Since 1936, Sun Valley has defined the American winter vacation. Readers in both Conde Nast Traveler and Ski Magazine recently vote Sun Valley the number one ski resort in the U.S. Sun Valley can satisfy a wide range of tastes, yet remain true to its own singular nature. It s a place to experience luxury, while feeling at ease with oneself. No other place is quite like Sun Valley. And no other place can call itself the original American winter resort.
Sun Valley is the real thing.
The warm, dry climate of the Southwestern United States offers a very attractive resort destination. In addition to a favorable winter climate, the Phoenix, Tucson, and Palm Springs areas offered an escape from the hustle and bustle of big cities. With the development of affordable air travel and the invention of air conditioning, the desert became a very attractive resort destination. Phoenix and Tucson had major airports with service provided from major airlines. Palm Springs was two hours from one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world.