Sun Valley,
Idaho.
Where we live. A mountain town that rewards paying attention, and the best kept secret in the American West.
“We came for the mountains. We stayed for everything else.”
Kami & Zac · Sun Valley, Idaho
Just Published · Seasonal Guide · June 2026
Summer in Sun Valley
The complete guide to Idaho’s most beautiful season. Hiking the Pioneer Cabin trail, fly fishing the Big Wood River, where to eat after a long day on Bald Mountain.
Sun Valley
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Adventure
Horseback Riding at Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch
A morning on horseback in the Sawtooth Valley, at a nearly century-old ranch an hour north of Ketchum.
Skiing
Sun Valley vs Jackson Hole
We tried both and chose to live in one. Here’s the honest answer on terrain, crowds, cost, and which is right for you.
Seasonal
Summer in Sun Valley
Hiking, fly fishing, wildflowers, and warm evenings. The complete guide to Idaho’s best season.
Planning
3–5 Day Itinerary
A day-by-day plan built by locals. Works for summer, winter, or the shoulder seasons.
Food
The Food Lover’s Guide
From a trained chef who eats here every week. The restaurants worth your time, and the ones to skip.
Planning
Where to Stay
Hotels, lodges, and Airbnbs. The Limelight, Sun Valley Resort, and the Hailey options worth knowing.
Planning
Best Time to Visit
Month by month breakdown. When to come for skiing, hiking, fall colours, and the quiet weeks nobody talks about.
Seasonal
Winter in Sun Valley
Skiing Bald Mountain, Nordic trails, and where to eat when it’s cold and you deserve it.
Deciding between Sun Valley and Jackson Hole? Read our side-by-side comparison from someone who lives in one and has skied both.
Seasons
Sun Valley by season