• The Lodge Dining Room will be serving dinner from 3-8pm and will feature the Sun Valley Trio for your entertainment.
• Gretchen’s Restaurant will serve a traditional Thanksgiving menu as well as their regular menu from 11am-10pm
• The Ram Restaurant will serve a few different entrees including Roasted Free-Range Turkey with all the trimmings, Salmon a la Barigoule, Lamb Shank and Filet of Beer. Larry Harshbarger will perform. Hours 4-9pm.
• Finally, there will be a gourmet Thanksgiving buffet in the Sun Valley Inn Limelight Room from 4-8pm featuring the Leana Leach Trio for your entertainment.
  Buffet tickets: Adults $39.50 / Kids under age 12 $22.50. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at the Sun Valley Recreation Center at (208) 622-2135.

Thanksgiving dinner reservations will not be taken at any restaurant. Seating for all locations will be provided on an “as available” basis only.

For more restaurant information call (208) 622-2800.

Animated sci-fi tale set on “Planet 51,” whose inhabitants live in fear of an alien invasion. Their paranoia is realized when astronaut Capt. Charles “Chuck” Baker arrives from Earth. Befriended by a young resident, the astronaut has to avoid capture in order to recover his spaceship and return home.

Rated: PG

6:30 PM & 8:30 PM ]]> http://blog.sunvalley.com/2009/11/opera-house-planet-51/feed/ 0 http://blog.sunvalley.com/2009/11/great-weather-for-making-snow/ http://blog.sunvalley.com/2009/11/great-weather-for-making-snow/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:48:13 +0000 Mountain Operations http://blog.sunvalley.com/?p=1870 Last night was good and cold, and the snowmakers have been making good progress on Bald and Dollar mountains.  The forecasts show continued cold temperatures throughout this weekend and all next week – and we’ll be taking advantage of every minute of it.

This season, we hope you will enjoy the new Sun Valley Clubhouse with us.  What more could you want from a Nordic experience?  Perfect grooming everyday, consistent snow conditions, sunny days, and the nicest Nordic lodge in America.  During this shoulder season, why not stop by the Clubhouse, have a look around and eat at one of the best lunch establishments in the Wood River Valley!

Join us for the 2009-2010 Winter Expo and Gondola ‘Ganza on Saturday, November 21st from 11am – 2pm, featuring the Roundhouse Gondola Grand Opening

FREE GONDOLA RIDES!

Ribbon Cutting at 11am

Prizes and raffles, “A Taste of the Mountain”, Mini SPT Jib Park, Mountain Department and Ski Patrol Demonstrations, Free Refreshments,

and much more!

Bring Your Friends & Family!

Detailed program:

Grand opening of the Roundhouse Gondola will be the highlight of Sun Valley Resort’s Winter Expo & Gondola ‘Ganza, Saturday, November 21 from 11 am to 2 pm at River Run Plaza.
Free gondola rides for all will begin immediately following a ceremonious ribbon cutting  at 11 am at the Lower Terminal of the  Roundhouse Gondola. The event, which also celebrates the  beginning of Sun Valley Resort’s 74th winter season, will be a family affair with fun activities and events  for everyone.
A free foot/snowshoe race put on by  the Elephant’s Perch will begin  following the ribbon cutting and will challenge runners and walkers to a race up to the Top Terminal of the Roundhouse Gondola.  Pre-register at the Elephant’s Perch through Friday, November 20 and also at the event until 10 am.
Other events will include  Sun Valley Mountain Dept. and Ski Patrol demonstrations, snow-cat and snowmaking displays, Snow Park Technologies Jib Park Preview, “Tastes of the Mountain,” local merchant booths, prizes and raffles, and free hot chocolate and hot cider.
The River Run Day Lodge will open at 9 am. Outdoor activities begin at 10 am and “Tastes of the Mountain,”  will be served from 11 am to 3 pm.
Baldy Mountain chefs Scott Wamsley, River Run Day Lodge, Ken Pratt, Seattle Ridge Lodge, Eric Thomason, Warm Springs Lodge, Don Wise, Roundhouse and Chris Hodapp of Carol’s Dollar Lodge will serve delectable specialties from their respective restaurants at a nominal charge. Representative menu items will include blackened salmon caesar salad, tomato artichoke bisque, fish ‘n chips , macaroni and cheese and a wok station.
Prizes and raffles throughout the day.

			regular
NEW! includes the following: 2009/10 Winter Pass 6 Days of skiing at Snowbasin, UT* 10% off Pete Lane’s Demos & Tuning* Sun Valley Village Dining* Sun Valley Retail Shops* Sun Valley Heli-Ski Base Day Rate* Add Sun Valley Nordic Pass for only $100 or Sun Valley / BCRD Adult Nordic Combined Pass for $264! * Restrictions may apply. Not valid with any other offer.			$1999
20-DAY PASS Additional 5 days for only $275 – available for purchase one time only after all 20 days have been used You may upgrade your 20-Day Pass to a full Season Pass at any time during the season. Cost will reflect the pricing of the Season Pass at the time of the upgrade, not original purchase			$1000
COLLEGE SIX-PACK NEW! Valid any six days during the season. Full-time college students with valid College ID. Must have proof of full time status. One-time six-day extension allowed during season. No phone or internet orders.			$249
SEASON DISCOUT CARD Not Available after 12/18/2009			$160
WEEKEND DISCOUNT CARD			$60
EARLY/LATE PASS Valid Opening Day – 12/14/09 & 3/29/09 – Close			N/A after 11/26/09
ADULT DOLLAR SEASON PASS			$300
CHILD DOLLAR SEASON PASS Ages 5-12. Children age 4 and under FREE on Dollar Mtn. with paying adult.			$150

Renewals
Renewing your Sun+ Season Pass, Discount Pass, or 20 Day Pass at Sun Valley Resort is easier
than ever. Simply make your purchase online, and we’ll activate your existing pass for the
2009-2010 season.

New Purchasers
Purchase your Sun+ Season Pass, Discount Pass, 20 Day Pass, or Early/Late Pass online for
the 2009-2010 season. Then come into our Pass Office at the River Run Day Lodge at your
convenience to get your photo taken for your Sun Valley Resort Card.

Further enhance the convenience of your Resort Card by adding the ability to make purchases
resort wide at Sun Valley Resort’s retail, restaurant and recreational activity locations with
Resort Charge or Stored Value.

Resort Charge 

Prior to having your photo taken, add Resort Charge to your Resort Card and get pay-as-you-go
convenience by tying your credit card to your account. Make purchases resort wide at Sun Valley
Resort’s retail, restaurant and recreational activity locations* and leave your wallet at home!

Stored Value 

Adding Stored Value, prior to having your photo taken, allows for the same convenience as Resort
Charge. However, Stored Value allows a dollar amount to be loaded into your account and subsequently
debited off as you make resort wide purchases at Sun Valley Resort’s retail, restaurant and recreational
activity locations*. You can continually reload your Stored Value balance at any time.

*Resort Charge and Stored Value may only be used as a form of payment for Sun Valley Resort goods
and services and not for direct lift, recreational or activity based access. Resort Locations Include:
Sun Valley Ticketing & Pass, Snowsports School, Brass Ranch, Pete Lanes, Gift Shops, Signature Store,
Trail Creek Cabin, Kitzbuhel, Ram, LDR, Gretchen’s, Konditorei, Mountain Cabin Serveries & Bars,
Bald Mountain Pizza, Lobby Lounge, Sun Valley Club, Duchin Lounge, Chocolate Foundry, Ice Rink,
Bowling, Sleigh Rides, Golf Course, Opera House, Deli and Gun Club. Additional Resort Locations
coming soon!

How to Purchase

Buy Online, call 800.894.9931 or stop by the River Run Pass Sales Office or Recreation Office in the Sun Vally Mall.

Adult fares are $50 per person, each way
Children 4-10 years old are $10 each way
Children 3 years and under are free

Three Daily Departures during Winter Season (December 19 – March 27, 2010)

Boise Departures
1:30pm – 4pm – 6:45pm

Sun Valley Departures
6am – 9am – Noon

Fall Season: September 13 – December 18, 2009

Boise Departures
Upon Request

Sun Valley Departures
Upon Request

For more info call 800-574-8661 or 208-733-3921
www.SunValleyStages.com