Sun Valley Resort has officially been named host of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals, March 22-27, 2025, including all four disciplines for men and women. FIS granted final ratification to Sun Valley Resort upon completion of the World Cup course and updates to the base area infrastructure. Sun Valley Resort is thrilled to welcome the world’s top athletes to the Stifel Sun Valley Finals vying for the overall World Cup title. With 385 guest rooms and 26,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, Sun Valley Resort is not only a renowned ski resort, but a world-class meetings and events destination as well.
“Sun Valley has a long and storied history in ski racing, for many years hosting the revered Harriman Cup, our first FIS World Cup in 1975, and most recently the U.S. Alpine Championships back-to-back,” said Pete Sonntag, Sun Valley Resort GM and VP. “We’re proud of our mountain and believe it will provide a great test of the world’s greatest skiers, but we’re even more proud of our community and the way this small western town can rally around an event of this caliber. We’re thrilled for athletes, families and travelers worldwide to come experience the best of Sun Valley.”
A nod to the Union Pacific's railroad history, Sun Valley Resort has named the race course "Challenger," as challenger cars were known for their speed and power. The name also honors the resort’s new state-of-the-art Challenger chairlift, which serves some of the resort’s most challenging terrain. This new course promises to be one of the most demanding downhill courses in North America.
“We are thrilled to welcome back the best skiers from each alpine discipline to the iconic slopes of Sun Valley Resort," said Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. "We are confident that this event will not only be a success, but it will further show that we have world class venues right in our back yard.”
For groups utilizing the resort in March, Sun Valley will also have a bustling events lineup over World Cup Finals off the slopes. Enjoy live music after the races daily, explore Ketchum and the 5850 Festival, and catch more events and entertainment in Festival Meadows in Sun Valley.
Seattle Ridge Lift Replacement
With intermediate runs that make family mountain days and teambuilding activities more fun and tree-skiing that challenges experts, Bald Mountain's Seattle Ridge area is getting the “lift” this special terrain deserves. The replacement of the Seattle Ridge Chairlift is improving skier circulation and terrain access to this much-loved area of Bald Mountain.
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Up, up, & away: With the construction of a new detachable six-person Doppelmayr chairlift, uphill capacity will increase in this area by 20%. Get ready to safely make more turns with even less wait time on all your favorite Seattle Ridge area runs.
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Go with the flow: The new Seattle Ridge chairlift will also provide improved skier circulation to this side of Bald Mountain, creating a smoother flow of riders around the base area and across the hill.
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More to explore: Through the Bald Mountain Stewardship program, 91 additional acres of glades will be available to explore, meaning all-new adventures in the Sunrise area.
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Happy little trees: Forest health is top of mind for all of us who know and love Bald Mountain. In partnership with the National Forest Foundation, U.S. Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management, the work conducted in the Sunrise region will reduce fire risk while improving forest health and preserving the unbeatable recreational experience.
An iconic winter destination executing a trademark ski competition, Sun Valley Resort remains a meeting planner's dream, providing seamless meeting execution, ample space, a plethora of activities and newly improved facilities.