A Home that Hugs
By WORDS SARAH LINVILLE / PHOTOS JOSH WELLS
Tucked next to the abrupt southern aspect of Dollar Mountain and in the shade of mature cottonwood trees growing next to Trail Creek sits a modern-contemporary home evoking the enduring imagery of Sun Valley itself. [...]
A mindful foundation
By PAMELA KLEIBRINK THOMPSON
Flourish means to thrive and prosper. It’s an appropriate name for the Flourish Foundation, whose mission is to support personal [...]
An ode to a local
By JONATHAN MENTZER
If there ever was a truly beloved local who exudes the Sun Valley lifestyle, it’s Nappy Neaman. With his radiant smile, warm personality, cowboy hat and flip-flops, Nappy knows cool. [...]
The mind of a thunder dragon
By Sarah Linville
Gerry, 58, a world-class and celebrated kayaker, expedition guide and filmmaker hailing from Scotland, became enthralled by the intense freedom of whitewater kayaking from age 11. Now, he helps others create healthy relationships with the unknown. [...]
The National Native American Hall of Fame honors distinguished Idaho journalist
By PAMELA KLEIBRINK THOMPSON
“I write about complicated subjects, so my goal as a writer is always making it understandable. - Mark Trahant [...]
World Champion natural bodybuilder flexes her muscles
By LORI WILLIAMS
Now 47, not only does she have a six-pack, but 17 bodybuilding competitions behind her, resulting in the bling of numerous awards, the sweetest of which is her 2021 Las Vegas World’s Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) Championship in Open Figure and last year’s Los Angeles WNBF second place in Master’s Figure. [...]
Idaho Tough: A look at the legacy of a rodeo cowboy
By BY CLAUDIA WEATHERMON
"If you could bottle the feeling when you get off that horse and see 90 points, you’d get a million dollars ten times over. It’s the greatest drug in the world! - Kelly Wardell [...]
The resurgence of a classic Sun Valley brand
By BEN BRADLEY
Testing their products on Baldy’s terrain gave their brands instant street cred among discerning skiers and synonymized Sun Valley with pioneering innovation. Another local start-up, Reflex, continued this tradition as founder Gus Verge aimed to elevate the oft-overlooked ski pole to its highest form. [...]
The bliss and courage of a national Nordic champion
By DICK DORWORTH
Kiesel’s belief in and support of Alison, as well as his waxing magic, allowed Alison to achieve her potential. That same year she had several top-10 places in competitions that are now called World Cup races, including a win at the first FIS World Cup race in Telemark, Wisconsin, though it was later proclaimed only a ‘test’ World Cup race. However, she placed second, seventh and eighth at the Holmenkollen, the Norwegian National Championships. [...]
The Elephant’s Perch dreamers reflect on their iconic journey
By JAKE MOE
Bob and Kate Rosso have invested a quarter of a million hours over the last 46 years working to make The Elephant’s Perch the iconic destination in the Wood River Valley it is known for today. [...]