Area Activities - AmericInn^® Hailey, ID

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Founded in 1881, Hailey is the fastest growing city in the Wood River Valley. Names for John Hailey and located in central Idaho, AmericInn of Hailey is convenient to Ketchum and Sun Valley - Idaho's popular year-round resort destination. Sun Valley, made up of over one million acres is America's first destination ski resort and still attracts everyone with its old world charm, from world class celebrities to family vacationers. Residents and visitors indulge year-round in hiking, biking, hunting, backcountry flying, fishing, sailing, water skiing, whitewater kayaking and rafting, ice skating, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, as well as snowboarding and downhill skiing at local ski areas.

Hailey / Sun Valley Schedule of Events

SolFest - March 26th - March 27, 2010 - Music, Skiing and Fun

Friday Night Welcome Party: Clarion Inn - Meet other SolFest attendees, pick up SolFest "All Access" badge and sign up for events.
SVCA Friday Night Concert: Sponsored by SV Center for Arts - Featuring "Sweet Plantain".
Club Nights: Loca bars and restaurants on Friday and Saturday nights.
Saturday Poker Run: Bald Mountain followed by Street Party and Live Music Saturday afternoon at Warm Springs.
Hot Tubs & Hot Toddies: At participating restaurants.

Location: Bald Mountain, Warm Springs
Phone: 866-549-5801
Admission: $5 per badge (available at Friday night welcome party, Apple's Bar & Grill, the Visitors Center and all Club Night Participants)

2010 USSA Masters Alpine Nationals - March 29 - April 2, 2010 - The Sun Valley Ski Club and Sun Valley Resort are hosting the 2010 USSA Masters Alpine Nationals. It is a four event/five day competition beginning March 29 through April 2. Registration will be at the Sun Valley Inn March 27 and 28. Over 300 of the best Masters racers in the United States will compete in the Super Combined, Super G, GS and Slalom Events.

2010 Hailey Springfest - May 29 - May 30, 2010 - The 25th Annual Hailey Springfest offers arts and crafts booths, food, live music and other entertainment. Admission is free and so is fun!
Website: www.haileyidaho.com
Location: Roberta McKercher Park, Hailey
Phone: 208-788-3484
Admission: Free

Sun Valley Wellness Festival - May 28 - May 31, 2010 - The 13th Annual Sun Valley Wellness Festival keynote speaker, Jamie Lee Curtis, along with Abraham Verghese, Dani Shapiro, Lama Surya Das, Spencer Sherman, Ross Bishop, David Crow and many other wonderful presenters. Movement classes from yoga to Chi Gong, an Exhibit Hall and Hands-on Hall with over fifty vendors and practictioners, two days of workshops and more. A beautiful setting and an inspirational event.
Times: Friday, May 28 through Monday, May 31

Gallery Walk sponsored by Sun Valley Gallery - May 29, 2010 - Stroll to area art galleries open throughout the evening.
Website: www.svgalleries.org
Times: 5 - 8pm
Location: Ketchum/Sun Valley Art Galleries
Phone: 208-726-5512
Admission: Free

Sun Valley Volleyball Classic - May 29 - May 31, 2010 - Approximately 50 youth teams will be coming to the Sun Valley area during this weekend for tournament and play and other special events surrounding the volleyball tournament.

Hailey / Sun Valley Area Guide

Sun Valley Resort – There can be only one original. Since 1936, Sun Valley has held that distinction. Born out of a desire to bring the magic of the European ski resorts to America, Sun Valley quickly became a phenomenon, without peer on this continent or any other. Boasting four distinct seasons, each as awe inspiring as the next, Sun Valley’s nearly one million acres of wilderness promise long sunny days, bright starry nights and a resort experience that your family will cherish for generations.
Address: Ketchum
Distance: 10 miles
Phone: 208-622-2135
Hours of Operation: Winter Operations for Skiing – 9:00am – 4:00pm (varies)

Sun Valley Resort Golf Course and Pro Shop – Find yourself on what Golf Digest calls “one of the best 100 golf courses in the United States and #1 golf course in Idaho.” The Sun Valley Resort Golf Course is a rugged and spectacular golf course that will provide a challenging round of golf for every level of player. The 6,892 yard, 72 par course has 18 signature holes and crosses the beautiful Trail Creek seven times on the front nine alone! Coupled with fantastic views of the surrounding mountains and ever-present crystal blue skies, you will find a round of golf at the Sun Valley Resort a well-earned addition to any golf resume.
Address: Ketchum
Distance: 13 miles
Phone: 208-622-2251 or 208-622-2248
Hours of Operation: Call for more information.

The River Company – This full-day trip features many exciting class 2 and 3 rapids, experienced professional guides, quality equipment and a catered meal served beside the river. Your family will enjoy excellent outdoor entertainment suitable for all ages.
Distance: 30 miles
Phone: 208-788-5775
Hours of Operation: Call for more information.

Venture Outdoors – Outfitters Dave Markham and Sue Barney have been operating Venture Outdoors since 1982, and have all required public land permits for biking, hiking, llama trekking, sea kayaking and backpacking. Their access including 7 mountain ranges in the vicinity of Sun Valley, Stanley and Fairfield, Idaho.
Address: PO Box 2251, Hailey, ID 83333
Distance: 0.1 miles
Phone: 1-800-528-LAMA
Hours of Operation: Call for more information.

Easley Hot Springs – Twenty-three miles north of Ketchum you will find an outdoor hot springs filled pool that is open in the summer and winter. Cost to use the pool: Adults - $6.50, Children 14 & Under - $5.50, Children under 2 – Free, Seniors - $5.50
Distance: 23 miles
Phone: 208-726-7522
Hours of Operation: Call for more information. (Varies by day and season.)

Sturtevant’s of Hailey and Sun Valley (Outdoor Outfitters) – Sturtevant’s of Hailey and Sun Valley has been serving the Wood River Valley since 1948. With stores in three locations, and now on the web, we are able to serve our community better than any other ski and sport shop in the area. Our highly experienced staff uses the gear we sell every day; it’s hard not to when there is so much to do so close to home. On our staff we have skiers, snowboarders, telemarkers, mountain bikers, roadies, Nordic skiers, fly fishermen, hockey players and tennis players. If you need to know what gear you need, just drop in, call or email and one of our experts will be sure to give you the best advice available.
Address: Hailey
Distance in Miles: 0.5 miles
Phone: 208-726-4501
Hours of Operation: 9:00am – 5:00pm