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Sun Valley Resort, Idaho, will forge ahead with Opening Day for its 88th Season on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 23, 2023. The holiday opening day tradition is one that Sun Valley holds dear, and thanks to world-class snowmaking technologies and recent cooler temps, the Resort will open Bald Mountain’s River Run Express and Lower River Run for skiing and riding.
In what has proven to be a late-starting winter season across Idaho, and much of the United States, Sun Valley Resort is working with limited natural snowfall, but the Resort anticipates some cooler temperatures for snowmaking and snowfall over the coming days and weeks, to build the base and provide a safe and enjoyable guest experience. To stay up to date on Sun Valley terrain and lift openings, download the Sun Valley App or check out SunValley.com.
River Run Base Lodge & Bar Thanksgiving Opening Hours:
Sun Valley Resort was founded in 1936 when Union Pacific built the world’s first chairlift on Dollar Mountain. From its early beginnings, the resort has expanded to what it is today and features more than 3,400 vertical feet and over 2,300 acres of skiable terrain, serviced by 12 chairlifts on Bald Mountain and two high-speed quads and a beginner’s conveyor on Dollar Mountain. Sun Valley is located about 2.5 hours from Boise, Idaho, and snowsport enthusiasts can also fly into Idaho’s Hailey’s Friedman Memorial Airport which is a mere 14 miles from the resort. Shuttle services are available from both Hailey Friedman Airport and Boise Airport, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the resort. You won’t need a car while staying at Sun Valley, because everything is just a short stroll away. In addition, there is a complimentary bus service, ‘Mountain Rides’, for visitors.
