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Ketchum,
Idaho
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Ketchum is just one mile from Sun
Valley, and located on the banks of Big Wood River beneath Bald
Mountain in the heart of the central Idaho Rockies. Surrounding
peaks such as Bald Mountain soar to 9,200 feet and more. The nearby rugged
Sawtooth Mountains are known as the "American Alps".
The
southern edges of Sawtooth National Forest and Challis National Forest encircle the
resort area.
 It is about 160 miles (a two and a half hour drive)
west of Boise, the state's
capital.
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Ketchum in Central Idaho.
Getting
to Ketchum
 Road
Main route in is ID 75 off US 20 to the south. This drive is within
the section of ID-75 designated as Sawtooth Scenic Byway. It can get
a little crowded on the 12-mile stretch between Hailey and Sun Valley, as
it is used by an average of 12,000 vehicles per day. Closest Interstate is
I-84 to the south.
Air
Closest domestic airport is the Friedman Memorial Airport, 12 miles to the
south in Hailey. There are daily services by Horizon Air
(1-800-547-9308) and SkyWest Airlines (1-800-453-9417). All Sun
Valley Resort guests are met by Sun Valley Bell Services for complimentary
transportation, or car rental and taxi
services are available at the airport.
Bus
Sun
Valley Stages offers scheduled shuttle connections between the Boise
Airport and the Wood River Valley, and Sun
Valley Express provides trips between Boise
Airport and Wood River Valley via vans that deliver passengers to their specific
destinations. Teton
Stage Lines offers charter motor coaches.
Rail
Not
available.
Getting
around Ketchum
Wherever you stay Ketchum, you're close to everything in a
compact area that is surrounded by wilderness. At most you will need to
travel only 5 or 10 minutes by car with good parking at facilities.
The Ketchum Area
Rapid Transit (KART) system provides an excellent free bus transportation throughout
the Wood River Valley, with services every 20 minutes. (phone:
208-726-7140)
Taxis and car
rentals are also available.
Bald Mountain Taxi.
680 Sun Valley Rd E, Ketchum,
83340; Phone: 208-726-2650. E-mail
Web
Sites (See also Sun Valley
webs.)
Official Web Sites
Ketchum
This government web site for the city is primarily for residents.
Sun
Valley/ Ketchum Chamber of Commerce
Featuring the Sun Valley ski resort town, its history and facilities, this web site also
has lodging, dining, skiing, shopping, recreation, art, and events.
You can also order a free brochure or view local maps.
Commercial Web Sites
See
also web sites for the Sun Valley
area.
Community
Web Sites
The
Community Library
You don't have to be a local resident to borrow from the library, and it
is free! Features a local history collection.
Local
Media - Radio
KECH
95.3 FM
A mixture of New and Classic Rock music with live personalities. Located in
Ketchum, the station also airs a variety of specialty shows produced and
hosted by area-residents.
KSKI
103.7 FM
A blend of modern rock/alternative
music with comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, weather and
public affairs. Broadcasting from high atop Bald Mountain, the
station's primary service is to the communities of the Wood River Valley
and Magic Valley, although the signal is heard as far north as Stanley,
Idaho.
Sun
Valley Ski Conditions
On the Weather Underground web site.
Travel
Agents
Warm Springs Travel,
Warm Springs Village, Ketchum, 83340; Phone: 208-726-2561.
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Weather
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Climate (averages)
Annual rainfall: 15 inches
Annual snowfall: 164 inches (enhanced by snowmaking facilities!)
Population
3,875
Elevation
5,750 feet
Main
Industries
Tourism
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