry aficionados, this is referred to as hot enamel over guilloché or kiln-fired glass over diamond-cut silver. This process is incredibly unique and timeconsuming, resulting in vibrant colors and a product that is cool to the touch. Pens come in two varieties—fountain pens with an 18-karat

gold nib or rollerball-style pens. The six collections of Oscarsons’s knives complement the fountain pens. Where most knives feature the blade, Oscarson focuses more on the knife’s hilt. The left and right sides (referred to as the scales) are cut from sterling silver, using the same technique on the inside and outside. The knives are forged using Swedish Stainless (Damasteel DS93X) Damascus. This means the metal starts as a powder and is made with guilloché work and hot enamel. Both the knives and pens come in a wooden box inlaid with velvet. You can’t take them to a local repairman either—if the pen or knife needs new enamel or a small

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mend, they must be sent back to the factory in London. Repairs are included, as well as a lifetime warranty, as these instruments are made to last for hundreds of years, much like their predecessors that now sit in museums all over the world. Oscarson draws inspiration from themes, people, historical events, and childhood bedtime stories. Each collection is a limited edition, intentionally chosen and produced. Their Alfred Nobel collection has 86 pieces for Nobel’s 86 years of life. Their original collection honoring Henrik Wigström is an homage to the beautiful fabergé eggs of the Romonav Family as he worked under Peter Carl Fabergé from 1903 to 1918 to create pieces that stand the test of time. These pens 140

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and knives are available at the Naifeh Gallery in Ketchum. Part of what drew Naifeh to Oscarson’s products is the collection named “Celestial,” featuring an engraved sun that mirrors the famous Sun Valley logo, as well as their Winter collection for collectors that are also lovers of the mountains. David Oscarson’s background in the jewelry industry means that the writing instruments can be more compared to a luxury watch or ring as opposed to your standard fountain pen. For pen collectors and appreciators of fine jewelry alike, the unparalleled quality of these knives and pens means that the owner can enjoy a one-of-a-kind piece of art for generations. Oscarson quotes Ralph Waldo Emerson as saying, “Rings and jewels are not

gifts, but apologies for gifts. The only gift is a portion of thyself.” These items are not just well made but a portion of a larger message that giving oneself to a craft results in a meaningful life and fulfilled work. As for the question of the pen or the sword, the mightiest power of all is a life lived intentionally. To see these incredible, unique pieces, wander down to Naifeh Gallery in Ketchum, where Oscarson’s pens and knives are displayed. ï The limited edition knife and pen above are from the “Celestial” series by David Oscarson. The rays of the sun remain in high relief while the background sunburst pattern feature detailed engraving—all of it in the Old World craftsmanship technique of guilloché.

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2023-2024 WINTER GALLERY BUZZ The Sun Valley area boasts a diverse and cosmopolitan art community. Here is a sampling of what’s in store at galleries this winter.

NOV / DEC EXHIBITIONS

GAIL SEVERN GALLERY November – December Group Show – “Honoring Our Landscape” This group exhibition explores the artistic interpretation of our lands by nationally renowned painters, photographers, and sculptors. This includes work by Laura McPhee, whose large-format film photography captures the beauty of nature, while posing interesting cross sections of human traces left behind. Victoria Adams’ carefully rendered oils recall the majesty and unadulterated landscapes of the Hudson River School. James Cook’s thickly painted oils are an epic and expressive vision of the Sawtooths and surrounding mountain ranges, rushing rivers, and babbling brooks of the American West. Michael Gregory’s iconic paintings of barns and homesteads reflect on the beauty of isolation found in the Western American landscape. Additional artists featured in the show include Theodore Waddell, Sheila Gardner, Divit Cardoza, Berkeley Hoerr, among others.

BROSCHOFSKY GALLERIES November – February Russell Chatham & David Yarrow Broschofsky Galleries Fall & Winter Show focuses on the works of renowned painter Russell Chatham juxtaposed with David Yarrow’s world-class photography. Russell Chatham’s perfectionist nature is evidenced in his landscape paintings. Sometimes taking as long as a year to complete, Chatham did not consider a painting “finished” until he determined it so. Working from memory, his landscape paintings contain an inimitable poetic quality. Chatham often began a painting with word notes—descriptions of the light, the weather, the atmosphere—recording a sense of place. He carried this memory and experience back to the studio where he would proceed to suggest and convey through paint. Documenting isolated locations of the world with his unique and recognizable style, David Yarrow is an established British fine-art photographer, conservationist and author. Yarrow takes old Western nostalgia, themes, and iconic images as a foundation to his staged photographs of The Wild West. These images often include recognizable models, outlandish casts, distinguished locations, and occasionally trained animals.

GAIL SEVERN GALLERY November – December Group Show – “Color”

“Snowman” by David Yarrow at Broschofsky Galleries, pigment print photograph, 58 in. x 52 in. (standard) • 81 in. x 71 in. (large)

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This exhibition is composed of paintings, works on paper, and sculpture characterized by an emphasis on color. Artists like Raphaëlle Goethals and Rana Rochat use encaustic—or pigmented wax—in different ways to create deeply saturated abstract works of art. Marcia Myers utilizes natural pigments and broad color fields to capture the essence of Italian Fresco in a modern fashion. Tom Hammick demonstrates the British Colorist Tradition, with vibrant hues that govern the work. Gary Komarin, a master of Post-Painterly Abstraction, has been at the forefront of contemporary art with a bold, expressionistic style. The exhibition will additionally feature work by Cole Morgan, Pegan Brooke, Therman Statom, Mark Cooper, Allison Stewart, Linda Christensen, among others.

“Rattle the Cage” by Chris Maynard at Gail Severn Gallery, blue and gold macaw feathers, 21 in. x 19 in.

“Countdown” by Matt Duffin at Gilman Contemporary, encaustic on panel, 18 in. x 18 in.

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Utah artist Shanna Kunz offers different interpretations of the landscape of her area through the use of a warm palette and the play of mood, light and color. Each location she paints is an encounter with the land, the trees, and the waters that give her a sense of connection and order.

November – December Group Show – “Flora & Fauna” This group exhibition celebrates the changing seasons and the beauty found in nature’s vibrant palette. The exhibition features a selection of artwork serving to illustrate the playful connections amidst wildlife. Artists such as Chris Maynard, Diane Andrews Hall, Jane Rosen, Hung Liu, Lynda Lowe, Robb Putnam, Carolyn Olbum, Gwynn Murrill, Pamela DeTuncq, Nicole Charbonnet, Kiki Smith, Robert McCauley, Kathy Moss, Lisa Kokin, Maggie Shafran, Betsy Margolius, Don and Era Farnsworth, offer unique views on the great outdoors, inviting us to see our landscape through their lens.

DECEMBER EXHIBITIONS

KNEELAND GALLERY December Group Show – Robert Moore, Steven Lee Adams, Shanna Kunz Artists’ Reception: Friday December 29th, 5-7.30 pm Renowned Plein Air painter Robert Moore serves as an inspiration and mentor to many accomplished painters. His technique involves applying a multitude of oil hues onto his canvas then working a palette knife with both hands until his composition emerges from the apparent chaos of texture and color. The process process is all the more extraordinary given the fact that Moore suffers from partial color blindness. A longtime favorite of our clients, Steven Adams strives to portray the elusive feeling of timelessness beneath objects that might otherwise seem commonplace. Preferring to paint a broken fence or a ditch to a majestic mountain, he endeavors to communicate the beauty in his subject matter and to haunt the viewer.

GAIL SEVERN GALLERY December Solo Exhibition: Robert McCauley A solo exhibition featuring new paintings by Robert McCauley, inspired by his Native American artifact collection. Over the last 35 years, McCauley has expertly honed his depictions of Western wildlife, such as salmon, trout, bears, deer, and moose. Though his style is rooted in the tradition of 19th century American Romanticism, his narratives are contemporary, timely and relevant. McCauley addresses themes and issues of cultures in collision, environmental ethics, and humankind’s impact on other species.

GILMAN CONTEMPORARY December – January Group Exhibition: Deck Your Walls Each December Gilman Contemporary celebrates the diversity of the artists they bring to Sun Valley with their group exhibition, Deck the Walls. This dynamic group exhibition teases upcoming feature exhibitions with works by Joanne Freeman, John Westmark, and Matt Duffin, as well as introducing new artists to the gallery, Tony Hernandez and Jason Wheatley. The gallery will also feature one of Jill Lear’s newest large-scale works on paper mounted to wood panels alongside new mixed-media paintings by Thai Mainhard. The gallery is pleased to present Tony Hernandez whose work is at once whimsical and controversial. Born in 1964, Hernandez has been professionally painting for the last 35 years. Focusing on children, Hernandez highlights the powerlessness and imagination of those who have no choice. Working on WINTER 2023/2024 | 50 Y E A RS

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Physically immersed in each stage of the painting process, Cox begins by pushing paint across the canvas to create slicked and swirling candy-colored skies. Channeling his psychic connection to place and the dynamic, healing energy of nature, each crisp snag stands solitary and centered, rooted into a clearing and surrounded by varying volumes of low brush that manifest as undulating mounds of textured paint. The artist’s energy is apparent in every brushstroke with color and texture contributing to a suspension of disbelief from a naturalistic reality—and the creation of space for memory, emotion, and catharsis. In proximity to dramatic landscapes like the Sawtooth Range and Craters of the Moon, the spruce-fir forests of Sun Valley, Idaho, are replete with both dense greenery and wildfire-scarred hillsides that bear snags and regrowth. Born and raised in Sun Valley, Cox draws inspiration from these sublime scenes; the paintings in Out Here celebrate not only Cox’s origins, but also his resilience and rejuvenation. Rendered in paint and passion, the tension between nostalgia and spiritual growth in Cox’s paintings invites introspection and transcendent hope.

“Or Disorder” by Cooper Cox at OCHI, oil on canvas, 48 in. x 48 in. handmade birch wood panels using the technically demanding process of encaustic painting, his works are simple visually but psychologically complex. The children in his work are caught floating alone on the panel, caught in a daydream. With nothing to distract from the subject, the viewer is pulled into this land of childlike curiosity and wonder. Jason Wheatley is well known for his dreamscape paintings of animals, birds and fish placed together in fantastical ways. He has painted animals throughout his career and uses them as spirit guides to venture into the aethereal realms. Wheatley’s early influence was French realist Gustave Courbet. Although Wheatley may be inspired by Courbet, there is nothing derivative about the work of this 21st-century fantasy realist. He brings his own contemporary blend of tension, intrigue, humor, and beauty to his still-life canvases. By juxtaposing odd objects that wouldn’t normally be grouped together, Wheatley succeeds in getting the viewer to suspend disbelief.

OCHI GALLERY December 16 – February 24 Solo Exhibition: Cooper Cox – “Out Here” Artist’s Reception: Thursday, Dec. 28th, 4:00-7:00pm OCHI is pleased to present Out Here, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Brooklyn-based artist Cooper Cox. This is the artist’s first solo exhibition with the gallery. From a young age, Cooper Cox harbored a fascination with trees, often sketching them in the margins of his schoolbooks. Allured by their elegant forms and endurance, as well as by their symbiotic relationships with neighboring organisms, Cox’s newest paintings feature snags—large, coniferous, upright trees that appear lifeless but serve as essential habitats for wildlife long after losing their leaves and flowers. Like the first line in a charcoal drawing, snags appear exposed, revealing the history of their growth as slow, incremental adjustments rather than sudden change. Snags symbolize strength and adaptability—having survived shifting climates and human interventions, Cox’s snags can occasionally bloom soulful blossoms that reflect the emotional and physical changes of senescence.

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GAIL SEVERN GALLERY December Group Show – “Past as Prelude” A major exhibition showcasing a variety of the gallery’s internationally recognized and emerging artists who will be included in group shows or have one-person exhibitions at the gallery in 2024. Including Laura McPhee, Hung Liu, Rana Rochat, Lynda Lowe, Raphaelle Goethals, Betsy Margolius, Diane Andrews Hall, Judith Kindler, Allison Stewart, Berkeley Hoerr, Kenna Moser, Lisa Kokin, Maggie Shafran, Don and Era Farnsworth, Kiki Smith, April Gornik, Squeak Carnwath, Jun Kaneko, among others.

FEBRUARY EXHIBITIONS

GILMAN CONTEMPORARY February – John Westmark – “On the Fold” Using delicate paper sewing patterns applied directly to canvas, Westmark creates strong female protagonists, often stoic martyrs, fantastical beings or the hapless “everywoman.” Westmark embellishes the garment patterns with custom text inspired by feminist writing, creating a conceptual narrative alongside the existing assembly instructions to complete the familiar dialogue presented to women throughout history. The viewer is asked to read both the text-embedded surface and the pictorial narrative as a whole to disrupt the stereotypical notion of “women’s work” in order to create a feminist dialogue into the visual conversation.

KNEELAND GALLERY February – Ovanes Berberian and Ott Jones Solo Exhibition of paintings by Ovanes Berberian with accompanying sculpture by Ott Jones One of the shining stars in American art, Ovanes Berberian is a nationally renowned teacher and plein air artist who has been at the forefront of the American art scene for many years. His deep understanding of hue, value and color relationships makes him sought after not only by collectors, but by students

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“Daydreams” by Betsy Margolius at Gail Severn Gallery, oil paint and collage on paper, 22 in. x 60 in. who come from near and far for a chance to attend one of his workshops. A plein air purist, he elects to paint on location, inspired by a more direct confrontation with his subject. He states unequivocally that, in painting, the most important thing is color harmony. Ovanes’ use of color, combined with his dynamic, painterly style, makes each landscape and still life come alive, striking a chord deep within the viewer. Berberian’s paintings are held in numerous private and public collections, including those of celebrities, professional athletes, corporations and heads of state. Ott Jones has been a professional sculptor for 35 years. His bronzes are known for their strong compositions, diverse textures and subtly colored patinas. Jones’ work is widely collected and has been included in prestigious exhibits and associations including Allied Artists of America, National Sculpture Society, the C.M. Russell Museum and the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

GILMAN CONTEMPORARY February – Joanne Freeman – These Days Abstract painter Joanne Freeman does not rely on direct observation but rather process and precedence. The title These Days, borrowed from the song written by Jackson Browne in the late 1960’s, conjured up comparisons to her own state of mind during her daily studio practice where the realities and upheavals of the external world collide with the inner workings and solitude of her studio. The reductive abstract paintings are about the beauty of singular color, the impact of pure abstract forms and the quiet order that cuts through the noise.

MARCH EXHIBITIONS

GILMAN CONTEMPORARY March – Matt Duffin – Retrospection Matt Duffin’s encaustic paintings use primarily black and white tones with selected pops of color to bring attention to his irreverent subjects. Employing simplicity within the imagery allows the painstaking qualities of his methodology to shine. Encaustic works are made using wax to which pigment has been added. The wax is heated, applied to a prepared wood surface, and shaped using special brushes and tools. To achieve this level of detail requires exactitude and skill. Considering the rigorous amount of time it takes to complete each piece, it is no surprise that Duffin’s themes tend to explore nostalgia, solitude and irony.

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KNEELAND GALLERY March 2023 – Silas Thompson, Caleb Meyer, Bart Walker A native of Hailey, Idaho, and now residing in Montana, Caleb Meyer has always enjoyed the rugged beauty the Northwest has to offer. A graduate of Boise State, he continued his education through an apprenticeship with renowned artist Robert Moore. Meyer compares his time in Moore’s studio to the laying of a strong foundation. “The painting process is like building a house, a painter must understand the principles of design to create a strong painting, and much like a carpenter must understand the principles of architecture to build a strong house.” Meyer is now an established artist in his own right and is featured in public and private collections nationwide. Silas Thompson has quickly become a familiar name amongst our collectors. On annual backpacking trips with his father, he began to treasure the distinct birthmarks and icons of beautiful rivers, valleys and mountains that carve through the high desert and farmlands of the West. His desire to create work that evokes a memory continues to be a driving force, which pushes Silas to be innovative in his choice of subject matter and composition. Thompson’s work also shows the influence of his mentor Robert Moore through his use of textural brushwork and vivid color. Bart Walker paints the allure of the wild land. He uses oil sketches done in the field to recollect nature’s beauty on the finished canvas. His radiant plein air paintings are reminiscent of the early California impressionist landscapes, alive with deft brushwork and nuances of light. He and his wife Tracy have made their home in the dramatic setting of Teton Valley which forms the inspiration for much of his work.

GILMAN CONTEMPORARY March – Paul Béliveau – Morandi Paul Béliveau’s Morandi is inspired by the often pastel-toned works of Italian painter Giorgio Morandi. While Béliveau has treated book spines as subject matter before, in the Morandi series the books themselves, rather than the text that decorates their covers, are treated as the aesthetic quality. Outside reference to author, subject, and image is missing and instead, Béliveau revels in the shape and volume of the books responding and building upon each other as a methodical convergence of color and form.

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Boulder Mountain Clay and Art Gallery 208.726.0773

2) Broschofsky Galleries 208.726.4950 3) Davies-Reid 208.726.3453 4) Gail Severn Gallery 208.726.5079

5) Gilman Contemporary 208.726.7585

10) Sun Valley Museum of Art 208.726.9491

6) Hemmings Gallery 208.254.1097

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Wood River Fine Arts 208.928.7728

7) Stejer Studio 509.993.1213

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Myriam Esther Fine Art Gallery 208.450.2066

Kneeland Gallery 208.726.5512

OCHI Gallery 208.726.8746

GALLERY WALKS Enjoy free evenings of art viewing and conversation at the Sun Valley Gallery Association’s “Gallery Walks.” Galleries are open from 5-7:30 p.m. with artists often in attendance. Friday, December 29, 2023 Friday, February 16, 2024

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Bougie in the Backcountry Elevating provisions at high altitude PH OTO S C O U R T E SY S U N VA L L E Y G U I D E S

ho says designer coffee, brunching, rosé, and free-range food have no place on a backcountry winter expedition? Embrace the pretentious upper-class air and high-altitude attitude, as the fare will never taste better than that prepared around a woodstove in a glowing hut at the base of imposing peaks, a lavender-flooded sky and the corralled camaraderie of friends and family lighting up the cozy space. And not a single freezedried package of food on site. Almost a dozen yurts and huts are tucked away in the mountain ranges surrounding the Wood River Valley for opportunities to adventure and explore the high alpine wilderness. A hearty meal fuels the fun of such a backcountry excursion. If you are 150

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planning a do-it-yourself yurt trip, there’s no reason hearty can’t be decadent or sophisticated. The tips and recommendations of local guide and trekking companies provide plenty of ideas to elevate your menus, depending upon the hut location, trail route, the size of your group, and how much you’re willing to haul in. The farthest huts are about 6.5 miles in and can take 3-5 hours to reach. “Everything involves manpower to get in, so keeping the bulk and weight down is critical,” explains Joe St. Onge, who, with his wife, Francie, owns Sun Valley Mountain Huts and Sun Valley Trekking. Depending on the trail and hut location, you can utilize a pull sled for transporting bulkier food items. Some huts are only partially reached by snowmobiles and ski

the remaining distance. Each yurt or hut has a full kitchen with cooking and eating utensils, a three-burner propane stove, and a woodstove top surface for cooking and keeping things warm, but no oven for traditional baking. In a few huts, there is also a gas or charcoal grill. Dividing up meals and supplies in advance amongst your group and prepping beforehand as much as possible is essential. With a little creativity using the hut kitchen implements you can produce unexpectedly delicious meals at high altitude. One of Joe’s favorite meals to prepare is his Salmon Pesto Pasta, using smoked salmon he purchases in bulk from a fisherman in Alaska. “The pesto is delicious and homemade with pine nuts, sauteed bacon, good cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes,” he

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says. Joe likes to use Aidelle’s brand chicken teriyaki frozen meatballs for an Asian meal, as they crisp up nicely, paired with good vegetables for a classic stir fry. “Depending on the meal, I might freeze things ahead of time and transport them frozen,” says Joe. Carne Asada is a crowd favorite, a delicious and excellent source of protein and nutrients. Joe will season a lean flank steak with a dry rub and freeze it. Once transported to the hut, it’s thawed and flashed on the grill. He carefully packages delicate vegetables to avoid freezing, especially greens. Sauteed onions and peppers are easy to prepare on site, as well as the sides of Spanish rice, black beans, and fresh avocado. Fresh vegetables can also be dehydrated and then steamed in the hut.

Lily Gray, business manager with Sun Valley Guides, says they will prepare certain meat selections by braising or using the sous vide method at their down-valley kitchen for an easy re-heat at the alpine huts. “Pasta, rice, and vegetables are easily transported and cooked on site,” she adds. Nutrient-dense foods are essential to providing lasting fuel for backcountry pursuits. “We really take the viewpoint that food is medicine,” says Hanna Curran, kitchen manager/chef/hut meister for Sun Valley Guides. “We try to provide highquality, mostly organic food and are very selective where we buy to produce maximum nourishment for our guests.” Their dinner menus range from chicken Tikka Masala with basmati rice, garlic naan, and assorted

Keeping their clients nourished and satisfied, Sun Valley Guides packs out protein and nutrient-rich foods to prepare in the backcountry.

YURT PRICING Private hut rental prices range from $400550/night for up to 8 people and $50-$70 for each additional person. You port your own food, clothing, and gear, melt snow for water, cook your meals, clean up, and chop wood if necessary. A guided, catered trip includes a guide, porter, hut meister/chef, gourmet food, snowmobile cargo/tow and hut rental ranging from $500-$850/person/day, depending upon group size. Sales tax, Forest Service fee, and gratuity not included.

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chutneys to red wine-braised short ribs over egg noodles, served with crusty French bread. Appetizer ideas include edamame with sea salt and soy sauce and sesame ginger egg rolls, chips and salsa, and warm spinach and artichoke dip, depending on the main dish. Lunch on the “infill day” is as easy as picking up a wrap in town, but at the hut, the options are a beautiful mix of bagel 152

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or focaccia sandwiches or wraps. Imagine a chicken or vegetarian Italian focaccia sandwich with roasted eggplant, zucchini, squash, sun-dried tomatoes, pepperoncini, and fresh mozzarella with pesto and balsamic drizzle, or a Mediterranean smoked turkey wrap with hummus, shredded carrots, roasted red pepper strips, sun-dried tomatoes, and crumbled feta.

Breakfasts with Sun Valley Guides are hearty. They offer a house-made granola every morning, and pre-ordered menu options include breakfast burritos, sourdough pancakes, brioche French toast, and scrambled eggs. Need a hack for transporting your eggs? Crack them into a plastic water bottle. Catered packages spare nothing with dessert offerings as delightful as flourless chocolate cake, lemon ricotta cake, cranberry crumble bars with mulling spices, or apple pie bars, to name a few. Bring in what you love. Beverage choices are purely preference and indulgence. Lily suggests going light on beer or not at all, as it’s quite heavy. Margheritas are always popular. “If you’re bringing wine or liquor, transfer to a Nalgene bottle,” says Lily. “You don’t want to add to the garbage that’s hauled out.” Delicious coffee is critical, though – huts use the pour-over method – and always tea and hot chocolate. Don’t forget the ingredients for hot toddies! Lara Antonello, hut chef/porter with Sawtooth Mountain Guides, will have snacks ready when a group arrives, things like hummus and veggies, trail mix, or Dot’s pretzels. “I love providing a savory selection to help replenish guests after their long hike into Williams Peak Hut,” she explains. “When guests come back from an afternoon ski, I will have hot appetizers or a charcuterie spread with cheese, meats, and nuts.” Her passion is providing her homemade ginger snaps—warmed up on the griddle—and hot coffee before dawn. She also loves serving a breakfast berry/ fruit salad with mint and lemon juice added, “Because mint is just delightful, and the lemon keeps it fresh,” she adds. With some pre-planning and creativity, delightfully luxurious meals can elevate the incredible experience of a yurt trip, providing warmth and replenishment to fuel not only the body but also the heart and soul. ï

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After a long day of backcountry skiing, clients can indulge in hot appetizers or a charcuterie spread. A fan favorite is Sun Valley Guide’s baked brie, which warms the soul and the stomach while dinner is being prepared.

BAKED BRIE APPETIZER

BREAKFAST POTATOES

Ingredients:

One wheel of brie mango chutney

2# red-skinned + Yukon potatoes, chopped into small pieces

tin foil

5-6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled

Slice one wheel of brie in half like a sandwich.

1 yellow onion, diced

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Spread a layer of mango chutney between the two halves, then wrap the entire wheel back up in tin foil. Set it on the woodstove and keep flipping it over and over until it gets to a “caramelized gooey yumminess.” Serve with delicious crackers and sliced apples.

By Sun Valley Guides. Serving: 4-6

1-2 Tablespoons olive oil (or use bacon grease) 2 Tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 ⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon salt

CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES

by Lara Antonello – Sawtooth Mountain Guides Ingredients:

2 cups of chocolate chips Optional: 2-4 Tablespoons of coconut oil for thinning chocolate 1 container of strawberries 16 oz. (transported easily in plastic containers) Lay foil inside a pan or pot that can be lidded. Melt chocolate in a medium metal bowl over a pot of boiling water for a doubleboiler effect. When the chocolate is melted, dip strawberries and set them out on the foil, put a lid on the pan or pot and set out in the snow until the chocolate hardens.

Pepper to taste Minced fresh rosemary and thyme for garnish Cook bacon slices in a skillet, removing with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve grease if needed; otherwise, cook in oven on tin foil at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat a baking sheet in the oven to get it hot. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, onions, herbs, seasonings, and olive oil (or reserved bacon grease) and toss well to evenly coat potatoes. Arrange in a single layer on the preheated baking sheet. Bake for about 40 minutes, tossing halfway through until potatoes are golden brown and crispy. Top with crumbled bacon pieces and toss. Once cooled, vacuum seal PACK: potatoes, olive oil, fresh rosemary and thyme to mince and add as garnish WINTER 2023/2024 | 50 Y E A R S

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

4 ROOTS JUICE BAR At 4 Roots, all of our juices, smoothies and acai bowls are all made fresh and customizable! Dedicated to being as organic as possible, all thier meats are humanely raised and free from all nitrates adn antibiotics. Juices are cold pressed to order using the freshest ingredients in unique and healthful flavor combinations. 611 Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum. 208.420.8418.

BIG BELLY DELI Homemade soups, salads, and a variety of great sandwiches. Serving the Valley for over 15 years and rated #1 Best Sandwich Deli. Let us prove it, and your belly will thank you. 171 N. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.2411.

BIGWOOD BREAD BAKERY & CAFÉ Visit us at one of our spectacular locations, both featuring beautiful outdoor views, fantastic food and outstanding only the most wholesome ingredients from sustainable sources. Fresh and homemade is how we do it! 271 Northwood Way, Ketchum. 208.726.2035.

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

CAFÉ DELLA Café, bakery, and market located in the heart of Hailey. Our market offers prepared dinners to-go, housemade provisions, grocery essentials, local produce, dairy,

GRETCHEN’S Adjacent to the Sun Valley Lodge lobby, Gretchen’s Restaurant welcomes you with a relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner and full bar service. Sun Valley Lodge. 208.622.2144.

HAILEY COFFEE COMPANY Our café serves delicious gourmet espresso drinks and fresh-baked goods from our on-site bakery. All of our coffees are fresh roasted in Hailey and our baked goods are served fresh from the oven. 219 S. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.8482; and

HANGAR BREAD

103 S. Main St., Hailey. 208.913.0263.

Hangar Bread is a neighborhood bakery, specializing in long-fermented sourdough breads. They also make baguettes, bagels, rolls ciabbatta, cinnamon rolls, pizzas, cookies and sandwiches. Open Mon-Fri. 111 N. 1st Ave., Ste. #1., Hailey.

GALENA LODGE

HANK & SYLVIE’S

The perfect place for a summer or winter outing. Enjoy

We are a bakery, floral design and gift shop offering fresh-baked sweets, custom cakes, flowers, and an array of unique gifts. 580 4th St. East, Ketchum, 208.726.0115; 91 E. Croy St., Hailey, 208.928.4088.

meats, fish, beer and wine. Stop in to shop our daily “Dinner Tonight” offerings and more, or order from our weekly dinner and grocery menu online for pickup.

one of the carefully maintained trail loops (on foot or bike in the summer, or on Nordic skis when the snow flies), before sitting down for a handcrafted lunch using the freshest seasonal ingredients. Call or check their website for special dinner events and offerings, like their Galena Full Moon Dinners.

JAVA COFFEE AND CAFÉ

15187 State Hwy. 75, Ketchum. 208.726.4010.

Truly a great coffeehouse! Baking from scratch daily.

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Serving the finest Fair Trade and organic coffees. Sound like a local and order the “Dirty Hippie Burrito” and a “Bowl of Soul.” 191 4th St. W., Ketchum, 208.726.2882; 111 N. 1st Ave., Hailey, 208.788.2297.

JERSEY GIRL Best sandwiches in town! Jersey Girl is home of Trenton, New Jersey-famous porkroll, egg and cheese sandwich, the locals favorite “Bacado” (house roasted turkey, bacon, Swiss, avocado), a bangin’ lineup of homemade soups and a mean biscuits and gravy. 14 E. Croy St., Hailey. 208.788.8844.

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

THE KNEADERY The Kneadery combines wholesome fresh food with a rustic Idaho atmosphere. All meals start with the freshest ingredients: locally baked organic breads, farm-fresh, cage-free eggs, seasonal fruit and topquality meats. 260 Leadville Ave. North, Ketchum. 208.726.9462

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service. Baking locally in Sun Valley since 1997 using

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MAUDE’S COFFEE & CLOTHES

JOHNNY G’S SUB SHACK

Maude’s is a coffee shop and a clothing store that serves traditional espresso, small eats, and is a purveyor of unique vintage contemporary clothing for women and men. The husband and wife team, Jacob and Tara, who started Maude’s, believe in products made with integrity and intention. 391 Walnut Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.6413.

Serving the best subs in the Great State of Idaho! Family owned and operated since 1998, and serving up hot subs like the popular “5B” (turkey, bacon, cream cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato) or the “Mama Sass’s Meatball” (Italian meatballs, marinara, parmesan). Homemade soups, salads, smoothies and build-your-own round out a solid menu of delicious sandwiches. 371 Washington Ave., Ketchum. 208.725.7827.

NOURISHME Julie Johnson opened NourishMe in June 2010 in order to bring her love of nutrition and local food to the community in which she lived. This light-filled store on Main Street in Ketchum features everything from seasonal produce and bulk seeds, nuts and fruits, to a wide variety of supplements, homemade sandwiches, salads and soups, wellness products, gluten-free foods and organic cosmetics. 151 Main St., Ketchum. 208.928.7604.

RASBERRYS 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.

SMILEY CREEK LODGE Smiley Creek Lodge is located near the headwaters of the Salmon River at the top of the Sawtooth Valley, 37 miles north of Ketchum/Sun Valley. A full restaurant serves delicious homestyle food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a newly renovated market features fresh and wholesome take-away meals and provisions. 16546 N. Hwy. 75, Sawtooth City (over Galena Summit). smileycreeklodge.com.

THE WYLDE BEET A food truck mostly roaming in Hailey, ID, now with a café location as well. Offering a 100% plant-based menu, designed with the mission of making healthy and sustainable dining more available to everyone, Wylde Beet creates mindful eats that taste good, makes you feel great and helps us tread a little more mindfully. Check out the new cafe in Hailey. Hailey. wyldebeet.com.

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ATKINSONS’ MARKETS Atkinsons’ Markets, serving you and your family at our three locations in the Wood River Valley with deli sandwiches made to order, hot soups, grab-and-go meals and desserts, and a full deli case of freshly made main dishes and sides. 451 E. 4th St., Ketchum, 208.726.2681; 93 E. Croy St., Hailey, 208.788.2294; 757 N. Main St., Bellevue, 208.788.7788.

SALTED SPRIG Salted Sprig specializes in fresh, thoughtful and inventive meals that satisfy the needs of all palates at your table—offering delicious and healthy glutenfree, diary-free, vegan or nut-free options to satisfy every dietary need. The talented team of chefs and bakers at Salted Sprig can also work to create the perfect menu for all of your events small and large. Reach out to see how they can help plan your event! 220 East Ave., Ketchum. 208.957.3092

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

PUBS, GRILLS, & LOUNGES

APPLE’S BAR & GRILL For 33 years, Apple’s Bar & Grill has been a popular spot for lunch and aprés-ski. Apple’s is still the best spot to fuel your body after a long day ripping turns on Baldy—and it’s now open year-round for lunch and dinner! At the base of Baldy near Warm Springs Lodge, the restaurant is known for mouthwatering grub and as the locals’ #1 post-ski destination. Now also the perfect spot for lunch or dinner during the summer, and available for private events. 205 Picabo St., Ketchum. 208.726.7067.

GRUMPY’S Grumpy’s is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. We are a little hard to find, but not hard to find out about. 860 Warm Springs Rd., Ketchum. No phone.

LA CAB SPORTS BAR Enjoy the neighborhood-tavern feel of La Cab Sports Bar while dining on local favorites that include a Buffalo chicken sandwich, jalapeño poppers, Wings, burgers and fish and chips. 107 Hwy. 75, Hailey. 208.788.5048.

LEFTY’S BAR & GRILL Lefty’s has a great casual dining menu, including killer burgers served on fresh-baked bread, monster hot sandwiches, wings, salads and the house specialty,

fresh-cut French fries. And the outdoor deck can’t be beat in the summer! 231 6th St. East, Ketchum. 208.726.2744.

LIMELIGHT LOUNGE When late afternoon hits, we swing our doors wide open for guests and locals to dig into our friendly après food and drink specials. Our full dinner menu is available evenings in the Lounge, for in-room dining, or take-out. 151 South Main St., Ketchum. 208.726.0888.

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

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

SAWTOOTH BREWERY 25 taps with beer, wine, cider, and kombucha on tap! Join us for the game on one of our big-screen TVs. We fill growlers, crowlers, and have kegs, bottles, and cans to go! Two locations—Hailey and Ketchum—with seasonal outdoor seating at both spots. 631 Warm Springs Rd., Ketchum. 208.726.6803; 110 N. River St., Hailey. 208.788.3213.

ROOTS WINE BAR & BOTTLE SHOP Roots offers a chic and cozy space to explore wine and food. The menu is geared toward lunch and happy hour snacking, with an array of cheese and charcuterie boards, snacks and small plates. 122 S.Main St., Hailey. 208.928.4376.

SCOUT WINE & CHEESE Scout is a celebration of good wine, good food and community. Their extensive wine list is accompanied by a selection of beer and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as cheese from the U.S. and Europe, cured meat, and thoughtful bar snacks. 360 East Ave., Ketchum. 208.928.4031.

SUN VALLEY WINE CO. Ketchum’s original wine bar is the place to go for lunch, an afternoon break, happy hour, après ski, after a hike, or to meet up with friends. Owners Crystal and Dexter McKenzie, and Gayle and Jim Phillips, are passionate about wine, carrying over 1,000 bottles of hand-curated wines to satisfy wine enthusiasts of every type—and you won’t want to miss special events and themed dinners and tastings that have become local’s favorites! 360 Leadville Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.2442. WINTER 2023/2024 | 50 Y E A RS

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From traditional pub fare such as buffalo burgers or fish & chips to original dishes such as our flat-iron steak salad, we have something for everyone in your party. We have a full bar and feature a great selection of draft beer and fine wines. 400 Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum. 208.622.3832.

THE SMOKEY BONE BBQ Featuring award-winning, authentic barbecue right here in Idaho. Featuring Texas-style brisket cooked with applewood smoke, ribs, pulled pork, turkey, chicken, sausage and a selection of mouthwatering sides to fill up any plate. 315 S. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.0772 210 2nd Ave. S., Twin Falls. 208.733.3885

TASTECRAFT Serving fresh and authentic small bites and sandwiches (and featuring Ro’s Ramen, winter only) along with beer, wine, and craft cocktails made with a variety of champagnes, liqueurs and wine. 117 N. River St., Hailey.

TNT / TAP ROOM TNT / Tap Room is a craft beer and wine bar focusing on organic, sustainable and biodynamic wines. We’re located in a piece of Ketchum history in the dynamite shed. We have 12 rotating taps of independent craft beer along with bottles and cans as well as a unique and younger approach to wine. We don’t serve food but we welcome and encourage guests to bring in their food of choice. Open Wed.-Sat. 271 Sun Valley Road E., Ketchum.

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

WARFIELD DISTILLERY & BREWERY The ever-changing menu brings you the best provisions from across the Northwest in our comfortable neighborhood pub setting. The best summer deck in town with fire pits and rocking chairs for comfort and conversation. 280 N. Main St., Ketchum. 208.726.2739.

housemade tortillas—the base of everything they do— while paying homage to the traditional street tacos of Mexico and South America. And don’t miss the list of over 40 tequilas, draft beers and wines, and a cocktail menu designed to accentuate the bold and bright flavors of each dish. 211 4th St. E., Ketchum. 208.726.3068.

CHAPALITAS GRILL A family Mexican restaurant serving authentic dishes, including specialties such as pollo a la chapala, chicken carnitas, and huevos con chorizo. 200 S. Main St., Hailey. 208.928.7306.

DESPO’S Despo’s is committed to authentic, delicious Mexican dishes that respect your desire for a healthy meal without compromising flavor. 211 4th St. E., Ketchum. 208.726.3068.

KB’S This cheerful, laid-back burrito joint serves delicious fish tacos and offers a make-your-own burrito, with a choice of 27 fillings. 460 Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum. 208.928.6955; 121 N. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.7217. GetCABAÑITA from Taste Back MEX Files LA

Only one way to put it…best authentic Mexican food in town. The town’s hidden gem that is truly a favorite. 103 S. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.1255; 160 W. 5th St., Ketchum. 208.725.5001; 745 N. Main St., Bellevue. 208.928.7550.

LAGO AZUL Enjoy true Mexican food in downtown Hailey. Pollo rancherito, carne asada and “Sandy” tacos are house specialties not to be missed. 14 W. Croy St., Hailey. 208.578.1700.

SERVA PERUVIAN CUISINE

230 Walnut Ave., Ketchum. 208.913.0609.

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INDIAN

ENOTECA

BARRIO75 TACO LOUNGE & TEQUILA BAR

A communal space for relaxed social dining, Saffron draws its inspiration from the vibrancy of the culture and art, as well as the innovative spirit of authentic Indian cuisine. We have traversed the length and breadth of the country to create our distinct seasonal menu, which will introduce you to unique Indian ingredients, combined with the freshness of produce

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AROMA RESTAURANT

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Serva Peruvian Cuisine is all about simple clean ingredients and inspiring flavor. Step inside and experience a fusion of Peruvian and American food served in a healthy and unique way using the freshest quality ingredients seasonally. Traditional recipes from Rodolfo Serva’s family appear alongside the unique creations of Chef Edgar for an upscale Peruvian dining experience. 200 N. Main St., Ketchum. 208.928.4332.

MEXICAN/SOUTH AMERICAN

Tucked into the edge of downtown Ketchum with patio views of Baldy, Barrio75 offers a lively and decorative take on a beloved culinary duo … tacos and tequila. Every day, they grind organic heirloom corn, crafting

in fresh, seasonal dishes that are an interpretation of

A culinary collaboration between Juan Flores and Cristina Ceccatelli Cook (founder of Cristina’s restaurant), Aroma serves lunch and dinner weekly, with daily rotating specials featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and gourmet European specialties. AROMA is the place to be for an authentic taste of Europe right here in Idaho! 520 Second St., E., Ketchum. 208.726.6427.

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.

LUPO (FORMERLY IL NASO) Lupo 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

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THE CELLAR PUB

Getaway to the Great Outdoors

Come visit us at Wild Horse contact us or visit our website at

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knowledgeable staff will help you choose just the right bottle to enhance your dining experience. 480 Washington Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.7776.

ROMINNA’S Since 2013, we have been offering contemporary Italian cuisine prepared to the highest standards. Our premium wine selection includes more than 150 wines to pair with any course. 580 Washington St., Ketchum. 208.726.6961.

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

WISEGUY PIZZA PIE Serving New York-style, hand-tossed pizzas topped with whole-milk mozzarella, and baked to perfection in our stone deck ovens. Large selection of local and regional bottled and draft beer. 460 Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum, 208.726.0737; and 411 N. Main St., Hailey 208.788.8688.

ASIAN/SUSHI

DANG’S THAI CUISINE Dang’s offers a wide selection of popular dishes ranging from sushi, green papaya salad, pad thai, and their famous green curry with chicken! Highly recommended as an affordable, flavorful and fun experience in Hailey! 310 N. Main St., Hailey. 208.928.7111.

Enjoy authentic Thai cuisine in a log cabin with views of Bald Mountain. With specials such as tender slow cooked Lamb Shank served in a Massaman curry, Shrimp in a Ceramic Pot served on top clear vermicelli noodles and Fresh Rolls with house-made peanut sauce, Ida Thai is your place to celebrate an occasion, relax after a day on the mountain or order online. 310 S. Main St., Ketchum. 208.726-7155

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RICKSHAW

Hailey’s newest sushi-seafood-steak and martini bar. Serving Asian fusion, sushi, steak and seafood selections. A full bar with handcrafted cocktails and lounge for drinks you can’t put down. 416 N. Main St., Hailey.

Serving “ethnic street foods,” inspired by the flavors and foods in locales such as Thailand, Vietnam, China, and Indonesia. 460 N. Washington Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.8481.

RO’S RAMEN Offering a selection of house-made noodles with miso ramen, shoyu ramen, or spicy tonkotsu ramen, with your protein of choice and all the fixin’s Open Wed-Sat only. 117 N. River St., Hailey. 208.309.3493.

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

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

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.

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

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

SUN VALLEY CLUB Among the most popular places in Sun Valley to eat, drink and relax, the wraparound terrace at Sun Valley Club offers stunning views of Bald Mountain, Dollar Mountain and the golf course (summer) or Nordic trails (winter). The Sun Valley Club brings exciting, contemporary dishes that are focused on local ingredients and big flavors. 1 Trail Creek Rd., Sun Valley. 208.622.2919.

THE COVEY Offering an intimate ambiance with an alwaysevolving menu. The relaxed atmosphere is a place to enjoy good friends, fine wine, and delicious meals. 520 Washington Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.3663.

THE PIONEER SALOON The Pioneer Saloon, renowned for perfectly aged, tender and flavorful beef, is typical of an earlier Idaho where ore wagons rattled down Main Street and business was done with a handshake and a drink. Natural woods, mounted game, and period firearms help recreate an authentic saloon atmosphere. 320 N. Main St., Ketchum. 208.726.3139.

THE RAM Sun Valley’s original restaurant, The Ram has been warming and welcoming diners since 1937. Travel back in time with the nightly “Heritage Menu”—a series of historic dishes such as pork tenderloin schnitzel, Hungarian goulash, and the famous Ram fondue. Located in the Sun Valley Inn. 208.622.2225.

THE SAWTOOTH CLUB Always busy with a great mix of locals and visitors, The Sawtooth Club offers a unique blend of American steakhouse classics, fresh seafood, wild game, unique pasta dishes and much more. Many entrées are cooked over the live, mesquite-wood fire, and

all are prepared with a singular creative flair. The award-winning wine list offers a diverse selection of reasonably priced wines to compliment any of the delicious menu offerings. 231 Main St S., Ketchum, ID 208.726.5233

TUNDRA TUNDRA Restaurant in Hailey is a hip place serving creative, freshly made food, beer, wine and bubbles. We strive to provide the best service, best food and an unique and fun experience! Reservations can be made online at www.tundrahailey.com. 516 N. Main St., Hailey. 208.928.4121.

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

BOISE / TREASURE VALLEY

KB’S This cheerful, laid-back burrito joint serves delicious fish tacos and offers a make-your-own burrito, with a choice of 27 fillings. 2794 S. Eagle Rd., Suite 600, Eagle. 208.629.8553; 616 N. Third St., McCall. 208.634.5500.

“Best Fine Dining Restaurant” in 2022, Elevation 486 is a charming and modern bistro serving up eclectic new-American cuisine with global influences. While the dining area and patio terrace offer stunning views of the Snake River Canyon, the Perrine Bridge and the surrounding Magic Falley region, the spectacular food has marked this restaurant as one of the top 10 best restaurants in the State of Idaho. 195 River Vista Place, Twin Falls. 208.737.0486.

KB’S This cheerful, laid-back burrito joint serves delicious fish tacos and offers a make-your-own burrito, with a choice of 27 fillings. 1520 Fillmore St., Twin Falls. 208.733.5194 1301 S. Fifth Ave., Pocatello.

MILNER’S GATE Named after Stanley Milner, the financier who helped develp the complex system of irrigation gates and canals associated with the Milner Dam in 1905, Milner’s Gate is an Idaho craft brewery and restaurant located in a historic brick building in the heart of Twin Falls. The carefully chosen menu features “creative interpretations of classic American bistro and pub fare” designed to appeal to a wide range of potential customers, from the working class families of the Magic Valley to the more affluent residents and visitors alike. They have a full liquor license and plenty of craft beer to enjoy! 205 Shoshone St. N., Twin Falls. 208.293.8250.

THE WAREHOUSE FOOD HALL Come experience Boise’s newest culinary hub—with ten eateries and two bars, all under one roof. The vendors were carefully curated to reflect Boise’s diverse culture and showcase some of the city’s best up-and-coming culinary talent, with room to grow. Diners can check out fresh and exciting eateries with every type of cuisine. So next time you find yourself in downtown Boise, belly up to the bar, grab a bite, enjoy the weekly live entertainment, and taste for yourself at The Warehouse Food Hall. 370 S. 8th St., Boise. warehouseboise.com.

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ELEVATION 486 Award-winning restaurant, Elevation 486 is perched on the south rim of The Canyon, 486 vertical feet above the beautiful Snake River. Voted Idaho’s

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