Sun Valley / Advanced

The moguls on Exhibition on River Run are tough (catch the Exhibition chair) as is Olympic. Also on River Run advanced skiers can tackle the Rock Garden or Upper Holiday trails for moguls galore. The bowls are largely “most difficult”—Little Easter Bowl especially —and the trails kick off in wide-open bowls moving down into gladed trails.

Out of bounds is not patrolled, but for adrenaline seekers heliskiing is available in the surrounding mountains, usually north of Ketchum. A great way to enjoy the pockets of good powder snow in the backcountry is with a one-lift tour. Sun Valley Heli-Ski is permitted to drop expert and advanced skiers and boarders in over 750 square miles (1,200 sq km) of terrain. The one-lift helicopter tour combines a helicopter flight into the backcountry with a full day of adventure. It can be pretty hairy and avalanche warnings need to be checked.