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No, not me. But there\u2019s plenty of powder for the extreme skier. Photo courtesy of Dylan Crossman\/Sun Valley Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hemingway slept above me. No, not in the same room, of course. In fact, not even in the same century. But room #206 \u2013 The Ernest Hemingway Suite \u2013 was the room directly above my own at the Sun Valley Lodge. It was a big deal for me. I had always admired him, and now here I was staying at his favorite lodge, walking the lodge\u2019s very same halls, breathing the same mountain air and basking in the very same scenery that he too had experienced. I could see why he liked it here and why he eventually made the Sun Valley\/Ketchum area his home. Tucked away in the Idaho Rockies, Sun Valley\u2019s 4,000 acres were not only a thing of breathtaking beauty, but they also offered a peaceful solitude \u2013 something that a man like Hemingway, who grew tired of the glare of the camera, would relish. The resort\u2019s vast terrain also offered unlimited recreational possibilities for the true outdoors person. As I wondered around the resort, I saw Sun Valley\u2019s world-famous day lodges, tasteful alpine style walking village with shops and restaurants; and a friendly, courteous staff. It almost seemed too perfect. But then, that was the plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Country\u2019s First Destination Ski Resort<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Vintage promotional poster showcasing Sun Valley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

In 1935, Austrian Count Felix Schaffgtosch was hired by Averell Harriman of Union Pacific Railroad to find the perfect location for a grand American resort. After fruitless months of searching the mountains of the west, the Count finally heard about Ketchum, a dying mining town in central Idaho. He quickly made a B-line to this town in the Idaho Rockies, and was overwhelmed by what he saw. He immediately wired Harriman with these words: \u201cThis combines more delightful features than any place I have ever seen in Switzerland<\/a>, Austria<\/a> or the U.S. for a winter resort.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHarriman rushed to join him, and purchased 4,300 acres of what was to become Sun Valley. Harriman was determined to build Sun Valley into a resort worthy of its majestic setting, which would include a timeless four-story mountain lodge, complete with a glass-enclosed pool, world-class cuisine, ice-skating rink, impeccable service and nightly orchestra performances. After only seven months of construction, Sun Valley opened in the winter of 1936.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harriman shrewdly marketed the resort to the Hollywood elite, and soon local wildlife was sharing the mountain with Hollywood royalty that included Clark Gable and Gary Cooper \u2013 who would go hunting with Hemingway \u2013 as well as Errol Flynn, Claudette Colbert and Bing Crosby. The resort wasn\u2019t just for relaxation either, as world champions used the mountain for Olympic training. Today, as the Sun Valley Lodge turns 80, it is been updated to include 108 new and larger guestrooms, a 20,000 square foot destination spa, a world class fitness center and yoga studio, a glass enclosed outdoor pool and pool caf\u00e9, and re-appointed restaurants, lounges, lobbies and event space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not Just Another Day in Paradise<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Konditorei is an European style bistro located in the charming walking village. Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Resort.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

It\u2019s one thing to experience happiness, but to be aware of it that very moment is a rare thing. Last ski season, I had a day of sublime happiness. It went something like this: A breakfast of homemade crepes with seasonal berries in front of the fireplace at Konditorei, an European-style bistro located in the walking village. The food was outstanding; so was the conversation with the attentive staff. It was tempting not to leave the warm fire, but the Sun Valley Nordic and Snowshoe Center, situated in the backyard of the lodge, was waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Snowshoeing was a perfect fit for me. In fact, anyone can do it. Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Resort.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

About 25 miles of manicured and marked trails begin at the Nordic Center, where gentle terrain progresses to challenging hills. I could see that gliding over glistening meadows of snow at an elevation of 6,000 feet would be a great experience for the cross-country skier, but this would be just too extreme for a lightweight such as myself. I opted for the very pedestrian snowshoeing, which fortunately requires the very same skill level as walking. I was soon on my way. For the next two hours I saw not a soul with the exception of a couple of cross-country skiers far off in the distance, who I had sensed was placed there solely for my own visual benefit. I crossed bridges over pristine mountain streams and watched wildlife  scatter into the brush. Snowflakes filled the sky. Once again, I was so happy with surroundings in which I didn\u2019t want to leave.<\/p>\n\n\n

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As a native Seattleite, the Seattle Ridge Day Lodge had a warm, welcoming name. Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Resort.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

But I detected the scent of food cooking, and it was coming from the Seattle Ridge Day Lodge, just on the other side of the river. Another warm fire and friendly smile greeted me as I took off my gear, and soon grabbed a table for some homemade soup and a good local micro-beer. While staring out the window, I could see that it was beginning to snow again. I could have stayed there forever, even more so due to having eaten more than my share of food. Maybe I shouldn\u2019t have ordered the huckleberry pie? The snowshoeing back to the Nordic Center would be long and perhaps a little cold, plus I had an important event on my mid-afternoon calendar. I would have to move fast. I was then informed that a free shuttle comes to the lodge every 15 minutes. I decided to order a cappuccino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a quick shower back at my room, I headed over to River Run Lodge to attend a Super Bowl party. As I entered the lodge, the party was already hopping with a festive crowd, an array of big screen TVs, food and drink. The event was welcome to all ages, but I was struck by the attendance of so many 80-year-old-plus skiers, some even in their 90s. Yes, it was inspiring.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Resort.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Later I took a dip in the resort\u2019s famous outdoor circular pool. It was so cold outside that I felt like I was in an Olympic-size Jacuzzi. You couldn\u2019t even see across the surface due to all the fog. As I sat on the edge of the pool, nursing my aching muscles from the earlier snowshoeing, I thought how I someday want to be like one of those 80-year-old senior skiers at the Super Bowl. After all, age is what you make it. And I decided that I would regularly return to Sun Valley Resort. Besides, I still needed to sleep below the Gary Cooper Suite \u2013 #306.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For further information about Sun Valley Resort, contact (800) 786-8259 or www.SunValley.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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