Schweitzer Mountain Resort vs Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
Schweitzer Mountain Resort and Sun Valley - Bald Mountain are neighbouring resorts in Idaho - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Schweitzer Mountain Resort | Sun Valley - Bald Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Good |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Very good |
| Budget | Very good | Not ideal |
Beginners
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Limited
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
Good
Intermediates
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Good
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
Good
Experts
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Limited
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
Limited
Off-piste
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
Not ideal
Families
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
Limited
Snow Confidence
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Limited
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
Very good
Budget
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Very good
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Schweitzer Mountain Resort | Sun Valley - Bald Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 74 km | 79.3 km |
| Vertical drop | 720 m | 400 m |
| Lifts | 10 | 118 |
| Top elevation | 1945 m | 2788 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | January (~48cm) | December (~72cm) |
| Day pass | €50 | €185 |
Piste
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
74 km
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
79.3 km
Vertical drop
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
720 m
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
400 m
Lifts
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
10
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
118
Top elevation
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
1945 m
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
2788 m
Snow reliability
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
good snow
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
January (~48cm)
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
December (~72cm)
Day pass
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
€50
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
€185
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Schweitzer Mountain Resort if...
you're watching the budget.
Choose Sun Valley - Bald Mountain if...
you want the most reliable snow.