Sun Valley (pop. 1,783), a famous resort, lies in the Sawtooth Mountains of south-central Idaho, next to the town of Ketchum. In 1936, Averell Harriman, chairman of the board of directors of the Union Pacific Railroad, picked the site for development as a center for skiing and other winter sports because of its brilliant sunshine and frequent snowfalls. The resort now serves tourists the year around. Summer activities include golf, tennis, hiking, cycling, and trout fishing. Chair lifts serve over 2,000 acres (810 hectares) and more than 100 ski runs in Sun Valley. The resort also has numerous cross-country ski trails. See also Idaho (Visitor’s guide) .
