Before Whistler Blackcomb became the PNW’s favorite ski resort, there was Sun Valley, Idaho. This hidden-gem, world-class ski area boasts strong Seattle ties.

While the gentle Dollar Mountain rises near the village of Sun Valley, seasoned skiers will want to head a short 3-mile drive away to Sun Valley's iconic Bald Mountain, crowned by a 9,150-foot summit.

Both Dollar Mountain and Bald Mountain are easily accessible ... Plus, deals for children, seniors or groups pop up on Sun Valley's website all the time. If you visit Ketchum in the summer ...