http://blog.sunvalley.com News from America's original destination resort. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:15:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://blog.sunvalley.com/wp-content/uploads/SV_favico_144x104.png http://blog.sunvalley.com 144 104 News from America's original destination resort. Leave the cooking to Sun Valley Resort chefs this Thanksgiving! Our restaurants will prepare excellent traditional and non-traditional gourmet Thanksgiving feasts on Thursday, November 26. 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. http://blog.sunvalley.com/2009/11/leave-the-cooking-to-sun-valley-resort-this-thanksgiving/ Starts Friday, November 20th - December 3rd Planet 51 Copyright ©TriStar Pictures 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/ 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. [gallery] http://blog.sunvalley.com/2009/11/great-weather-for-making-snow/ If you haven't started preparing for the upcoming Nordic season, it's never too late to begin.  We're switching over our retail inventory, waxing our skis and mowing the trails in anticipation of a fantastic Cross Country Ski season. 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! http://blog.sunvalley.com/2009/11/sun-valley-nordic-center-preparing-for-the-season/ [gallery] http://blog.sunvalley.com/2009/11/snowmaking-has-begun-on-bald-mountain/ 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, ... http://blog.sunvalley.com/2009/11/winter-expo-and-gondola-ganza-on-november-21st/ Check you our selection of passes for upcoming Winter 2009-2010 Season and purchase yours online! 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 ... http://blog.sunvalley.com/2009/11/buy-in-july-for-the-best-savings-on-your-20092010-winter-passes/ Travel to Sun Valley just got easier - Sun Valley Stages launches daily shuttle service to Sun Valley to/from Boise Airport and Sun Valley Lodge! 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 http://blog.sunvalley.com/2009/10/%ef%bb%bfdaily-shuttle-service-to-sun-valley/ Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs Copyright ©Columbia Pictures The timeless tale has been adapted from Ron and Judi Barrett's book, which illustrates a world where giant pancakes and pasta fall from the sky as a scientist tries to solve world hunger. However, things go terribly wrong when excess amounts of food overload cities and towns. Rated: PG 6:30 PM Runtime: 1 hr 30 mins Couples Retreat Copyright ©Universal Pictures The film is a comedy centered around four couples who settle into a tropical-island resort for a vacation. While one of the couples is there to work on the marriage, the others fail to realize that participation in the resort's therapy sessions is not optional. Rated: PG-13 8:30 PM Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins http://blog.sunvalley.com/2009/10/opera-house-movies-starting-oct-28/ Warren Miller's DYNASTY premiers at the Sun Valley Opera House on Wednesday & Thursday, Oct. 28 & 29. Show times are 6pm and 9pm and tickets are $18. You may purchase tickets at the Opera House door or at Sturtevants. Don't miss the Pre-Premiere Party in the Sun Valley Boiler Room from 4-9pm on Wednesday, Oct. 28. No cover. $2 Corona special, full bar and appetizers. Raffles with great prizes including Sun Valley lift tickets, Sun Valley $250 Gift Certificate, Ski and Board Equipment, Soldier Mountain Season Pass and more! Raffle to be held prior to each movie show-time on Oct 28. http://blog.sunvalley.com/2009/10/warren-millers-dynasty-premier-oct-28-29-at-the-sun-valley-opera-house/