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Heading to sun valley

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csteezy
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I'm heading to sun valley in a couple days and have absolutely no idea what to expect. I won a 3 day lift ticket, so why not. whats the ski area like?
Jan 26 2016 4:23AM
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MNSkiers
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Wondering the same thing. Jr's are out there this year
Jan 26 2016 10:54AM
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treebeard
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it's big and has some of the best groomers you'll ever have the pleasure of ripping. small crowds, basically limitless potential in the trees if you're there during a dump. really it's a big, fun mountain with side hits all fucking over the place. baldy itself doesn't have a park, but there's a good one down the street at dollar. most of you guys are park skiers so that probably sounds more enticing, but if you're there for a few days i really highly suggest checking out baldy, it's just a great mountain
Jan 26 2016 11:02AM
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csteezy
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treebeardit's big and has some of the best groomers you'll ever have the pleasure of ripping. small crowds, basically limitless potential in the trees if you're there during a dump. really it's a big, fun mountain with side hits all fucking over the place. baldy itself doesn't have a park, but there's a good one down the street at dollar. most of you guys are park skiers so that probably sounds more enticing, but if you're there for a few days i really highly suggest checking out baldy, it's just a great mountain


Right on. Forecast is calling for some snow while I'm there
Jan 26 2016 11:29AM
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Aharrelson358
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So there are two mountains and both are included in the lift and a great bus system to take you to either. The terrain park is on Dollar Mtn. and is smaller but super dope. one jump line with like 25-35 footers and a big booter line with two 65ish footers and a super fun step up thats like 35-40'. They change up the rail features pretty regularly but all are fun. only green and super easy blue runs outside of the park.

Baldy Mtn. has 90% of the terrain. Like said above, groomers that rip, badass tree skiing with some fresh snow, and an all around really fun mountain. Some decent bumps too if you're into that. All in all definitely worth a trip! Ketchum is a pretty cool city to hang out in too
Jan 26 2016 1:31PM
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dyer
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Some of the best terrain you will ever ski. Runs are so long your legs start to burn. Bowls are incredible, groomers are perfect, and the parks are always on point, but on a different mountain.
Jan 26 2016 2:19PM
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csteezy
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Hell yeah boys I'm stoked, I appreciate all the insight!!
Jan 26 2016 2:35PM
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Thegratefulskier
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If there's powder it's amazing other than that its ok but free tickets are free tickets
Jan 26 2016 4:00PM
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gapersarefriends
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csteezyHell yeah boys I'm stoked, I appreciate all the insight!!


place is a blast, seriously so many trees and the longest fucking runs
Jan 26 2016 5:13PM
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gapersarefriends
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also eat at seattle ridge and get the loaded clam chowder baked potato. fucking unreal
Jan 26 2016 5:14PM
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JakeBarrett
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You planning on skiing dollar mountain or bald mountain more?? Just asking because I will be up at Dollar this Saturday
Jan 26 2016 6:31PM
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csteezy
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gapersarefriendsalso eat at seattle ridge and get the loaded clam chowder baked potato. fucking unreal

right on i'll definitely check seattle ridge out!!

Barry.McCockinerYou planning on skiing dollar mountain or bald mountain more?? Just asking because I will be up at Dollar this Saturday

more than likely bald mountain I think, but I will definitely hit Dollar to check out the park
Jan 26 2016 8:26PM
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dan4060
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treebeardit's big and has some of the best groomers you'll ever have the pleasure of ripping. small crowds, basically limitless potential in the trees if you're there during a dump. really it's a big, fun mountain with side hits all fucking over the place. baldy itself doesn't have a park, but there's a good one down the street at dollar. most of you guys are park skiers so that probably sounds more enticing, but if you're there for a few days i really highly suggest checking out baldy, it's just a great mountain


I will second this. Sun Valley was the first place I ever skied out west. I was in 8th grade and I did not want to come home. It is a fun mountain, great groomers, good trees, and open bowls. If you are from the east I suggest avoiding the park, even though it is good. You can always ski the park back home, you might as well take advantage of a big western mountain when you get the chance.

The one thing I will say is that it is not super steep. Don't go there expecting Squaw of Jackson because you will be disappointed.

Have fun.
Jan 26 2016 9:22PM
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m.smay
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Barry.McCockinerYou planning on skiing dollar mountain or bald mountain more?? Just asking because I will be up at Dollar this Saturday


hi jake
Jan 26 2016 9:25PM
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Deepskier
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If you are expecting to ski park don't because it is so fucking bad right now they said they will fix everything with in a week but not so sure if your going to just ride baldy you should be pleased its really good conditions and weather and shit lately
Jan 26 2016 10:16PM
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JakeBarrett
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m.smayhi jake

HI MAX
Jan 27 2016 1:55AM
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csteezy
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yo! just got back from sun valley, was a pretty fun few days of skiing. I stayed off dollar as most of you suggested and just kind of ripped down baldy all 3 days. had some snow (6-8 inches) on friday/saturday but they fucking groomed after all the snow had fallen. overall it was a fun cruiser mountain i definitely appreciate all the insight everyone gave. also checked out seattle ridge, holy shit what a view from that lodge. the kegs blew out on 3 seperate occasions when we were getting pitchers up there and got 2-3 free pitchers every time we bought one haha it was dope. plus they walked around with free pizza once the kitchen closed
Feb 1 2016 2:18AM
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