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*The Wood River Valley*
Previously home to the Shoshoni and Bannock Indian Tribes, The Wood River Valley saw it's first settlers in the 1870's with the discovery of gold, silver and lead in the West.
Ketchum was established in 1880. Restaurants, hotels, saloons and other businesses common to mining towns of the era quickly grew until the turn of the century when mining took a drastic downturn. Businesses and revenues dwindled to a low of 100 people in Ketchum.
It wasn't until the 1930's when the area was selected as a destination ski resort that Sun Valley found itself on the map again, hosting the most famous celebrities of the day. Sun Valley became noted for excellent service, beautiful surroundings and a lifestyle that to this day is very attractive to all who visit and live here. |
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Arts & Entertainment
Sun Valley Summer Symphony, Jazz on the Green, Northern Rockies Folk Festival, Sun Valley Wine Auction, Sun Valley Arts and Crafts Festival, Hailey Days of the Old West, Ketchum Wagon Days, Springfest Celebration, Mountain Wellness Festival, Danny Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament, Swing N’ Dixie Jazz Jamboree, Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks, The Boulder Mountain Tour, Hailey 4th of July Fireworks, Antique Fairs, Gallery Walks and several theatre companies. |
Climate
Between the sagebrush and lava drylands to the south and the forested mountain ranges to the north, the valley has a mountain desert climate. With an average humidity of only 30, and 15 inches of precipitation per year, the northern latitude creates long days, with about 15 hours of sunshine in the summer. Dry sunny summers and mild sunny winters gave the resort community of Sun Valley its well deserved name. Average summer temperature is 75° and average winter temperature is 23°, with an annual snowfall of 150 inches. |
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Location/Elevation
Located in south-central Idaho, within Blaine County (5B designation on license plates, hence robinsells5b.com)
About 5,750 in Ketchum/Sun Valley |
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Population
Approx. 6,000 in Ketchum/Sun Valley; 7,500 in Hailey and 20,000 in all of Blaine County. |
Recreation
You name it and it’s probably here!
Alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice skating, hiking, camping, boating, rafting, world class flyfishing, golf, tennis, dining….and much more! |
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Schools
Public elementary schools are located in Ketchum, Hailey and Bellevue with the public middle and high schools in Hailey. The Community School is an independent college preparatory school, located in Sun Valley. The College of Southern Idaho's Blaine County Center offers an extensive array of classes. |
Ski Resort
Sun Valley Resort offers over 2000 skiable acres, 17 lifts including 7 high speed quads. Baldy has plenty of challenge for all skill levels while Dollar caters to beginners learning to ski or snowboard. |
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Transportation
The area is served by Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey. Skywest and Horizon Airlines provide connection to Salt Lake, Seattle and Portland. Horizon also offers non-stops to L.A. Charters are available through private carriers. The Sun Valley Express provides daily service to Boise. KART is a free public bus system, available within Ketchum/Sun Valley. |
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