ADVENTURE NEVER TAKES A BREAK IN IDAHO

Talk about seamless transitions. Just after the last turns were made at an Idaho mountain resort, biking begins on one of the most scenic bike trails in the world, followed by the first act in a full slate of summer entertainment.

For the second straight year, Silver Mountain%u2019s lifts turned on Memorial Day weekend. The next Saturday, the rope dropped on the Route of the Hiawatha, operated by Lookout Pass. One short week later, Sun Valley kicks off a full slate of outdoor summer concerts with Acoustic Weekend at the elegant new Sun Valley Pavilion, June 5-6.

It won%u2019t be much longer until Idaho%u2019s abundant snowpack flows completely into its rivers and lakes. Mountain resorts throughout this spectacular state are already poised to welcome those who seek adventure, family fun and pure relaxation. What%u2019s your pleasure: hiking, biking, golf, fishing, rafting, live music, cool, clean air and awesome views? Idaho has all the ingredients for your perfect summer getaway. ~ Bill Jennings.

IDAHO MOUNTAIN EVENTS!

Brundage - July 2: Summer Chairlift Grand Opening
FREE LIFT RIDES for everyone from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. Stop by the Bike Shop to get your free scenic lift or mountain bike tickets. We have a new fleet of mountain bikes available for rent. Enjoy Tasty Beer & Brats thanks to our friends at Salmon River Brewery. You%u2019ll also find a variety of artisan beer styles, Double Smoked Bacon Brats, Volcanic Brats, kettle chips, and more!

Lookout Pass - May 30: Opening Day for Route of the Hiawatha bike trail. This portion of the Olympian Hiawatha route has been called one of the most breathtaking scenic stretches of railroad in the country. The "crown jewel" of rail-to-trail mountain bicycle trails is operated by Lookout Pass Ski Area which is located adjacent to I-90 at the Idaho/Montana state line, 12 miles east of historic Wallace, Idaho. The Hiawatha Trail is open daily from May 30 thru October 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PDT.

Pebble Creek - June 27: Idaho Music & Wildflower Festival. Pebble Creek's annual Wildflower Concert will be held from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. Music will fill the slopes as concert goers nestle their lawn chairs and blankets in the wild flowers on the slopes. The hillside just above the deck provides a perfect view of both the performers and the sunset. Guided wild flower hikes around the area will be offered before the concert.

Grand Targhee - June 20: Opening Day of Summer Operations & Summer Trails Kick-off
Summer in the Tetons gets started with the opening of the resort! Summer trails open for the season, summer season passes are on sale, and we will have a BBQ and music on the plaza.

June 26-28: Bike Days. Area bike shops will have demos for public to ride, test all the new gear for 2009. Group rides; night rides bike clinics for women, kid%u2019s bike rodeo and a DH clinic along with road rides from Grand Targhee Resort. BBQ, prize raffles, and lodging discounts.

Silver Mountain - June 13: Surf Idaho Pro-Am, FlowRider Open Competition. $2,500 Prize Purse and AA Double Points. The FlowRider® is the perfect wave, a continuous wave that can be body boarded or surfed. Over 60,000 gallons per minute moving at 35 miles per hour. You are actually standing still but the moving water, under you, gives the illusion that you are moving along at a 35 mile per hour clip. It looks easy but will take some practice to master.

Stay at the region's premier condominium lodge - in the heart of Silver Mountain Resort's new Gondola Village. Located just footsteps from shopping and dining in the village and a full palette of family activities. 2 days of fun plus 1 night at the Morning Star Lodge for only $45* per person! Come swim, splash, surf & soak at Silver Rapids Indoor Waterpark for 2 days & enjoy 1 night of luxury accommodations.

Schweitzer - June 26: Summer Opening. Opening day for summer operations at Schweitzer. Join us for Scenic Chairlift Rides, Mountain Biking, Hiking & More!

June 27: Summer Celebration. Kick off summer with the right altitude at Schweitzer's Summer Celebration. Escape with free chairlift rides on the Great Escape Quad, test out the new 6-mile bike trail, try mountain-top geocaching, disc golf, and refreshments!

Not one for heights? Stay in the village and try the climbing wall, Power Tower bungee trampoline, lunch fresh off the barbecue, or just relax and enjoy the music of Chris Lucas and the Rub.

Schweitzer Summer Fun Pass is the key to all-day adventure. The one-day pass includes a scenic chairlift ride, one bungee jump trampoline and two tries on the rock-climbing wall. $15

Great Escape Packages starting as low as $59 per person per night, include overnight accommodations in Schweitzer Village and come complete with $30 in Adventure Bucks for each person each night. Adventure Bucks can be used both for resort offerings and through our Activity Center to enjoy a wide variety of area attractions. Price is based on quad occupancy.

Sun Valley - June 5/6: Acoustic Weekend. Join us at the Sun Valley Pavilion for an Acoustic Weekend featuring local and national acoustic music performances.

June 5: Emiko at 4pm, Colors at 6pm & The Duhks at 8pm
June 6: Rebecca Scott at 4pm, Marcus Eaton Trio at 6pm, Keb%u2019 Mo%u2019 Acoustic at 8pm

Tickets On Sale Now! www.sunvalleypavilion.com
Call 888-622-2108, (208) 622-2135 or purchase at the Sun Valley Recreation Center. Hotel and ticket packages available: 800-786-8259

June 12-14: Sun Valley Food and Wine Festival
The 2009 Sun Valley Food & Wine Festival showcases the area as a first class culinary destination. Set in the stunning Idaho Rockies, the three-day celebration will feature chef cooking demonstrations paired with great wines, as well as wine seminars and vintner dinners at area restaurants.

Summer Lift Operations Open June 27
Summer season lift operations on Bald Mountain will open at 9 am, Satuday, June 27. Bikes will be allowed Wednesday, July 1. Lifts running daily will be River Run #1 and Lookout Express #5. Prices which will remain the same are $15 for adults and $7 for children. All day rides will be $20 for adults and $10 for children. For updated Bald Mountain summer reports, please call 800-635-4150 or visit online www.sunvalley.com.

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