Compassionate Leaders Show Up with Open Hearts, Open Ears, Open Hands and Open Minds

Last summer Tristan Boloix and Sarah Leidecker were among a group of high school students who left the Wood River Valley where they were born and headed to India as part of the Flourish Foundation’s Compassionate Leaders program.

Free Range Poets to Read at Home of Renowned Poet

Eight local poets will touch hearts and challenge the intellect from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the historic Sun Valley Museum of Art’s Hailey House,

Sally Shows Struggles Sally Ride Faced as First American Woman in Space

Millions of Americans watched as Sally Ride became the first American woman to blast off into space.

Victor Ryan Robertson Gives Up Tennis to Sing Opera, Rock and Broadway

Victor Ryan Robertson has had a unique journey from the tennis court to some of opera and Broadway’s biggest stages with a stint as a rock musician singing Led Zeppelin in between.

Researcher to Discuss How Ovaries Affect Women’s Quality of Life

Two small, almond-shaped glands located on either side of the uterus form eggs which can be transformed into babies. These ovaries also create the female hormones estrogen and progesterone, which shape females’ bodies.

Save Our Civil Servants Rally to Take Place Wednesday

A Save Our Civil Servants Rally will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26.

Sydney Palmer-Leger Wins American Birkebeiner

Sydney Palmer-Leger has become the latest Sun Valley skier to win the American Birkebeiner.

Steve Porino to Tell About World Cup from Broadcaster’s Perspective

NBC Sports Broadcaster and former downhill ski racer Steve Porino will offer a look inside the life of a commentator on World Cup ski races at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at The Community Library.

Sawtooth Ski Festival Adds Event This Year

The indoor gathering is coming back to the Sawtooth Ski Festival, which will be held this coming weekend in and around Stanley.

Paw N Pole Makes Dogs the Stars of the Show

Super Scout flipped doggie biscuits from his nose and played dead, scarcely even breathing.

Mastering the Brush Looks at Telling Chinese History Through Calligraphy

The Memorial Banners stretching across the ceiling of The Community Library’s lecture hall look like monumental works of calligraphy.

Passenger Seats at Sun Valley Airport Up 27 Percent

Fly Sun Valley Alliance, in partnership with Sun Valley Resort and the Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN), recently announced the SUN airline flight schedule for the 2025 summer and fall season. It will offer nonstop flights to six cities--Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Salt Lake City--with extended service to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago, as well as more frequent daily flights to Denver and Salt Lake City.

Kids Strut Stuff at Quigley Nordic Cup

Some of the youngsters were a little teeter-tottery. But all of the little racers had their eyes on the prize—the finish line at Quigley Nordic Cup, which is presented each year by the Papoose Club and put on by the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation. If you’re a serious classic racer yourself, be sure to check out the kick and glide of No. 29—an Olympic medalist Bill Koch in the making!—in today’s Eye on Sun Valley video filmed by Liberty Films.

A Doll’s House, Part 2 Wrestles With Desires and Will

The Liberty Theatre has taken us on quite the odyssey this past month.

Sun Valley Writers Conference Passes Go on Sale Tuesday

Passes for the 2025 Sun Valley Writers’ Conference go on sale at 10 a.m. Mountain Time on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

The Advocates Celebrate THRIVE Center Success

The Advocates have seen an alarming growth in the need for their services this past year.

District 26 Senator and Representatives to Hold Town Hall Meeting

Idaho Sen. Ron Taylor is inviting constituents to bring their questions and perspectives to a Legislative Town Hall from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Hailey’s Town Center West, 116 River St.

Free Ski Day on Saturday

The Blaine County Recreation District will offer its third Ski Free Day of the season on Saturday, Feb. 22.

Share Your Heart Ball Marked by Lincoln Log Challenge and Dream Catcher Hunt

Men and women wearing tuxes and elegant evening gowns put their skills to the test in the Lincoln Log Cabin Challenge for two days at Tamarack Ski Resort. They went on a scavenger hunt to find five Dream Catchers for a chance to win two nights at the Modern Hotel in Boise with tickets to “Wicked” at the Morrison Center, Idaho Shakespeare Festival and the Boise Philharmonic.

Teens Ask You to Choose Reel Love

Love—or hate—those romances you see on TV or social media?

Sammy Smith Competes With Jessie Diggins After Strong Showing in Italy

Sun Valley’s Sammy Smith was called up to the Women’s FIS Cross Country World Cup in Falun, Sweden this past weekend.

Yuja Wang to Headline Sun Valley Music Festival’s Gala Concert

Renowned pianist Yuja Wang, known for her “fearsome fortissimo,” will perform Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 at the Sun Valley Music Festival’s 2025 Gala Concert.

Jake Adicoff Wins World Championship Gold with Friend Peter Wolter in Front

Sun Valley’s three-time Olympian Jake Adicoff added three World Championship medals to his trophy case at the just-ended 2025 FIS Para Cross Country World Championships in Toblach, Italy.

Conversational Spanish Class Starts Today

Hone your Spanish with a new weekly Conversational Spanish class for intermediate Spanish speakers beginning from noon to 1 p.m. today—Wednesday, Feb. 19—at Town Center West in Hailey.

Horses Fly, Skiers, Too, in Extreme Ski Joring Event

The cowboy culture donned a pair of skis Saturday and Sunday when the Wood River Extreme Ski Joring Association threw its annual rendezvous south of Bellevue.

Learn About China Annie and Other Idaho City Characters Tonight

Learn about the Chinese experience in the Boise Basin when Renae Campbell presents “The Light of a Hundred Fires: Chinese Experiences in Idaho’s Goldd Rush Era.”

Assessing the Dignity of the Big Wood River

Learn how we can restore the dignity of our rivers Wednesday night when the Wood River Land Trust presents the second in its 2025 Think Globally, Act Locally speaker series.

Super Troopers, Bike Trikes and the Stanley Steamer Invade Stanley Winterfest

The temperature swung nearly 70 degrees from the minus-35 temperature the town of Stanley bottomed out at on Thursday.

Paw and Pole to Offer Great Prizes for Best Costumes, Silly Pet Tricks, Snow Sculptures and More

Paw ‘N Pole, one of the most colorful events in the Wood River Valley during the 2000s, has returned.

Winter Visitors Recharge Stanley After Fires

Bartender Aidan Proctor, dressed as Scooby Doo, caught some Vitamin D as he served beverages from a bar outside the Kasino Club.

St. Thomas Playhouse Celebrates Children’s Special Something

Red reigned during the St. Thomas Playhouse annual Girlfriend Cabaret Luncheon at the Ketchum Limelight Hotel. But it wasn’t just about Valentine’s Day.

Arkoosh Cup Seeks to Crown Next Picabo Street or Haley Cutler

The Arkoosh Cup will take place on Monday, Feb. 17, at Rotarun Ski Hill in Hailey. The event is open to skiers and snowboarders under the age of 12.

SVSEF’s Henry Questad Sweeps Super G Series

The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation’s Henry Questad won all three races at the El Pescado U14 Super G Qualifier held recently at Tamarack Resort in Donnelly, Id.

Dancing to the Marinera Nortena

After weeks of teaching Alturas Elementary students a traditional Peruvian dance, Wood River High School senior Maria Fernanda Vargas was ready to present it for a small audience at La Cabinita in Hailey. Eye on Sun Valley was there to capture the results of Vargas’ senior project, along with dance presentations by professional Latino dancers from Utah that followed.

Chase Josey and Other SVSEF Snowboarders Make a Splash at Mt. Baker Legendary Banked Slalom

Sun Valley’s Olympic Snowboarder Chase Josey took second overall this past week at Mt. Baker’s 36th Legendary Banked Slalom.

Baldy’s Warm Springs to Experience Closures as A-Net Rises

Parts of the Warm Springs side of Bald Mountain will be closed intermittently while workers install the A-net and prepare the race course for the 2025 Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals.

Deconstructing the Wood River Valley’s Immigrants

In the beginning, it was the Welsh and Irishmen who were the immigrants, moving onto land long used by the Shoshone-Bannock to trap beaver and mine for silver. The Basque and Scottish came in the early 1900s to tend sheep in what was then the world’s second largest sheep exporter.

Gallery Walk to Feature Canine Sculptures, Fairy-Like Forests and Snow Bunnies

If it’s Valentine’s Day, that means its Gallery Walk time in Ketchum.

Hailey Hot Springs Ranch Effort Meets First Deadline

Thanks to a 9-year-old—and many others—the drive to preserve the Hailey Hot Springs Ranch is well underway.

Mining For Stories in Vernacular Photographs

Dana Hart-Stone mines estate sales and historical museums for snapshots. In his mind’s eye, they capture the everyday life of how America was built.

Jake Adicoff Wins Another World Championship

Sun Valley Paralympian Jake Adicoff added to his trophy case Wednesday afternoon, winning the FIS 10km interval classic Para Cross-Country World Championship.

Sun Valley Night Live to Offer Flirtatious Valentine Comedy

The Sun Valley Opera House will explode with paper hearts, dancing athletes and entertainers in reds and pinks on Valentine’s Day night as Jacq Frances produces “Sun Valley Night Live.”

The Randimals and Their Message Become a Worldwide Viral Sensation

The story of some very unique little animals and their message that what makes us different makes a difference has gone viral following a TikTok and Instagram post by a social influencer in the United Kingdom.

Extreme Ski Joring to Bring Thrills, Spills This Weekend

Orlando may be hosting the Daytona 500 this weekend. But you don’t have to head to Florida to see some hotshot racing.

Papoose Club and SVSEF to Hold Fun, Free Nordic Cup for Children

Children are invited to take advantage of the warming weather to take part in the festive Nordic Cup.

When Sun Valley’s Bald Mountain Featured a Toboggan Run

Before skiing became a popular recreational sport, other sliding sports were popular, especially tobogganing.

Full Moon Community Dinner to Bring People Together Over Skiing and Biking

Ski, bike and enjoy a Full Moon Community Dinner and bonfire on Wednesday night, Feb. 12.

Compassionate Leaders Cook Up Indian Dinner as They Share Story

An Indian dinner in the middle of the Wood River Valley’s snow-covered mountains awaits those who would like to learn about the Flourish Foundation’s Compassionate Leaders program, their connections in South Africa and India and more.

Far and Wise Introduces Students to Cordless Drills and Band Saws

Eduardo quickly raised the walls of his house, then went to work adding a chimney, archway, porch with steps and a railing and even a windowsill for flowers.

Bedrock of Immigration in Wood River Valley to be Scrutinized

The Spur Community Foundation will examine a segment of the Wood River Valley that makes up a quarter of the population in its upcoming session “Immigration’s Role in the Wood River Valley.”

StoryWalk to Tell the Tale of a Mitten and a Polar Bear

Be prepared to meet “The Mitten” or “A Polar Bear in the Snow” next time you venture out on the Wood River Trail.

A Peek Behind the Scenes at A Doll’s House, Part Two

“A Doll’s House, Part Two” opened Thursday night at The Liberty Theater in Hailey, and Eye on Sun Valley’s “I Spy” reported back that it is very good. Hear from The Liberty Theatre Company’s Director David Janeski and watch some of the shenanigans as actors prepare for their roles in today’s Eye on Sun Valley video by Liberty Films.

The Liberty Theatre Company Presents Wolf-Girl, Sherlock and Shakespeare

See the story of a girl who joins a wolfpack, watch a new twist on Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson and reacquaint yourself with Shakespeare’s story of sibling confusion in “Twelfth Night” when The Liberty Theatre Company presents three unique theatre productions for kids.

Youth Mental Health to be Examined

Learn about the state of youth mental well-being in the Wood River Valley during the Wood River Women’s Foundation’s 6th Annual State of the Valley.

Peruvian Senior Teaches Hailey Youngsters One of Her Native Country’s Hardest Dances

Embracing her culture and wanting to share it with others, Maria Fernanda Vargas, an 18-year-old senior at Wood River High School, has been teaching young students to dance for her senior project.

Baldy Challenge Could Take You Where You’ve Never Been

Challenge yourself to ski every run on Baldy or Dollar mountains during the month of February. And raise money for a good cause at the same time you’re discovering runs you may never knew existed and gunning for fabulous prizes.

Quigley Squiggly Fat Bike Fun Race and Demos on Sunday

Want to try out a fat bike on the eight to 12 inches of snow that fell Friday?

Thomas Insel Discusses the Path to Healing from Mental Illness

Dr. Thomas Insel was proudly rattling off the latest research on the stem cell studies of neurons in schizophrenia disorders when a father of a boy with schizophrenia stopped him cold.

Bantams Defend Home Ice

The Sun Valley Suns 14U hockey teams held their annual home tournament on January 24-26 at Hailey Ice. Both the “Bantam” A and B teams played well, with the A team hoisting their 4th banner of the season.

SVSEF Freeski Team Weathers Winter Storm at USASA Big Mountain West Series

All you need to do to welcome the biggest snow of the season is plan either a ski race or a park and pipe competition, eh?

A Doll's House, Part 2 Asks What We’re Willing to Pay for What We Want

In 1879 Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, considered the father of modern realism, created a scandal of sorts with his play “A Doll’s House.”

Sun Valley Opera Brings Back Prize Tenor for Sweetheart’s Tea

Tenor Jordan Weatherston Pitts, who made a splash singing in Sun Valley two years ago, is back—this time to perform at a Sweetheart’s Tea hosted by Sun Valley Opera and Broadway.

Alex Grant Jumps, Carves and XC Skis His Way to Overall Championship in McCall

Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation athletes were among 150 athletes competing in at the 80th Annual Chris bodily Memorial 4-Way Races in McCall this past weekend.

Longtime Realtor Dies on Baldy

One of Sun Valley’s most enthusiastic skiers lost his life Monday morning on a powder day.

Grief Vigil to Usher Participants onto Sacred Ground of Grief

The Flourish Foundation is holding a Grief Vigil on Sunday.

SVSEF Snowboarders Do Some Stomping at Dollar Mountain’s USASA Boardercross and Slopestyle

Along with the biggest snowstorm of the season, the USASA Big Mountain West Series rolled into Sun Valley’s Dollar Mountain Jan. 30-Feb. 2 for four days of events, starting with two days and four races in Boardercross followed by two days of Slopestyle.

Apres Ski Tasting-From Boar to Yellowfin

The man hawking boar and elk sausage had an ulterior motive for encouraging people to eat more boar.

Ski the Rails-Want Beer and Fries with That?

Will ski for beer and fries.

Craters of the Moon Snowshoe Trek to Focus on Winter Survival

See what Idaho’s other-worldly landscape looks like when it’s covered with snow during a free guided snowshoe tour of Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve.

Empty Bowls-Curling Hands and Hearts Around a Warm Bowl of Soup

Wood River Valley residents went gaga for bowls Sunday. Ceramic bowls created by potters at Boulder Mountain Clayworks, to be specific.

Winter Wildlands Alliance Toasts 25 Years as It Looks Toward the Next 25

The community is invited to toast 25 years of wild snowscapes with the Winter Wildlands Alliance on Wednesday.

Scholarship Fair Being Held for High School Seniors

Students and their parents are invited to attend Blaine County Education Foundation’s 4th Annual Scholarship Fair on Thursday, Feb. 6.

Boulder Mountain Tour Revels in Fresh Snow

The clock was fast approaching an hour since the first wave of skiers had left Galena Lodge hoping for glory in the Zions Bank Boulder Mountain Tour.

Boulder Mountain Tour Volunteers Unfazed by Snow

Even as volunteers handed out swag bags that included ski wax scrapers, commemorative Boulder Mountain Tour hats and jars of honey, cancellations began to trickle in from racers who weren’t willing to brave snow to take part in the 34-kilometer ski race from Galena Lodge to SNRA headquarters.

International Fly-Fishing Film Festival to Include Kids Raffle

The 2025 International Fly-Fishing Film Festival (IF4) is set to make a splash at The Argyros on Friday, Feb. 7, bringing together fly-fishing enthusiasts, conservationists, and adventurers for an unforgettable night. Hosted by the Hemingway Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Project Big Wood, and 5B Anglers, this annual event showcases world-class films that highlight the beauty, challenges, and spirit of fly fishing across the globe.

St. Georg Hotel Added Glamour to the Sun Valley Hotel Scene

Sun Valley Resort opened in December 1936, causing Ketchum to flourish, and Carl Brandt decided to relocate the Guyer Hot Springs Hotel to downtown Ketchum.

Empty Bowls to Warm a Snowy Weekend

This snowy weekend seems the perfect excuse to cuddle up with a steamy bowl of tasty soup.

Caritas Chorale Looking for Singers

Want to take your singing out of the shower onto the stage?

Sun Valley Food and Wine Celebration Grows as New Partners Spread the Word

Gwen Sellers looked at the bar in Whiskey’s where two hostesses were mixing tall glasses of peach-colored Italo-Mexico drinks made with mango puree and Cazadores. Then she looked out the window to see the view as the sun was beginning to set behind Bald Mountain ski resort.

Former NIMH Director to Tell Where We’ve Gone Wrong Regarding Mental Health

Examine “Our Path to Mental Well-Being” when neuroscientist Thomas Insel speaks Tuesday at Ketchum’s Community Library.

Sun Valley’s Tucker Reimund Tops the Men at Jackson Hole

Athletes from the SVSEF Alpine U16 USSS Team were among 160 athletes representing 10 ski clubs from across the Intermountain Division at Jackson Hole’s West Barron Speed Series this past weekend. Men and women each had three Super G races over the four-day event.

Snow Show Offers Peek at New Training Ground for Top Skiers and Snowboarders

While the Sun Valley bottomlands have only gotten an inch of snow during the past month, both downhill and Nordic skiing have been nothing short of fabulous. And Sun Valley Resort’s snow guns are blowing bigger blizzards of snow than ever before on the mountain.

Home from Home Showcases Japanese Ski Scene for Banff Film Followers

As a self-professed terrain park rat growing up in Massachusetts, JP Dellanno used to make “silly little edits” with his “ancient” GoPro and dubstep music that he confesses didn’t age well. But, following a stint at a California film school, he found his calling—real-sized mountains covered with snow.

Roundhouse Slope Hosts Freestyle Spectacular Under Bluebird Skies

Eighty-six athletes from across the West found their groove and threw down for strong competition on Baldy’s Roundhouse Slope during Saturday and Sunday’s Freestyle Spectacular. The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation Freestyle Team brought their A-game, landing several age class podiums on home snow.

Zions Bank Boulder Mountain Tour to Include Rubber Chicken

A thousand skiers are expected to race in the 34-kilometer Zions Bank Boulder Mountain Tour on Saturday. But only one will win the 52-year-old race’s new award—the coveted rubber chicken.

American Legion Offers Winter Market and Happy Hour

A Winter Market and Happy Hour will be offered at The Ketchum American Legion Post 115 Hall from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, and Friday, Feb. 28.

Idaho Community Foundation Lists Student Scholarships

Scholarships are awaiting students in Blaine, Camas, Lincoln and other counties, according to The Idaho Community Foundation.

Telling Children’s Stories Through Dance

The insects sat up and took notice when a marble fell from the sky into their garden. To them it was a wonderous object—quite unusual and wonderful—and nobody knew what it was.

Earthquake Shakes Things Up

If you felt the ground move under your feet Monday morning, you weren’t imagining things.

SVSEF Alpine FIS Men Notch Top Podium Finishes at Mt. Bachelor

The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation’s Alpine FIS Women’s and Men’s teams hit the road last week for the annual Western Region Wrangler Cup Devo Tech Series held Jan. 14-17 at Mt. Bachelor, near Bend, Ore.

Hailey Hot Springs Ranch Acquisition Could Offer Climate Change Resiliency

Preserving the Hailey Hot Springs Ranch, also known as the Democrat Hot Springs Ranch, could help make the pronghorn and other animals that use that area more resilient to climate change, a leading conservationist told a full house at The Community Library last week.

Wood River Land Trust Offers Visits to Hailey Hot Springs Ranch

The Wood River Land Trust has raised more than $9 million of its $16 million goal to purchase the Hailey Hot Springs Ranch, also known as the Democrat Hot Springs Ranch