A lifetime of powder days is better than just one
As autumn closes and early winter opens, the leaves that once rustled on the trees are laid to rest beneath [...]
The making of the Valley's outdoor lifeline
In a Valley where there are literally thousands of miles of trails, one of the most notable trails is the [...]
An Austrian tradition settles in the mountains of Idaho
After rapidly transforming from a sleepy, post-boom and bust mining town of just over 100 year-round residents into a luxury [...]
A Walk Through Idaho's Forests and Into the Secret Life of Trees
Trees are the breath of planet earth. They are vital to life on land, acting as air purifiers that filter [...]
Jumps, Pump Parks, Flow Trails, and New Terrain Hit Idaho's Mountain Bike Mecca
Long known as a mountain biking mecca, the biking opportunities in and around the Wood River Valley are breaking new [...]
E-Bikes Find a Niche in the Wood River Valley
E-bikes, which have electric motors that assist pedal power, were a bit of a tough sell when they made their debut in Sun Valley 15 years ago. They’re all the rage now, thanks to bikes that weigh under 40 pounds and have a range of 50 miles or more ... [...]
Worth the Weight
While to some the fusion of trail running and ultralight backpacking known as “fastpacking” means slimming down to rationed energy chews and freeze-dried meals, three Wood River Valley locals adventure with luxury essentials: chocolate, cheese, salami, and wine. [...]
Ketchum's dark skies offer tremendous stargazing sights
Although we now know the northern lights are a result of solar winds interacting with particles in the upper [...]
Camper van rentals extend the camping season
I wake to the sound of footsteps crunching the gravel outside the van as my brother-in-law paces between the camp [...]