Sun Valley - Bald Mountain vs Tamarack Resort
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain and Tamarack Resort 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 | Sun Valley - Bald Mountain | Tamarack Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Limited |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Very good | Limited |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
Good
Tamarack Resort
Limited
Intermediates
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
Good
Tamarack Resort
Good
Experts
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
Limited
Tamarack Resort
Limited
Off-piste
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
Not ideal
Tamarack Resort
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
Not ideal
Tamarack Resort
Not ideal
Families
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
Limited
Tamarack Resort
Limited
Snow Confidence
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
Very good
Tamarack Resort
Limited
Budget
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
Not ideal
Tamarack Resort
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Sun Valley - Bald Mountain | Tamarack Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 79.3 km | 57.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 400 m | 800 m |
| Lifts | 118 | 7 |
| Top elevation | 2788 m | 2327 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~72cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €185 | €180 |
Piste
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
79.3 km
Tamarack Resort
57.8 km
Vertical drop
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
400 m
Tamarack Resort
800 m
Lifts
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
118
Tamarack Resort
7
Top elevation
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
2788 m
Tamarack Resort
2327 m
Snow reliability
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
very reliable snow
Tamarack Resort
good snow
Snowiest month
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
December (~72cm)
Tamarack Resort
No data
Day pass
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
€185
Tamarack Resort
€180
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Sun Valley - Bald Mountain if...
you want the most reliable snow.
Choose Tamarack Resort if...
you want better value.