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01/31/12Langely McNeal and her dad, Whiz: Valley Profile Winter 2012In honor of our X Games Champion, check out Katie Matteson's interview from our Winter 2012 Issue (conducted in 2011) with Langely McNeal and her biggest hero, her dad. |
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01/25/12James Balog and the Extreme Ice SurveyTime-Lapse Photography of a Changing EnvironmentWilderness Photographer James Balog spoke last Thursday about his latest time-lapse photography project, the Extreme Ice Survey. |
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01/24/12New Perspectives on Environmental Photography: Matthew Deren and the Forgotten Wilderness of Central IdahoNature photography has evolved throughout the years and now remote photography is at the forefront. Photographer Matthew Deren spoke last week at the Community Library about his adventure in the wilderness of Central Idaho. |
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01/19/12The Cheat Sheet: January 19th-25thSnow has finally arrived in Sun Valley. Some are calling it a snowpacolypse, some are calling it a snownami and others are even saying it will be a snowmageddon. Whatever it is, we're just happen to see some white stuff falling from the skies! We are gearing up and saying "LET IT NUKE!" (If you are out there shredding the gnar too, don't forget to capture your favorite moment and enter our LET IT NUKE video contest to win $100 Sturtos gift card! |
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01/17/12A Free Day on Blaine County’s Nordic Trails: The Joys of an Afternoon at Galena LodgeLast weekend, the BCRD offered a free day of skiing on their Nordic trail system and Galena Lodge offered free clinics. Our Alec Barfield, and Nordic newbie, took advantage. Posted at 02:37 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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01/13/12Company Ski DayThis week the Sun Valley Mag hit the jackpot... company ski day! Posted at 12:16 PM | Permalink | Comments: 2 |
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01/12/12The Cheat Sheet: January 12th- 18thWho said you needed to have feet of snow and endless powder days to have fun around here? Its the middle of January and there is plenty to do in the Wood River Valley. From Rail James and Banked Slaloms to benefits, music and Second City comedy shows, its hard not to be grateful for this awesome place we live in... even if we do really wish there was a little more of that white stuff falling to the ground. |
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01/06/12The Cheat Sheet: January 6th- January 12thWhether you are looking to keep up with your New Year's Resolutions or looking to enjoy the outdoors, from the great grooming on Baldy to some free Nordic Skiing this weekend, you're bound to enjoy some snow somewhere! And if you are already jonesing for bike-riding season, how about a Cyclocross race this weekend to get your fix? Then check out some epic wilderness photos and a backcountry film festival. Who said January is a slow time in the Wood River Valley?! |
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01/04/12LiKi FAIRE Launches with a Fashion Show: Local sister duo starts a socially conscious new ventureKetchum natives and sister duo, Lili and Kira Tenney recently launched their socially, environmentally and culturally conscious project, LiKi FAIRE, in which the two work to bring their travels, professions, the world and chosen non-profits together. Their mission is to promote cultures they have visited around the world “with a business model that creates economic livelihood, environmental sustainability, and improved health in communities around the world.” Last week they hosted their very first event, a fashion show at Ochi Gallery in downtown Ketchum to benefit environmental non-profit, Protect Our Winters (POW). Lili, who also runs Aspen Fashion Week, recruited local models/athletes to showcase ski, snowboard and winter gear from local retailers like lululemon,... Posted at 03:45 PM | Permalink | Comments: 2 |
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12/29/11The Cheat Sheet: New Year's Eve EditionThis time of year in the Valley is the best, there is no better place to celebrate New Years than the Wood River Valley. And since 2011 somehow flew by us all, it is definitely time to party as 2012 is upon us! Posted at 02:37 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
