Sun Valley Heli Ski - The Largest Heli Terrain in the Lower 48

Founded by Bill Janss in 1965, Sun Valley Heli Ski is the oldest permitted heli-ski company in the USA. We carry on the legacy of the many individuals that have served the ski community worldwide. Located at the historic Sun Valley Gun Club we proudly offer the Wood River Valley both heli-skiing and search and rescue. Our goal is simple, we want to take you skiing, and we want you to have a safe, fun and memorable experiences. 

Sun Valley has endless skiing and riding options.  While Sun Valley is known around the globe for its incredible service and family friendly community, few know about the enormity and quality of the back-country skiing in the Sawtooth, Pioneer, and Smoky Mountains – accessible right behind the resort.

Sun Valley is the perfect place for first-time heli-skiers as well as seasoned pros.  For those who don’t have the time or resources to get to Alaska this season, Sun Valley is a great place to come with family or friends for a long weekend or a short week, with plenty of direct flights.

We cater to skiers of all abilities as well as the more advanced and experienced back-country skier. This is “small group” skiing, customized to each groups’ abilities and desires, taking advantage of fat powder skis and some of the best guides in the world to help show you how.  And at the end of the day, you return to a world-class hotel, resort, and ski town.

Experienced heli-skiers know that weather can ruin a heli trip — nothing is worse than being stuck in a lodge, unable to ski. Our packages give our guests maximum flexibility and the opportunity to adjust our schedule according to the weather (when space is available.)  Either way, our guests are skiing.  It also allows our guests to spend time with friends and family who aren’t yet ready to fly in the helicopter (and we often hear heli-skiers wish they could bring family or less-advanced skiers on heli trips.

Finally, we are proud to have the only remote heli-ski lodge in the lower 48 states.  The Smoky Mountain Lodge is a private slice of heaven for private groups of 8 guests, fully staffed with a private chef, in the middle of our remote terrain.  This is a unique opportunity for a private lodge experience — without having to travel to Canada or Alaska to get it.

Our premium services include Full Day Heli-skiing, Private Charters, Lodging Packages and Touring Packages. You can view our products at www.sunvalleyheliski.com, call / text us at 208-622-3108 or email us at info@sunvalleyheliski.com Our guides and staff are ready to assist you.