Two Fabulous Mountains Sun Valley is located in South Central Idaho just three hours from Boise in the Sawtooth Mountain Range. Since Averell Harriman first put Sun Valley on the map in 1936, the things that make the area irresistible have remained essentially the same. The sun shines almost daily on this Old West setting. Small bands of sheep are driven through Ketchum twice a year.
Locals still smile and are glad to give directions.
And the valley continues to be a peaceful refuge for visitors year after year. Seventeen lifts provide access to more than 78 ski runs, or 2,060 skiable acres. In the Old West town of Ketchum, just one mile down the road from the Sun Valley Resort, you'll find a lively community of shops, restaurants, night spots, art galleries and theater. There are plenty of lodging choices throughout the area to suit any visitor's fancy. Bed and breakfasts, private home and condominium rentals, and small hotels offer more than 1,500 rooms.