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E-bikes are Here to Stay

Jonathan Mentzer July 29, 2025

Maybe you’ve been passed on a tough mountain bike trail by someone barely breaking a sweat, wondering how they do it: then you spotted that it was an e-bike. Maybe you’ve seen commuters on the bike path, kids in tow in a car seat and decked out with saddle bags. Across towns and demographics, one thing’s for sure: e-bikes have taken over the Wood River Valley.

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Taste of Sun Valley – Summer ’19

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The Thrill of the Harmless Hunt
Birdwatching in the Wood River Valley
By Kate Hull
Orange and red-headed Western tanagers with brilliant yellow breasts; mountain bluebirds covered from head to tailfeather in sky-blue; and owls [...]
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Have Bike Will Gravel
Adventure Begins Where the Pavement Ends 
By Mark Dee
Grab a map of the Wood River Valley, and you’ll see State Highway 75 and the Wood River Trail cut [...]
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Gravel All-Star Rebecca Rusch Learns from the Road
Endurance Athlete Weighs in on Gravel
By Mark Dee
Endurance all-star Rebecca Rusch has logged more miles on a bike than just about anyone on Earth. But when she [...]
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A ‘Weird and Scenic Landscape’
The Surreal Craters of the Moon National Monument
By Patti Murphy
Looking for somewhere strange and fascinating to go for a day trip? How about visiting the Moon without leaving Earth?   [...]
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E-bikes are Here to Stay
E is for easy and eco-friendly…
Hayden Seder
Maybe you’ve been passed on a tough mountain bike trail by someone barely breaking a sweat, wondering how they do it: then you spotted that it was an e-bike. Maybe you’ve seen commuters on the bike path, kids in tow in a car seat and decked out with saddle bags. Across towns and demographics, one thing’s for sure: e-bikes have taken over the Wood River Valley. [...]
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Summer Soundtracks
Stanley’s Greatest Hits
Carolyn French
Stanley, Idaho, is the epitome of a summer weekend—where alpine lakes, river rapids and starlit dance floors create the ultimate mountain montage. [...]
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Magical Frozen Fun
A Guide to Ice Fishing
SARAH LINVILLE
When winter arrives and the reservoir freezes over, the most intrepid amongst us will stride out onto the ice, bundled head to toe, cut out a chunk of ice and try to hook a decent-sized trout or two. Magic Reservoir is open year-round and may be the place to discover a new hobby or family tradition this winter. [...]
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A Bird’s-Eye View
What to know about bird hunting in Idaho
Words by JOHN HUBER / Photos by Hilary Mayberry and Nancy Whitehead
The Sun Valley area checks several boxes for hunters. Variety is one of those check marks. Not only is the Sun Valley area a world-class bird hunting area, but it is also a fantastic place for a beginner to navigate the sport. In the valley and surrounding area, hunters will find access to dog trainers and breeders of many local favorites, such as Labrador tetrievers, golden retrievers, setters, and Brittanys. [...]
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Intro to Bouldering
The Distilled Essence of Rock Climbing
Sarah Linville
Bouldering is a form of rock climbing that simplifies an already simple sport. It emphasizes working short but usually intense “problems” on large boulders or short rock faces. Unlike traditional or sport climbing, there are no ropes, harnesses or protective gear involved. In most cases, the climber is never more than fifteen feet off the ground. The focus lies on making powerful moves rather than on endurance.  [...]
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Spearheading the Gem State
Hunting non-native fish species
Jonathan Mentzer
This surge in popularity is due to the havoc caused by invasive fish species on the local wild game, such as sockeye and rainbow trout. To preserve the fishing ecosystem, fans of the activity are being encouraged to fish for invasive species like carp, sucker fish and pike minnow. [...]