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“You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions.”

he pages of this issue of Sun Valley Magazine, our special HOME Annual, attempt to offer a compilation of stories and questions for consideration—some, larger and sweeping contemplations of life in Idaho, and others, as simple and singular inquiries into things previously undiscovered or unknown.

– Naguib Mahfouz

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Nowhere was this more evident than when reading Karen Bossick’s story about Hemingway’s STEAM School, where the Socratic approach of inquiry challenges students “to examine things that are relevant to them, instead of being spoon-fed information” (“Lighting the Spark” on page 44). It seems that, perhaps, now more than ever, posing the right questions, rather than assuming we have the right answers, has never been more important to our navigation of our ever-changing world. Follow along with author Michael Holtz, by exclusive arrangement with The Atlantic, as he explores energy, environmental and cultural topics related to Idaho’s Cobalt Belt and how the clean-energy revolution is unleashing a rush on cobalt to help further renewable energy, reviving old mines—and old questions—in the remote forest of central Idaho (“Idaho is Sitting on one of the Most Important Elements on Earth” on page 70).

Read about how Leslie Jackson Chihuly is working to build community and preserve mountain culture through art, music, food and gathering through the establishment of Warm Springs Productions (in partnership with local Hank Minor and marketing/event organizer Skyler Locatelli)—an idea that began on a chairlift with asking the question, “How can we strengthen the mountain culture we all love?”(“Leslie Jackson Chihuly: Strengthening community and mountain culture through the art world” on page 66). Follow the trajectory of Paul Ries who responded to the call of forests in Mongolia and beyond in an attempt to help learn about the issues facing other cultures and work to educate them on why forests are vital (“Paul Ries: Retired U.S. Forest Ranger volunteers to care for forests across the globe” on page 68).

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elite superstars—names such as Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, and Michael Change (“José Higueras: From dirt to grass—and back” on page 64). Explore our night sky, learning about meteor showers, planets, and lunar and solar eclipses with the help of Chris Anderson of the Faulkner Planetarium (“Look Up! What can you see in Idaho’s dark skies?” on page 40), and ponder the many myths and potential health benefits of CBD as outlined by Blair Lauren Brown, author of “CBD for Dummies” (“CBD for You and for Me” on page 48). Discover how the Inflation Reduction Act can help Idahoans save money, protect the environment and your health (“A Cleaner, Greener Idaho” on page 34) and follow the unique innovations and creative collaborations of local homeowners, architects and builders trying to solve the puzzle of sustainability, flow, aesthetics and functionality in modern building projects and renovations (“Home+Design” special section on pages 78-110).

Ultimately, it is the questions we ask that define our story, the places that feed us, the things that spark our passion and connect us to one another in shared humanity. Here, surrounded by the trembling aspen trees, their leaves turning like coins, and the tumbling streams unfurling against the falling dusk of an Idaho sky, the answers to those questions might be easier to feel. But the courage to ask them is how we help make our world significant to ourselves, and to future generations watching where our footsteps may lead.

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Michael Holtz is a freelance journalist currently based in Kansas City. From 2016 to 2018, he was the Beijing bureau chief for The Christian Science Monitor. He has also worked for the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, and PRI’s The World. Holtz’s work has been supported by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting and the International Reporting Project. Much of his reporting has focused on human rights and environmental issues. Holtz graduated from the University of Kansas with bachelor’s degrees in journalism and political science.

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he addition of the bowling alley to the Sun Valley Resort in 1949 coincided with one of the many celebrity visits to the world-renowned winter sports mecca. In December of that year, His Imperial Majesty Reza Shah Pahlavi, Shahinshan of Iran, came to Sun Valley for the first time. An avid sportsman, he was eager to try his hand at the American sport of bowling, also for the first time. Sun Valley’s manager Pat Rogers advised sports director Joe Burgy, “Let him beat you.”

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“Here I am rolling like mad and this guy, a complete beginner, is beating me every frame,” related Burgy. The Shah rolled a 173 on his first game. He enjoyed bowling so much, he ordered a bowling alley sent to Iran. “On his way out of the game room, he stopped to shoot a game of pool with one of the pin boys,” related Dorice Taylor in her book, “Sun Valley.”

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Summe has a personal connection to the bowling center. “I grew up in Edmonds, Washington. When my younger brother trained and competed in ice dance in Sun Valley in the early 1990s, it became a favorite family vacation spot. As a kid, I used to love to play the arcade games when we visited the

Bowling has been enjoyed by Sun Valley visitors from royalty to commoners. Infused with a soulful 1950s vibe and a rich history stretching back decades, the bowling alley at Sun Valley Lodge is one of the oldest in the Northwest United States. When the bowling alley was originally built, the lodge also included a billiards room, formal dining room, bar, beauty parlor, and bachelors’ lounge, along with a Saks Fifth Avenue ski wear store and a surgeryOverseeingdepartment.theconstruction of all these amenities was Sun Valley Resort founder, Averell Harriman, who also served as chairman of the board for the Union Pacific Railroad Company from 1932-1946. Harriman invited his wealthy friends to visit the resort via the recently constructed railway to Sun Valley, of course—where they enjoyed skiing and the use of the bowling alley. But at this time Sun Valley was also a mecca for gambling, with slot machines available in many establishments. Union Pacific representatives scratched their heads when Sun Valley reported $41,000 a month in recreation, wondering how the resort made so much money off its bowling alley and pool tables.

After going many years without upgrades, the bowling alley received a major renovation in 2018 that included six regulation

Brunswick lanes, pool tables, foosball, video games and a new bar and food service area. bowling alley manager Ed Summe says, “It’s the perfect place to come when it’s too cold, too hot, raining, or dark. It’s fun to have dinner and drinks and bowl all in a very social atmosphere. The work atmosphere at the bowling center is light-hearted and fun and guests seem to feel that too.”

The Shah rolled a 173 on his first game. He enjoyed bowling so much, he ordered a bowling alley sent to Iran.”

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The bowling alley has a couple of unique features to make the best use of the intimate space. The center uses full-sized balls and pins on lane lengths that are shorter than standard lanes. It features string pinsetters rather than a traditional rack system, which provides an authentic bowling experience while requiring

c. 1962—Postcard promoting the Sun Valley bowling alley by Union Pacific Railroad

Bowling Center.” Summe became the manager of the bowling alley in spring 2018. “I was the manager of the Opera House at the time and was asked if I could also take on the bowling alley. I may be biased, but I oversee two of the best activities in the Village!”

2018—A major renovation included six regulation Brunswick lanes, pool tables, foosball, video games, and a new bar and food area.

2016—Wedding party of Anne Lindley and Ben Young who held their reception in the bowling alley

c. 1940—Kathleen Harriman, daughter of Averell Harriman, and an unidentiﬁed bowler

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Summe admitted, “I still bowl there now, but not as much as I should. When I do take the time to come and bowl with friends and family, I’m always reminded of how much fun it is. Older guests also comment that they had forgotten how much fun it is to bowl. They remember bowling when they were young when there were many more bowling centers around. They rediscover the joy and share it with their kids and grandkids.”

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Most major U.S. auto companies now manufacture electric cars. Some, like Aptera, offer solar electric vehicles requiring no charge during daylight hours, like this “Luna” model.

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efficient home renovations. For example, if you want to upgrade your home’s insulation, you could receive a rebate of up to $1,600. And if you want to install an induction stove that emits no harmful methane gas (unlike gas stoves), you could get a tax credit of up to $1,200 per year. So, if you plan on retrofitting your home to be more energy efficient, this law will help you pay for some of the changes, up to $14,000.

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The act provides a 30 percent tax credit for installing solar panels; because of this credit, about 50,000 Idahoans are estimated to be able to install these panels.

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air we breathe. Because of this law, some estimates predict that we will prevent about 100,000 asthma attacks every single year by 2030. And before the end of the decade, improvements in our air quality from this law could stop almost 3,900 unnecessary, premature deaths.

The IRA will also make it a lot cheaper to buy an electric HVAC system or water heater (up to $1,750 off). Beyond the direct savings, Idahoans will benefit from having more clean energy jobs in the state. The IRA is slated to invest almost $300 million into clean energy production in Idaho by 2030, resulting in the creation of new jobs statewide.

The IRA contains $4 billion to help deal with the megadrought that is plaguing the American West. Additionally, about $700 million will be allocated to protect and conserve forested lands, ensuring that Idaho stays beautiful, a move celebrated by the Idaho Conservation League. And, as a part of the law’s conservation measures, farmers across the country will receive financial support from the federal government to implement more environmentally friendly practices. In total, about $20 billion will be spent on helping to improve agricultural practices, which could seriously help the almost 25,000 farms in Idaho.

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The provisions in the IRA will result in less dirty energy sources like gas, coal, and oil being burned and polluting the land and

In short, the IRA marks a massive leap forward for climate action; putting cleaner options in reach for more people will help make a solid dent in emissions, create good jobs and save people money in the short and long term. With the passage of this law, we are now on track to reduce emissions by 40 percent (of 2005 levels) by the year 2030. ï

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If you buy a new electric car, you could receive up to a $7,500 tax credit. And, if it’s a used vehicle, you’ll still get $4,000. To receive the tax credits, your electric vehicle would need to be manufactured in the U.S. While government tax credits for buying electric vehicles already exist, they’re much smaller, don’t exist in every state, and may not apply when you purchase used vehicles. Single adults making under $150,000 a year are eligible for this tax credit.

hen the summer days begin to give way to longer, chillier fall nights, one is immediately reminded of how fleeting our warm summer days truly are. And as fall begins to manifest itself in earnest, the foliage puts on its show, and the peaks of the valley begin collecting their first dustings of snow. But before the harshness of the Rockies truly sets in, Oktoberfest comes around to give us a great excuse to convive under the sun once more, before we hole up for the long haul.

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Like so many culturally inspired events on the average American’s calendar (think St. Paddy’s & Cinco de Mayo), the origin and significance of the traditions have been largely washed out and replaced with a simplistic day of costumed drinking. To help you avoid complete ignorance this Oktoberfest—and also to add a few arrows to your trivia night quiver—here’s some of the good bits to know.

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According to the German purity law (Reinheitsgebot), as long as the beer has been brewed in the city limits by one of Munich’s six breweries (Paulaner, Spaten, Löwenbräu, Augustiner-Bräu, Hofbräu-München, and Hacker-Pschorr), then it is permitted to be poured, meaning there are dozens of styles of beer that qualify as Oktoberfest beer.

A form-fitting bodice with low neckline worn over a blouse, the dirndl-clad woman deftly handling an obscene number of brimming beer steins has become the enduring icon of Oktoberfest.

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Oktoberfest only happens in October

Only three days of Oktoberfest fall in October, while the first 13-15 days are at the end of September.

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No traditional costume would be complete without the appropriate headwear. For the gents, the Tyrolean hat will do. For the well-to-do, your hat should be appropriately adorned by your Gamsbart, which is a showy tuft of hair from the local chamois goat, sized proportionally to match the individual’s wealth and bravado, of course.

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Oktoberfest is only about the beer

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Beyond the famed beer halls, Oktoberfest truly has something for everyone. It is by definition a Volksfest, or folk festival, and it is all about bringing people together. The event is even family friendly, and in 2005 instituted rules governing noise in an e ort to ensure families felt welcome.

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Translation: Leather breeches. Originally used predominantly as workwear due to the leather’s burly nature, these traditional pants are nearly always accompanied by embroidered suspenders.

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The first style of beer to become synonymous with Oktoberfest was the Märzen, or March Beer. Brewed in March, this beer wasn’t originally designated to age over the summer months to be ready just in time for Oktoberfest, but rather because of a safety ordinance issued by Bavarian lawmakers in 1553, long before the advent of Oktoberfest. This decree stated that no beer should be brewed between April 23rd and September 29th to avoid fires and explosions from boiling unfermented wort in the heat of the summer. The coincidental timing of the Märzen in tandem with its perfect balance and all-day drinkability cemented its place as the preferred pint of Oktoberfest goers. Festbier, an o shoot of the Märzen style, features a slightly more muted malt character, higher alcohol content, and a bit more hop bitterness. BEER

After several years of privately funded good times, the city leadership in Munich decided to take up the mantle. Whether it was simply an act of civic pride or the prospect of partaking in the event’s perennially full co ers, Oktoberfest o icially became a public institution.

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Welcome the Meats Somehow Oktoberfest managed to go 71 years without a single meat vendor. In 1881, both bratwurst and traditional roasted chicken booths made their first appearance as the festival began to take on the modern form known today.

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One of Oktoberfest’s most revered traditions was christened in 1950 when the mayor of Munich kicked o the festival with a ceremonial tapping of the first barrel of beer. To this day, Oktobefest cannot commence until this procedural formality is performed.

Sawtooth Brewery’s Oktoberfest at Sun Valley Festival Meadows

Warfield’s 3rd annual Oktoberfest puts traditional German food and classic festbier front and center. Grab some friends and family and pull up a seat at their pub on the corner of Sun Valley Road and Main Street in Ketchum. Order from a menu of the classics, including weiner schnitzel, sausage, and roastbrautenweinerwithsherryJägersauce.Raiseapropersteinortwoof

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OK T O B E R FEST

One rowdy wedding celebration is all well and good, but we have many 19th century Bavarians’ insatiable appetite for merriment to thank for making Oktoberfest an annual ritual. Every journey may start with a single step, but it is the commitment to taking the next step that is equally important, and in 1811, the people of Bavaria agreed that they were ready to party all over again.

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Going strong for its 10th year, Sawtooth’s Oktoberfest celebration is returning to the Sun Valley Festival Meadows this September. After introducing Hammerschlagen to the Wood River Valley at their first Oktoberfest in 2012, the list of outdoor games of leisure still feature prominently in this year’s event and have expanded to include Spikeball, KanJam, and the classics Flip Cup and Beer Pong (capitalized out of reverence). For those wishing to live out the glory portrayed on screen in the cult classic film Beerfest, team Beer Olympics is a must. Beyond the beer and games, there will be plenty of live music throughout both days, with David Henry Band headlining. Remember that your Sawtooth beer stein is your ticket, so if you’ve got an old mug kicking around from one of the other nine years, bring it with you, and you’ll need only pay for your fills.

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their traditional Kriegsfeld (Warfield in German) festbier as you take in the view from one of the best decks in town. For special reduced pricing, purchase your tickets ahead of time.

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When the Berlin wall finally came down in 1994, festival organizers decided to push the event up, so that every year it would culminate on October 3rd, known as German Unity Day. many annual traditions, sometimes life gets in the way, and Oktoberfest hasn’t had a perfect run over the last 212 years, with these notable misses—

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What can you see in Idaho’s dark skies?

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Savvy seekers of pristine night skies plan their visits to the Reserve around astronomical events, ranging from the days each month when the moon is near new (and thus below the horizon during the nighttime hours), to annual meteor showers, to special events like eclipses. Want to know what to look for in the year ahead? Turn the page to find out.

Chris Anderson is the production specialist at the Faulkner Planetarium and the coordinator for the Centennial Observatory at the College of Southern Idaho’s Herrett Center for Arts & Science in Twin Falls. He formerly worked as a science operations specialist for the Hubble Space Telescope.

Hearty souls who wish to observe during the winter months, when nights are long and twilight ends early, should dress for temperatures 10°-15° F colder than the overnight low (including wind chill).

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ver since December 2017, when the International Dark Sky Association designated 1,416 square miles around Stanley the “Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve,” dark sky tourism has been a burgeoning segment of the Wood River Valley’s tourism industry.

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Telescope views will be sharpest not with calm air but when there’s a five to 10 mile per hour breeze, which produces laminar (layered) air flow that quashes convection (turbulence). A good touchstone for how crisp the views will be is to look carefully at the stars: if they’re twinkling madly, expect blurry, writhing images. The less they twinkle, the more detail you’ll see.

Early spring night under the tallest mountain in Idaho. Borah Peak, standing at 12,662 feet, can be seen off to the right of the road almost in the middle of the Milky Way as it arches above the Lost River Range.

The human eye does most of its adjustment to darkness five to 15 minutes after exposure to bright light, with slower improvement over the next couple of hours. Using a flashlight with a red filter can allow you to read without spoiling your dark adaptation.

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To minimize condensation on optics, let your binoculars or telescope cool to ambient temperatures before removing lens/mirror caps at the start of the night, and make sure those caps are on before bringing them inside at the end of the night.

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If you’re using a cell phone app to identify sky objects, research how to turn on “night sky mode,” which dims and reddens the screen.

After a drought of evening planets since February 2022, Saturn and Jupiter are now well above the horizon at the end of twilight. Saturn is the brightest object in the southeast and Jupiter the brightest in the east at 9:15 p.m. Saturn will vanish into the sun’s glare in late January, right around the time Venus emerges from behind the sun to become the “Evening Star.” Venus retreats sunward in late July, emerging as the “Morning Star” in the pre-dawn in late August and remaining so through the end of 2023.

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Mars is relatively close to Earth on December 1 , arcing high overhead around 1 a.m. and providing good telescope views with minimal atmospheric distortion. The Red Planet lingers in the evening sky until late August 2023 before the sun overtakes it.

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Figure 1: Phases of the November 8, 2022 total lunar eclipse. Note that while the moon moves upward relative to Earth’s shadow as the eclipse progresses, the moon and the shadow will be moving downward (toward the western horizon) throughout. (Adapted from a NASA diagram.) Penumbra

The premier sky event of fall 2022 will be a total lunar eclipse arriving in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 8. The eclipse begins at 1:02 a.m. as the moon begins to enter Earth’s penumbral (partial) shadow (P1), although no visible change will occur until around 1:30 a.m., with a subtle darkening of the moon’s upper left edge. The most conspicuous phase of the eclipse (U1) begins at 2:09 a.m., when a growing dark “bite” appears on the upper left edge of the full moon as it begins to enter Earth’s full (umbral) shadow. Totality, when the moon appears dark red/orange, is from 3:17 a.m. (U2) to 4:42 a.m. (U3), with greatest eclipse at 3:59 a.m. A bright, white sliver appears at the upper right edge as the moon begins to emerge from the umbral shadow. The last bit of umbra leaves the moon at 5:59 a.m. (U4), although it may be behind the mountains by then, depending on the height of your western horizon. The final stages of the eclipse comprise only a slight, slowly diminishing shading on the moon’s lower edge. Although the eclipse ends with the moon’s egress from the penumbral shadow (P4) at 6:56 a.m., the moon’s appearance will have returned to normal by about 6:30 a.m.

Full moons are not ideal for stargazing, for obvious reasons. The week centered on the new moon o ers the darkest skies.

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Grab your eclipse shades for the first solar eclipse visible in Idaho since 2017’s spectacular total eclipse. This partial eclipse, from 9:09 to 11:50 a.m., will see the sun 82% obscured at maximum (10:26 a.m.). Those willing to travel to northern Nevada or southern Utah can experience this eclipse as an annular (“ring of fire”), but no matter where you view it from, proper eye protection (#14 or darker welder’s glass, or certified eclipse shades) is a necessity.

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Jupiter passes quite close to Venus in the west-southwest on March 1 before it, too, vanishes into the sun’s glow in mid-March.

The “twilight planet,” Mercury, appears low in the east in the pre-dawn of the second week of October, low in the west after sundown in the second week of April , and low in the east in the pre-dawn in late September 2023 , but it requires a flat horizon to spot.

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Look for a pretty pairing of Saturn and Venus in southwestern twilight on January 22

This winter and spring bring tough sledding for meteor watchers, with midDecember’s Geminids, early January’s Quadrantids, and early May’s Eta Aquariid showers all outshone by bright moonlight. The summer’s iconic shower, the Perseids, will likely put on the best show in 2023 in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 13, 2023 with meteors coming from the northeast and the thin, crescent moon not rising until 3:45 a.m., about an hour before the onset of morning twilight. Your best accessory will be a lounge chair; a telescope or binoculars have too narrow of a field of view to catch most of the shooting stars.

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This inquiry- or Socratic-approach challenges students to examine things that are relevant to them, instead of being spoonfed information. It’s part of what makes Hemingway a STEAM school, or a school

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Third-grade teacher Gina Cey wasn’t surprised when she read the report. “I’ve taught for 28 years, and I’ve noticed the kids seem more engaged since we became a STEAM school,” she says. “They get to ask and answer their own questions, and I think they’re learning more because they do more of their own research. Also, they’re not as afraid to make mistakes because they know they can try Whileagain.”the certification addresses just science, technology, engineering, and math, Hemingway staff decided to add the A, as in art, to the equation because of this

community’s interest in the arts, says Lydia Flynn, who will be the school principal beginning with the 2022-23 school year.

School‘‘is so fun; I don’t want to miss a moment.”

The STEAM emphasis means that fourthgrade teachers no longer stand in front of a whiteboard presenting a lecture on the Oregon

emingway student Brayden Smith appeared startled as a four-inch crayfish appeared to strike out at him.“They seem to strike out if I reach toward them,” he said. “I can’t wait to do more studies to learn Smithmore.”andhis third-grade classmates at Hemingway STEAM School had already drawn pictures of crayfish and identified their parts as they learned vocabulary words like “crustaceans,” “omnivore,” “pincer,” and “molt.” Now, they were studying the lobsterlike creatures’ habitat so they could feed and care for them over the next few weeks, during which they would devise experiments and observations to learn more.

The Ketchum school recently became the eighth school in Idaho to earn STEM certification from Cognia, which certifies schools around the world. The certification, based on a stringent scientifically based assessment that the school spent years working towards, nets the school $10,000 each year for the next five years from the Idaho STEM Action Center. The money will go towards materials for the school’s 500 kindergarteners to eighth graders to conduct STEM projects and provide professional development for teachers.Cognia evaluators complimented school staff and parents, saying they were passionate and “completely invested in student success.” Business partners will do anything for the school community, they added. And they noted that the students are self-directed learners who are excited to attend school.

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The school partners with businesses and nonprofit organizations, such as The Advocates, to give the students real-life experiences. They visited a bank vault this year as they learned about money and saving. They visited the Sun Valley Museum of Art where they learned about Japanese tea ceremonies halfway around the world. Sixth graders take part in the McCall Outdoor Science School. Others participate in the Camp Invention Summer Camp led by Hemingway teachers.

The school’s efforts to track whether the new approach cuts absences and improves comprehension were disrupted by the pivot to online learning during COVID. But teachers say they’ve noticed fewer absences.

Barnhardt’s students just completed a black light project, in which they learned about reflection and refraction as they played with silhouettes, shadow puppets, kaleidoscopes, and prisms. They also just completed a project in which each student created a float for each state, decorating it with artifacts that highlighted each state’s uniqueness.

“They’re more engaged. They want to learn more, and they learn more skills that they can use later on in their academic careers,” said Barnhardt. 

“Kids want to be at school—they might miss something interesting or fun if they’re not,” said fifth-grade teacher Laura Barnhardt. Fifth-grader Sydney Nelson looked up from her project writing a visitor’s brochure for a national park: “School is so fun; I don’t want to miss a moment.”

The materials aren’t hard to come by for this project, but the opportunity for learning is big. With only a pack of toothpicks and a bag of marshmallows, your budding engineer can learn through trial and error. This architectural activity encourages imagination (will she build a castle, a house or maybe a bridge?) as well as critical thinking and fine motor skills—she’ll have to skewer that marshmallow just the right way to achieve a structure with staying power. The road to success will likely be paved with frustration, but that’s how STEM learning (and life) goes. Bonus: this activity features a built-in bribe if things get too intense.

Finished with that, they wrote and designed a magazine titled, “The Wonders of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Brain” and “What Goes on in the Teenage Brain.”

Trail. Instead, their students studied the Oregon Trail by designing wagons pulled by robots along a trail they designed with relevant activities at each Kindergartenersstop.used an engineering and design process to build and test nests, during which they learned about why birds make nests and what kinds of nests they make. Third graders completed a timeline of the Wood River Valley’s inhabitants and industries using materials gathered from The Community Library’s Regional History Department. Then they built houses for fairy tale characters like “Little Red Riding Hood” and “The Three LittleSeventhPigs.” graders created an imaginary island, plotting its geographical location and conducting research to determine its climate and vegetation. Then they built a threedimensional map of the island to highlight the different vegetation on the island’s windward and leeward sides.

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Back in the day, folding a piece of paper into an airplane was a fun way to pass a note in class. But did you know this was actually a lesson in physics? Paper airplanes teach children the four basic concepts of aerodynamics—lift, thrust, drag and gravity—through trial and error. Place two targets in the room, one near and one farther away. Ask kids to test their planes on both targets, refining the plane design as necessary to reach them. Then, discuss how the two designs di ered.

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If there’s one science lesson all kids can get on board with, it’s the one that ends with an ice cream sundae. Don’t be fooled, this activity is much more than just a complicated dessert recipe—it teaches children about phases of matter, freezing point, and freezing point depression. This edible experiment will give your kiddo a physical workout, too (there’s a whole lot of shaking required). You’ll need sugar, salt, half and half, ice cubes and some elbow grease. Check out some recipes online and get your child ready to exercise her biceps, brain, and taste buds all at once.

One of the highlights each year is the school-wide Cardboard Challenge. This year, the fourth graders cut to-scale replicas of each county in Idaho, then built structures for each representing that county’s economy, natural resources, and landmarks. The fifth graders, who were learning about the solar system, invented an arcade game in which players must learn the solar system to win. As with many school projects, older students paired up with

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The only caveat is you must take the right CBD. This means it must be quality controlled, in the right dosage, and in the right format for whatever it is you are addressing. Let’s look at some common conditions that can benefit from CBD intake.

annabidiol (CBD) has become popular during the past several years—and for good reason. It is a jack of all trades. This active compound of cannabis is proving to be beneficial to many people suffering from conditions that are either hard to treat or require prescription medicines that are hard to take.

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health benefits, and research was rudimentary. Now, there are thousands of studies and countless success stories from people who are either struggling from chronic illness, are tired of the symptoms and side effects of current medications or are simply curious about what CBD might do for them.

More and more people are looking for alternatives to traditional Western health care, which tends to treat only symptoms. Natural and alternative medicines such as CBD look to the whole and to the underlying causes. CBD’s compatibility with the human body is truly remarkable. CBD and other cannabinoids address a general balance in the body that can potentially ease symptoms caused by a core condition. In some cases, it may even address the condition itself.

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Researchers hail CBD as an antiinflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective (a fancy word meaning it protects your brain’s neurons), antipsychotic, antimicrobial and pain reliever. What this really means is that CBD has been scientifically acknowledged for addressing pain, sleeplessness, stress, anxiety, mood imbalances, and skin conditions.

It wasn’t more than a year ago when the mainstream was quite skeptical about CBD’s

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In research around neurodegenerative disorders such as Huntington’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, the way CBD blocks and disrupts the binding of the molecules that contribute to negative effects may have positive impacts. Neurological conditions are an important treatment opportunity for CBD, and beyond that, a challenging medical category, from chronic inflammation to debilitating conditions like multiple sclerosis. Many of these neurodegenerative conditions are also exasperated by oxidation and cell deterioration, also an area where CBD can help.

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For reasons ranging from diet to genetics, inflammation is a common human complaint. CBD acts as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, ramping up the body’s defense system. Inflammation is also a key factor in acute pain and some chronic pain conditions, and as an anti-inflammatory, CBD has the potential to mitigate pain. The limitless applications of CBD as a pain reliever dominate the current research trends.

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CBD has been shown to be effective in reducing inflammation in the gut, which can help relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive disorders. CBD oil can also help to increase the production of serotonin in the gut, which can improve digestion and reduce appetite.

No one has ever fatally overdosed from using cannabis. The studies and anecdotal evidence around CBD all indicate that the side e ects are few and far between. And these side e ects are only mildly relevant, especially compared to what you’re trying to treat. The more serious side e ects include possible contraindications with pharmaceutical or over-the-counter drugs. Some of these medications are processed through the liver, as is CBD. Check with your doctor regarding all the drugs you’re taking and the spectrum of potential drug interactions between those and CBD.

CBD may also help the more than 50 percent of Americans who suffer from sleeplessness. It contributes to increased relaxation by decreasing tension and muscle stress, resulting in better and deeper rest.

CAN CBD GET YOU HIGH?

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Digestive challenges and conditions that affect the gastrointestinal system (GI) are rampant.

In a word, no. CBD doesn’t get you high because it has nothing resembling psychoactive, psychedelic, or hallucinatory properties.

GASTROINTESTINAL ISSUES

And let us not forget our furred and feathered friends. Pets are a part of the CBD equation as well. They have digestive, pain, skin, immune and neurological conditions just like us – and CBD can help.

ANIMAL CARE

The cannabis plant, hemp’s cousin, became famous as a psychedelic drug. Cannabis contains hundreds of chemical compounds. CBD is one of them, as is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the substance responsible for creating the psychedelic experience. But the fact that CBD and THC appear in the same plant doesn’t mean they’re the same thing in form or Legally,function.full-spectrum or broadspectrum CBD products can have up to 0.3 percent THC, but that amount won’t get you high. Make sure you’re buying quality products with reputable origins and proper testing and labeling, and you don’t need to worry about the high issue.

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As an anti-bacterial and anti-microbial, in topical circumstances, CBD can fight against bacteria and microbes that cause skin conditions. Evidence indicates CBD has had success treating eczema, scarring and acne.

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best consumed in certain form factors. Fast onset high CBD availability is required for acute pain; slower onset, longer availability would be needed for staying asleep longer. Below is a simple bioavailability chart. In order for CBD to work, and to work well, one must consider, what form (i.e., how it is consumed), what dose (i.e., concentration of CBD) and the quality of the product.

Smoking a joint or vapor pen and absorbed through the lungs. Onset time: A few minutes

Topicals (Lotions)

Onset time: 30 minutes to two hours

For minor aches and pains, a tinge of stress and mild mood conditions, somewhere around 30 mg might do the trick. For severe, chronic and persistent conditions, it might require up to 300 mg per treatment. When you are taking a high dose like that, it’s wise to not take it all the time. Occasional breaks just to reset the system and prevent reliance are nice. There is no need to fear addiction, as CBD has been shown not to create chemical dependency. I

just know that some of us can get attached to results.CBD, like anything else we take to help us feel better, is just a piece of the puzzle to address any conditions and symptoms in our bodies. There is no such thing as a magic pill. Everyone’s body is different, and what works for one might not work for another. Know yourself, pay attention to the variables around your consumption, your habits and your activities, so that when you consume CBD for the first time, you have a baseline to compare your experience. That way, when you take it again, you will be able to evaluate for yourself, when and how it works best. And always titrate, meaning start with smaller doses of about 10 mg and work your way up. Give yourself at least three days of the product in your system before you make any changes. 

Edibles/Capsules

Transdermal Patch

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Smoking/Inhalation

Sublinguals (Drops)

Swallowed in the form of food, capsule or liquid, then digested in the gut.

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*Disclaimer: The information in this article is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please seek the guidance of a professional medical doctor for recommendations.

CBD sets in motion a series of chemical interactions related to imbalances across key regulatory systems in our bodies. When these imbalances are addressed, the result is homeostasis, otherwise referred to as balance in the body’s system. The scientific short of it is, that CBD is a cannabinoid. Our human bodies have an endo (endo=internal) cannabinoid system. We literally have a complimentary cannabinoid system to the cannabis plant. So, the pairing and complementing of CBD can support our internal operating system. The ways that it supports our system are wildly diverse. This range contributes to much of the speculation that CBD is snake oil. How can it do SO MANY different things? Well, because it has chemical interactions with a system throughout our entire bodies that is designed to receive the benefits of CBD. That’s how.

THE MANY WAYS TO TAKE CBD

Simple.The efficacy and application of CBD is not quite so simple though. Add the actual chemistry component to the sheer fact that many of the products available on the market are novice and rudimentary in formulation and quality, and we get poor efficacy. As the industry, the research and our knowledge evolve, so will the quality products available to you.The last factor to consider here is that the way the CBD is consumed for a particular ailment also affects the efficacy. Every ailment requires a different dose, and those doses are

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Tincture dropped and held under the tongue to absorb, then swallowed. Onset time: Immediate to 30 minutes

Applied topically and absorbed through the skin. Onset time: 30-45 minutes

Absorbed through the skin by the application of a patch. Onset time: 15-30 minutes

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“It has grown immensely,” says Ryan Parton of Ryan’s Mountain Rentals in Bellevue, a purveyor of two- and four-seater UTVs. “I think COVID was a big factor. I think people have shied away from the four-wheelers (ATVs) because it’s a one-person thing. These are more family-oriented.”

During the pandemic, there was a noticeable rise in outdoor recreation; it became difficult to purchase bikes, kayaks, and other outdoor gear as people flocked to rural areas. This same time has seen a rise in the popularity of purchasing and riding UTVs in the Sun Valley area, a trend that can be seen in the businesses that rent and sell them here.

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slower than an ATV, there are many features of a UTV that make it a worthy investment.

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erhaps you’ve seen them while driving out Trail Creek or passing you by on a backcountry road. Maybe you’ve even seen some driving through town—these vehicles that aren’t quite ATVs but certainly aren’t cars or golf carts either. What are they? They’re UTVs—utility-task vehicles.

Anyone who has been out on a backcountry rode or wide trail in Idaho has most likely seen an ATV, or all-terrain vehicle. With room for only one passenger, ATVs are typically seen with more following behind—a group of four would require four ATVs. This is the beauty of UTVs, utility-task vehicles also known as SxS or side-by-sides. These recreational vehicles fit up to four people and feel much more like driving or riding in a car. UTVs have a steering wheel and foot pedals for the gas and break pedals and have seatbelts like a car would. While a UTV is generally

UTVs allow you to boldy go further than ever before

to a UTV,” says Julie. “For the five-point harnesses, a roll cage, and so we can all be together as opposed to having three or four four-wheelers strung out.” The Harris family also cites being able to adventure where a truck or four-wheeler wouldn’t be as safe as part of its appeal as well as the ability to haul things like coolers and their Partonkayaks.alsobecame a convert after having an accident on an ATV. He bought his first fourseater Polaris RZR UTV in 2010 when they came out and couldn’t believe the ability of the machines and the kind of ground they could cover. While his family and friends scoffed at these vehicles at first—most saying that he could have bought a Jeep instead—soon they were all onboard and buying their own.

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Powerful and comfortable, Polaris RZR 2023 comes in 2- and 4-seat models

You can throw the dogs in the back, an ice chest, throw in a family of four. It’s a big enough cargo system to where you can throw all your camping gear and fishing poles in and get to places where you just can’t carry that much equipment on an ATV. ”

There are a variety of optional upgrades and creature comforts available when using a UTV, which Parton provides with his rentals. All of his have a roof to provide shade, jockey boxes and cubby holes for your phone, stereo systems, and a GPS system right on the dash.

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addition to seatbelts and a windshield, UTVs typically have a cabin or bars that surround its passengers to protect them in the event of a rollover (also known as a roll cage). They also have added storage space, which makes it easy to haul gear or equipment.

Julie Harris and her husband, Shane, and daughter, Lucy, have lived in Ketchum for

five years but frequently visit their property in Pine and nearby Anderson Reservoir on the weekends. While driving ATVs last year, Shane and Lucy were in an accident that required hospitalization for Shane and a few small injuries for the then-11-year-old. It was this accident that prompted them to buy their RZR UTV. “That’s why we upgraded

—RYAN PARTON, RYAN’S MOUNTAIN RENTALS

Mechanized (and other) trail users seem to be going through the same issues that hikers and bikers did years ago. We need to be respectful and courteous of each other. There is definitely enough space here for everybody to enjoy our beautiful public lands.”

explore with a guide. The site offers beautiful views from its 10,000-foot perch and still has remains of cabins and other structures.

TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE:

UTV SAFETY

To that end, Karl Malone Powersports Hailey is off ering courses on driving, safety, vehicle use and recovery basics for all riders of any age and ability. Check with the U.S. Forest Service for trail maps open to UTVs, know the rules of the road, be courteous and check out the safety tips below.

Stay on the trail

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Julie Harris and her daughter Lucy at Magic Reservoir

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The terrain in the Sun Valley area accessible by UTV is vast. One particularly popular spot for UTV-ers is Boulder City, an old ore mining town (now a ghost town) north of Ketchum in the Boulder Mountains. Usually a destination reserved for hikers, the 12.5-mile trail/old mining road with an elevation gain of 2,500 feet is fair game for a UTV. Local company ExploreWith partners with Ryan’s Mountain Rentals for a full-day Boulder City guided trip for those looking to

Take a safety course. Karl Malone Powersports Hailey Spring/Summer 2023 course off erings include: Base Course Driving—an entry-level course that includes driving, minor mechanics, basic recovery rules and proper use of your vehicle and skill level. Recovery Basics—covers risk assessment, recovery points on your vehicle, and proper use of recovery gear.

A certified helmet and goggles (if your helmet doesn’t have eye protection) are

ike any outdoor endeavor, safety is of the utmost importance when using UTVs. After a fatal UTV crash in Ketchum in July 2022, the UTV community and local police force are even more vigilant about keeping UTV enthusiasts safe. Just as in a car, wearing a seatbelt in a UTV is important—the woman killed in the UTV rollover was unfortunately not wearing hers. UTV rentals from Parton’s shop come with an emergency beacon so that help is available at the push of a button. “We’ve been doing this for 10 years and never lost anybody,” says Parton.

Always wear your seatbelt

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Former paramedic and firefighter, Josh Swenson, who is the GM at Karl Malone Powersports Hailey, says they are organizing more group rides locally to help educate riders. “It’s important to learn more about the safety features and operational features of the vehicle,” says Swenson. “Side-by-sides are the easiest, fastest way to get a family into the mountains,” Swenson adds, “and we want them to have fun and explore the terrain, being safe and knowing where they can and cannot ride.”

“They’re amazing machines,” says Parton. “You can throw the dogs in the back, an ice chest, throw in a family of four. It’s a big enough cargo system to where you can throw all your camping gear and fishing poles in and get to places where you just can’t carry that much equipment on an ATV. They’re very family-friendly that way.”

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—MIKE WALCHLI, KARL MALONE POWERSPORTS HAILEY

Know how to operate the vehicle fully Do a pre-ride check for things like full tires and fuel levels

There is tons of other terrain to explore, from the Baker Creek area to Trail Creek and Copper Basin. Clients renting in Hailey or Bellevue can check out the Muldoon Trail, Slaughterhouse Trails, Bell Mountain, or the Little Wood Reservoir for something close to town. There are miles of trails and old logging roads approved for UTV use, maps of which are provided by the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. For those looking to explore farther destinations, head up Trail Creek to the Mackay Mines Trail or Challis Trails. If you’re visiting in July, you can participate in Rally in the Pines, an annual UTV gathering in and around Mackay. 

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PART TWO SCENIC DRIVES

Author and artist Leland Howard invites the reader along to experience the sights and splendor of another magical day trip. Stay tuned for Part Three in our winter issue, where we’ll explore another idyllic drive in the Gem State.

Be prepared to get off the main highways and explore. The routes I describe represent distinct natural environments, and for the most part, they require some dirt and mountain road driving. Colors can vary significantly from year to year. Altitude and weather can make a nightand-day difference.

everything in between. In some years, they are all on display at once. I can’t guarantee color like a jar of jellybeans, but it does happen. If it doesn’t, trust me, it’s still worth the trip. Better yet, make at least two trips as the season progresses.

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Fall Creek

hat does Idaho offer for an autumn color tour? Idaho is my home state, and I’ve been capturing the autumn season here for decades, so I can offer tried-andtrue details on where and when to go to see a spectacular fall kaleidoscope of colors.

The best region for an Idaho autumn tour is the eastern part of the state including the Caribou Mountains, Snake River Mountains and all of the Palisades area. This is where you will discover the most wide-ranging hues— from the brilliant mountain maple reds, aspen yellows and crimson, cottonwood orange and

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See show-stopping fall foliage and wildlife in the Swan Valley

Swan Song

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First, head east on Highway 26 out of Idaho Falls towards Swan Valley. If you’re making the trip in October (or in some years, into early November), don’t get too anxious trying to put distance between you and the city and make the turn north (left) on N 160 E towards Heise Hot Springs Lodge. There is a sign for the Lodge and the turn is three miles off Highway 26 past the exit to Ririe and the Sinclair station. Go north for two miles on N 160 E and make a right at the T intersection towards Mountain River Ranch. At the ranch, veer left, cross the river, then turn right and unless you want some pizza and a game of golf, pass the Lodge in about a mile. After about 1.5 miles, stay right at the intersection towards Kelly Island Campground. Now you’re on your way, touring the world-famous South Fork of the Snake River and the extraordinary cottonwood forests of this bio-diverse ecosystem. The dirt road hugs the north side of the river for over 12 miles. Enjoy the brilliant orange and yellow hues of the trees with red underbrush.

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Onward, and for the best of the best, go back from Fall Creek to Highway 26 and pass through the “ice cream capitol of Idaho” (Swan Valley) and on through the smaller village of Irwin. In about 3.3 miles beyond Irwin, turn left on Palisades Creek Road. It’s only 2.5 miles on Palisades Creek Road to the campground. Hike the trail from there. Wind is less likely in this deep and narrow canyon,

Wind is less likely in this deep and narrow canyon so leaves can stay put longer, which means greater potential for a wide range of hues. The intensity here can last well into October and if your timing is good, the best show will be in the first mile or two.”

If traveling in mid to late September or into October, it’s better to go farther east on Highway 26. Before reaching Swan Valley, turn right on FR 058 (Snake River Road) just before the river bridge. There’s a sign for Spring Creek Boat Ramp. In about 1.5 miles, you’ll pass Fall Creek Road (NF 077). Just after the bridge that crosses Fall Creek, watch for a small dirt pullout on the left. There are no signs, but this is the viewpoint for Fall Creek Falls. Step through the brush on one

Snake River Canyon

Caribou Canyon

so the leaves can stay put longer, which means a greater potential for a wide range of hues. The intensity here can last well into October, and if your timing is good, the best show will be in the first mile or two.

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Blind corners on the suggested dirt roads are dangerous for obvious reasons. Drive slowly and leave as much room as possible when you can’t see around one. Be the one who prevented a head-on collision or angry gestures seen through the dust.

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The weather in this region can get wicked in autumn, particularly in the Bear Creek Pass area. Snows are common as early as late September.

You’ll have to sit in the car longer while the roads get rougher. Carry on, all the way around Palisades Reservoir and through Alpine, Wyoming. Not long after Alpine (just over three miles), turn right on FR 087 (McCoy Creek Road). Cross the Salt River, and you will soon be back in Idaho. The road stays on the south side of Palisades Reservoir for about seven miles before veering up McCoy Creek Canyon just after McCoy Creek Campground. In about three miles after the campground, watch for FR 058 (Bear Creek Road going up Jensen Creek) on the right. I know it sounds strange, but the road is called Bear Creek. Bear Creek itself is over the pass. Road 058 is the place to be around mid-September. A four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended, but just about any vehicle can do it in dry conditions. Towards the top is where mountain maples and aspens live side by side.

You can continue over the pass on 058 back to the reservoir and all the way back to Fall Creek. It’s a nice loop and, in a good year, some canyons will have a mixture of red maples and yellow aspens. 

Palisades Creek

Please take a leisurely approach. You will see so much more, including (of course) wildlife. Stop as often as possible, walk through the forests, listen to the leaves rattle in the breezes, watch them drift to the ground, float in the creeks and glow in the light. It’s within this simplicity where learning to see begins.

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His plans and life take a wildly unanticipated turn after he has a chance encounter with an elusive ranch hand at the town’s annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival. Blue Cowboy is the frank and sexually explicit story of two men from very different worlds who both share a profound need to intimately connect to another human being. Written and performed by David Cale. theargyros.org

This award-winning quartet (Eric Chin and Joseph Maile, violins; Pei-Ling Lin, viola; Jeremiah Shaw, cello) formed in 2013 with an equal passion for standard and contemporary chamber music repertoire. Described by the San Francisco Chronicle as “…an incredibly valuable addition to the cultural landscape” and “powerfully adept… with a combination of brilliance and subtlety.” theargyros.org

Established in New York City in 1998, ETHEL quickly earned a reputation as one of America’s

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Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza

Baldy Hill Climb

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Roots powerhouse duo The Small Glories are Cara Luft and JD Edwards, a musical tour-deforce partnership planted on the Canadian Prairies. The Winnipeg duo will visit The Argyros with their soaring, interwoven vocals, synergistic stage banter, and innate ability of making time disappear, rooms shrink, and audiences feel as though they are right there on stage with the band. theargyros.org

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In its 26th Anniversary, the Trailing of the Sheep Festival in Ketchum continues to preserve the stories and history of sheep ranchers and herders. Come enjoy this five-day event and honor the families and individual men and women who played a crucial role in developing

At a bus stop in a run-down New Jersey town, Darja, a Polish immigrant cleaning lady, is done talking about feelings; it’s time to talk money. Over the course of 20 years, and three relationships, Darja negotiates for her future with men who can offer her love or security, but never both. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok’s IRONBOUND is a darkly funny, heartbreaking portrait of a woman for whom love is a luxury—and a liability—as she fights to survive in America. theargyros.org

Sept. 30, 2022

Tom Russell’s music incorporates elements of folk, traditional country and western, border and cowboy music of the American West. The award-winning American songwriter, painter, storyteller, journalist, and author performs on The Argyros stage! Rolling Stone Magazine has declared Russell to be: The greatest living folkcountry songwriter. theargyros.org

The Baldy Hill Climb, hosted by the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, is an annual, gutwrenching, uphill climb up the steep Warm Springs Ski Run on Bald Mountain. Hundreds of athletes compete to be crowned King or Queen of the mountain by climbing 3,200 vertical feet in 1.9 miles to the top. 8:30 a.m. Kinder Climb Start (Free for kiddos under 11 years.). 9 a.m. Hike Start. 10 a.m. Race Start. trailrunner.com/ event/mt-baldy-hill-climb

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most adventurous string quartets. Now the band continues to set the standard for contemporary concert music. Blending uptown, conservatory musicianship with downtown genre-crossing, ETHEL has been described as “indefatigable and eclectic,” The New York Times , “vital and brilliant,” The New Yorker, and “infectiously visceral,” Pitchfork . theargyros.org

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Oct. 5-9, 2022

Jazz lovers from all across the country and all over the world make the trek to Sun Valley for the annual Jazz and Music Festival. This year’s lineup will be a celebration of all types of jazz including, contemporary jazz, swing, big band, zydeco, blues, and more. With 40 bands and over 200 musicians performing, there will surely be something for everyone. sunvalleyjazz.com

Sept. 24, 2022

A Reading of Blue Cowboy

Tom Russell

See the newest, funniest, zany spectacular from world-famous, Guinness Book of World Records-holding, master bubble wrangler Jeff Boyer, as he takes bubbles to the max with big bubble flair. Mixing comedy, music, and interactive bubble-magic, Jeff engages and delights audiences of all ages. It’s a sensoryfriendly bubble extravaganza for the whole family! theargyros.org

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Idaho and the West. The festival will feature sheepdog trials, a folk life fair, live music, and, of course, the Big Sheep Parade down Main Street. trailingofthesheep.org

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The Elephant’s Perch presents Legends Never Die, a trail run staged at Oregon Gulch, five miles north of Sun Valley. The course follows the beautiful 13-mile single track loop trail from Oregon Gulch. For those that want an extra challenge, the Full Marathon crosses new terrain this year, starting in Oregon Gulch and going all the way over near Easley Hot Springs with 5,400 feet in elevation gain. Ten percent of proceeds will be donated to Higher Ground. legendsneverdiemarathon.com

Legends Never Die

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Dec. 9, 2022

The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) will hold a celebration for its famous Rotarun Rip-A-Thon. Each year, the Rotarun Rip-A-Thon brings together SVSEF athletes from all disciplines to gain as many vertical feet and kilometers possible as a way to help kickstart the organization’s fundraising eff orts for the year. SVSEF members will solicit pledges for the team goal of 2,000,000 feet skied and 1,000 feet glided. svsef.org

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The Sun Valley Suns ice hockey team hosts games at the Sun Valley Ice Rink and the Campion Ice House. The games, with teams from Park City, Jackson, Boulder, and Bozeman, are sure to pack in a spirited crowd of both locals and visitors every time. svsunshockey.com

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Join the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) for its annual Wild Game Dinner at the Argyros Performing Arts Center. Originally created as a way for ski team families to come together before the start of winter and share the rewards of the fall hunting season, this event has evolved into one of SVSEF’s largest fundraisers. It typically features an elegant dinner, both live and silent auctions, live music, and dancing. svsef.org

One of the most acclaimed vocalists of her generation, Cécile McLorin Salvant is the winner of the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. Other honors include her being selected for Jazz Album of the Year by the DownBeat International Critics Poll and NPR, as well as Up-and-Coming Jazz Artist of the Year and Top Female Vocalist from the Jazz Journalists Association. theargyros.org

Wild Game Dinner

Dec. 14-17, 2022

Dec. 2022-March 2023

Nov. 5, 2022

Rotarun Rip-A-Thon

Suns Hockey

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From dirt to grass — and back

For Higueras, there is no question which he would choose if he had to decide between coaching or playing at the highest level. “Nothing beats playing, from my perspective. You never get close to the high of when you play in front of thousands of people like a grand slam,” he says.

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Although it was hard for him to get his ranch “fix” on the road, Higueras always found ways to stay in touch with his roots, although he admits that sometimes things got complicated. “For the Orange Bowl, we went to Costa Rica,” says Higueras. “We went to a farm and saw some horses while we were there. When [Bjorn] Borg got on one of the horses, he fell off and broke his wrist. They put a cast on his arm and then he played the tournament anyway—called the “Coffee Cup”—and was in the quarterfinals before he finally retired because people convinced him that he shouldn’t be playing because of hisThearm!”story of Borg is a reminder of how much things have changed. For today’s elite athletes, life experiences have to take a backseat as agents and coaches are highly protective of their players’ wellbeing. As for Higueras, he seems to have found exactly which surface he belongs on for the long term. “I like the dirt, and I like the animals!” he says emphatically. Here in Idaho, Higueras will have plenty of both to keep him busy for as long as he wants. ï

I caught up with José as he pulled his dusty pickup truck onto the road that leads to his horse stables in rural Bellevue. One of his three horses is sick, and he has made the drive from Ketchum, where he and his wife, Donna, have recently made their permanent residence, to come assess the situation.

Although he is well known for helping people with their tennis games, his real passion lies elsewhere. “I have always loved animals,” says Higueras. “I was born on a ranch in southern Spain. I moved out of the country when I was six or seven, but that life was always ingrained in me. I didn’t do much with horses when I was playing—obviously! As soon as I retired in 1986, I got a couple of horses, and, since then, life has been good!”

ennis players often talk about whether they prefer playing on “dirt” (a reference to clay court tennis) or “grass” (a reference to playing on the faster court service they compete on at Wimbledon). For José Higueras, considered by many to be one of the brightest minds in the game of tennis, these terms have even more meaning.

“I think it was easier to coach before because there were less distractions. I like tech, to a certain point, but I think it has had more of a negative than positive impact for young kids,” says Higueras. “You don’t only teach them how to play a sport but how to live their life. Discipline and respect are so important.”

away. In fact, if the Davis Cup were to be held tomorrow in the Sun Valley area, all of the residents combined would struggle to fill up the iconic Wimbledon stadium that Higueras used to regularly compete in. And that is just how he likes it. Nowadays, he no longer has to calculate how the moisture of the dirt will impact a return of serve from Boris Becker on a big point. And, the only grass he needs to concern himself with is whatever his horses are grazing on.

For an outsider, it sounds almost unimaginable that someone with a passport as battered as Higueras’ would choose a remote destina tion in Idaho to call home after traveling the globe and seeing all that is out there. After all, between his time spent playing and the years he served as a coach, Higueras has seen just about every part of the world while traveling to the Grand Slams, Davis Cup competitions and everywhere in between.

Still, Higueras admits that some advancements in the game are not all bad, and he does appreciate how players have been able to extend their careers and stay competitive at a much more advanced age than before. “Things are better now. Before I played Davis Cup, we had a steak, French fries and dessert. Until later in my career, I didn’t even know what stretching was!,” says Higueras.

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During his illustrious coaching career, Higueras worked with such names as Michael Chang, Jim Courier, Todd Martin, Guillermo Coria, Pete Sampras and, most recently, Roger Federer. Prior to being considered one of the best minds in tennis, he was an accomplished player himself, reaching a top 10 world ranking and making it to two French Open semifinals before retiring at the age of 33.

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Now, as he tends to his horses (he also has two Australian shep herds, with plans to have chickens very soon), those days seem far

Talking with Higueras, it is clear he loves the simplicity that life on a farm provides and laments the complexities that players and coaches have to navigate these days.

In 1994, Chihuly met her now-husband of 15 years, worldfamous artist Dale Chihuly, and they began working together. Dale’s generosity intrigued her, and she was impressed by how he treated his colleagues and fellow glass blowers. The duo took 50 people worldwide, blowing glass and hanging chandeliers over the canals of Venice, Italy. They made documentary films, and she learned more about art from his unique perspective.

From her humble upbringing in the Midwest, she went back East and studied at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, before landing in graduate school at the University of Washington in Seattle, where she’s been ever since.

After a decade of planning, Warm Springs Productions put on its first event in July 2022 that featured a two-day billing with three unique affairs. On July 12, Ketchum’s Argyros Performing Arts Center welcomed Thunderpussy, Shaina Shepherd and Smokey Brights along with the Mad Alchemy Liquid Light Show. Following the show, there was a Warm Springs Launch after-party with Chong the Nomad. On July 13, Warm Springs Productions hosted an Idaho Bounty Dinner with chef Dev Patel and wine specialist Leif Engberg, with more music from Smokey Brights. The second night also had a closing night party with Acid Tongue with DJ Sarah Savannah. The entire two-day extravaganza was a hit, with 350 people filling the Argyros theater.

“It was an experience of beauty and light,” she says. “It was transformational.” It was after that life-altering event that Leslie began a career in philanthropy. She was the board chair of the Seattle Symphony for 10 years. She also serves on the boards of Vassar College and the Pilchuck Glass School.

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On the cuffs of a successful Warm Springs Productions launch, the aim of the company is to give back to nonprofits such as the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation and The Community Library in Ketchum, where Dale’s art exhibit is on display through the end of 2022. And they plan to continue growing the event.

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I had some great teachers and great friends, and growing up in a small town, I had to use my imagination and creativity because there wasn’t a lot to do there.”

The pinnacle came in 2000 when she and Dale worked on the project named “Chihuly in the light of Jerusalem,” where they took over the citadel in the oldest part of Jerusalem and displayed Dale’s artwork. Approximately one million people came to see the show, and for the first time, people from all faiths came together and realized the commonality of art that transcends belief systems or religion.

And as the ideas kept coming down like snowflakes on a powder day, Warm Springs Productions was born with the idea that there was a deeper calling to strengthen communities and mountain culture through the art world.

She began coming to Sun Valley in the late ‘90s with Dale, and she became “smitten” with the area. She and Dale bought a home in Sun Valley in 2005, and along with their son, Jackson, the family spends every winter in Sun Valley skiing and now finding ways to give back to the community.

“That was always my focus,” she says. “I played music, and I danced. I had so many opportunities to participate in art and culture.

Chihuly couldn’t have pulled the event off without Minor and fellow marketing/event organizer Skyler Locatelli, who are partners with Chihuly in Warm Springs Productions. Minor owns Apple’s Bar & Grill in Warm Springs, and Locatelli—who is an Idaho native—is based out of Seattle and founded and runs the Freakout Festival in Ballard,Chihuly’sWashington.loveof art can be traced all the way back to her childhood when she was brought up in the panhandle of Oklahoma, in Guymon. Between there and Amarillo, Texas, Chihuly remembers the amazing opportunities with the arts.

“We are in the process of putting something together,” Chihuly says. “We’d like to do something this winter and then something special again next summer.”

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en years ago, Leslie Jackson Chihuly had a vision, and what started as mere chairlift chatter for Chihuly eventually gained traction when she and friend Hank Minor shared stories about their love of the mountain culture. They wanted to figure out how to give“Weback.talked about bringing something new to the community,” Chihuly says. “We spoke about combining youth culture, music, art and hospitality all in one, so I started this little LLC. The idea was that once it’s going, we’d generate enough income so that we could do more philanthropic work through it.”

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Paul Ries in 1972, standing in front of the Ranger’s Cabin where he lived during his first job with the Forest Service.

Retired U.S. Forest Ranger volunteers to care for forests across the globe

The Trump Administration slashed funds for the project but the bipartisan nonprofit International Conservation Caucus Foundation sent Ries and his teams back in late 2019. They found a Gobi Desert that is spreading as the rangeland deteriorates due to a warming climate and overgrazing. Herders who had no reason to have big herds before now figure they can benefit economically under capi talism by having more livestock, Ries says.

silviculturist once taught Paul Ries how to listen to the forest. “You can walk into the forest, and it’ll tell you how it’s doing. It’ll tell you its history and its future. And you can tell when they get old—just like people, they slow down and don’t grow as well. They’re more susceptible to attacks from bark beetles and wildfire.”

Ries headed up the Sawtooth National Recration Area (SNRA) from 1993 to 1999. It was a time when debates about overgrazing—not forests—predominated, says Linda Ries. But Ries managed to work on behalf of the woods by establishing partnerships. He enlisted the help of the late Senator Frank Church’s widow Bethine in establishing the Sawtooth Society to help mitigate the decline in funding and staffing for the SNRA. And he worked with the Blaine County Recreation District and Pamela Harriman to build the year-round Harriman Trail.

Ries laments that he now sees some of the problems Mongolia is experiencing, such as trees sickened by insect infestation and drought, outside the door of his cabin near Easley Hot Springs. “If you have periodic fires, fires are cooler and they don’t kill a lot of trees,” he says. “Instead, they create openings for trees to succeed. The 2013 Beaver Creek Fire burned hot because fuel had built up.” Clear cuts surrounding Galena Lodge have left the forests there “pretty healthy,” Ries says. And the removal of unhealthy trees on Bald Mountain is improving the forest health of Sun Valley’s ski resort.

Ries is buoyed that power plants are converting to natural gas, that wind and solar power is taking the place of coal plants and that the Idaho National Labratory is working on smart power and better batteries for electric vehicles. “I do think renewable energy is the future,” he says. “But we’re not moving fast enough.”

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The COVID pandemic kept Ries at home for a couple of years. But he returned in April 2022 to teach Mongolians about preventa tive fire and biological controls and to educate Parliament members how to establish goals to mitigate overgrazing. “They don’t know how to reforest—to collect seeds, to have nurseries, to plant trees,” says Ries. “We hope we can teach them to have well-managed forests so they can produce wood to burn instead of having to burn tires.”

Paul Ries on the Harriman Trail with his wife, Linda

Forests are being denuded by defoliating moths and forest fires that are bigger and more intense. In addition, Ries says, Mongolia’s great grass steppe is seeing droughts unlike it’s ever seen before. And since winters are warmer, any precipitation that falls is creating ice, hindering animals’ ability to forage even as their quality of cashmere declines. To combat the cold, Mongolians burn whatever they can find, including tires, coal, and plastic, leaving a sulfuric-smelling haze hanging over the capital city of Ulaanbaatar. People hike nearby trails in 50-below temperatures just to get out of the pollution. And those who moved to the cities because they can’t make it in the steppe anymore are sending their children back to live with grandparents because the air is so bad.

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Ries walked through countless woods during his 42 years with the U.S. Forest Service. In 2014, he retired as Associate Deputy Chief in Washington, D.C., moving back to Hailey with his wife, Linda, an arborist and environmental educator with the Forest Service. But he has continued to work on behalf of the trees as a volunteer.In2016, Ries led teams of specialists to Mongolia at the request of the U.S. State Department to help a country that is losing its forests. The State Department saw the mission as an opportunity to preserve the democracy of a country sandwiched between the former Soviet Union and China, says Ries. “It’s what the State Department calls ‘a democracy in a tough neighborhood,’” he adds. “Mongolia was part of the Soviet Union since the 1920s. In the 1980s, it was declared a democracy, but it took assassinations and decades to happen.”

Ries said he can’t recall temperatures ever getting to 90 here during the 1990s. No one felt the need for air conditioning, afternoon thunderstorms were common, and consistent snow was a given. “I always thought climate change was something our kids might deal with. I never thought I would be dealing with it,” he says.

Ries was introduced to the woods by his grandparents—hippies who lived in a 20-by-20foot cabin near Yosemite National Park. It was there that he met a Forest Service ranger who told him how much he loved his job. Ries went on to study forestry at Colorado State in Fort Collins, meeting his wife of 47 years while there.

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For most of our hour and a half drive from Jervois’s office in the town of Salmon to the Jervois mine, we bumped along a dirt road that ran adjacent to several creeks

And so it was that, on a pleasantly cool late-summer morning, I found myself in the back seat of a Ford Expedition alongside the mining engineer Matthew Lengerich. As the executive general manager of mining for Jervois Global, the Australian company that owns the new mine, Lengerich was my guide for the day. Lengerich has been in the mining industry for the past 23 years, and before joining Jervois in August, he worked for the AngloAustralian mining giant Rio Tinto. He told me that he switched companies, at least in part, because of his interest in electric vehicles. “The EV story is one that I personally believe in,” he said. ”I think it’s here to stay. I’m happy to share that I saw the initial trailer for the F-150 Lightning and went, ‘That’s really cool.’”

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O n September 13, 2021, I took my first plane trip in 18 months: Kansas City to Boise with a layover in Denver. The trip itself was largely uneventful, with one exception. After I boarded my connecting flight in Denver, a pilot announced that we would be briefly delayed because Air Force One was also en route to Boise. President Biden was responding to yet another record-setting wildfire season, during which 5.3 million acres of the U.S., an area the size of New Jersey, had already burned. “We can’t ignore the reality that these wildfires are being supercharged by climate change,” he would say later that day. “It isn’t about red or blue states. It’s about fires. Just fires.”

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The wildfires had both everything and nothing to do with my trip to Boise and, from there, to the SalmonChallis National Forest, a five-hour drive northeast of the city. For me, the area’s most immediate draw was cobalt, a hard, silvery-gray metal used to make heat-resistant alloys for jet engines and, more recently, most of the lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. The Salmon-Challis sits atop what is known as the Idaho Cobalt Belt, a 34-mile-long geological formation of sedimentary rock that contains some of the largest cobalt deposits in the country. As the global market for lithium-ion batteries has grown—and the price of cobalt along with it—so has commercial interest in the belt. At least six mining companies have applied for permits from the U.S. Forest Service to operate in the region. Most of these companies are in the early stages of exploration; one has started to build a mine. In Idaho, as in much of the world, the clean-energy revolution is reshaping the geography of resource extraction.

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Stone told me that the tribes don’t necessarily oppose new mines on their ancestral land. They do, however, expect companies to prevent pollution and restore the landscape before they leave. To that end, federal regulations required Jervois to post a $30.8 million reclamation bond to fund cleanup activities after the mine closes. “The hope is always that this mine does not become a detriment to environmental health,” Stone said. “But I’m definitely not so naive as to think that there’s not at least the potential for problems to develop.”

When I asked people in the cobalt industry about Blackbird, many pointed out that mining practices and regulatory oversight have improved in recent decades. But accidents can still happen. “Man is imperfect,” said Daniel Stone, a policy analyst for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, whose historic homeland covers the southern half of Idaho and large portions of bordering states. “Small flaws could lead to big problems down the road.” For Stone, those problems are deeply personal: Mining not only polluted the Shoshone-Bannock homeland but led to the forcible removal of Shoshone people from the area in the late 19th century. “It’s what some people would call historical trauma,” Stone said. “But I have a problem calling it historical trauma, because it never stopped.”

Blackbird closed in the early 1980s after more than 30 years of intermittent operations. By then, the surrounding creeks were lifeless; heavy-metal pollution had killed off most of their fish and aquatic insects. The concentration of copper in one creek was so high that the water turned bright blue.

When we arrived at the Jervois mine, the sky was clear and blue, though smoke from distant wildfires would turn it gray by the end of the afternoon. I followed Lengerich out of the car and to a pile of rocks that served as a makeshift overlook. Below stood a half-dozen steel-and-concrete buildings in various stages of completion. In the distance were a watertreatment plant; two water-management ponds; a tailingsstorage facility; and the beginnings of a “man camp,” a collection of prefab houses where miners will live during their shifts. “Today’s a big day for us,” Lengerich said, explaining that contractors were scheduled to pour the last of the foundation for the building directly in front of us, where two mills would eventually grind cobalt ore into sand-size grains for Theprocessing.entrance to the mine was under construction on the northwest side of nearby Gant Mountain, at an elevation of 7,080 feet. There, a massive machine resembling a one-armed praying mantis was drilling 12-foot-long steel bolts into the treeless mountainside. Gusts of wind stirred up clouds of dust as the machine, called a jumbo, lumbered from one position to the next on a narrow dirt road. The mine itself will consist of three vertical, corkscrew-shaped tunnels descending more than 1,300 feet underneath the mountain. As we watched the jumbo, Lengerich stressed that the environmental impact of it all would be minimal. Jervois has pledged to backfill and

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and down a series of vertigo-inducing switchbacks. Lengerich said he had recently seen black-bear cubs run across the road; I saw a grouse and two mule deer. “This is our commute to work,” Lengerich said, with a hint of genuine awe. “We’re not sitting in traffic on I-15. You get to drive this.” He pointed out the window to rugged mountains covered in ponderosa pine and Douglas fir. Yet cobalt mining has already changed this landscape, and is poised to do so again.

(Copper is often found in the same areas as cobalt.) In 1993, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed adding Blackbird to its National Priorities List, a designation reserved for the worst-contaminated sites in the country. Ultimately, the EPA negotiated a settlement with the companies that owned the mine. But the agency did label the mine as a Superfund site, initiating a cleanup that has so far cost the companies more than $100 million.

he lone access road to the Jervois mine cuts through what was once the only cobalt mine in the U.S., the 10,830-acre Blackbird Mine. Now a toxic waste site, it includes a 12-acre open pit, 4.8 million tons of waste rock, 2 million tons of tailings, and enough tunnels that, if they were strung together, you could run a half marathon in them and still have nearly a mile to spare. As we drove through, we passed the crumbling concrete remains of a tailings mill, then a log-framed portal covered by a plywood door. The water-treatment plant, however, was still operating.

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ervois estimates that its mine in the Idaho Cobalt Belt will produce 1,915 metric tons of cobalt annually, enough for about 160,000 electric-vehicle batteries. That’s a drop in the bucket compared with the output of mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which, as home to more than half of the world’s known cobalt reserves, produced 95,000 metric tons of cobalt in 2020, about 70 percent of the global supply. With little oversight and few safety measures, the mining industry in the Congo is notoriously dangerous. Men work in hand-dug tunnels that can extend hundreds of feet underground, while children as young as 7 sift through tailings on the surface. Wages are poor. Caveins are common. And the long-term health effects of the work, including chronic lung disease caused by inhaling dust, can be deadly. Some can even be multigenerational: A recent study in the Congo that was published in The Lancet found that men who worked in mines were more likely to father children with birth defects than those who did not.

seal off the underground tunnels, reclaim as many roads as possible, and revegetate the site with native plants. “In 30 years, you’ll have no idea there was a mine here,” Lengerich said. “Everything will be put back the way it was.” He paused for a moment, then corrected himself. “Thirty years might be a bit soon,” he said. “I’d say 40 to 50 years.”

The majority of cobalt mined in the Congo is exported to China—84 percent in 2019. In a report on strategically important supply chains issued in June, the White House rated the nation’s cobalt supply more vulnerable than any other metal. Though the report raised supply concerns about other metals that are needed to make lithium-ion batteries, namely lithium and nickel, it described the cobalt market as “one of the most comprehensive ways China has gained a competitive advantage in the critical materials landscape for batteries.”

The nation’s—and the world’s—reliance on China and the Congo for cobalt has attracted companies to the Idaho Cobalt Belt. That was the case for Trent Mell, the CEO of Electra Battery Materials, a Canadian company that is Jervois’s main competitor there. “America could solve a lot of its reliance issues [with] cobalt in this belt,” Mell told me when I met him one morning in Salmon. “But to do that, we’re going to need to be more open and accepting to mining and mining on federal lands.” When I later asked him what he would like to see change, he said that a shorter federal permitting process would be a good place to start. Jervois’s mine took eight years to get permitted.Inaddition to Electra’s mining claims in the Idaho Cobalt Belt, the company also owns a cobalt refinery in Ontario, Canada, the first in North America. Though Mell said that a fully operational Idaho mine is at least five years away, the

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hree days after my tour of the Jervois mine, I got a closer look at the damage wrought by the Blackbird Mine. On this trip, I was accompanied by the local site manager, George Lusher, and the reclamation manager, Mark TenBrink, both employees at the Anglo-Swiss multinational Glencore, one of the mining companies responsible for cleaning up the site. Lusher drove us in his Ford F-250. During the drive, I brought up electric vehicles. TenBrink, who lives in San Jose, said that he drives an electric Toyota RAV4 and loves it. Lusher was more skeptical. “I think electric cars are a great idea, especially for big cities,” he said. But they would “have to come a long way” before he would feel comfortable driving one. “I want to stay warm and I want to make it back,” he said.

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Johnson’s group, which has fought for decades to protect the state’s forests and streams from mine pollution, is watching the new and proposed cobalt mines closely, evaluating them on a case-by-case basis. “Do we have a moral obligation to mine cobalt here in the U.S.?” asks Idaho Conservation League Executive Director Justin Hayes. He suggests that the answer is yes: He’s well aware of the human-rights abuses documented in the Congo, and of the need to secure a reliable supply of cobalt in order to reduce the threat of climate change. Still, he emphasizes that “sustainable mining,” a term used often by industry insiders, is a misnomer; the best anyone can hope for is “environmentally responsible mining.”

More cobalt mines inevitably mean more environmental risks, especially when you consider that metal mining generates more toxic waste than any other industry in the United States. Even if none of the mining operations being developed in the belt ends up as a Superfund site, they can still cause damage—sometimes even before they start production. In October, for example, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality fined an Electra subsidiary $95,000 for “unpermitted discharges” into a creek about 20 miles southeast of Blackbird. The discharges came from adits the company uses for exploration.Lengerich

points out that the treatment plant under construction at the Jervois mine could operate for 100 years if necessary, much longer than the expected lifespan of the mine itself. “I like the idea of hoping for the best and planning for the worst,” he says. But how do we plan for the worst when, because of climate change, the worst is both unpredictable and incomprehensible? As the floods, fires, heat waves, and hurricanes of the past year illustrated, many once-reliable systems are newly vulnerable.

No one really knows how much cobalt is in the Idaho Cobalt Belt. Many deposits haven’t been measured, and others may be as yet undiscovered. Geologists are fairly sure that the Jervois and Electra claims encompass more than 40,000 metric tons of the metal, enough to fulfill U.S. demand for five years. But whether the two operations lead to a boom in the belt remains far from certain. “A lot of companies are in a wait-and-see mode,” says Josh Johnson, a geologist at the Idaho Conservation League. If the price of cobalt stays high enough for the Jervois mine to be successful, he said, “I think we’ll see more.”

On our drive back to Salmon, Lengerich and I passed by a fire line that Forest Service crews had cut to protect the town from a recent wildfire. Lengerich said the fire had come within half a mile of the Jervois mine site, limiting access for three weeks. The fire damaged only a waterline and a power line guywire, he added. Assuming that there are no other major delays, the mine will start production this summer, in the middle of Idaho’s fire season.

One of our first stops was the Blackbird water-treatment plant, a windowless building made of corrugated metal and concrete and attached to what looked like an industrialsize aboveground pool. This is where contaminated water from the underground mine workings and several collection ponds is diverted before being released into Blackbird Creek. Standing on a catwalk above the pool, I watched as a revolving mechanical rake collected heavy metals that had coagulated into a sludge and sunk to the bottom. Within a day or two, one of the plant’s two full-time operators would load the sludge into a water tanker and haul it to one of three open-air basins farther up the site. There, it would be left to dry in the sun. TenBrink said that he has looked into sending the sludge to a smelter in Canada, where copper and cobalt could be extracted from it. But in the end, he concluded that doing so wasn’t economically feasible, so the sludge remains in the pits for now. I asked him when the water treatment would end. He didn’t have a date. “It’s really a very long way off,” he said.

refinery, which for now plans to import cobalt from two mines in the Congo, is on track to open late this year. The refinery’s location 500 miles north of Detroit positions it to contribute to the electric-vehicle industry in the U.S., which received a major boost in August when Biden set a national goal of electric vehicles representing half of all new-vehicle sales by 2030.

Prospectors first discovered gold and copper around Blackbird Creek in the late 1800s, and in 1901, a man named John Belliel staked the first cobalt claim in the area, reportedly after he spotted a “cobalt bloom”—gray rock streaked with pink—near the creek. But it wasn’t until 1949 that full-scale mining operations began, spurred by federal subsidies designed to boost the nation’s mineral stockpile during the early years

A tributary to the Salmon River, Panther Creek was severely damaged by copper, arsenic and cobalt released into area streams from the former Blackbird Mine. From the 1960s through the 1980s, no fish and few aquatic insects could be found in long stretches of Panther Creek. Efforts to restore the stream’s water quality began in 1995. Today, Panther Creek is home to diverse species including Chinook salmon, steelhead, rainbow trout and bull trout.

Over the next three decades, a handful of companies tried to reopen the mine. For a few years in the 1960s, a Salt Lake City–based company extracted copper from its open pit. Subsequent owners spent years exploring the site’s remaining cobalt deposits, but the metal’s price remained too low for mining to be profitable. Finally, in 1982, the mine shut down for good. The following year, the state of Idaho sued the two companies that had come to share ownership of the mine, over the cobalt, copper, arsenic, and other heavy metals that had drained from the mine into Blackbird Creek and others.

Blackbird’s boom years ended as quickly as they began. In 1959, the U.S. Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization announced that the national cobalt stockpile was “sufficiently large to meet all foreseeable mobilization requirements.”

of the Cold War. Blackbird was the only primary producer of cobalt in the U.S., and for a decade it prospered. Cobalt, a company town that sprouted up a few miles east of the mine, was at one point home to 1,500 residents.

the cost of it themselves. Those companies, one of which was eventually acquired by Glencore, became known as the Blackbird Mine Site Group. Over the past 26 years, the group has restored creeks, sealed off mine portals, and constructed an intricate system of ponds and ditches designed to separate clean water from contaminated water. In the early 2000s, Chinook salmon returned to nearby Panther Creek.

Christopher Mebane, a self-described “dirty-water biologist” for the U.S. Geological Survey who has done fieldwork around Blackbird, told me that the site has come a long way since he first visited it, in the early 1990s. “It’s a glass that’s nine-tenths full,” he said. His main worry is that cleanup targets created specifically for Blackbird as part of the legal settlement allow for a concentration of cobalt that he believes is at least 10 times higher than is safe for many species of aquatic insects. Fortunately, the concentration of cobalt in the site’s discharge has mostly remained below the official limit—sometimes even below Mebane’s limit—for years, progress that Mebane attributes to the cleanup. Now, though, he worries that new mines will be allowed to adopt the same standard, as Jervois’s was, because state and federal agencies don’t have an alternative. “It’s just not protective,” Mebane said.

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Having lost its largest buyer, the mine closed, and Cobalt, like countless mining communities before it, became a ghost town. By 1961, its population had dwindled to 20, and The New York Times predicted that the town was “likely to be given back to the forest, the deer and the hawk.”

In the early 1950s, when production at Blackbird began to ramp up, its operating company built an earthen dam on the west fork of Blackbird Creek, not far from where John Belliel

The legal battle dragged on until 1995, when three past and present mine owners agreed to clean up the site and cover

away. Some ended up in Salmon, where they became homes to new families. Riggan helped burn down many of the others in the late 1990s. About a decade ago, he helped tear down the Panther Creek Inn, which had become a watering hole for hunters after the miners left. “That hurt me,” he said. Aside from the two houses, one of which has all but caved in on itself, the only other original structure that still exists in Cobalt is a dilapidated tank once used to store drinking water. After we finished our beers, Riggan took me to see it. Perched on a forested hill above the town site, its rusted walls were graffitied with the names of former residents. Riggan read out the names he recognized while reminiscing about skinny-dipping in the tank. “It ain’t much,” he said. “But it’s about all that’s left.”

Leo Marshall is the mayor of Salmon and, as it happens, a former resident of Cobalt. He lived there with his father, who worked at Blackbird, and his stepmother, for most of the 1950s. Having moved to Salmon in 1981 and served as mayor since 2010, Marshall has experienced the cobalt boom-and-bust cycle firsthand. He hopes this time will be different, and he has good reason to think it will be. According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, cobalt prices were nearly 63 percent higher last year than they were in 2020, and electric vehicles are expected to account for nearly 70 percent of cobalt demand growth through 2025. On October 25, in a sign of the electricvehicle market’s trajectory, Tesla’s market capitalization rose above $1 trillion for the first time.

Riggan has worked as an operator at the Blackbird watertreatment plant since 1996. Unlike Lengerich, he hates the long drive to and from Salmon, which is why he decided to live out here. On the afternoon I met him, he was nailing a no tres passing sign to a fence post next to the gated entrance of the town site. He invited me to his trailer and offered me a beer. “I’m the mayor, the sheriff,” he told me as we drank on his deck. “I’m everything.” He is Cobalt’s only resident, and he likes it thatDespiteway. widespread expectation that Cobalt would be abandoned after the federal government stopped subsidizing Blackbird in the late 1950s, the town survived for several more decades. Riggan himself lived there in the late 1970s and early 1980s, when he was in his early 20s and worked for a company that was exploring new ore deposits at the mine. At the time, Riggan told me, more than 100 other mine workers lived in Cobalt. Many, including him, were single men who crammed into three bunkhouses at the edge of town. The others lived in small, single-story houses with their families. The town had a recreation center with a bowling alley and a basketball court, and a mile or so outside of town was a popular bar called the Panther Creek Inn. “I spent a lot of time up there,” Riggan said. “Shed a lot of blood there—mine.” He didn’t go into details. Today, only two houses remain in Cobalt, not including Riggan’s trailer. The rest have either been demolished or hauled

he first thing Bret Riggan does when he gets home from work every day is crack open a Keystone Light. A gruff man with a thick mustache and even thicker drawl, Riggan lives with his dog, a young mutt named Richard, in a Silver Streak trailer parked on the Cobalt town site.

One afternoon in Salmon, I visited a car dealership called Quality Motors, just down the road from the Jervois office. Parked out front were six F-150s and a Dodge Ram. When I asked the owner, Dave Hull, about electric vehicles, he told me that he didn’t expect to start selling them anytime soon. This didn’t surprise me. Many locals I met shared George Lusher’s doubts about their reliability, while others were simply resistant to change. And as far as I could tell, the only charging station in town was located on the side of my hotel, the Stagecoach Inn. Still, Hull didn’t doubt that electric vehicles would become commonplace in Salmon. “It’s just a matter of time,” he said. “We’re at least 10 years away, but it’s coming.” When we finished talking, I got back in my rental car, a Ford Fusion hybrid, and drove away. ï

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staked his initial claim. Over the next several decades, 2 million tons of tailings were dumped behind the dam. During my visit to the site, we stopped on top of it to see the tailings impoundment, a 20-acre soil-covered pit. I asked where the creek was. “You’re looking at it,” Lusher said. He pointed to a narrow concrete channel that cut across the impoundment and led to a spillway on the side of the dam. Were the dam to fail, there would be nothing to stop the tailings from tumbling into the main branch of Blackbird Creek, potentially reaching the Salmon River.

t’s tempting to see Blackbird and Cobalt as cautionary tales—to conclude that mines will always create envi ronmental disasters and that mining booms are always followed by devastating busts. And yet during the two weeks I spent in and around Salmon, many people I met expressed cautious optimism about the return of cobalt mining. Tammy Stringham, the executive director of the Lemhi County Economic Development Association, talked excitedly about how the industry could provide a boost to the local economy. She had heard that the Jervois mine alone would create as many as 150 jobs, though she was wary of getting her hopes up. It was hard to blame her. The Jervois mine had originally been sched uled to open in 2011 under a different owner, but volatility in the global cobalt market delayed construction for years.

The channel was designed to withstand a 500-year flood, Lusher told me as we walked alongside it. But 500-year floods are exactly the kind of extreme-weather events that climate change could cause to occur more frequently. And while federal regulators have determined that the dam is structurally sound, it’s not impermeable even under normal conditions. Water sometimes seeps into the tailings impoundment, where it collects iron sulfide, and then drains into Blackbird Creek. The water isn’t polluted enough to require action under the current regulations, but its effects on the creek are impossible to miss. “Instead of blue rocks, you now have orange rocks,” TenBrink said. I didn’t ask how long until the rocks would return to their natural color. The answer seemed obvious.

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he classics remain just that for good reason. One step inside Ellen and Andrea Nasi’s Sun Valley home, the words classic and timeless will no doubt come to mind. Situated in the Smoky Range just north of Ketchum, the Nasis wanted to create a homestead meant to be lived in and enjoyed. Each room and every interior element exude that intentionality.

Builders and Liv Jensen Engineering to make their vision come to life. “The nucleus of the project was a colonial style house,” Mike says. Mike describes colonial style as a two-story structure with clean lines and symmetrical windows, a gabled roof and a rectangular shape. It beckons the celebrated homes popular at the turn of the nineteenth century.

The exterior of the home uses cedar siding with a mix of horizontal lap siding, with a reversed boardand-batten style in neutral tones that complement the sweeping rolling hills and lush landscape that surround the property. Inside, the vision of traditional spaces continues.“They didn’t want expansive spaces; they wanted traditional spaces in the home,” says Mike. You won’t find a typical great room or open-concept floorplan. Ellen and Andrea leaned toward the style of design reminiscent of Andrea’s Italian upbringing: smaller rooms, each with its own purpose. “The scale that they were both interested in, it truly fit their lifestyle as the very close couple that they are,” Mike says.

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“We wanted a big kitchen because Andrea loves to cook,” Ellen adds. “I just wanted a really clean look that is Whenusable.”itcame time to build, Ellen and Andrea brought in Mike and Anne Brunelle of Brunelle Architects, Hall Brown

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At just under 5,000 square feet, the home features five bedrooms and an office, as well as five and a half bathrooms. “We wanted to be very comfortable in this house,” Andrea says.

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Opposite page: The exterior of the home uses cedar siding with a mix of horizontal lap siding, with a reversed board-and-battan style in neutral tones. Above, clockwise: Mike worked alongside Andrea to ensure his pots were hung at a height that complemented his cooking. The straw animal heads on the kitchen wall are from the artisans shop of Javier Medina in Madrid, Spain. Bottom right: The mudroom’s built-in cabinets create storage that gives the space a dual purpose. Bottom left: The white vertical paneling, Italian chandelier and antique furniture in the entry sets the stage.

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Andrea recalls being in homes where a room is so grand, you might feel lost in the space. He wanted cozy. “We lived in Italy for a long time, and they had more traditional spaces, and we feel more comfortable with that,” he says. “It really is a comfortable house. The spaces are perfect. I think it is important to have the rooms that are a size that make you feel like you occupy part of the space.” The intimate living room space invites dwellers to relax or take in each other’s company. Built-in cabinetry by Taylor Made Cabinetry houses books, and cozy interiors create space for an intimate conversation or quiet afternoon.

The interior design gives a nod to Andrea’s Italian roots, Ellen’s Michigan ties and the Western landscape they now call home, effortlessly creating a timeless feel that’s farmhouse adjacent with modern touches and statement art and furniture. “Ellen did the interior design herself and

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is so very talented,” Anne says. “This home is their forever home. This was not their second home. They intended to be here full time. That is why they took a long time in the design process, but she could see the vision of what the chandelier in Italy or another statement piece would look like in this house.”

room, there was an old marble slab sink that we wanted to put in a small space, and we designed the space for it,” Mike says. “It just seemed like as we were designing it, Ellen and Andrea would have these pieces

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It all works together harmoniously. The results? Western colonial farmhouse perfection. The white vertical paneling and white cabinetry with accent trims, Italian chandeliers and vintage light fixtures and other antique furniture create a space that is both homey and dripping in interest and

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“I have never been in a kitchen that is so easy to use,” Andrea says. “It is a very rational and pleasant room to be in, and you don’t have to walk over or around things

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Below: Built-in cabinetry by Taylor Made Cabinetry houses books, and cozy interiors create space for a quiet evening. Below: The owners call the twin bedroom “The Chicken Coop” because the walls are covered with vintage chicken lithographs.

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Opposite page: In the primary bedroom, the 17th century wrought-iron bed is from Venice, Italy. At left: The bathroom countertops are Carrara Stone, supplied by Francini Marble, and the floor tile is “Manhattan” by Oregon Tile and Marble. Below. The Moravian star ceiling pendant is by Authentic Designs of Vermont.

they knew would [have a home here], and they wanted an appropriate space for it.”

In the barn structure, there is a guitar room for Andrea, and this is connected to the main home via the laundry room and mudroom. The mudroom’s built-in cabinets create storage that gives the space a dual purpose. “The mudroom creates more of this clean hallway with built-in cabinets versus a traditional mudroom,” Anne says.

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Mike worked alongside Andrea to ensure his pots were hung at a height that complimented his cooking. The stove, storage, counter space and island size were all designed to be best utilized by him.

But the pièce de resistance of the home is no doubt the kitchen. A cook’s kitchen, the space was designed by Andrea and is meant to be used. And used, it is. “It has extraordinary and unique appliances he uses on a daily basis,” Mike recalls. “Not every house has a salamander. It was critical that we work with the builder and Andrea to make sure it was exact.”

to get things done. We spend a lot of time in the kitchen.” Their colonial Western abode is a testament to where they came from and where they are now. Reminders of Italy, style from Ellen’s origins, and a celebration of life out West in a town they now call home. “The beauty of the place, the people, the activities,” Andrea says. “We love it.” ï

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orth of Ketchum at the edge of Chocolate Gulch toward the north fork of the Big Wood River, a sweeping meadow surrounds a home that’s equal parts new and historic. The Flan igan home is an homage to Idaho and its rustic roots.

Designed by the Jarvis Group Architects, led by Janet Jarvis, and built by Idaho Mountain Builders, the home is a celebration of the past and the present with reclaimed barnwood siding and hand-hewn beams, complemented by clean, thoughtful interiors and welcoming touches. Its inspired design gives way to minimalist landscaping that naturally balances its surroundings.

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The Flanigans originally moved to Sun Valley in 1999 to raise their family in the sunny setting teeming with outdoor adventure to enjoy. Now empty nesters, for their new home, they were inspired to create a space that felt like it was a part of an original ranch with simple, inten tional landscape that lets the surroundings tell the story: a house in the meadow that seems to have been there forever.“The landscaping is minimal, and the house simply blends into the surroundings with natural grasses and

the north fork of the Big Wood River,” the Jarvis Group says. “We needed to capture Western style in the architec ture and design the home in a way that felt like an exten sion and compliment to the client’s personality and taste.”

Opposite: The owners were inspired to create a space that felt like it was a part of an original ranch with simple, intentional landscape that lets the surroundings tell the story. This page: In the vaulted great room, a 38-foot, hand-hewn single timber from Montana Reclaimed Lumber anchors the room.

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“I always wanted a ‘Janet Jarvis’ home,” Jackie Flanigan says. “I love her simple classic design and how she places a home to fit the environment around it. We hit if off imme diately and had such a great time building it.”

“The kitchen and great room greet you with the two opposite, yet equally important, view corridors and

The Jarvis Group describes the architecture as Western Idaho Ranch, paying homage to Idaho’s rich history of cabin homesteads and original materials. “One of the

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minimal lawn areas,” says Joe Marx, owner of Idaho Mountain Builders. “There is a seasonal runoff mini-creek that runs through the property in the back yard.”As you pull up to the home, a tranquil front porch with four rocking chairs sets the mood. Guests are welcomed to sit back, relax, and take it all in. At 4,700 square feet, the home features four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms.

most unique parts of the project is that we were able to move two of the original tack cabins from the client’s ranch in Mackay and design them into the landscape of Choco late Gulch,” they explain. “We were able to use some of the original corral board and reclaimed barnwood for their exterior from Mackay, making most of the material palette original to the Lost River and Wood River valleys.”These details anchor the Flanigans’ vision for a home that not only fit the landscape but celebrated the land it was a part of. Inside, that celebration continues with Western finishes like wood siding and beams along side expansive windows that provide incred ible views and let light in to brighten and warm the space.

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Opposite: On the Chocolate Gulch side, a porch extends the great room out to the exterior. At left, clockwise: The dining room features farmhouse-style open concept cabinetry. Below, right: The kitchen greets you with a sweeping view of Chocolate Gulch.

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The interior design is a blend of modern Western motifs like vibrant paintings and textiles with classic cabin-style touches like a mounted skull, shed chandeliers and farm

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In the living room, a 38-foot, hand-hewn single timber from Montana Reclaimed Lumber anchors the room, complimented by opposing sliding doors that open the space up from west to east, letting the outdoors in on a cool summer day or a sunny winter afternoon. “The placement of the windows by the architect provides for spectacular views at every turn,” Marx says.

“The main room includes the kitchen, living and dining rooms; it is vaulted and grand,” says Marx. “The master wing is set to the south and is separated by a hallway. The den and the second master are tucked to the west, with views of Chocolate Gulch.”

The materials on the ceilings and part of the walls are reclaimed brown barnwood, accented by hand-hewn beams. “There are also white painted planks for interior

siding in the master and several bathrooms,” Marx says. “The exterior is all recycled corral boards.”

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experiences,” the Jarvis Group says. “On the Chocolate Gulch side, a porch extends the great room out to the exterior, which was one of the original concepts and ideas most important to the client.”

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house-style open concept cabinetry. Light neutral tones balance the wood siding, creating warmth and an ambiance that invokes comfort to a space that is functional, welcoming andFortimeless.theFlanigans, what really sets the home apart is the feeling they get on the back porch, soaking up the glory and splendor of Chocolate Gulch. Time stands still, or maybe that’s just mountain time. ï

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Opposite: In the den, the materials on the ceilings and part of the walls are reclaimed brown barnwood, accented by hand-hewn beams. At left, clockwise: An antler chandelier pays tribute to the home’s rustic roots. Bottom: The handhewn beams and German oak flooring are carried throughout the residence.

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something that was really functional, and we wanted to be in the neighborhood we are in. It is close to town and close to their schools, and as the boys get older, they can flow freely through the neighborhood.”

n the heart of Ketchum just off Corrock Drive, a funky neighborhood is dotted with homes in a variety of eclectic styles—from long-established sites to new, modern designs, with Sun Valley families both new and old. For the Matthews family, this was the perfect spot to plant roots for their busy, growing family of five.

“Our main vision for the home was flow for our family,” says Jack Matthews. He and his wife, Sarah Brooks, moved to Sun Valley five years ago from Georgia to raise their young kids in an outdoor-focused ski town with a community feel. “We have three young boys. We wanted

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Creating a paradise in the heart of Ketchum

Once the wheels were set in motion, the team came together almost effortlessly. Laura Morawitz, owner of Laura Morawitz Interiors, was the thread between the key players. “It was an amazing team,” she says. “I had known the family from Georgia. When they tapped me, I immediately called on Idaho Mountain Builders as the perfect fit, which they were, and together we tapped Travis Killmer from Williams Partners as the architect.”

Opposite page: Pre-finished wood siding, reclaimed timbers, stone veneer and metal roofing helped to reinforce the modern farmhouse aesthetic. This page, above: The great room’s unique chandelier is from Nickey Kehoe; below: The spaces in the home are all connected via a central staircase, providing stunning light and visual contrast to the main living space.

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The residence is comprised of three levels with four bedrooms and four bathrooms consisting of 4,590 square feet with ample garage space. “Having three young boys, the Matthews first requested distinct and separate spaces for themselves and their children,” Killmer says. “In

When the brainstorming process began, they hoped to salvage an existing home on the lot but quickly realized it was not an option. They did, however, opt to utilize the footprint of the previous home. They moved forward designing what Killmer calls a modern take on the farmhouse vernacular. “The use of gabled roofs with clipped eaves and flat roof elements were employed to create this aesthetic,” he says. “Pre-finished wood siding, reclaimed timbers, stone veneer and metal roofing helped to reinforce the concept of a modern farmhouse.”

The main level of the residence serves as the buffer between the upper and lower level and houses the public spaces. The spaces are all connected via a central staircase, which serves as a main hub of the home, both functionally and visually, providing stunning light and visual contrast to the main living space.

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addition, it was important to physically separate the private and public spaces.”

The interiors offer a sense of the owners: pieces meant to be used, lived in and enjoyed, coupled with bright design that adds warmth and a homey feeling in each room. “We wanted to let the landscape be the backdrop but were able to incorporate beautiful finishes, clean lines, some vibrant color and workhorse pieces that could handle three little boys,” Morawitz says. “The house feels sophisticated but also laid back; it is super comfortable.”

Morawitz calls the space a sum of all its parts. “The great room and deck and glass stairwell and tree houselike master are not only architecturally interesting and functional but also very inviting and cozy,” she says. “The people that live there are the biggest standouts! They are an amazing family with great style and a laid-back way of life. The house is perfect for them and vice versa.”

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Opposite page, left to right: The glass-enclosed central staircase serves as the main hub of the home; the stairwell chandelier is by Kelly Wearstler, at Circa Lighting; barn doors to the master bath offer privacy and style. This page, above: The kitchen countertops are Taj Mahal quartzite and the pulls are from Rocky Mountain Hardware; below: A feature wall of oak panelling in the cozy breakfast nook adds visual interest.

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estled in the trees in the shadow of the original Proctor ski lift stands an alpine cottage with immense Sun Valley charm. Most might have overlooked the quaint alpine hand-painted characters and cedar roof. But the new owners of this home saw its potential immediately. The house had been well cared for by the previous tenants and the new owners wanted to keep the home’s cottage charm while updating the interior to reflect the needs

of their busy active family. They brought in the team at The Picket Fence Interior Design to help them execute their vision and complete the renovation. “This house was really a labor of love for our team. We were on a tight deadline and a jewel like this doesn’t come along every day,” notes Erika Blank, design lead at The Picket Fence. “Junior designer Rosemary Miller had just joined our team from Dallas, and we knew a project like this would be a great fit for her design sensibility.” ï

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The Ira Yeager painting above the fireplace became the star of this space, we let the furniture play a soft subtle role so the art really stood out. Detail: Vintage pieces from the Picket fence paired with the owners art really level up this rustic console table.

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“Thank you for your patience, communication, and expertise throughout the building process. We knew from the start we were in excellent hands.”–Sherri & Dave

Paul Suite 101 Ketchum, ID 83340

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Our approach to building for our clients is dictated by our desire to exceed their expectations through superior service and quality. We build high quality structures in a cost conscious manner while honoring true craftsmanship. Relationships are key in our approach; both in our relationships with clients & architects and in our committed partner ships with local subcontractors and suppliers who are vital to our success.

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Layering plaid pillows with alpaca fabrics on the bench and lumbar added a cozy element to the master bedroom. Leather nightstands selected to match the bed created a soft calming neutral palette. Bedding from The Picket Fence. Detail: A small chair tucked into the corner of the master bedroom with an articulating lamp from The Picket Fence creates a mini escape. after

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Based out of Ketchum, Idaho, our team has designed homes on the East and West coast, and many of our clients rely on remote design to complete their projects. So, we have developed a seamless process to help our clients navigate each step. Our designers will present clients with everything they need to visualize their project, from design boards and 3D renderings, to detailed drawings, samples and budget breakdowns. Our goal is to take the stress out of home design, and make it effortless for our clients.

Erika Blank

In just a brief amount of time, we have established ourselves as one of the leading design firms in the Sun Valley area because of our design process and our signature bright, clean, and collected aesthetic. We mix our favorite materials, styles, and eras for an approachable and sophisticated result. A blend of our signature style, combined with a strong understanding of our clients’ personalities and favorite pieces, is reflected in each home we design.

“In our projects, we’re always asking what another interesting layer of material is that we could add to a space to take it up a notch,” notes Blank. “We are constantly trying to make sure we aren’t just simply checking the boxes and are considering how we can elevate a home, either through a cabinet detail or an unexpected finish material.”

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The Picket Fence Interior Design Studio is a fullservice interior design firm dedicated to creating inspiring spaces that you can’t wait to come home to. We are known for our fresh, bright interiors and our mountain transitional style. We create custom interiors for new construction and renovations that stand the test of time.

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The clients needed the laundry room to also function as a mudroom, adding built-in cabinets and a bench by Cavallo Custom Woodworks helped make the space more versatile. Detail: A stacked and hidden washer and dryer further maximize the space.

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Severn Art Services offers custom archival framing, featuring vintage and contemporary frames for fine art, mirrors, and three-dimensional objects of all sizes. We also provide cost-effective framing and care for prints, posters, personal mementos, and family photos. Picture Framing & Art Installation for 46 years Severn Art Services is located in Gail Severn Gallery Severn Art Services offers art storage and professional advisory services for artwork valuations conservation and restoration. Professional services for both indoor and outdoor installations. S evern A rt S erviceS 400 First Avenue North • PO Box 1679 • Ketchum, ID 83340 • 208.726.5088 • artservices@gailseverngallery.com

since 1974

Severn Art ServiceS

According to WoodLab team member David Gosse, “In 2017, we visited a local wood mill that housed some of the largest, live-edge wood slabs we had ever seen. We were struck by the splendor, variety, and sizes of these old-growth trees, but we also realized that most of them can’t be used for commercial manufacturing.”

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Custom handcrafted dining tables, coffee tables and cutting boards are lovingly crafted from reclaimed trees that are sourced locally. Gosse’s goal at Wood Lab is to create “tree to table sustainable” pieces using eco-friendly resins and finishes that support local artisans.

estled in Eagle, family-owned business WoodLab has been taking Idaho’s natural old-growth trees and turning them into modern art and furniture pieces for five years.

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In order to save these slabs from being turned into board lumber or firewood, WoodLab started buying them to turn their imperfections into modern art and furniture. At its core, WoodLab is a collection of handcrafted solid-wood epoxy-resin furniture pieces, but they also

Three local artists turn their talents into sought-after home décor

offer a variety of stand-alone wood slabs as well. These slabs come from trees of all varieties, including black walnut, elm, silver maple, catalpa, ash, sycamore, and white oak. After ordering a custom piece of wood slab, WoodLab applies an ecofriendly, non-toxic epoxy resin to their products to ensure that their products last a lifetime.Dedication to reclaimed products and sustainability is present in everything WoodLab does. “Everything we do and produce is based on an eco-friendly and community ethos,” Gosse says. “We believe in supporting small business, buying local, using reclaimed products, and doing meaningful work with our hands, hearts, and minds. We believe in creating durable and beautiful items that can be passed down through multiple generations.”

JAMES COOK 400 First Avenue North • PO Box 1679 • Ketchum, ID 83340 • info@gailseverngallery.com www.GailSevernGallery.com • 208.726.5079 Laura McPhee • Hung Liu • Michael Grego ry • Ga r y Komarin • Judith Kindler • Ed Musante •Alexander Rohrig Kathy Moss • Jane Rosen • Jennifer Markowitz • Nicolas Africano • Theodore Waddell • Victoria Adams • Lynda Lowe Gwynn Murrill • Marcia Myers • Robe r t Polidori • A nne Siems • Jun Kaneko • Diane A ndrews Hall WilliamRobinson • LauraWilson • Luis Gonzál ez Palma • Chris Maynard • Raphaëlle Goethals Ro bb Putnam • Pegan Brooke • Divit Car do za • Kenna Moser • Linda Christensen • Lisa Koki n Margar et Keelan • Alli son Stewa r t • Bean Finneran • Sheila Gardner • Morris Graves G AIL S EVERN G ALLER Y Oil on canvas 50” x 60” UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

Since then, Kerns’ love of specialty vintage fabrics—most especially Western-themed, outof-print patterns related to fishing, cowboys, camping, ranching and travel trailers—has earned her quite a following for the placemats, pillows and napkins she creates daily. “Hunting for fabrics all over the country is a really fun part of my job,” said Kern, “and I love the process of creating something out of nothing.”

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Kern landed in the Wood River Valley more than 40 years ago after putting 10,000 miles on a Honda traveling around the U.S. with a good friend “We rolled into the Valley and just stopped,” said Kern. “That car died coming over

the pass on Galena Summit,” remembered Kern, “so I sold it for thirty-five dollars and bought myself a pair of sneakers.”

ally Kern has been sewing her entire life. She started when she was 12 after being taught the basics by her mother and aunt while living in Maine. Her career as a seamstress started like many others, sewing clothes for herself and making quilts with her family. She made her first windsock in 1983. Her father, a one-legged lobsterman, cut all of the material for those first windsocks, which now hang outside her home and shop at 602 S. Main Street in Hailey—brightly colored calling cards fluttering in the breeze.

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Kern ships all over the country through her Etsy shop and always has a full booth at the Ketchum Farmers’ Markets on Tuesdays.

Vintage fabrics and out-of-print patterns dominate the designs of Sally Kern’s custom pillows, napkins and placemats. “My aunt Katrenia taught me how to do the piping on a pillow and I think of her every time I make one.” - Kern

Laura McPhee • Hung Liu • Michael Gregory • James Cook • Judith Kindler • Ed Musante • Alexander Rohrig Jun Kaneko • Jane Rosen • Jennifer Markowitz • Nicolas Africano • Theodore Waddell • Victoria Adams • Lynda Lowe Gwynn Murrill • Marcia Myers • Robert Polidori • Anne Siems • Kara Maria • Diane Andrews Hall William Robinson • Laura Wilson • Luis González Palma • Chris Maynard • Raphaëlle Goethals Robb Putnam • Pegan Brooke • Divit Cardoza • Kenna Moser • Linda Christensen • Lisa Kokin Margaret Keelan • Allison Stewart • Bean Finneran • Sheila Gardner • Morris Graves • Kathy Moss GARY KOMARIN 400 First Avenue North • PO Box 1679 • Ketchum, ID 83340 • info@gailseverngallery.com www.GailSevernGallery.com • 208.726.5079 GAIL SEVERN GALLERY Oil and mixed media on canvas 80” x 66” UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

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would have been the same, but it is clear her work is in high demand. She has made full dinnerware sets for interior designers and private clients—all of it custom-designed, hand-thrown, glazed and fired, right here in Ketchum at Boulder Mountain Clayworks, the nonprofit clay art studio in Ketchum that she manages and runs. ï

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“It’s a labor of love,” said Street, who has been throwing clay since she was a teenager. In fact, her first big show happened during her

junior year in high school, after Diane Kneeland saw her work and invited Street as the only student to create ceramic sculptures for the “Buckaroos”1989 show at The Kneeland Gallery in Ketchum.

auren Street’s first big job as a ceramicist was a commission for custom bowls for Ketchum’s Sego Restaurant—the brainchild of Kevin Steussi, former vice president of food and beverage at Wynn Resorts. “I wasn’t sure I could do it,” reflected Street, who buckled down and got to work, producing 180 bowls in less than three weeks. Her work had officially hit the marketplace. Sego Restaurant came and went, but more commissions followed, and Street has made bowls for many area restaurants, including Ketchum Grill, Saffron, The Valley Club, The Covey, and many others.

LAUREN STREET

Custom handmade bowls, plates and serving ware shaped, trimmed, glazed and fired right here in Ketchum.

Perhaps it was that event that inspired Street to graduate the Otis Parsons School of Design with a fine arts degree with an emphasis in ceramics. Street has a deep love for the art of clay—“every shape you make on the wheel comes from a cylinder” she says with reverence—so perhaps the outcome

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available to us that hold unique perspectives and“Forpossibilities.me,painting creates a place of quietness where the soul dips itself into the realm of creation. Art is love.” So proclaims new resident artist Myriam Esther, who recently opened the first fine art gallery in Hailey.Creating has always been a part of Esther’s life. She started writing and illustrating children’s stories when she was five years old in Paris, France, and didn’t look back. As an

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“Dinner Almost Ready” by Myriam Esther at Myriam Esther Fine Art Gallery, acrylic on canvas,

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The heartfelt and powerful art of Myriam Esther

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here do dreams, ideas and stories come from? Most of us are so immersed in our physical lives that we forget to ponder our multidimensional potential. For example, where do we go when we daydream? Where do we exist while drawing, designing or creating? As we rush about the main lobby floor of the physical world, we forget that we exist in multiple realms. So, what if we were to consciously travel up the elevator shaft of our imagination? There are so many floors

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“The Thirteen Principles of Mercy,” by Myriam Esther at Myriam Esther Fine Art Gallery, acrylic on canvas, 60 in. x 48 in. x 2.5 in.

Drawing upon her life in diverse settings and cultures, Esther’s art is an amalgamation of stories, emotion, and instinct. Inspired by her love for the environment and lesser-known historical figures who shaped history, Esther lets her emotions guide her into a painting. “When I feel an emotional connection to a story, something I see, or a historical fact, I know it is a story I want to paint,” she says. “My art is me responding in art form to things that touch me.” Once her imagination is triggered, she perceives the idea as a movie in her head and immediately sees the whole drawing. She then does a brief sketch before eagerly diving in to paint. Her medium of choice is working on a large canvas using acrylicSomepaint.pieces go smoothly, whereas others give Esther a harder time with their “all is lost” moment. “Fortunately, even then, victory prevails with an ‘aha!’ moment, where my creation and I cross the finish line hand-inhand,” says Currently,Esther.Esther is wrapping up two collections called “Snow” and “Defiance.” “Snow” is inspired by the abundant wildlife of Blaine County, and “Defiance” is a collection of art that reflects Esther’s emotional reaction to people, animals, and stories around the world. “They are creations that have lives of their own,” says Esther.

For me, painting creates a place of quietness where the soul dips itself into the realm of creation. Art is love.”

adult, Esther discovered that her drawings were ultimately stories, serving as a powerful tool for conveying important messages with no language barrier. For example, her recent piece called “Knowledge is Power” was inspired by the story of Ruby Bridges, the first African American to attend a white school. She had to be escorted in and out by police for her safety. Although Bridges is not the exact girl in this painting, she served as Esther’s inspiration for this work of art. Another of Esther’s paintings, called “The Thirteen Principles of Mercy,” speaks to a true story about a cow who refused to be slaughtered. The cow cried real tears and kneeled. It turned out that the cow was pregnant. “Thankfully, she was spared and now lives happily in a monastery with her calf,” says Esther.

Esther plans to give back to the causes that are near and dear to her heart: three percent of the profit at Esther’s gallery goes to charities in Idaho for endangered species or environmental causes, and three percent of the profits on specific paintings goes to charities for children and education.

Although Esther grew up in Europe, she always loved the mountains of America’s West best. She learned to ski in Aspen, Colorado, and spent many winters in Colorado, enjoying the mountains and finding freedom on her snowboard. She laughs, “I used to be a city girl, but even then, I always needed a long break in the mountains. I like to joke that I must have been a snowman in another life.”

Esther fell in love with Park City as a young adult and thought that someday she would live there… until she discovered Sun Valley. Sun Valley won her over the first time she visited. “It has everything I love about Park City but with a small village feel, and it is even more beautiful,” she says.

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beauty, energy and life from each of these moments in a playful, impressionistic style. Caleb began assisting his father with his palette in 2019 before discovering a passion for sculpting (clay and other mediums) the following year. Robbie strives to marry logic and realism with a romanticized view of life in his expansive canvases.

SEPTEMBER EXHIBITIONS

Myriam Esther will be presenting three new collections: The “Love” collection often approaches the subject in a humoristic way. The “Snow” collection is inspired by the beautiful wildlife in Sun Valley, and the “Defiance” collection is often inspired by history. Born and raised in Europe, Esther is fascinated and influenced by lesser-known characters that shaped recent American history.

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Aug. 26 – Nov. 12, 2022

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Moore will exhibit alongside his two sons and two daughters in their first-ever show as a family. Anna’s chosen subject is trees, which she conveys using layers of color and texture. Rachel uses reference photos from favorite vistas and endeavors to communicate the

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AGAINST THE GRAIN Artists using textiles including fabric, yarn, and thread, both

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“A Medieval Moment, 2022” by Pamela DeTuncq at Gail Severn Gallery, tapestries,vintagefoam, leather, glass, antlers, bucktail, wood and steel, 24.50 in. x 29 in. x 34 in.

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This group exhibition challenges the way we interpret our natural surroundings and the wildlife within our landscape. Another View II demonstrates artists who shift our perspective of the natural world in multiple different mediums. Laura McPhee’s photographs focus on the intersection of man and nature, while Victoria Adams shows no human trace in her ethereal scenes. James Cook, Sheila Gardner, Michael Gregory, Theodore Waddell, Robert McCauley, Chris Maynard, Diane Andrews Hall, Berkeley Hoerr, Kiki Smith, and newly represented artist, Maggie Shafran, offer unique and introspective views on the great outdoors, inviting us to see our landscape through their lens.

The Sun Valley area boasts a diverse and cosmopolitan art community. Here is a sampling of what’s in store at galleries this season.

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October – November

GREG MILLER AND STEVE WRUBEL

Drawing on the cultural and geographic influences of his California roots, Greg Miller explores images of the American urban and rural landscape of the mid-twentieth century. His mixed media paintings are nostalgic, rousing a shared cultural memory while also commenting on contemporary perception. California raised and Texas based, photographer Steve Wrubel turned his lens towards the power, leather, dirt, and sweat of the

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ANOTHER VIEW II

American rodeo. Moved by stories from his family’s past in the Mojave Desert, “Rodeo” takes us to a place of light, motion, space, energy and detail that begs us to question what it is to be alive.

FeaturingV artists working in both abstract and representational forms whose work employs color in various ways. Composed of paintings, works on paper, and sculpture with powerful hues. Gary Komarin, a master of Post-Painterly Abstraction, has been at the forefront of contemporary art with a bold style recognized worldwide. Pegan Brooke mixes minerals into her palette, which creates colorful and reflective canvases. Marcia Myers utilizes natural pigments and encaustic to capture the essence of Italian Fresco. The exhibition will additionally feature work by Linda Christensen, Cole Morgan, Rana Rochat, Allison Stewart, and others.

OCT/NOV EXHIBITIONS

ROBERT, ROBBIE, ANNA, RACHEL AND CALEB MOORE—FAMILY GROUP

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natural and synthetic. Focusing on materials and the time-consuming labor involved as part of its significance, this exhibition will feature Lisa Kokin, Robb Putnam, Pamela DeTuncq, Mary Snowden and Jennifer Markowitz. These fiber artists work with unconventional materials to create astonishing works of art. Each artist’s process is unique but made similar by the painstaking time that goes into every stitch. Kokin hand sews vintage book covers to create sprawling wall sculpture, while Putnam uses his own technique applying textiles to armatures. Jennifer Markowitz uses panels of silk as her canvas, using the “drawn thread” method. She embroiders images and text pulled from personal memories, traumas, confusions, artifacts, and maps.

Peter Clark — From animals created from maps, labels and discarded tickets, to garments carefully crafted from gift wrapping, musical scores and love letters, Peter Clark has the rare ability to turn ordinary printed matter into exquisite works of art with character, beauty and wit. Whether it’s at a car boot sale in Chiswick, an antiques fair in Sussex, or further afield to flea markets in France, USA, Japan and India, he travels far and wide to source materials for his next pieces

Lori McNee Local artist Lori McNee is talented in several different media including oil, cold wax and encaustic. This exhibition will include both her signature still life imagery and poignant landscapes. Her work is opulent in color and texture, and her imagery is as ornamented by detail as it is rich in symbolism. McNee’s work has been compared to that of the Dutch masters.

“Sawtooth Summer” by Caleb Meyer at Kneeland Gallery, oil on canvas, 24 in. x 36 in.

“Drinks with a Kick” by Greg Miller at Gilman Contemporary, acrylic, collage and resin on canvas, 36 in. x 36 in.

“Panhandle,” by Steve Wrubel at Gilman Contemporary, archival pigment photograph, various sizes

Jean-François Millet’s The Gleaners (1857), a controversial painting that features three women collecting leftover wheat stalks on a farm in rural France. Gonzalez’s Gleaners is a love letter to a California in which rich immigrant experiences and hippy counterculture can peacefully coexist.

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MARCO CASENTINI, PETER CLARK, SOLO EXHIBITIONS

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paintings, Casentini uses a myriad of overlapping squares and rectangles. Casentini’s paintings are elaborate compositions full of color vibrancy, visual rhythm, and movement.

Inspired by urban landscapes, Caseninti’s work draws inspiration from the structural environments of urban centers. Experimenting with relational shapes and formations, Casentini combines opaque, translucent, and reflective blocks of color to create distinct compositions that echo the energy and light of the cities where he lives.

Caleb Meyer — A native of Hailey and a graduate of Boise State, Caleb Meyer served as apprentice under artist Robert Moore. Meyer compares his time in Moore’s studio to the laying of a strong foundation. “The painting process is like building a house; a painter must understand the principles of design to create a strong painting, much like a carpenter must understand the principles of architecture to build a strong house.”

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October - November

Marco Casentini — Casentini’s work continues his signature exploration of materials. These include acrylic paintings on plexiglass, paintings on canvas with applied plexiglass elements, and paintings on colored metal with aluminum supports. In his latest paintings, Casentini has introduced layers of dense grids or stripes over his signature overlapping planes of color. Painted on the metal surface of composite panels, the intricate linear work of Casentini’s compositions vibrates with color while still revealing the color forms underneath. In other

Oct. 1 - Nov 12, 2022

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December

Gleaners“GLEANERS”isasolo exhibition of new works—created using the ancient Japanese process of Shibori—by Hely Omar Gonzalez that depict the quotidian activities of a clandestine community living and working on a marijuana processing farm in Northern California. Gonzalez’s series is inspired by and named for

Science, Indiana; San Jose Museum of Art, California, and numerous private collections.

CALEB MEYER, SMARK GIBSON AND LORI MCNEE

Mark Gibson Born and raised in Montana, Mark Gibson originally trained in architecture. This formal training had a direct effect on the architectural forms of the teepees that characterize his work. Gibson has been pushing himself to focus on purity of color and masterful composition, working to move the viewer’s eye around the entire piece.

Michael Gregory’s paintings depict the iconic American landscape as a terrain where space seems infinite, where light can shine in the sky uninterrupted by the debris of civilization. These painting harken back to another time, yet strikingly contemporary. Stripped down to the essence of structure, a barn sets the stage for a sense of moody nostalgia and memory. Gregory’s skies are as important as the land and the structures in his paintings. Sometimes the atmosphere is ominous and stormy, while others are peaceful and filled with golden light. There is an interesting tension created by a style that is simultaneously hyperrealist yet exorbitant in scale and color. This exhibition will feature new paintings by the artist, who has work included in the collections of the Boise Art Museum, Idaho; Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington; Denver Art Museum, Colorado; Evansville Museum of Arts, History and

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WORDS LORI CURRIE PH OTOS KIRSTEN SHULTZ

ith the advent of autumn, the days grow shorter, and the shadows grow longer across the moun tains. The hunters in our community linger in the woods at the dawn and dusk to try their luck, and if victorious, their bounty will grace our tables.

And in our increasingly (and applaudingly) eco-con scious time, it’s worth noting that wild game is more environmentally friendly than its store-bought counter part. Large-scale confined factory farming hurts the planet as much as it hurts humans and animals. Its offenses often include the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, killing off aquatic eco-systems, and polluting soil, groundwater and air with heavy metals, phosphorus, nitrogen, pathogens, ammonia, hormones and methane. So, when choosing wild game, you dramatically reduce your carbon footprint.

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Savory wild game recipes to slay your guests

Elk, deer, turkey, pheasant, quail, rabbit, duck—wild game is great for a variety of reasons. Hormone- and antibiotic-free and packed with protein, B vitamins and minerals (iron and zinc), game is considered leaner than farmed meats. According to a study by Purdue University, wild game has an ideal ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 fatty acids, making game one of the healthiest sources of good fat on earth. But most importantly, wild game is bursting with deep, rich flavor that ensures any meal featuring it won’t soon be forgotten.

But how to prepare it? Here, Scott Mason, head of the fabled “Mason Mafia” of local restauranteurs and chefs, has been serving up mouth-watering meals at Enoteca and the Ketchum Grill for 30 years and continues to receive rave reviews from locals and visitors alike. “The Grill” was selected as one of the “eight best Ski town restaurants” by Snow Country Magazine with “food rivaling Manhattan’s best,” representing what is best in “American Cuisine”—local and seasonal venison, lamb, poultry and fish, with many of the recipes (including the three featured here) dating back to the early days of the Masons’ tenure, recipes that have been refined over time.

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“Normally made with veal, this variation with elk is a favorite among everyone who eats it and lives up to its name ‘little bites that jump in your mouth.’”

“This is a fun Greek and Turkish classic, normally made with lamb. The pheasant legs make a nice light dolma.”

2 shallots, diced

1 6 sage leaves

3 pounds boned and ground pheasant legs

Vietti Arneis or Vietti Perbacco Nebbiolo

Slice elk across grain into 2-ounce pieces. Pound lightly to the correct shape and thickness. Season with salt and pepper and place one sage leaf on top. Now wrap each piece in a slice of prosciutto and place seam down. Elk may be cooked over a hot coal grill or in a hot sauté pan with olive oil.

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3 cups white wine

3 0 grape leaves

2 pounds trimmed elk leg

1 pinch kosher salt

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1 ½ cups raw, white rice

3 tbsp olive oil

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1 tsp fresh ground pepper

½ cup diced tomatoes

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1 bunch fresh mint, chopped

Dunham Syrah or Fonterutoli Chianti

Elk Saltimbocca

Simon Neely of Lookout Farm

Sauté onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes until soft. Set aside to cool. In a bowl, mix the ground pheasant with the raw rice, currants, pine nuts, tomatoes and spices. Stir in the cooled onion and garlic. With a tablespoon, shape the pheasant mixture into golf ball-sized ovals and wrap each oval into a grape leaf. Place grape leaf dumpling/ dolmas into a deep pan with a tight-fitting lid. Cover with inexpensive white wine and lemon juice and cook covered in a 350˚F oven for 45 minutes. Serve with a light lemon cream sauce or tomato-mint relish.

½ cup lemon juice

1 tsp garlic, chopped

3 tsp kosher salt

¼ pound unsalted butter

½ cup pine nuts

Pheasant Dolmas

For the pan: After cooking, remove elk pieces to plate and add shallots to the pan. Sauté shallots briefly and add Madeira wine to deglaze pan. Add lemon and finish with unsalted butter. Serve hot with creamy polenta.

½ cup currants

1 6 slices of prosciutto

½ cup Madeira wine

1 pinch fresh ground pepper

½ lemon, juiced

2 yellow onions, diced

Recipes are provided by Scott Mason who has been serving up mouth-watering meals at Enoteca and the Ketchum Grill for 30 years. At his restaurants, Scott cures and dries his own meats and makes almost everything from pizza dough to desserts. “We do buy cheeses and try to support regional purveyors as much as possible.”

1/3 cup Dijon mustard

1 pinch kosher salt

1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme

2 tbsp olive oil...if cooking in a pan

12 Kalamata olives

Quail Pasta

1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary

1 tsp minced garlic

1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes (softened in warm water)

6 sleeve boned quail

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For the pasta

For the quail

The quail used at The Grill is a sleeve-boned or semi-boneless quail, but Mason says wild quail are also terrific. Quail cooks fast on the barbecue, or you can cook them in a sauté pan with a little olive oil.

Melville Pinot Noir or Talley Rosemary’s Pinot Noir

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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)

1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary

2 cups chicken stock (preferably homemade or low salt)

6 portions fresh linguine

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Season each quail on both sides with salt, fresh herbs, and fresh rosemary. In a hot pan or over hot coals, cook the quail to “medium.”

Remove from heat and arrange quail on top of linguine. 

Place all ingredients, except the cooked pasta, in a sauté pan large enough to hold the 6 servings of cooked pasta, bring to a boil, add cooked pasta, and toss together. Heat sauce and pasta until boiling and desired consistency is reached. If the pasta seems a little too dry, just add a touch more stock. If the sauce seems a little too thin, just cook off some of the liquid. With tongs, remove pasta from sauce and divide between 6 serving plates or into one large serving bowl. Pour remaining sauce over the top. Serve hot pasta with the quail arranged on top and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. If you want a lower fat pasta, just leave out the cream. Mason serves the sauce on the thinner side at the Ketchum Grill.

“Thirty years ago, we used grilled chicken livers as the protein on this mustardy pasta. The grilled quail elevates the dish from rustic to refined.”

520 Second St., E., Ketchum. 208.726.6427.

We are a bakery, floral design and gift shop offering fresh-baked sweets, custom cakes, flower arrangements, and a large array of unique gifts.

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The perfect place for a winter or fall outing. During the winter months Galena is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 15187p.m.State Hwy. 75, Ketchum. 208.726.4010.

JERSEY GIRL

KONDITOREI

Hailey Coffee Company

A coffeeshop and bakery collaboration between Juan Flores and Cristina Ceccatelli Cook (founder of Cristina’s restaurant), serving breakfast, lunch and Sunday brunch, as well as pastries, breads and cakes in the deli case.

CAFÉ DELLA

HANK & SYLVIE’S

DINING AROUND TOWN

BLACK OWL CAFÉ

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JAVA COFFEE AND CAFÉ

GALENA LODGE

Best sandwiches in town! Jersey Girl is home of Trenton, New Jersey-famous porkroll, egg and cheese sandwich, the locals favorite “Bacado” (house roasted turkey, bacon, Swiss, avocado), a bangin’ lineup of homemade soups and a mean biscuits and gravy.

MAUDE’S COFFEE & CLOTHES

103 S. Main St., Hailey. 208.913.0263.

HAILEY COMPANYCOFFEE

Visit us at one of our spectacular locations, both featuring beautiful outdoor views, fantastic food and outstanding service. Fresh and homemade is how we do it!

171 N. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.2411.

208 N. River St., Hailey. 208.928.6200.

Café, bakery, and market located in the heart of Hailey. Our market offers prepared dinners to-go, housemade provisions, grocery essentials, local produce, dairy, meats, fish, beer and wine. Stop in to shop our daily “Dinner Tonight” offerings and more, or order from our weekly dinner and grocery menu online for Friday pickup or FREE delivery.

BREAKFAST & CAFES

GRETCHEN’S

Homemade soups, salads, and a variety of great sandwiches. Serving the Valley for over 15 years and rated #1 Best Sandwich Deli. Let us prove it, and your belly will thank you.

BIG BELLY DELI

520 Second St., E., Ketchum. 208.726 2035.

Locally roasted, custom blended coffee brewed to perfection. Large selection of loose-leaf tea. Home-baked scones, muffins and breads. Breakfast and lunch.

191 4th St. W., Ketchum, 208.726.2882; 111 N. 1st Ave., Hailey, 208.788.2297.

Lunch dishes range from pumpkin spaetzle with sausage and apples to roasted chicken crepes with spinach and spicy Liptauer cheese. The café offers a full complement of artisanal coffee and hot chocolate drinks, plus house-baked European Sunpastries.Valley Resort, 208.622.2235.

Maude’s is a coffee shop and a clothing store that serves traditional espresso, small eats, and is a

A fast guide to the Valley’s best eateries

GLOW LIVE FOOD CAFÉ

471 N. Leadville, Ketchum, 208.726.0115; and 91 E. Croy St., Hailey, 208.928.4088.

Truly a great coffeehouse! Baking from scratch daily. Serving the finest Fair Trade and organic coffees. Sound like a local and order the “Dirty Hippie Burrito” and a “Bowl of Soul.”

AROMA COFFEE & BAKERY

BIGWOOD BREAD

14 E. Croy St., Hailey. 208.788.8844.

Our café serves delicious gourmet espresso drinks and fresh-baked goods from our on-site bakery. All of our coffees are fresh roasted in Hailey and our baked goods are served fresh from the oven. 219 S. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.8482. 611 Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum. 208.928.7955

Glow is a plant-based and organic café and health food store. Glow specializes in delicious, plantbased foods, emphasizing locally grown produce. 380 Washington Ave. #105, Ketchum. 208.725.0314.

Adjacent to the Sun Valley Lodge lobby, Gretchen’s Restaurant welcomes you with a relaxing indoor/ outdoor feel with easy access for Terrace dining all day long. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner and full bar Sunservice.ValleyLodge. 208.622.2144.

Under new ownership, Smiley Creek Lodge, just 37 miles north of Ketchum/Sun Valley, offers a full restaurant serving delicious homestyle food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a newly renovated market features fresh and wholesome take-away meals and provisions. The connecting retail store is small, but well-stocked with provisions and gear for all your outdoor adventures. 16546 N. Hwy. 75, Sawtooth City (over Galena Summit). smileycreeklodge.com.

Wrapcity serves up creative wraps and salads, homemade soups, and unique quesadillas. Wrapcity also serves breakfast wraps all day with special breakfast creations on Saturdays and 180Sundays.Main St., S., Ketchum. 208.727.6766.

231 6th St. East, Ketchum. 208.726.2744.

SCOUT WINE & CHEESE

purveyor of unique vintage contemporary clothing for women and men. The husband and wife team, Jacob and Tara, who started Maude’s, believe in products made with integrity and intention. 391 Walnut Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.6413.

NOURISHME

Callie and Maeme Rasberry believe all the senses must be involved in meal preparation; therefore, the menu is eclectic, just like the chefs, with dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients when available and their own take on comfort and ethnic food.

MAHONEY’S BAR & GRILL

104 S. Main St., Bellevue. 208.788.4449.

POWER HOUSE

WRAPCITY

LEFTY’S BAR & GRILL

When late afternoon hits, we swing our doors wide open for guests and locals to dig into our friendly après food and drink specials. Our full dinner menu is available evenings in the Lounge, for in-room dining, or take-out.

Serving locally-raised Wagyu beef burgers, blackened Ahi sandwiches and tacos, hand-cut fries, and organic salads with a wealth of beers on tap.

Started by two friends, Dianne Dillingham and Amie Marvel, Scout is a celebration of good wine, good food and community. Featuring a dynamic selection of new and established producers, as well as family-run, small estates making outstanding wines in both classic and New World styles. Scout offers a mix of classic vintages, limited-release gems, and regional favorites in constant rotation. Their extensive wine list is accompanied by a selection of beer and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as cheese from the U.S. and Europe, cured meat, and thoughtful bar snacks.

Serving the best subs in the Great State of Idaho! Family owned and operated since 1998, and serving up hot subs like the popular “5B” (turkey, bacon, cream cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato) or the “Mama Sass’s Meatball” (Italian meatballs, marinara, parmesan). Homemade soups, salads, smoothies and build-your-own round out a solid menu of delicious sandwiches.

Lefty’s has a great casual dining menu, including killer burgers served on fresh-baked bread, monster hot sandwiches, wings, salads and the house specialty, fresh-cut French fries. And the outdoor deck can’t be beat in the fall!

360 East Ave., Ketchum. 208.928.4031.

THE CELLAR PUB

From traditional pub fare such as buffalo burgers or fish & chips to original dishes such as our flat-iron steak salad, we have something for everyone in your party. We have a full bar and feature a great selection of draft beer and fine wines.

JOHNNY G’S SUB SHACK

400 Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum. 208.622.3832.

107 Hwy. 75, Hailey. 208.788.5048.

THE KNEADERY

502 N. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.9184.

Julie Johnson opened NourishMe in June 2010 in order to bring her love of nutrition and local food to the community in which she lived. This lightfilled store on Main Street in Ketchum features everything from seasonal produce and bulk seeds, nuts and fruits, to a wide variety of supplements, homemade sandwiches, salads and soups, wellness products, gluten-free foods and organic 151cosmetics.MainSt., Ketchum. 208.928.7604.

featuring their famous “Juicy Lucy” cheese-filled, grilled-onion-topped hamburger.

GRUMPY’S

25 taps with beer, wine, cider, and kombucha on tap! Join us for the game on one of our bigscreen TV’s. We fill growlers, crowlers, and have kegs, bottles, and cans to go! Two locations— Hailey and Ketchum—with seasonal outdoor seating at both spots.

Mahoney’s offers a full bar, just a short stroll from Bellevue’s Howard Preserve and a tasty menu

151 South Main St., Ketchum. 208.726.0888.

Featuring award-winning, authentic barbecue right here in Idaho. Featuring Texas-style brisket cooked with applewood smoke, ribs, pulled pork, turkey, chicken, sausage and a selection of mouthwatering sides to fill up any plate.

SMILEY CREEK LODGE

Atkinsons’ Markets, serving you and your family at our three locations in the Wood River Valley with deli sandwiches made to order, hot soups, grab-and-go meals and desserts, and a full deli case of freshly made main dishes and sides. 451 E. 4th St., Ketchum, 208.726.2681; 93 E. Croy St., Hailey, 208.788.2294; 757 N. Main St., Bellevue, 208.788.7788.

DELIS

LIMELIGHT LOUNGE

110 N. River St., Hailey; 631 Warm Springs Rd., Ketchum. 208.726.6803.

APPLE’S BAR & GRILL

THE RED SHOE

RASBERRYS

Enjoy the neighborhood-tavern feel of The Red Shoe while dining on local favorites that include a meatloaf sandwich, wild Alaskan sockeye salmon and braised pork ribs.

THE SMOKEY BONE BBQ

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Big Wood Bread

411 Building, 5th St., Ketchum. 208.726.0606.

For 33 years, Apple’s Bar & Grill has been a popular spot for lunch and aprés-ski. Apple’s is still the best spot to fuel your body after a long day ripping turns on Baldy—and it’s now open yearround for lunch and dinner! At the base of Baldy near Warm Springs Lodge, the restaurant is known for mouthwatering grub and as the locals’ #1 postski destination. Now open year-round and available for private events.

PUBS, GRILLS, & LOUNGES

Grumpy’s is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. We are a little hard to find, but not hard to find out 860about.Warm Springs Rd., Ketchum. No phone.

SAWTOOTH BREWERY

315 S. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.0772

205 Picabo St., Ketchum. 208.726.7067.

210 2nd Ave. S., Twin Falls. 208.733.3885

The Kneadery combines wholesome fresh food with a rustic Idaho atmosphere. All meals start with the freshest ingredients: locally baked organic breads, farm-fresh, cage-free eggs, seasonal fruit and top-quality meats. 260 Leadville Ave. North, Ketchum. 208.726.9462.

371 Washington Ave., Ketchum. 208.725.7827.

DESPO’S

KB’S

VILLAGE STATION

Since 2013, we have been offering contemporary Italian cuisine prepared to the highest standards. Our premium wine selection includes more than 150 wines to pair with any course. 580 Washington St., Ketchum. 208.726.6961.

TNT / Tap Room is a craft beer and wine bar focusing on organic, sustainable and biodynamic wines. We’re located in a piece of Ketchum history in the dynamite shed. We have 12 rotating taps of independent craft beer along with bottles and cans as well as a unique and younger approach to wine. We don’t serve food but we welcome and encourage guests to bring in their food of choice.

WARFIELD DISTILLERY & BREWERY

LA CABANITA

TNT / TAP ROOM

MEXICAN BARRIO75 TACO LOUNGE & TEQUILA BAR

211 4th St. E, Ketchum. 208.726.3068.

200 S. Main St., Hailey. 208.928.7306.

Despo’s is committed to authentic, delicious Mexican dishes that respect your desire for a healthy meal without compromising flavor.

260 N. Main St., Ketchum. 208.928.6955; 121 N. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.7217.

INDIAN SAFFRON INDIAN CUISINE

Ketchum’s newest gastronomic addition, with its upscale pizzeria and wine bar. Enoteca has a plethora of small plates to choose from. 300 N. Main St., Ketchum. 208.928.6280.

SMOKY PIZZERIAMOUNTAIN&GRILL

CHAPALITAS GRILL

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A communal space for relaxed social dining, Saffron draws its inspiration from the vibrancy of the culture and art, as well as the innovative spirit of authentic Indian cuisine. We have traversed the length and breadth of the country to create our distinct seasonal menu, which will introduce you to unique Indian ingredients, combined with the freshness of produce in fresh, seasonal dishes that are an interpretation of customary Indian sensibilities through international techniques and inspirations. 230 Walnut Ave., Ketchum. 208.913.0609.

WISEGUY PIZZA PIE

280 N. Main St., Ketchum. 208.726.2739.

LAGO AZUL

310 N. Main St., Hailey. 208.928.7111.

Il Naso is special whether you drop by to have a burger and beer at the wine bar, or to relax in the candlelit dining room. The extensive wine list and knowledgeable staff will help you choose just the right bottle to enhance your dining experience. 480 Washington Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.7776.

200 Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum. 208.622.5625.

Enjoy a wide selection of cocktails and craft beer on tap, as well as a crowd-pleasing menu of classic American favorites: hearty cheeseburgers, chicken wings, pizza and family-style salads. Sun Valley Village, Sun Valley. 208.622.2143.

Serving “ethnic street foods,” inspired by the flavors and foods in locales such as Thailand, Vietnam, China, and Indonesia. 460 N. Washington Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.8481.

SUSHI ON SECOND

The ever-changing menu brings you the best provisions from across the Northwest in our comfortable neighborhood pub setting. The best fall deck in town with fire pits and rocking chairs for comfort and conversation.

Open Wed.-Sat.

ROMINNA’S

RICKSHAW

Tucked into the edge of downtown Ketchum with patio views of Baldy, Barrio75 offers a lively and decorative take on a beloved culinary duo … tacos and tequila. Every day, they grind organic heirloom corn, crafting housemade tortillas—the base of everything they do—while paying homage to the traditional street tacos of Mexico and South America. Don’t miss the list of over 40 tequilas, draft beers and wines, and a cocktail menu designed to accentuate the bold and bright flavors of each dish.

Sushi on Second is the Valley’s oldest sushi restaurant. But don’t let age fool you. A talented crew of Sushi Chefs are in the center and delight in creating dishes that are as appetizing to look at as they are to eat.

Serving New York-style, hand-tossed pizzas topped with whole-milk mozzarella, and baked to perfection in our stone deck ovens. Large selection of local and regional bottled and draft 460beer.Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum, 208.726.0737; and 411 N. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.8688.

260 Second St., Ketchum. 208.726.5181.

ZOU 75

416 N. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.3310.

211 4th St. E., Ketchum. 208.726.3068.

Enjoy true Mexican food in downtown Hailey. Pollo rancherito, carne asada saran and “Sandy” tacos are house specialties not to be missed. 14 W. Croy St., Hailey. 208.578.1700.

Only one way to put it … best authentic Mexican food in town. The town’s hidden gem that is truly a 160favorite.W.5th St., Ketchum. 208.725.5001; 745 N. Main St., Bellevue. 208.928.7550.

271 Sun Valley Road E., Ketchum.

Serving fresh and authentic ramen bowls (winter only) along with beer, wine, and craft cocktails made with a variety of liqueurs and wine. 117 N. River St., Hailey.

A family Mexican restaurant serving authentic dishes, including specialties such as pollo a la chapala, chicken carnitas, and huevos con chorizo.

Our fresh, handcrafted food is what brings people in, and our service is what keeps them coming back for more. We pride ourselves on creating a “nourishing and memorable neighborhood experience that people love!”

IL NASO

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DANG’S THAI CUISINE

ASIAN/SUSHI

Zou 75 is your destination for more than great Asian fusion, sushi and seafood selections. With fresh fish flown in several times a week straight from Honolulu, Hawaii, you can always count on the best in quality and freshness. Zou 75 is the perfect choice for your next dining event.

This cheerful, laid-back burrito joint serves delicious fish tacos and offers a make-your-own burrito, with a choice of 27 fillings.

ITALIAN & PIZZA ENOTECA

Dang’s offers a wide selection of popular dishes ranging from sushi, green papaya salad, pad thai, and their famous green curry with chicken! Highly recommended as an affordable, flavorful and fun experience in Hailey!

271 7th St. East, Ketchum. 208.720.3260.

COOKBOOK

A favorite of the locals, chef Rodrigo Herrera is tuned into the best of the season’s offerings. With a lovely ambiance, both inside and seasonally outside, Vintage offers a dining experience like one would have in France: leisurely, lively, and without pretension.

231 Leadville Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.9595.

DUCHIN LOUNGE

2022 GREAT NORTHWEST WINE

231 North Main St., Ketchum. 208.726.5233.

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THE PIONEER SALOON

Sun Valley’s original restaurant has been warming and welcoming diners since 1937. Travel back in time with the nightly “Heritage Menu”—a series of historic dishes such as pork tenderloin schnitzel, Hungarian goulash, and the famous Ram fondue. Located in the Sun Valley Inn. 208.622.2225.

THE SAWTOOTH CLUB

KETCHUM GRILL

Perched midway up Bald Mountain on the River Run side, the Roundhouse is a culinary destination not to be missed. Serviced by the Roundhouse Gondola, the restaurant offers spectacular views of the BaldValley.Mountain, Ketchum. 208.622.2012.

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gastronomical level, and the best Idaho has to offer. 520 East Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.4660.

Offering an intimate ambiance with an alwaysevolving menu. The relaxed atmosphere is a place to enjoy good friends, fine wine, and delicious 520meals.Washington Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.3663.

The Pioneer Saloon, renowned for perfectly aged, tender and flavorful beef, is typical of an earlier Idaho where ore wagons rattled down Main Street and business was done with a handshake and a drink. Natural woods, mounted game, and period firearms help recreate an authentic saloon 320atmosphere.N.Main St., Ketchum. 208.726.3139.

This cozy place was built in 1932 as a church and then later on was an architect’s office, daycare, butcher shop, BBQ restaurant and bakery. Vita and Burke Smith fell in love with this cute building and decided to give it a new life.

All new and inviting, this legendary lounge serves up cocktails, imported beer and an extensive wine list. Now you can also duck in for a quick bite from our lounge menu. Sun Valley Lodge. 208.622.2145.

THE COVEY

The environment at the Knob Hill Inn is casual and comfortable, yet sophisticated, with distinctively Northwest cuisine, and a variety of American and European classics. A top local favorite! 960 N. Main St., Ketchum. 208.726.8004.

GRILL AT KNOB HILL

Idaho Winery of the Year

For nearly 28 years, Ketchum Grill has brought your dining experience to the highest

THE RAM

Always busy with a great mix of locals and visitors, The Sawtooth Club offers a unique blend of American steakhouse classics, fresh seafood, wild game, unique pasta dishes and much more. Many entrées are cooked over the live, mesquitewood fire, and all are prepared with a singular creative flair. The award-winning wine list offers a diverse selection of reasonably priced wines to compliment any of the delicious menu offerings.

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Sheep have long had a celebrated role in Sun Valley’s history. In the 1800s, Ketchum was second only to Sydney, Australia, as a major sheep center. These herds were managed by the Basques, who arrived for the silver rush from their homeland in northern Spain in the mid-1850s. By 1918, the sheep population reached 2.65 million, almost six times the state’s human population! It was not until the 1970 census that human numbers finally exceeded sheep in Idaho, 700,000 to 687,000. Today, these large herds are moved around the Wood River Valley under the expert care of Peruvian handlers and their faithful team of border collies.

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