Sun Valley, ID debuts new 380 acre area - Sunrise Zone

Sun Valley Idaho just turned up the stoke levels to 100 with the opening of their new terrain area Sunrise Zone. What used to be a backcountry / sidecountry area is now part of the actual resort. New chairlifts and new terrain is probably the most exciting news to come out of resorts and a major draw card for new visitors. This is part of the reason why Sun Valley, ID was awarded best resort in the west in the 2021 Ski Mag annual awards. We cant wait to visit Sun Valley when borders open up again to see what excitement is hidden within this resort.After getting 51” of record breaking Idaho powder in the 7 days leading up to the opening (Feb 3 2021) the lucky ones who got to be there would have been in for a treat!.Here is the full breakdown from Sun Valley, ID.380 Acres of Exciting New TerrainTucked away in a quiet nook on Bald Mountain’s southern flank, a hidden wonderland of skier’s delight awaits. Glide peacefully down a sun-drenched bowl. Dance through perfectly-spaced trees. Jam down steep chutes. Increasing Bald Mountain’s lift serviced terrain by nearly 20%, Sunrise is the first major terrain expansion on Baldy in over two decades.The expansion, which adds 380 acres of exciting new terrain, includes lengthening the gradually-pitched and oh-so-smooth Lower Broadway run, adding 25 high-efficiency snowmaking guns and opening up some of Baldy’s best and most challenging terrain, including a wide-open bowl and extensive tree skiing. Completed in the fall of 2020, our new high-speed detachable Broadway lift has replaced the resort’s oldest chairlift, Cold Springs (#4). The new lift, rising 1582 vertical feet in just over a mile, provides a seamless transition from the base of Lower Broadway run and the new Sunrise zone to the Roundhouse Restaurant, Roundhouse Express Gondola, and Christmas chairlift (#3). Accessed via Seattle Ridge, the new Sunrise zone has long been known by tight-lipped Sun Valley locals for its secret powder stashes, challenging rock drops, steep chutes, and epic corn skiing, and the expanded lift access to this area further establishes Sun Valley’s Bald Mountain as a crown jewel of destination ski resorts and a must-visit for every passionate snow rider. Demonstrating their deep commitment to creating the best possible ski experience and maintaining the natural legacy of this historic and world-class mountain resort, the Holding family has steadfastly pushed this expansion through to completion, and now you, our valued guests, get to reap the rewards. Enjoy! OverviewThe ski area within a ski area. A special place to glide down a wide-open bowl, navigate through trees, and descend steep chutes. The new Sunrise terrain has increased Sun Valley Resort's skiable area by over 380 acres.