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River Run Uphill
Backcountry Skiing Route
Details
2.99 mi
3,453 ft
Uphill access from River Run Plaza to the top of Bald Mountain.
Sun Valley offers three uphill routes on Bald Mountain, all of which can be used to reach the panoramic summit. This is the steeper of two the River Run side, making a fairly direct ascent from the base to the summit. It's the best way to earn your turns on all 3400+ feet of the resort's vertical drop.
It might be a typical morning workout for some, but skinning to the top of Bald Mountain is sure to feel like an achievement the first time you make it. And the next reward is of course gliding all that vert back down to base. Sun Valley does require uphillers to use the designated routes for descent, however, so you won't get free rein of the mountain from the top.
No pass or armband is needed, but uphill travel is allowed only outside of open hours and subject to certain restrictions for safety. Review these policies and further information on the resort's [Mountain Safety]( webpage. Written by Jesse Weber
Sun Valley offers three uphill routes on Bald Mountain, all of which can be used to reach the panoramic summit. This is the steeper of two the River Run side, making a fairly direct ascent from the base to the summit. It's the best way to earn your turns on all 3400+ feet of the resort's vertical drop.
It might be a typical morning workout for some, but skinning to the top of Bald Mountain is sure to feel like an achievement the first time you make it. And the next reward is of course gliding all that vert back down to base. Sun Valley does require uphillers to use the designated routes for descent, however, so you won't get free rein of the mountain from the top.
No pass or armband is needed, but uphill travel is allowed only outside of open hours and subject to certain restrictions for safety. Review these policies and further information on the resort's [Mountain Safety]( webpage. Written by Jesse Weber
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Strava Routes
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower River Run | 0.61 mi | 571 ft | 17.7% |
| Baldy Skin Rout 2 | 2.34 mi | 3,186 ft | 25.8% |
| River Running | 1.49 mi | 2,201 ft | 27.9% |
| Baldy-River Run to Summit via Mid River to College_AM | 2.52 mi | 3,199 ft | 24.0% |
| River Run to Lookout | 2.44 mi | 3,235 ft | 25.0% |
| Lower River Run climb | 0.58 mi | 584 ft | 18.9% |
| Up The Gut, Bob | 0.62 mi | 1,178 ft | 35.8% |
| National Forest Development Road 135 Climb | 1.28 mi | 1,030 ft | 13.8% |
| Frenchman's->top | 0.63 mi | 919 ft | 27.5% |