It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Winter is in full effect in the Rocky Mountains, where the charming mountains towns are decked with holiday lights, and the streets are coated in the white of recent snowstorms. There is nothing more magical than celebrating the holidays with a white Christmas in the mountains. While […]
Since starting Ski With Kim in 1989, Kim Reichhelm, has been hosting clinics, camps, corporate skiing, private trips and adventure travel for all ages and abilities around the world. Find out how she got started and why she chose Limelight Ketchum as the home for Ski with Kim Adventures in Sun Valley. Why Limelight […]
Are you tired of your friend’s shredding stories? Would you rather sit by the fire? Do you just need a winter off? Don’t worry – we get it. Not everyone comes to Sun Valley to ski. Luckily, there are plenty of activities for those who prefer spending their days off the slopes. In addition to […]
If you’re even reading this post, you must either (a) love a snowy Christmas (b) be a powder hound trying to find ideas for your family who may need a break from the slopes (c) crave a low-key holiday season Of course, just walking through town will bring the holiday spirit out in the most […]
Sun Valley itself is a well kept secret. It’s location and chill vibe keep it off the tourist radar but once you’ve visited (especially during the winter months), you’ll be itching to get back and explore the back roads. Here are some of the best kept secrets in Sun Valley, ID. Back Country Routes Sun […]
Sun Valley has a strong reputation for its fabulous downhill skiing, but its less adrenaline-filled partner, Nordic skiing, is a favorite pastime of Sun Valley residents and visitors alike. Lucky for all of us, Sun Valley has world-class Nordic trails, and it’s taken just as seriously as skiing on Baldy. Sun Valley There are over […]
Road tripping through Ketchum? Spur-of-the-moment weekend getaway? If you only have a short time to play in Ketchum, here is our recommended 48-hour itinerary. Day 1 8:00 am – Chomp, Chomp If you’re not breakfasting at The Limelight, head on over to Perry’s for a quick, satisfying meal and a cuppa joe. This local’s favorite has […]
While Sun Valley is routinely hailed by skiers for Bald Mountain’s superbly kept and remarkably sustained pitches, it is often forgotten that the resort itself is a mere fraction of the winter playground available to those with an affinity for sliding on snow. For any skier or snowboarder looking to ditch the chairlift and […]
Winter sports in Sun Valley draw crowds of all kinds: nordic skiers, backcountry shred heads, fat-tire biker babes, groomer aficionados, and even ice climbers if they’re willing to hike for it. But sometimes the more aggressive, adrenaline-filled activities are not what you’re looking for on a vacation. If this is the case, strap a pair […]
Favorite blue runs on baldy Sun Valley Ski Resort dawns its patterned apron of ski trails draped over Bald Mountain, snugged right up to the town of Ketchum. “Baldy”, as it is affectionately referred to by locals, boasts some of the very best intermediate “Blue” runs of any ski hill in the country, and it’s […]
