As the hasty buzz of summer season winds down here in the Wood River Valley, cool air fills the vacant voids where amicable crowds of visitors once walked, bustling the streets and trails around Ketchum. The suddenly mellow atmosphere is inviting and warm as ever, despite the crisper temperatures. Flip flops get stored in winter […]
Here is something you most likely did not know about Ketchum: this precious town didn’t get its start as a ski and tourist destination. No, no…Ketchum was originally a booming mining town. Although beaver trappers had initially scoped the valley in the 1820s (which resulted in a less than fruitful bounty), it wasn’t until the […]
Mountain resort towns are defined by two seasons—Summer and Winter. Endless sunshine and wildflowers of July and August beckon those seeking reprieve from their metropolises, while the snows of the darker months quicken the hearts of ski-inclined adventurers. The communities teem with life amidst a full schedule of events and activities, filling restaurants, bars, concerts halls, […]
As the summer season comes to a close in Sun Valley, you’ll notice the traffic in town slow down, the trails open up, and the hills become bright with the palate of fall colors. Folks will start gearing up for the winter season, fine-tuning their quad strength for top-to-bottom runs down Warm Springs, skinning up […]
The yoga community in the Wood River Valley is strong. There is yoga in the park, yoga at the YMCA, and yoga at the Sawtooth Gathering in Stanley (Yogatooth). There are people who #yogaeverydamnday and people who go a few times a week to relax, rejuvenate, work out, and/or get their routine stretch on. Here […]
In Ketchum, it’s easy to get caught up in the myriad of outdoor activities available in the surrounding public lands. But some days, it’s better to stay put. Fortunately, the town itself exudes a bustling, yet pleasantly relaxed air that will charm the lungs and spirit of anyone out for a stroll, deeming a “down […]
Food is something that Ketchum does not mess around with. We do like the Hobbits do – breakfast, second breakfast, elevenses, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and supper. In line with American tradition, we do call second breakfast and elevenses ‘Brunch.’ Without further ado, please adorn your stretchy pants and get ready for your mid-morning meal. […]
“Lazy Sunday” is a term you’ll hardly ever hear in Ketchum. The beckon of the couch and television is out-shouted by the calls of the trails, peaks, and rivers of our valley, even on the day of rest. While this constant summons for summertime adventure is rarely ignored by locals and visitors alike, even […]
Sunsets are the spectacular finale to a day of triumphs or hardships; a universal permit to relax, reflect upon today and willingly, even eagerly, grasp the inevitable coming-of-tomorrow. Here in the Wood River Valley, we’re always hungry for tomorrow, and today’s reflections usually include reliving a tight turn conquered on a mountain bike, a golf […]
A friend of mine once described ice cream as simple, frozen joy and I couldn’t agree more. There are few things that outweigh a locally-sourced sugary reward at the end of a jam-packed day. Luckily, Ketchum gives everyone access to this kind of sugary goodness every day, all summer long. So go scratch your itch […]
Hunter S. Thompson wrote in his famously debaucherous and roman á clef novel, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, that “Good people drink good beer.” We couldn’t agree more. Feast your eyes here (and your taste buds later) with this list of microbrews available in Ketchum. Sawtooth Brewery The Sawtooth Brewery is new on the […]
“Where do you live?” “Idaho.” “Ohh—Potatoes!” “…Yeah…potatoes.” When most people think of Idaho—the Gem State—they don’t think of our abundance of elegant stones. Nor do they imagine rugged snow-capped peaks, towering above pristine rivers. They don’t consider the herds of bugling elk, the willing trout of the waters, or the endless networks of hiking and […]
