Ikon Pass Off-season guide

Sun Valley Ski Guide

Sun Valley is an Ikon Pass ski area in Idaho: 121 trails, 3,400 ft vertical, 2,829 acres.

Base 5,900 ft · Summit 9,150 ft

3,400 ft
Vertical Drop
121 runs
Trails
2,829 ac
Lift-served acres
193"
Avg Annual Snow
$175
Day Ticket*
17
Lifts
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Sun Valley at a glance

Sun Valley is welcoming to all levels with 36% beginner terrain. There's a terrain park on site.

The mountain averages 193" of snowfall a season and runs snowmaking to hold coverage through thaws. Walk-up tickets start around $175 and day-of pricing moves with demand. Sun Valley is an Ikon Pass mountain.

When Sun Valley gets crowded

How the model works

Modeled crowd pressure for a normal week; snow can push any day up.

Midweek Moderate
Friday Moderate
Saturday Busy
Sunday Busy
Holiday weeks Busy

Expect company whenever you come. Midweek trims the lines without erasing them.

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*Day ticket prices move with date and demand; confirm with Sun Valley before you buy.