Sun Valley has a well deserved reputation for world-class alpine skiing, but is also known as "Nordic Town USA" for having the best Nordic skiing in the United States. In fact, it's so good, members of the Norwegian Olympic Nordic Team come to the valley to train. Sun Valley has plenty to offer Nordic skiers and winter recreationists of all ages and abilities, from over 200 kilometers of superbly groomed trails and one of the country's premier Nordic races, the Boulder Mountain Tour, to the new Half Boulder and plenty of other top-notch, yet affordable recreational and cultural diversions.

As a way to showcase "Town USA",  the newly formed Sun Valley Nordic Ski Alliance hosts the Sun Valley Nordic Festival. This collaborative effort by a wide variety of groups, individuals and businesses focuses attention on the fantastic nordic activites and skiing opportunities of the Sun Valley area.

The Sun Valley Nordic Festival features 9 days of activities, races, clinics and fun events culminating in the world famous Boulder Mountain Tour. There are discounts on demos and rentals, lodging and dining, special free events as well as a $49 - 9 day all valley-wide ski trail pass provided by the Blaine County Recreation District. There is no better value anywhere in the Nordic ski world. So come and enjoy all the skiing opportunities that "Nordic Town USA" has to offer!