| Idaho |
| Winter Adventure | Code: | 1200 |
| Located in Sun Valley, Idaho, Sun Valley Heli Skiing has over 750-square-miles of terrain in three mountain ranges to choose |
| from. It is only fitting that the birthplace of heli-skiing in the United States is Sun Valley, Idaho - the same locale dubbed |
| "America’s First Destination Ski Resort". |
| Averell Harriman, then chairman of the Union Pacific Railroad, was introduced to Sun Valley in 1936 by Count Felix |
| Schaffgotsch. Averell had hired the Count to find a location suitable to develop the west’s first destination ski resort. |
| Impressed by it’s treeless lower slopes, and similarity to resorts he had visited in Europe he decided to build. Within a year a |
| luxurious million dollar lodge was constructed. By 1938 the world’s first chairlift was erected, changing the future of skiing |
| forever. And by 1940 three chairlifts were put in to the top of Bald Mountain. At 3400 vertical feet, this was one of the first |
| big mountain alpine resorts. |
| Not satisfied with that, Harriman assembled a world renowned ski school using the best Austrian instructors of the time; |
| teaching the progressive "Arlberg Technique". With names like Hauser, Haemmerle, Pfeifer, Lang and Litchfield directing the |
| Sun Valley Ski School through the 50’s, it was a school second to none. This also attracted many of the rich and famous to |
| the Sun Valley area, including many of the Hollywood greats of the time. Clark Gable, Bing Crosby, Claudette Colbert, Errol |
| Flynn, and Gary Cooper were all regulars at the lodge. |
| Since these early days, Sun Valley has produced a number of athletes and others influential in the ski industry. Warren Miller |
| started his film career living out of the parking lot. And a slew of Olympians including Picabo Street, Christian Cooper, and |
| Suzie Corrock all called Sun Valley home. |
| The mountain truly offers something for everyone. From the gentle cruiser to the steepest trees. If you doubt the challenge, |
| just try to keep up with the locals on one of the resorts many autobahn style cruiser runs. |
| We invite you to explore the best skiing Sun Valley has to offer with a day of heli skiing. |
| And, while a day spent skiing or boarding from the helicopter is always an exhilarating adventure, much of the terrain is ideal |
| for the first-time or family heli-ski experience. Access can be provided to a variety of terrain, including inviting, low-angle |
| slopes, which allow to customize your trip based on your level of experience. As the birthplace of United States helicopter |
| skiing, Sun Valley Heli Skiing retains the country’s longest-standing operations permit and offers an outstanding record of |
| safety, terrain quality, and over 100-years of collective experience by the team of guides. |
| Classification: | Winter Adventure |
| Arrival Day: | Any |
| Included In Rate: | Full Day (5-6 runs): 10000 vertical feet * Big Day (7 -8 runs): 14000 |
| vertical feet. One lift (with guided tour ) is for telemark skiiers (for |
| this a minimum of 4 PAX is needed) |
| Not Included: | Gratuity |
| Remarks: | If weather or snow condition dictate a cancellation, the reservation |
| is moved to the next open day. Equipment for heli skiing can be |
| rented at check-in. |
| home |
| America 4 You L.L.C. | 1 |