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Don’t miss a note Alasdair Neale Music Director Stephanie Childress Associate Conductor

14 Free Concerts Guest Artists Include: Gabriela Martinez • Time For Three Mason Bates • Gautier Capuçon Jacomo Bairos • Olga Kern

Fundraising Gala SIMPLY EXTRAORDINARY… Yuja Wang August 6

Music Institute Summer Education Programs July 28 – August 9

Instilling a lifelong love of classical music R. E. Holding Pavilion Sun Valley, Idaho 208-622-5607 Visit the Festival’s website for further details. svmusicfestival.org

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Opening Night with Gabriela Martinez The Festival’s 41st season opens with an evening of Mozart. Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez, described by The New York Times as “compelling… versatile, daring, and insightful,” performs Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20. It’s probably his most famous concerto, as it’s a delight end to end, and it accompanies the final scene and end credits of the 1984 film Amadeus.

The program continues with Mozart’s equally popular “Haffner” Symphony. Full of exuberant life, it moves from a fiery and forceful opening, through an easygoing and peaceful middle, to a final movement that Mozart wrote should go “as fast as possible.” Alasdair Neale and the Festival Orchestra accept the challenge!

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Haydn and Stamitz Stephanie Childress leads the orchestra in Haydn’s Symphony No. 80. It’s not as famous as many of his other symphonies, but not for any good reason—it’s a lovely work that is stormy at times, light-hearted and even funny at others. Not “LOL” funny, but classical music funny—defying expectations with little twists of melody and form. Carl Stamitz probably wrote his viola concerto for himself, as he was a virtuoso violist. Festival Principal Viola Adam Smyla will tackle this bright, lively, and altogether enjoyable showcase for his instrument to open the concert.

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Gabriela Martinez and Festival Musicians Play Brahms Pianist Gabriela Martinez joins with several Festival Orchestra musicians to perform Brahms’s Piano Quartet in G Minor.

Clara Schumann played the piano part at this piece’s premiere in

1861, which was fortunate since it’s often described as “stupendously virtuosic.” The piece met with instant acclaim, lauded for both its innovative structure—which launches straight into a number of variations on the first theme—and its incredible finale, which was written “in the gypsy style,” according to Brahms’s own description. Ms. Martinez will open this concert with Caroline Shaw’s Chopin-inspired Gustave le Gray.

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Beethoven 4 and Anna Clyne In between two of the most famous classical works ever written (his third and fifth symphonies), Beethoven produced this gem of a composition. Light, airy, and approachable, it certainly warrants more love; Schumann called it “a slender Greek maiden between two huge Nordic giants.” Can a piece of music be mournful and elegiac, somber and grieving, while also exquisitely beautiful, even radiant, and full of life? Give a listen to Anna Clyne’s ode to her mother, Within Her Arms, and see what you think.

AUGUST 4

Time For Three Plays Mason Bates Sun Valley favorites Time for Three return to perform a new concerto written for them by Mason Bates. Titled Silicon Hymnal, Bates describes it as “an electro-acoustic book of songs.” The program opens with Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture, an exuberant piece full of dance themes inspired by the composer’s time in Italy and the best themes from his first opera.

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2025 Gala Concert: Simply Extraordinary…

Yuja Wang Renowned pianist Yuja Wang will be the featured guest artist of its 2025 Gala Concert. Yuja Wang’s appearance at the Festival’s only fundraising concert will

provide an unforgettable evening of music. One of today’s most acclaimed pianists, she will perform Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with Music Director Alasdair Neale and the world-class Sun Valley Music Festival Orchestra.

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Schumann, Beethoven, and Márquez Stephanie Childress leads Schumann’s powerful and dramatic Symphony No. 4, a great example of Romantic (and romantic) music. It’s full of emotion, ranging from darkly brooding and mysterious to tender and melancholic.

Schumann’s form is intricate and innovative, with the four movements fused together and various themes reappearing throughout.

Also in a romantic vein, Principal Second Violin Polina Sedukh performs Beethoven’s Romance No. 2 with the Festival Orchestra, her violin singing the lovely melody. The concert opens with Arturo Márquez’s Danzon No. 2, a rhythmic and hypnotic dance tune made famous by its appearance in Mozart in the Jungle.

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An Evening of Ravel Here’s an all-Ravel program in honor of the great composer’s 150th birthday. The concert opens with two of Ravel’s Miroirs, pieces he dedicated to avant-garde artists who were also his friends. Next up: a set of seven waltzes and an epilogue under the title Valses nobles et sentimentales. Ravel acknowledged Schubert as his inspiration, but there’s no mistaking Ravel’s distinctive sound and elegant orchestration. The evening concludes with Stephanie Childress conducting Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2.

Stravinsky called it “not only Ravel’s best work, but also one of the most beautiful products of all French music.” Sit back, relax, and let the arrival of dawn wash over you.

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Gautier Capuçon Plays Elgar What do the movie Tár and the Netflix show Wednesday have in common? Key characters playing Elgar’s cello concerto! Hailed as Elgar’s final masterpiece, it’s a gorgeous but not particularly happy work (would Wednesday Addams play anything remotely happy?) influenced by the devastating impact of World War I on the composer’s psyche. Gautier Capuçon returns to Sun Valley to deliver this hauntingly beautiful music. Stephanie Childress opens the concert with Tumblebird Contrails, a piece the composer Gabriella Smith says was “inspired by a single moment sitting in the sand at the edge of the ocean, listening to the hallucinatory sounds of the Pacific, watching a pair of ravens playing in the wind.”

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Brahms Symphony No. 4 Fans of Beethoven may bristle at the suggestion, but there’s a sizable contingent who view Brahms’s Fourth Symphony as the very embodiment of the symphonic ideal. Precisely constructed, it displays Brahms’s absolute mastery of the form.

Filled with beautiful tunes and waves of romantic emotion, it also remains steadfastly earnest, even austere. Brahms recognized this quality, writing from his mountain retreat near Vienna that his symphony “tastes of the climate here.

The cherries don’t ripen in these parts; you wouldn’t eat them!” Pay particular attention to the finale, a masterful homage to one of Bach’s chaconnes—a stately dance with 32 variations over a repeating bass line. It’s brilliant.

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Gautier Capuçon and Festival Musicians Play Schubert Written in the last year of his life, Schubert’s String Quintet is often considered his greatest (and was his last) chamber work. He chose to add a cello, rather than a viola, to the

traditional string quartet, and the result is a wonderful exploration of the instrument’s capabilities. At times the second cello reinforces the bass line, at other times it soars into its highest range, and at one point the two cellos play a lovely duet. The great cellist Gautier Capuçon joins with several Festival Orchestra musicians to bring this magnificent piece to life.

AUGUST 16

Pops Night: Latin-Inspired Dance Music with Jacomo Bairos Conductor Jacomo Bairos returns to Sun Valley (he previously conducted The Villalobos Brothers in 2021) with a program inspired by Latin dance music. Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Miami’s Nu Deco Ensemble, Bairos is known for merging classical music with a wide range of styles, composers, and artists. For Pops Night, Bairos has assembled a group including Joachim Horsley (piano), Luca Alemanno (Bass), Yonathan “Morocho” Gavidia (percussion), and Murphy Aucamp (drums).

Their program will feature jazzy takes on recognizable tunes as well as impossible-toresist Latin dance songs that will have you tapping your feet or perhaps dancing in the aisles (and on the lawn!).

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Olga Kern Plays Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 Home to some of the most popular and recognizable tunes in classical music, Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto was an instant success and remains one of the mostperformed orchestra pieces today. It will be in good hands (apologies) with Olga Kern, who won first prize at the Rachmaninoff International Piano competition at age 17 and remains the only woman to win the Gold Medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in the last 50 years. The concert opens with Reena Esmail’s Testament, which features traditional Hindustani melodies and easily demonstrates why Esmail’s music is receiving so much play these days.

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Olga Kern and Festival Musicians Play Beethoven Olga Kern opens this program with a series of light, short, and speedy pieces for solo piano. Following, she joins with Festival musicians for Beethoven’s Piano Trio in D Major, which got the nickname “Ghost” because of its ominous and spooky middle movement. It’s eerie, mournful, and almost painfully slow. In contrast, the two movements that surround it are short, cheerful and light-hearted, making for a ghostly sandwich. George Bernard Shaw wrote of Beethoven that “he could write music whose beauty will last you all your life; he could take the driest sticks of themes and work them up so interestingly that you will find something new in them at the hundredth hearing.” Listen and enjoy the simple “sticks” of themes in the very beginning of both outer movements.

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Season Finale: An Evening of Richard Strauss The Summer Season concludes with two pieces from Richard Strauss: his tone poem Death and Transfiguration and the suite from his opera Der Rosenkavalier. Tone poems are compositions that relate to stories in the “real world,” such as a hike in the alps in Eine Alpensinfonie. This one explores mystery of death and what lies beyond. Strauss wrote: “It occurred to me to present in the form of a tone poem the dying hours of a man who had striven towards the highest idealistic aims, maybe indeed those of an artist.” Der Rosenkavalier gives us the finest music from Strauss’s happy, funny, and sentimental opera. Listen for the famous waltz towards the end—a beautiful but also funny bit because waltzes didn’t really exist during the time of the opera’s setting in Mozart’s Vienna.

Critics of the day gave Strauss a hard time for that, but we get to enjoy it.

All concerts are free, except for the Gala Fundraising Concert.

Performances begin at 6:30 PM and take place at the Sun Valley Pavilion.

Wood River Valley GEMS BARRY PETERSON JEWELERS AND JENSEN STERN BARRY PETERSON JEWELERS

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arry has had studios in Tahoe, Park City, St. George, and Carmel. But he vacationed in Sun Valley as a child, and nowhere else quite compared. Sun Valley’s history and reputation made it a perfect place for Barry Peterson Jewelers.

So, amid the elemental beauty and sophisticated elegance of Sun Valley, in 1971 Barry began crafting original jewelry from a shop in well-known Giacobbi Square. Five years later, he moved Barry Peterson Jewelers to the Mall at Elkhorn, then in 1984, returned to Ketchum and expanded his collection to include more diamonds, precious stones, and designer lines. Barry designed his 3,600 square foot store on Sun Valley Road, which opened in 1991. The shop itself is a destination for many Sun Valley visitors, and Barry’s original designs and quality work have drawn distinguished clientele from around the country. No matter what the season, Barry has clients who return year after year for the designer, original, and custom pieces, as well as for the personalized care and craftsmanship of the shop’s repair services.

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THE SUN VALLEY SUN In 1972 Barry once again created a line of jewelry inspired by a theme. The late Bill Janss, former Olympic skier and owner of Sun Valley Resort from 1964 to 1977, asked Barry to design an original piece for the Sun Valley Company. Barry’s “Sun Valley Sun” has become a Barry Peterson Jewelers signature line, with a rich heritage reflecting Barry’s exquisite craftsmanship. For the Sun Valley 50th Anniversary, Barry created the all-diamond Sun Valley Sun, which glitters with 50 stunning diamonds set in the original design.

The passion of a rock hound doesn’t fade with years, and Barry’s life is a testimony to the prospecting spirit. He has traveled the globe – literally – in search of gems and minerals that inspire his original works and meet his high quality standards.

in architecture and advanced computer aided design proficiency, blends structure and innovation into each custom creation. Together, they create not just jewelry, but wearable works of art.

What truly distinguishes Jensen Stern is its elevated yet deeply personal approach to service. Clients are welcomed into an atmosphere of warmth, discretion, and genuine connection. Whether commissioning a bespoke piece or discovering an unforgettable gift, every encounter is tailored to the individual, marked by thoughtful guidance and exceptional attention to detail.

Jensen Stern is more than a jewelry store, it is an experience of luxury, intimacy, and enduring style. S

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ucked into the alpine terrain of Ketchum, Jensen Stern is a destination for those with a discerning eye for fine jewelry. This intimate gallery presents a curated collection of over 50 masterful artisans, offering striking, sophisticated pieces that merge timeless beauty with modern design. From one-of-a-kind rings, intricate chains, and custom heirlooms, each creation tells a story of artistry, rarity, and refined craftsmanship.

Behind the brilliance are Jessica and Charlie Herner, the visionary duo who lead with soulful expertise.

Jessica, a GIA-certified gemologist, brings a deep knowledge of gemstones, a cultivated design sensibility, and modern jewelry styling. Charlie, with a background SUN VALLEY SOURCE

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SUMMER/FALL 2025

SUN VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL

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WOOD RIVER VALLEY GEMS Barry Peterson Jewelers and Jensen Stern

PUBLISHER / OWNER Randy Schaeffer

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ART DIRECTOR Judy Stoltzfus

GREAT FINDS A Summer Shopping Guide

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ST. LUKE’S WOOD RIVER: Advancing Rural Healthcare

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OUTDOOR GUIDE

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E-BIKE 201 or eMTBs

By Jim Santa

MIDDLE FORK RIVER TOURS The Vacation of a Lifetime!

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CHRISTMAS ISLAND LODGE An Angler’s Paradise

By Bryant Dunn

AIRLINE MAP Nonstop flights from ORD, SEA, SLC, LAX, SFO, DEN

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LODGING GUIDE From 5-star to sleeping bags – we have it all including luxury homes and condos

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STANLEY Upper and Lower Stanley Map

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GREENHEAT: Summer is the Perfect Time to Think About Winter

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THE VALLEY CLUB: The Importance of Using Weather Stations for Irrigation

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SUN VALLEY WEDDINGS 60 / Chelsea and Louis 62 / Kelly and Alex

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TOWN MAPS 73 / Sun Valley Village 74 / Ketchum/Elkhorn 75 / Hailey 76 / Bellevue

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BALDY TRAIL MAP

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SHOPPING MAP BUSINESS LISTINGS

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BEWARE OF PLASTIC

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DINING GUIDE The Source is the only local magazine that gives you a complete listing of all restaurants and cuisine from Stanley to Fairfield.

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LIST OF ADVERTISERS AND WEB ADDRESS DIRECTORY

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INTRODUCING FUTURE ROOTS Local Food. Lasting Impact.

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A SUMMER SHOPPING GUIDE

Great Finds BARRY PETERSON JEWELERS

THE ELEPHANT’S PERCH La Sportiva Prodigo. A revolutionary new trail running shoe.

Indyeva Safarka Jacket. Light pullover with hood, kangaroo pocket, waist adjustment and UV protection. www.elephantsperch.com 280 East Avenue, Ketchum 208.726.3497

Anniversary Diamond Sun Pendant The “Sun Valley Sun” has become a Barry Peterson Jewelers signature line, with a rich heritage reflecting Barry’s exquisite craftsmanship. For the Sun Valley 50th Anniversary, Barry created the all-diamond Sun Valley Sun, which glitters with 50 stunning diamonds set in the original design.

Anniversary Diamond Eyes Sun Pendant For the Sun Valley 50th Anniversary, Barry created the Anniversary Diamond Eyes Pendant, which glitters gold sun rays with 2 stunning diamonds set in eyes of the original design.

Anniversary Sun Pendant For the Sun Valley 50th Anniversary, Barry created the original Sun Valley Sun, which glitters gold sun rays complimented by its unique design. This beautiful Pendant can be purchased in a variety of sizes in white gold, yellow gold or silver. www.barrypeterson.com 511 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum | 208.726.5202

MAISON et CADEAUX

Welcome to the world of Maileg.

Charm in every detail. www.maisonetcadeaux.com 351 N. Leadville Ave, Ketchum 208.622.3101

TOPNOTCH FINE FURNISHINGS

Life-like Orchids Escalate your entertaining space with these one-of-a-kind containers made of grapevine wooden root balls and hand selected life-like Orchids. www.topnotchonline.com 680 Sun Valley Road | 208.726.7797 18

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OZZIES

Check out some of the summer favorites.

Birkenstock Arizona Big Buckle llse Jacobsen Tulip Unisex New Balance Shoes for every man, woman, child and season! www.ozziesshoes.com 4th & Leadville, Ketchum 208-726-3604

JENSEN STERN

Drop stud earrings designed by owners Jessica and Charlie Herner. A romantic tone emerges in elongated 18 karat rose gold, the earrings feature faceted, oval-shaped pink spinels framed by sparkling diamonds.

Sylva & Cie’s bold bangles speak volumes. The “C’est Beau C’est Cher” cuff, custom-made in 18 karat yellow gold with black diamonds, pairs effortlessly with the brand’s double spiral and hinged styles to create a striking, modern stack. www.jensenstern.com The Galleria | 351 Leadville Ave N | Ketchum

STURTEVANTS

The Vala is a full-power ebike that delivers precision and power.

Perfectly balanced, refined suspension and of the finest quality construction. All the legendary Santa Cruz dynamics – supreme handling, great suspension, and longevity – are paired with the class-leading new Bosch Performance Line CX motor and a versatile battery solution. With 150mm of rear travel and a mixed wheel set up, this is the ultimate trail bike. www.sturtevants-sv.com Ketchum: 340 N. Main Street | 208.726.4501 Hailey: Corner of Main & Carbonate | 208.788.7847

MOON SHINE BOUTIQUE AND THE COTTAGE

Locally-made items including jewelry, hats, candles, ornaments, ceramics and clothing!

And one-of-a-kind Native American-made turquoise jewelry as shown above!

MOON SHINE BOUTIQUE 210 Sun Valley Rd, Ketchum | 208-726-6293 THE COTTAGE 618 S. Main St, Hailey | 208-788-3258 SUN VALLEY SOURCE

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UNDERSTORY SUN VALLEY

Studio Penny Lane, Studio Collection Once currency, now keepsake. These sterling silver pieces, crafted from vintage coins, are more than adornment – they’re a piece of history and a quiet reminder to pause, reflect, and live with intention. Find them exclusively at Understory Sun Valley. www.understorysunvalley.com 580 4th St. E. Suite 160 | Ketchum | 208.721.3903

STYLED TWICE

The valley’s newest fashion consignment where you’ll find high end fashion and accessories including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Emilio Pucci – to name a few. www.styledtwicesv.com 180 North 1st Ave #3 208.720.5867

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Leather purses in assorted colors. Pair with your favorite outfits and always have your essential items at the ready.

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RASBERRYS Retail Nook

In addition to the deli case, Rasberrys has a variety of jams, spices, vinegars, granola, drink mixers, wine and locally made goods. Visit us downstairs from 11-5, Monday - Friday www.rasberrys.net 411 5th Street East, Lower Level, Ketchum | 208.726.0606

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St. Luke’s Wood River:

ADVANCING RURAL HEALTHCARE WITH INNOVATION AND COMPASSION

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n the heart of Idaho’s Wood River Valley, St. Luke’s Wood River (SLWR) Medical Center stands as a beacon of healthcare excellence for the communities of the Wood River Valley.

As the only hospital within a 75-mile radius, SLWR plays a vital role in delivering comprehensive, high-quality care to this rural region.

With 25 inpatient beds, a dedicated team of approximately 440 employees, and 45 active physicians, SLWR offers a wide range of specialties—from OB/ GYN and pediatrics to cardiology, orthopedics, dermatology, and general surgery.

Visiting specialists further expand access to care in areas like gastroenterology and urology. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic tools, including CT, MRI, EEG, and 3D mammography at its Women’s Imaging Center.

SLWR’s Oncology Infusion Services Department provides chemotherapy and infusion therapies in collaboration with oncologists from the St. Luke’s Cancer Institute. And in emergencies, patients benefit from 24/7 care by board-certified emergency physicians—an exceptional standard for a hospital of its size.

to travel long distances. It also allows them to recover near family and support networks, reducing both emotional and financial burdens. The addition of robotic-assisted surgery underscores St. Luke’s and the Foundation’s shared commitment to delivering world-class care in a rural setting.

EXPANDING ACCESS THROUGH INNOVATION In a major leap forward for rural healthcare, St. Luke’s Wood River and the St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation have introduced robotic-assisted surgery to the valley. This cutting-edge technology allows surgeons to perform complex procedures with enhanced precision and control through small incisions. For patients, the benefits are significant: less pain, reduced blood loss, fewer complications, lower infection risk, minimal scarring, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery times.

This investment means that advanced surgeries in women’s health and general surgery can now be performed locally, eliminating the need for patients

CONVENIENT AND CONNECTED To make healthcare more accessible, St. Luke’s Clinic – Walk-in Care is open on Saturdays in Hailey, offering lab and X-ray services along with language support.

After-hours telephone services are available to help patients determine whether they need urgent or emergency care.

Technology also plays a key role in patient engagement. Through MyChart, patients can view test results, schedule appointments (including telehealth), request medication refills, and access provider notes. MyChart also supports proxy access for family members and integrates with health apps like Google Fit and Apple Health. During hospital stays, MyChart Bedside offers real-time updates and communication tools.

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COMMUNITY-BASED CARE SLWR extends its reach through a clinic in Hailey, offering family medicine, neurology, mental health services, rehabilitation, and community health programs. Walk-in care is available on weekday mornings, with same-day appointments also offered. The St. Luke’s Center for Community Health provides bilingual services focused on prevention and wellness, including health education, screenings, insurance assistance, emergency financial aid, and referrals to social services.

As part of the larger St. Luke’s Health System—which includes multiple hospital campuses and St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital—SLWR patients benefit from a coordinated network of care across southern Idaho and eastern Oregon.

For non-emergency issues, St. Luke’s offers on-demand virtual care daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Patients can log into MyChart, describe their symptoms, and connect with a provider for a video consultation—often avoiding the need for an in-person visit.

POWERED BY COMMUNITY SUPPORT The St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation has been instrumental in the hospital’s growth and innovation. Since raising over $20 million to help open the hospital in 2000, the Foundation has continued to invest in advanced technology, expanded services, and wellness programs. Its mission remains focused on enhancing patient care and ensuring the community has access to high-quality healthcare close to home.

CRITICAL CARE WHEN IT MATTERS MOST For patients in urgent need, Air St. Luke’s provides rapid medical transport via helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft, or ground units. Staffed by highly trained professionals, the service is equipped to handle critical cases involving newborns, pregnant women, children, and adults with complex conditions. Operating from bases in Boise and Twin Falls, Air St. Luke’s serves a wide region, including parts of Oregon, Nevada, and California, through partnerships with other air medical programs. S

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E-Bike 201 or eMTBs

By Jim Santa

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ack in the Summer 2020 issue of this publication, we introduced the basics of ebikes, as these pedal assist machines were taking the market by storm and were new to most riders. This is still true today, with ebike being the most rapidly evolving category in cycling. And since 2020, we’ve seen a lot of technological advances in ebikes, especially electric mountain bikes or eMTBs. The superlight (SL) category is the latest trend to hit e-mountain bikes. Essentially, a bike in the superlight e-mountain category has a less powerful motor and smaller battery than a “full-power” e-mountain

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bike. While the latter might have a motor that kicks out 85Nm of torque and a 900Wh battery, SL e-bikes are using motors that put less torque, typically around 50Nm, and carry smaller, lighter batteries, around 400Wh. With smaller/lighter batteries combined with smaller/less powerful motors, most superlight eMTBs models are weighing in at around 40 pounds, 10 or so pounds lighter than full-power eMTBs. Compare this to a weight of around 30 pounds on a standard full suspension MTB. Weight plays a massive role in how the bikes handle and feel on the trail, not to mention load-

BE WARNED: If you don’t want to get an eMTB, don’t get on one. ever, a full-power bike, especially on climbs, will get you places faster – perhaps much faster – than an SL bike. And with their ever-bigger batteries, some as much as 900 or 1000Wh batteries, some full-power ebikes can offer notably more distance and elevation than an SL bike. Full-power ebikes are fast and powerful, but they are also heavy. And currently the ride experience is less refined than the experience of riding an SL eMTB. The large heavy batteries and full-power motor require a stout frame and heavier-duty components. And even though most full-power e-MTBs boast generous suspension travel (typically 160mm or more), they still feel a bit harsh on the trail, providing less feedback. An SL e-bike, in contrast, feels more compliant, agile, and precise. While a full-power bike feels a bit sluggish, the SL e-bike is lithe and graceful. All this said, an SL ebike will likely set you back a bit more financially as in the cycling world, lighter generally means more expensive.

Sturtevants offers both full-power eMTBs and SL eMTB models. Of note in the SL models is the SantaCruz Heckler SL, which in one recent test was rated as the top model.

Also stocked is the Giant Trance X Elite which is the lightest full-power model on the market at around 41 lbs, which is similar in weight to the Heckler SL. And Transition is even producing a model, the Relay, designed to be ridden powered or unpowered by simply removing the battery, a valuable feature if you ride where eMTBs may not be allowed and only want one bike.

So, whether you’re looking at a full-power eMTB, or one of the new SL models, I’m here to tell you that the terrain we have available to ride these bikes around the Wood River Valley is likely some of the finest in the country.

While you may need to explore beyond the “frontside” and get deeper into the backcountry, the amount of spectacular multi-use terrain we have is literally unlimited, and you won’t see many others out there either. ing one on a bike rack – I can speak to this from experience. A lighter eMTB handles more like an unpowered mountain bike, more flickable and poppy, and is easier to steer and control than a heavier full-power e-bike. This is especially true for lighter and less powerful riders.

BUT WHAT ABOUT RANGE, YOU ASK. Smaller batteries do not necessarily mean shorter run time as the less powerful motor consumes less energy.

And with the overall weight being around 25% less, we are seeing similar play times as with full-power bikes. How-

GUIDE SERVICE Sturtevant’s guide service offers eMTB trips for those looking to familiarize themselves with the bikes and the backcountry. And these eMTBs, whether full-powered or SL, make for great tools to access the backcountry for work purposes. We are seeing them being used by trail builders, search and rescues groups, and for me personally, to access game cameras deep in the backcountry as part of a volunteer position I have with the Wood River Wolf Project.

We have a saying here at Sturtevants, “if you don’t want to get an eMTB, don’t get on one. These bikes are an absolute blast to ride!! S SUN VALLEY SOURCE

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W E STE R N BIG GA ME HUNTI NG S STEE LHE A DI NG SUN VALLEY’S FINEST HUNTING ADVENTURES!

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Christmas Island Lodge An Angler’s Paradise

By Bryant Dunn ©2025

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or Christmastime revelers across the world, December 25th serves as the annual day to exchange gifts, fill stockings and celebrate holiday traditions with friends and family. However, on the central Pacific island of Kiritimati, Christmas is a year-round event.

Commonly known as Christmas Island, named by Captain James Cook upon his “discovery” of the island on Christmas Eve in 1777, this central Pacific coral atoll is one of 33 tropical islands that make up the Republic of Kiribati and is located approximately 1,300 miles due south of Hawaii just north of the Equator. In the local Gilbertese language, ti is pronounced as s thus resulting in the pronunciation of Kiritimati equating to Christmas and Kiribati to keer-ih-bos.

RECREATIONAL FISHERY This remote, palm tree-covered white sand island is known as one of the most spectacular recreational fisheries on the planet, offering world-class saltwater flats fishing as well as deep sea fishing opportunities beyond its surrounding reef. Giant trevally, bluefin trevally, golden trevally, milkfish, triggerfish, a variety of reef fish and the ubiquitous bonefish swim the 150 square miles of ankle to waist deep water encapsulated in the island’s inner lagoon. In fact, by some estimates, the bonefish population of Christmas Island outnumbers the human population of 7,400 by roughly 1000 to 1.

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ANGLING TOURISM Kiritimati’s primary export is copra, a product of the numerous coconut palm trees that blanket the island, but in recent history angling tourism has become central to the atoll’s economy. Anglers, most commonly fly fishermen, travel to the island on a weekly Fiji Airways flight that originates in Honolulu. Once on-island, visitors are transported to their lodgings which are mostly spartan rooms that offer basic amenities as a base for long days wading the inner lagoon and the surrounding outer reef in search of the various piscatorial target species.

Recently, thanks to an exclusive joint venture between the Kiribati government and an American partnership headquartered in the Northern Rocky Mountains, Christmas Island Lodge (formerly the Captain Cook Hotel) has been renovated, remodeled and upgraded to serve as Kiritimati’s premier lodge offering catering specifically to adventurous anglers from across the globe. In addition to the comprehensive renovations of six two-suite private oceanside bungalows complete with thatched roofs, air conditioning and en suite showers, the lodge is now connected to the new solar electrical grid which was installed by the Kiribati government in advance of the pandemic.

LAUNCHSITE Among many advantages offered by Christmas Island Lodge over the few existing lodging options on the island is the private boat launch on the inner lagoon which was built during the country’s pandemic closure. This launchsite, adjacent to the lodge’s private swimming lagoon, allows Christmas Island Lodge guests to be the first in and the last out of the back of the inner lagoon where the most desirable fishing opportunities exist. This launchsite is only permitted to Christmas Island Lodge guests and eliminates the lengthy drive and boat trip from the other lodgings located in Tabwakea and London on the northwest shores of the atoll.

The lodge’s location on the outskirts of Banana, a small village on the north central reach of Kiritimati, is most proximal to the airport and the highly coveted fishing

destinations of the Korean Wreck and Huff Dam. This allows for minimal vehicle travel and a maximum of fishing hours each day. Additionally, with the advent of the Starlink global internet system, lodge guests have unequaled internet connectivity while enjoying the sunset and fresh lobster and sushi appetizers each evening after long days on the flats.

WEATHER Regarding the best time of year to visit Kiritimati, due to its location near the Equator, weather varies little with temperatures only fluctuating by approximately 1 degree over the calendar year and settling comfortably in the mid-80s during the day and the mid-70s at night.

As the international angling market continues to grow, exotic destinations like Christmas Island are becoming more and more popular. And though, for most of the world, Christmas is celebrated just one day per year, adventurous anglers can celebrate Christmas everyday in the Republic of Kiribati which might very well end up being the holiday of a lifetime. S For more information on Christmas Island Lodge, visit christmasislandlodge.com or call 1-844-CILODGE (245-6343).

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Sun Valley and its surrounding areas will not leave you lacking for activities and adventure.

With some of the best trails in the west, the mountain biking and hiking are second to none.

GOLF

Golfers of all skill levels enjoy an immersive golf experience with panoramic views of the Wood River Valley and Bald Mountain through 45 holes of golf, premier practice facilities, and an 18-hole putting course.

Photos Courtesy of Sun Valley Resort

BALDY BLUEBIRD MUSIC FESTIVAL

There’ll be music in the air this Fourth of July week at the second annual Baldy Bluebird Music Festival at River Run Plaza on July 3rd and 4th. With headliners Ian Munsick and Kip Moore, along with a lineup of stellar supporting acts, you won’t want to miss a beat.

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Join Middle Fork River Tours, top outfitter on Idaho’s Legendary Middle Fork of the Salmon.

Offering 5 or 6 day all inclusive trips.

Taking reservations for summers 2026 & 2027

Clint & Molly Frank | www.middlefork.com | 1-208-627-9989

Photos Courtesy of Sun Valley Resort

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THE PAVILION

The Sun Valley Pavilion will host a number of incredible performances this summer season. Summer offerings include a stand-up comedy showcase, performances by the Joffrey Ballet, symphony concerts put on by the Sun Valley Music Festival, and a stellar lineup of headline concerts.

SUN VALLEY ON ICE

Sun Valley Resort eagerly awaits the return of Sun Valley on Ice on July 2, with shows on most Saturdays throughout the summer. Sun Valley on Ice delivers an original lineup of all-star skaters including Olympic medalists and world-class figure skaters, who are sure to dazzle you.

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T h e WhiTe OTTer rafT i ng e x p e r i e nc e have a blast!

refuel feel right at home

walk to the river!

treat yourself right Join us in Sunbeam for a genuine welcome, adventure-soaked rafting, and great food. It’s unforgettable.

FULL DAY & HALF DAY TRIPS FOR ALL AGES FLOAT FISHING • SCENIC Dude, I just won FLOAT TRIPS • BOAT RENTALS many brownie 208.788.5005 • so WWW.WHITEOTTER.COM points with my wife

See mom, I told you that double major in Business

Happy kids? Check!

Happy husband?

Check! Sunscreen reapplied? Check!

Overabundance of exclamation marks?

Smiles, giggles, and squeals from the little people, and some from the big—yeah, see that big guy standing next to me? He screams like a girl! I love rafting.

and three daughters. Who is the man? I’m the man.

AND I’m ROCKING this Pharrell hat.

Piles of laundry waiting for me?

Who cares. 100s of emails I need to respond to? So not on my mind right now. School tuition, mortgages, doctors’ bills...

See this? I’m made of armor... my day-to-day worries cannot penetrate my armor. White Otter, take me away.

OUTDOOR GUIDE

HORSEBACK RIDING

The best way to experience Sun Valley’s legendary Western heritage is with a visit to the fabled Sun Valley Stables and Western Horseman’s Center. Trail rides and wagon experiences are fun for the entire family, from beginner to experienced rider.

Photos Courtesy of Sun Valley Resort

MOUNTAIN BIKING

With over 400 miles of single-track spread throughout the valley, individuals of all ages and experience levels can find something to suit them. The technical and rugged trails on Bald Mountain now boast the country’s longest purpose-built downhill route and 3,100 feet of lift-access trails. The more relaxed White Cloud Trails offer stunning views of the valley and a great hiking or biking experience for beginners and families.

HIKING

Sun Valley offers all levels of hiking trails. See the Bald Mountain trail map on pages 78 and 79.

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S MIDDLE FORK RIVER TOURS

The Vacation of a Lifetime!

ince 1986 Middle Fork River Tours has been providing quality river vacations on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River.

Clint and Molly Frank of Sandpoint, Idaho own and operate the company and take great pride in offering exceptional whitewater rafting and fishing trips for families, friends, and corporations. They have remained a small family-owned company so they can take an active role and be personally involved with all aspects of their guests river experience.

Clint leads most every trip and has a genuine enthusiasm for life and the river. Molly’s love of the outdoors and zest for good food has led her to create a river menu that is as diverse and exciting as the river they run.

Middle Fork River Tours is committed to providing exceptional rafting and fishing trips on the Middle Fork of the Salmon. Their trips are all inclusive and they offer you a service complete with everything needed to enjoy the river. Expert guides, topnotch equipment, delicious food, detailed camps, and an adventure that will instill lifelong memories.

Visit their website at middlefork.com and join them for a first-class whitewater rafting experience on the legendary Middle Fork of the Salmon. S

Photos courtesy of Middle Fork River Tours

Molly and Clint Frank

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Photo: White Otter Outfitters

RAFTING

A day in Sunbeam, Idaho with White Otter Outdoor Adventures simply can’t be beat! Your day starts with fresh blueberry muffins, raspberry scones, egg pies, and a good cup of coffee. Morning sun and some incredible food are followed by the sharing of laughter on the waters of the crystal clear Upper Main Salmon River. Your day ends in the afternoon sun on the deck of the Sunbeam Café. Rafting from Sunbeam is a must when you’re here for vacation. Even the drive to and from the river will leave you speechless. There are very few places as beautiful and as untouched as the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. www.whiteotter.com | 208-788-5005

TRAILING OF THE SHEEP FESTIVAL

Photo: Michael Edminster

The 29th Annual Celebration • October 8-12

Don’t miss Idaho’s premier cultural event honoring the arts, history and culture of the West. Fall is beautiful in Sun Valley

and this event will capture your heart as we celebrate a slice of the American West. The event includes an authentic Sheep Folklife Fair, culinary events featuring lamb and local foods, storytelling, Wool Fest, multicultural experiences, entertainment, demonstrations and presentations, cooking, championship sheepdog trials and the Big Sheep Parade (Idaho living history) with 1,200 sheep trailing down Main Street in Ketchum. www.trailingofthesheep.org 38

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join us!

OCTOBER 8-12, 2025 Sun Valley • Ketchum • Hailey, Idaho

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Painting & Graphic Design

Fine Quality Dry Cleaning Eco-friendly 140 West Sun Valley Road • Ketchum • 208-928-7880

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AIRLINE FLIGHTS SUN VALLEY (SUN) NONSTOP FLIGHTS – 6 CITIES!

Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Los Angeles (LAX), Salt Lake City (SLC), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA)

© 2025

YEAR-ROUND: Delta SLC, United DEN, Alaska SEA WINTER/SUMMER/FALL: United LAX, SFO, ORD WINTER: Delta LAX, SEA

≈ Flight times are approximate

Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) is located in Hailey, 12 miles south of Ketchum/Sun Valley

AIRLINES SERVING

OTHER NEARBY AIRPORTS

Alaska Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . www.alaskaair.com Nonstop flights: Seattle (SEA) – year-round

Located 150 miles southwest of Sun Valley and served by seven major airlines.

BOISE, ID (BOI)

HAILEY, ID (SUN) Delta Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.delta.com Nonstop flights: Salt Lake City (SLC) – year-round United Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.united.com Nonstop flights: Denver (DEN) – year-round Chicago (ORD) – winter/summer Los Angeles (LAX) – winter/summer/fall San Francisco (SFO) – winter/summer/fall 40

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TWIN FALLS, ID (TWF) Located 60 miles south of Sun Valley and served by Delta Airlines

CHECK SUN FARES FIRST

FLY SUN ONE STOP TO THE WORLD

2025 summer/fall flights – nonstop to 6 cities!

ORD, DEN, LAX, SEA, SFO, SLC

SEA: Nonstop flights 2x weekly May 17 - June 7, daily June 11 - Sept 30, 2x weekly Oct 2 - Nov 30

SLC: Nonstop flights 3x daily year-round

DEN: Nonstop flights daily year-round, 2x daily May 21 - Oct 25 SFO: Nonstop flights 2x weekly May 24 - June 21, 1-2x daily June 26 - Sept 1, 2x weekly Sept 4 - Oct 25 LAX: Nonstop flights 2x weekly May 23 - June 22, 1-2x daily June 25 - Sept 1, 2x weekly Sept 4 - Oct 24 ORD: Nonstop flights 2-3x weekly June 6 - Sept 20

FLIGHT INFO & SCHEDULES at www.flysunvalleyalliance.com

Photo: Gabe Border

native landscapes, inc.

NLidaho.com

NLidaho.com

BUILDING QUALITY RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

SINCE 1989

PHOTOGRAPHY: TORY TAGLIO

YOUNG CONSTRUCTION INC 208.725.2001 | 105 Lewis Street | Suite 204 | PO Box 4936 | Ketchum, Idaho

www.youngconstructioninc.com

Maintenance • Lawn & Tree Spraying • Construction Pavers & Stone • Ponds & Water Features • Design/Build Flowers • Retaining Walls • Irrigation Fertilization • Hydroseeding • Snow Removal

SINCE 1991

Sun Valley, Idaho 208-788-3352

www.allseasons.info

Left to right: Maria Cervantes, Dan Ratliffe, Marina Schwarzbach, Toni Marcroft, Mark Lovlien, Samantha Kirscht, Dave Klemer, Jack Dies

Building custom homes since 1980.

SV CUSTOM BUILDERS svcustombuilders.com | 208.726.4843 | PO Box 3233, Ketchum, ID 83340

Summer is the Perfect Time to Think About Winter!

Most homes in the U.S. are heated by forced air systems. These bring with them the spread of dust, noisy fans kicking on and off and the need for ceiling fans to push the hot air down as well as other annoyances. Those upstairs are hot while those downstairs are wearing fuzzy slippers, grabbing for blankets and piling on extra layers.

But there is a better way.

GreenHeat.

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GreenHeat is easy to cut with scissors and easy to install in new homes and remodels.

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hen it’s hot outside, the last thing on your mind is heating your house. But summer is the perfect time for that home remodel, and while you’re at it, why not install a hyper efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective radiant floor heating system from GreenHeat USA? The locally owned, international company based out of Idaho is bringing this easy-to-install form of floor heating to residents of the Wood River Valley. Using advanced carbon-based heating film thinner than a credit card, GreenHeat can be installed under all flooring types, resulting in efficient heating throughout your home or business. Its thinness means no buildup or having to adjust door heights, making it the perfect retrofit installation during your summer remodel.

It lasts a lifetime without maintenance, unlike hydronic systems. The Far-Infrared heat produced is notably healthy too.

Installation is a breeze, taking less than 24 hours to install both product and flooring and leaving you with easy to control thermostats for each room, allowing you to shut off any zones or rooms not being used. The product’s LEED certification and energy efficiency makes it sustainable, cost-effective, and consistent, with the product’s conductive heat, providing almost instantaneous warmth throughout your space.

And best of all, GreenHeat is priced competitively and requires no maintenance in the long run—that’s a no-brainer! “Send us your floor plan today and we’ll send back a detailed quote for installation.” Don’t wait—summer is the perfect time to think about winter! S

Are you ready for some optimal comfort?

www.GreenHeatUSA.com FOR FREE QUOTES info@greenheatusa.com • (208) 309-6784 SUN VALLEY SOURCE

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The Importance of Using

Weather Stations for Irrigation AT THE VALLEY CLUB

By Jacob Howse

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t The Valley Club, maintaining top-quality conditions requires more than just hard work—it demands precision and a deep understanding of our environment. One of the most important tools we rely on daily are our three onsite weather stations, located at different points throughout the property. They play a critical role in how we set up irrigation each night.

Accurate irrigation is not simply about running sprinklers for a set amount of time. Every night, we use real-time data from our weather stations—including temperature, humidity, wind speed, and evapotranspiration rates—to determine exactly how much water the turf needs. This scientific approach helps us apply the right amount of moisture to keep the grass healthy, firm, and playable without wasting water or risking over-irrigation.

The benefits extend beyond turf health. Properly calibrated irrigation saves significant amounts of water, aligning with The Valley Club’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability. It also ensures that playing surfaces are consistent and performing at the highest standard for our members and guests.

Our weather stations allow us to move beyond guesswork, helping The Valley Club deliver superior course conditions while preserving one of our most precious natural resources. It’s a small tool with a big impact—and a critical part of what keeps the course at its best every day. S

100 Club View Drive North | Hailey, ID | 208-788-5400 www.thevalleyclub.org SUN VALLEY SOURCE

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F I N A N C I A L • TA X • C O N S U LT I N G

788.6515

www.jneelco.com • P. O. Box 923 • 717 N. Main St., Ste. B • Bellevue Jeffrey A. Neel, CPA

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PROUD BUILDER OF THE MOOSE GRILL RESTAURANT AT THE VALLEY CLUB Gene Korby | (208) 721-1042 | gene@korbybuilders.com

Sun Valley Weddings 9 The gorgeous mountain setting combined with top rate services provided by wedding planners, florists, photographers, caterers and venues will give you and your guests the very best experience to treasure for a lifetime.

AMANDA SEAWARD’S

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ABSOLUTE WEDDINGS

WEDDING AND EVENT COORDINATOR

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Tara Bella Flowers 22 YEARS OF FLORAL DESIGN www.TarabellaFlowers.com 208-788-4046

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rimavera

SUN VALLEY’S FINEST FLORIST Since 1973

CUSTOM WEDDING AND FLORAL DESIGN

511 Leadville Avenue • Ketchum 208-726-7788 • www.primaverasunvalley.com PHOTOS: CAITLIN KELLEGAR - CAITLIN JOYCE PHOTOGRAPHY

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A place of love R CHELSE A & LOUIS

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hat could have been more enchanting than a June wedding weekend in the gorgeous setting of Sun Valley? For Chelsea and Louis, it was a weekend filled with love, laughter, and breathtaking beauty.

The Sun Valley area holds special meaning for Chelsea and Louis.

Chelsea’s grandparents have owned a home since 1992 and Chelsea and her family visited every year, creating lots of meaningful moments and cherished memories. Chelsea, who met Louis at Washington State University in 2013, brought him to the Wood River Valley in the first year of their dating – she couldn’t wait to introduce Louis to her special place.

Like Chelsea, Louis fell in love with the beauty and charm of the Valley.

The couple knew that Ketchum would be the perfect location for their wedding, offering outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, biking, and top-notch restaurants. Ketchum’s hometown feel added to the allure of this destination, making it an ideal place for friends and family to come together.

Their wedding weekend was kicked off on a warm afternoon with a welcome party at Whiskey’s on Main, where guests were treated to a stunning patio setting, the best views of Baldy and the melodic sounds of Travis McDaniels playing guitar.

Festivities continued with a golf outing at Big Wood, designed to help friends and family get to know each other while enjoying a fun-filled day on the greens. An intimate rehearsal dinner at Rasberrys in the evening, set the stage for the main event with a touch of elegance and warmth.

Saturday marked the pinnacle of the weekend, starting with the

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Wedding Planner: Amanda Seaward Photographer: Ray J. Gadd Floral Design: Tara Bella Flowers

WEDDING DRESS AND VEIL FROM JULIETTA BRIDAL IN KETCHUM

wedding ceremony at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden.

This charming garden offered the perfect setting for the couple to exchange their vows. Following the ceremony, guests were whisked away to The Grill at Knob Hill for a magical reception. The outdoor setting at Knob Hill provided a lovely backdrop for mingling, dining, and dancing under the stars.

As the weekend unfolded, guests experienced the joy and love that Chelsea and Louis share, surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Wood River Valley. Their wedding weekend was not just a celebration of their love but also a tribute to the beauty and significance of Sun Valley, a place that has been a part of their lives and their love story. S

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Wedding Planner: Amanda Seaward Photographer: Carli + Beau Photo & Video Floral Design: Tara Bella Flowers

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KELLY & ALE X

elly and Alex’s love story began at the University of Oregon, where they first met dressed as Cinderella and Prince Charming at a college party. From that moment, they were inseparable. Eleven years later, they finally said “I do” – and it was worth the wait.

Sun Valley holds deep meaning for Kelly’s family.

Her grandfather dreamed of visiting after watching Sun Valley Serenade as a child in Germany. Kelly’s parents eventually moved from Oregon and retired in Sun Valley, creating years of family memories in the place that once felt like a dream.

It was only fitting that Kelly and Alex chose Sun Valley for their wedding. A magical winter sleigh ride to Trail Creek Cabin sealed the deal, and with the thoughtful and experienced guidance of wedding planner Amanda Seaward, their vision came to life.

The September weekend kicked off with a lively celebration at Sawtooth Brewery, followed by a rehearsal dinner and welcome party at Ketchum Grill.

Their wedding day arrived with warm autumn sun and golden leaves creating a breathtaking backdrop for their ceremony in the Trail Creek aspen grove.

Tara Bella Flowers surprised Kelly with her favorite peonies, while Carli and Beau captured each special moment. Guests were welcomed with custom wedding newspapers made by Kelly and during the ceremony, a surprise “Witness Raffle” selected two unsuspecting guests to sign the marriage license.

Cocktail hour featured lobster rolls and Oregon wines, an homage to the couple’s Pacific Northwest roots. Kelly and Alex’s first dance to “You Make Me Feel So Young” by Frank Sinatra was the result of dance lessons taken together and their wedding cake combined their favorite flavors, pumpkin and salted toffee, served on hand-painted plates the couple made for one another.

As the night closed, “It Happened in Sun Valley”

by Glen Miller Orchestra from Sun Valley Serenade played, sending guests home with full hearts and unforgettable memories. A perfect nod to the film that inspired it all. S

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WHAT MAKES THIS LUXURY RESORT UNIQUE? In addition to our 2,000 Sq Ft Residences, we also offer: SERVICES: • Complimentary Valet Services – let our valets drive you around town, to the ski mountain, golf courses, hiking trailheads and restaurants.

We also offer airport transfers and personal storage (owners only).

• Concierge Services – let the Concierge make your dinner reservations, massages, tee-times and much more!

• Daily Housekeeping Services • Weekly wine & cheese receptions

AMENITIES: • Year-round Rooftop Pool & Spas with panoramic views of the ski mountain!

• Exercise/Sauna/Steam/Massage area open 24-hours a day, featuring modern, interactive exercise equipment • Heated, Underground Reserved Parking • Complimentary Elkhorn Golf (owners only)

Shared Ownership & Limited Rentals concierge@lssunvalley.com • 208.727.1616 • www.lssunvalley.com

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Bed & Breakfast Lodge Cabin Rental On Anderson Ranch Reservoir in Pine Idaho Just a hop, skip and a jump from Sun Valley, Twin Falls or Boise

A GORGEOUS, RUSTIC & ROMANTIC MOUNTAIN LODGE

Lodge has 7 individual rooms – each with private full bathroom.

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Large great room perfect for reunions of all kinds.

Lodge sleeps up to 20, Cottage sleeps up to 8.

208-653-2135

Rooms from $165 per night

Rooms with: 1 king bed 2 full beds or 3 full beds

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BIKE PATH The Wood River Trails Bike Path starts in Bellevue and ends just north of Ketchum. This smooth, paved path has scenery all the way and is open to foot traffic, bikes, dogs and skates. In the winter season it is groomed for cross-country skiing. Sorry, no motorized vehicles. Take this trail and leave the car behind!

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BALD MOUNTAIN HIKING & BIKING TRAILS

COMING WINTER 2024/25 Our multi-year improvement plan continues with the replacement of the Seattle Ridge chairlift with a new Doppelmayr 6-pack. The new lift will increase uphill capacity in this area by 20% and improve skier circulation across the hill. For more information on the Seattle Ridge Lift Replacement Project, visit futureofsunvalley.com.

The difficulty ratings assigned to trails at Sun Valley are based on difficulty relative to other trails on the same mountain. Users of all ability levels should begin with easier trails before advancing.

This map is an artistic representation and may not accurately reflect the contours or dimensions of the resort or its specific areas.

Bald Mountain Trails The Bald Mountain trail network, with both downhill and cross-country trails, is perfect for intermediate to advanced mountain bikers. These trails are technical and rugged, requiring good physical condition and experience, and are also shared with hikers and trail runners. For newcomers, we recommend starting out on our beginner-friendly White Clouds trail system (see map on reverse).

Lupine Trail

Trail Use: Downhill biking Length: 2.1 miles Level: Easier Trail Type: Single Track Total Descent: 723' Description: A fast, flowing traverse with some optional airtime, this trail can be lapped via the Broadway Trail and Christmas lift.

Broadway Trail

Trail Use: Multi-directional hiking & biking Length: 2.2 miles Level: Easier Trail Type: Cross-country Total Descent: 715' Description: Use this high-speed traverse on the backside of Bald Mountain's bowls to make laps on Lupine Trail. Be aware of hikers and the occasional uphill rider.

River Run Trail

Trail Use: Downhill biking during hours of operations Length: 3.4 miles Level: Easier Trail Type: Single Track Total Descent: 833' Description: More traditional singletrack than freeride, these shady "switchberms" offer the easiest descent to River Run Plaza. Connect from Warm Springs via the Traverse Trail or join with Mindbender or Pale Rider for a fast downhill experience.

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This map is from the 2024 season. For the most up-to-date 2025 Summer Map, please visit SUNVALLEY.COM.

Mindbender Trail

Trail Use: Downhill biking Length: 3.5 miles Level: More Difficult Trail Type: Jump Trail Total Descent: 1334' Description: Mindbender boasts the biggest jumps in the entire valley. With multiple options to connect you to River Run base area, you can enjoy the scenic views and flowing berms all day. For the easier way down, connect to River Run Trail. For a rowdy downhill, black diamond riders can connect to Pale Rider.

Saddle Up Trail

Trail Use: Downhill biking Length: 2.5 miles Level: More Difficult Trail Type: Jump Trail Total Descent: 1035' Description: Starting from the top of Bald Mountain, this advanced route requires some know-how. Saddle Up is stacked with large jumps and steep berms.

Pale Rider Trail

Trail Use: Downhill biking Length: 1.2 miles Level: Most Difficult Trail Type: Technical Jump Trail Total Descent: 530' Description: Pale Rider is steep, fast, and expertly "new school." It incorporates both natural elements and manmade jumps and drops, making it a bit of a technicalmeets-freeride hybrid. Undeniably rougher than Bald Mountain's other trails, including natural rock sections, this trail is recommended for advanced riders only.

Warm Springs Trail

Trail Use: Multi-directional hiking & biking Length: 8.3 miles Level: More Difficult Trail Type: Cross-country Total Descent: 2396' Description: A roller coaster ride through the wooded backside of Bald Mountain, including a half-mile climb to Little America Point, this trail ends during a fast, shaded descent down to Warm Springs Plaza. Return to River Run Plaza along the Wood River Trail. For a combined 22-mile cross-country loop (best ridden clockwise), connect from Cold Springs Trail, starting near St. Luke's Hospital. Or lastly, take the lifts to the top of Bald Mountain for a scenic downhill-only ride. This trail is not patrolled or swept—use at your own risk.

Cold Springs Trail - CLOSED

Trail Use: Multi-directional hiking & biking Length: 6.7 miles Level: More Difficult Trail Type: Cross-country Total Descent: 2579' Description: A sunny traverse across the backside of Bald Mountain, this trail is highlighted by a constant, rolling grade with some rocky sections. Connect to Warm Springs Trail for a combined 22-mile cross-country loop (best ridden clockwise), coming back along the Wood River Trail. This ride is also great as an up and back or lift-accessed downhill-only ride. This trail is not patrolled or swept—use at your own risk.

Bald Mountain Trail

Trail Use: Hiking & uphill biking Length: 5.5 miles Level: More Difficult Trail Type: Single Track Total Ascent: 3240' Description: A challenging 3000+ foot climb is used primarily by hikers. Start at River Run Plaza and hike to

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BACKSIDE BALD MOUNTAIN

READY TO RIDE? START HERE. GEAR UP With two summer locations—one in the heart of the Sun Valley Village and another right at the River Run base of Bald Mountain—Pete Lane's Mountain Sports can get you fully-outfitted for all your outdoor adventures.

Between our expert staff and extensive collection of sportswear, biking and hiking gear, we have everything you need to get you on the trails.

(208) 622-6127 | sunvalley.com/petelanes

TUNE UP If your bike needs a little love, Pete Lane's Mountain Sports offers both while-you-wait tuning services and a complete 24-hour maintenance overhaul. Can’t get to us? We also offer free bike pick-up and drop-off anywhere in the valley (by appointment only). We also offer a complimentary bike inspection at Pete Lane's River Run to make sure your bike is primed and ready to ride!

(208) 622-6127 | sunvalley.com/petelanes

FUEL UP

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The Roundhouse, nestled midway up Bald Mountain, offers both food and drink options. If you want a quick bite or cold beverage while you rest weary legs, breathe in the fresh mountain air from the deck, within view of the surrounding peaks. Accessible by gondola, hiking, or biking.

(208) 622-2012 | sunvalley.com/dining

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Lookout Lodge is perched 9,100 feet high at the top of Bald Mountain. Although the lodge is closed for the summer, you can pack a family-style lunch and enjoy the views from the outdoor picnic tables.

Restrooms are available. Accessible by lift access, hiking, or biking. sunvalley.com/dining

GETTING UP While you can hike or bike up Bald Mountain from multiple points, the only lift-served access is located at River Run Plaza (tickets available at the River Run Ticket Office). From here, you can load your bike on our state-of-the-art gondola, traveling 2,000 vertical feet in eight minutes, to The Roundhouse restaurant.

Perched 7,700 feet high, The Roundhouse is a great stop for lunch, a beer, or quick photo-op. You can load your bike on the Christmas quad chairlift all the way to the top, or take a few laps on the lower half of the mountain. The last ride to the top for bikers, on Christmas chair, is at 3:45pm.

(208) 622-2279 | sunvalley.com/biking

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EMERGENCIES & FIRST AID

EMERGENCY PHONE

The best way to avoid an accident is to be prepared and follow our safety guidelines and instructions on the reverse side of this map. But in the case of an accident, our patrol is there to help—call (208) 622-6262 for emergencies.

TICKETS BIKE RENTAL

DIAL 911 OR (208) 622-6262 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.

GEAR & APPAREL SHOP RESTROOM FOOD & BEVERAGE HYDRATION STATION PICNIC TABLE

BALD MOUNTAIN STEWARDSHIP PROJECT (BMSP)

SCENIC OVERLOOK

To address the forest health on Bald Mountain and surrounding areas, a multi-year

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Bureau of Land Management, private landowners and the local community formed the BMSP. This summer’s work will improve forest health, reduce fuels and fire danger, and preserve the recreational experience on Bald Mountain .

STAY IN THE KNOW

TAKE A DIGITAL MAP

Follow us on social media and hashtag your posts with #sunvalleystoke for a chance to have your images featured on our channels! Download the Sun Valley App to stay up to date with everything happening on Bald Mountain—live web cam footage, weather information, and more.

Download the free Trailforks app to use an interactive digital map of the entire Bald Mountain and White Clouds trail networks. Using GPS, Trailforks allows you to track your location and elevation, submit reports or dangers to our trail crew, and upload photos and video of your experience. To get started, download the Idaho region and get riding! trailforks.com

Scan to Download the Sun Valley App

Trailforks app (scan here to download)

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Broschofsky Gallery * Frederic Boloix Fine Art * SV Contemporary Gallery Gail Severn Gallery * Gilman Contemporary * Harvey Arts Project USA Hemmings Gallery Jennifer Bellinger Fine Art Kneeland Gallery * MESH Gallery Mountain Images Gallery Ochi Fine Art Gallery Sun Valley Museum of Art * Trails West Gallery Wood River Fine Arts *

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had plenty of time to rewatch the 2016 film A Plastic Ocean produced by Jo Ruxton and Adam Leipzig while flying over 2,670 miles of ocean from the Pacific Northwest to the Hawaiian Islands. Plastics play a ubiquitous role in our daily lives, and their absence would undoubtedly lead to a less diverse modern civilization, such as I was enjoying in Comfort Plus at 40,000 feet.

Humans have been using naturally derived plastics for far longer than you may imagine. For example, medieval craftsmen made lantern windows out of translucent slices of animal horn.

Horn is made of keratin – a mixed carbon-nitrogen polymer – the same stuff that skin and hair, including wool, are made of.

Leo Baekeland pioneered the first fully synthetic plastic in 1907. His invention, which he would christen Bakelite, combined two chemicals, formaldehyde and phenol, under heat and pressure.

PLASTIC BAGS America’s plastic bag history started in 1979, and by the 1990s plastic bags had taken over the world.

The obvious advantage for retailers was that they were much cheaper than paper bags. Consumers liked them because they held together when wet, keeping one’s groceries intact.

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Once heralded as a miracle innovation, plastic was peddled as a safe and versatile material that is now a part of literally everything we touch and much of what we consume from birth to adulthood. Todays world of plastics renders our lives nearly unrecognizable from civilizations of a century ago.

Unfortunately, people often utilize plastic without recognizing its adverse effects on their own well-being and the surrounding ecosystem.

Now we know plastic can take

Plastic’s devastating effect on marine mammals was first observed in the late 1970’s, when scientists from the National Marine Mammal Laboratory concluded that plastic entanglement was killing up to 40,000 seals a year.

anywhere from 20 to 500 years, or even much longer, to decompose. The decomposition time varies depending on the type of plastic, its structure, and environmental factors like sunlight exposure. Plastic does not fully disappear; it breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces, most of it becoming microplastics and their associated forever chemicals.

Within plastics, lie numerous chemicals and toxic substances, such as Bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, brominated flame retardants, and polyfluorinated chemicals, all of which pose significant hazards to all mammalian health on the planet and the environment.

Most alarming, BPA is an endocrine disruptor that interferes with the body’s natural hormone system.

PLASTIC POLLUTION There are now 5.25 trillion macro and micro pieces of plastic in our ocean and 46,000 pieces in every square mile of ocean, weighing up to 269,000 tonnes. Plastic pollution harms the ocean by directly killing marine life through ingestion and entanglement. More than 1 million seabirds and 100,000 marine animals die from plastic pollution every year.

Alarmingly microbeads in cosmetics, lotions, hair products, even toothpaste have been a huge contributor to plastic exposure and absorption into our bloodstream. Equally alarmingly 100% of our pre-teen girls and boys unwittingly use these products in their societal process of ‘fitting in’ with their peer groups and society at large, reducing their ability to reproduce.

While research into long-term health effects is ongoing, there are no targets for ‘safe’ amounts of microplastics in our bodies.

To make matters even scarier for us weary consumers, water is the conduit of most of our microplastics.

We used to divide ourselves into continents and large oceanic bodies of water. But that is not true. We are one planet in one big body of water pretty much equally contaminated with microplastics.

HOW DO WE STAY HEALTHY IN THIS WORLD WIDE MICROPLASTIC ENVIRONMENT?

100% of baby sea turtles have plastic in their stomachs.

FIRST cut down on your own plastic purchases when you can.

NEVER buy or consume plastic bottled water. Get a home water filter and use one of your stainless steel water bottles. (everyone has them)

RESEARCH HAS SHOWN: BOTTLED WATER Plastic load: 325-10,000 microplastic parts per liter probably due to the packaging and bottling process.

Never drink from a plastic bottle that has been in the sun.

TEA BAGS Plastic load: 11.6 billion particles from one plastic tea bag. Remember, hot water releases microplastics.

based disposable products.

While we won’t get rid of plastic, we can reduce, reuse and get smarter about its waste.

Aircraft carriers which may produce a ton of waste a day use specialized pyro-incinerators to turn carefully separated plastic waste to ash. It turns out that our navy has the best recycling practices of any city in America. We could all take a page out of their ‘how to’ book. Especially our construction companies and restaurants.

Please shop at our local Farmers Markets and locally sourced stores.

We suggest an in-home Alkaviva water filter.

Have fun on the trails, pick up trash and stay hydrated. S

As we go into our hiking and biking season, consider where and what you are buying and consuming.

Fill your own water bottle from your home filter. When ordering take-out, tell them to forget the plastic forks or better yet, suggest using vegetable

Organic Market & Café

Celebrating 16 years of bringing the best soups to Ketchum Farmer’s Market with Waterwheel Gardens 1-5:30 pm • Every Tuesday

HOT LUNCHES

Be wowed by our grilled sandwiches and our “locals’ favorite” kale salad!

• Wraps and Vegan Dishes • • Variety of Soups and Salads • www.jjnourishme.com

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726-7067

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726-5668

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726-2034

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726-3068

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928-6280

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726-4010

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726-8004

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726-2882

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725-7827

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725-5001

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726-3388

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NourishMe

928-7604

Healthy Cuisine

Pioneer Saloon

726-3139

American Steak House

Rasberrys

726-0606

Gourmet Bistro

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726-8481

Dishes From Around The World

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Rominna’s

726-6961

Italian Influenced Cuisine

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Sawtooth Club (The)

726-5233

Creative American

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Scout

928-4031

Wine & Cheese

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928-4332

Peruvian Cuisine

Smoky Mountain Pizza & Pasta

622-5625

Pizza & Pasta

Sun Valley Wine Company

726-2442

Light Fare

Sushi on Second

726-5181

Asian Fusion

Vintage Restaurant

726-9595

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726-2739

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726-5297

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622-2800

Trail Creek Cabin

622-2019

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788-2294

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578-2488

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788-2411

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788-1223

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Chapalitas

928-7306

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788-7699

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928-7111

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788-8482

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928-7929

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788-7217

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788-1255

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828-4376

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Salt N’ Pepper Sandwich Company

788-8844

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Shorty’s Diner

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Snow Bunny Drive-In

788-6464

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788-0805

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LIST OF ADVERTISERS YOUR RESOURCE AND WEB DIRECTORY PAGE ADVERTISER

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Absolute Weddings

amandaseaward.com

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NourishMe

jjnourishme.com

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All Seasons Landscaping

allseasons.info

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Ozzies Shoes

ozziesshoes.com

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Atkinsons’ Market

atkinsons.com

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Pella Windows & Doors

pellaketchum.com

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Barry Peterson Fine Jewelers

barrypeterson.com

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Pioneer Saloon

pioneersaloon.com

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Coeur d’Alene Art Auction

cdaartauction.com

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Premier Cleaners

premiercleanersid.com

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Dang Thai Cuisine

dangthaicuisine.com

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Primavera Plants & Flowers

primaverasunvalley.com

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Elephant’s Perch

elephantsperch.com

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Rasberrys

rasberrys.net

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Fly Sun Valley Alliance

flysunvalleyalliance.com

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Snake River Venture Partners

snakerivervp.com

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futureroots.org

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St Lukes

stlukesonline.org

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GreenHeat USA

greenheatusa.com

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Sturtevants

sturtevants-sv.com

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Hayhurst Bed & Breakfast

hayhurstbnb.com

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Styled Twice

styledtwicesv.com

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Idaho Wilderness Outfitters

idahowildernessoutfitters.com

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Sun Valley Custom Builders

svcustombuilders.com

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J. Neel and Company

jneelco.com

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Sun Valley Insurance

sunvalleyinsurancequotes.com

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jensenstern.com

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Sun Valley Music Festival

svmusicfestival.org

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Judy’s Design House

judysdesignhouse.com

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Tara Bella Flowers

tarabellaflowers.com

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Ketchum American Legion

post115.com

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Topnotch Fine Furnishings

topnotchonline.com

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Korby Builders

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Trailing of the Sheep Festival

trailingofthesheep.org

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Les Saisons

lssunvalley.com

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Trinity Hot Springs

trinityhotsprings.club

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Michael Doty Associates

mda-arc.com

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Understory Sun Valley

understorysunvalley.com

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Middle Fork River Tours

middlefork.com

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V’s Boutique

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Moon Shine Boutique

moonshinesunvalley.net

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Whiskey’s On Main

whiskeysonmain.com

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Mountain Village Resort

mountainvillage.com

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White Otter

whiteotter.com

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mr-dee.com

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Wood River Inn & Suites

woodriverinn.com

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Native Landscapes Inc.

nativeevergreen.com

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youngconstructioninc.com

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Cutthroat Club

913-0285

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La Cabañita Mexican Food

928-7550

Real Mexican

Mahoney’s Bar & Grill

788-4449

American

Mama Inez Taqueria

726-0125

Southwestern Cuisine

Silver Dragon

788-8668

Chinese

South Valley Pizzeria

788-1456

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751-1497

Japanese Steak House

Mountain Village Resort

774-3317

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774-3516

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Introducing FUTURE ROOTS Local Food. Lasting Impact.

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his spring, the Sun Valley Institute for Resilience celebrated a major milestone — its 10th anniversary. A bold new chapter in our journey was unveiled, and we are now Future Roots.

Future Roots is the intertwining of community-driven resilience and local food system innovation, legacies shared by the Sun Valley Institute for Resilience and Local Food Alliance.

A BOLD NEW VISION The time has come to evolve the collective legacy into a bold new vision for the next decade—and beyond.

Future Roots will mean a stronger regional food system—one that supports the people who grow, prepare, and consume food close to home. Whether a farmer, a food business, or just a lover of fresh, local ingredients, there’s a place for everyone on this journey.

Future Roots will make it easier than ever to engage with the local food system. The sixth edition of the Locally Grown Guide was just published in June. This printed guide includes a comprehensive directory of local farms, ranches, caterers, restaurants, food artisans, retailers, and farmers markets—all essential ingredients in our vibrant mountain food community.

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PLATINUM BASKET PROGRAM New and noteworthy in the Guide is the Platinum Basket program, which recognizes restaurants that have made a serious commitment to local sourcing. To date, CK’s Real Food, Enoteca, Ketchum Grill, NourishMe, and Rasberrys have partnered with Future Roots to create purchasing policies that prioritize regional producers. Their dedication to keeping food dollars within southern Idaho both supports local families and strengthens the regional food system. And with additional Platinum Basket establishments on the horizon, locally sourced meals are becoming easier to find throughout our valley.

FARMERS MARKETS From June to October, the Wood River Valley Farmers Markets are the perfect place to find the abundance of our region. Now in its 25th season, the Ketchum Market (Wednesdays, 12 - 4 pm, Forest Service Park) and the

Hailey Market (Saturdays, 9 am - 1 pm, Roberta McKercher Park) feature a wide variety of produce, meats, flowers, value-added products, and crafts all produced in Southern Idaho. And we’ll make sure you never miss a market day if you sign up for our friendly Wednesday and Saturday text reminders (sign up at futureroots.org).

ROOT SELLERS And this Fall, Future Roots will bring the season to a fun-filled and practical close with Root Sellers, a new community event! While kids enjoy food education activities and homemade local treats, our regional producers will sell crops specifically for storage. It’s the perfect way to enjoy Idaho’s bounty year-round! Join Future Roots this November to stock your cellar, connect with neighbors, and celebrate all that our regional food system has to offer. Visit futureroots.org/events to find out more.

Whether you’re a veteran of the local food movement, or new to the charge, Future Roots hopes you will join our commitment to creating a world where people and planet are nourished by locally grown food — a vision for the future that’s rooted right here in the Wood River Valley. S

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