Soldier Mountain
Friendly nonprofit hill near Sun Valley with renowned cat skiing terrain and a no-frills local feel.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
427m (1,401ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,316m (7,598ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,890m (6,201ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
508cm (200in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
36
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
3
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
1,050 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
20%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
40%
Best For
Location
Soldier Mountain sits in the Soldier Mountains of south-central Idaho, above the small town of Fairfield in the Camas Prairie country. This is a high, dry, continental interior setting, with mountain terrain rising from the open valley floor below.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Sun Valley (SUN), about 2 hours from the resort by road.
- Sun Valley (SUN)2 hoursDirections
- Boise (BOI)3 hoursDirections
- Idaho Falls (IDA)4 hoursDirections
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