We’ve mentioned before that the end of ski season in Sun Valley, Idaho is not our favorite time. We get sad knowing that it will be another seven months before we can feel the wind in our face and the softness of the snow beneath us as we glide down the mountain, but we do have Baldy Bash to ease the pain, and when you join in the celebrations, you will also have our Abode Sun Valley retreats to soothe your soul. This guide to everything that makes our Baldy Bash accommodations comfortable, inviting, and fun will give you cheer and a little something wonderful to look forward to in the days leading up to your Idaho journey.
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The Celebration That Is Baldy Bash
First, let’s talk a little about Baldy Bash. The name may sound a little strange, but it is exactly what it sounds like, a party that revolves around Bald Mountain where you will be skiing down the slopes shortly. Baldy Bash is actually a celebration of the joy the ski season has brought us and offers a little something fun to look forward to even as our winter adventures are over. There will be music in Palm Village Plaza, barbecue created and served on the streets of the resort, and a fun event we call Pond Skim. Skiers fly down the mountain and try to cross the small pond created at its base, hoping they don’t fall in, but that if they do, they at least get to skim the furthest across its surface for the win. This is an event we love to watch and hate to participate in, that water is COLD, and so you won’t catch us even trying! The cherry on the top of this ice cream sundae of fun, however, is that throughout the entire event, skiers will be wearing their best retro ski gear and funniest costumes, (you haven’t lived until you see a man dressed in a chicken costume sinking into icy water) giving us all one more thing to laugh at!
Welcome Home
After a day of raucous celebration, music, and crowds of people, the first thing you may notice when you walk in the door of your seasonal sanctuary is the absolute quiet. Maybe you will hear the hum of the heater or very distant laughter from beyond the panes of glass that are framing views of the mountain you just left to perfection, but quiet, peace, and tranquility will greet you, quieting the noises in your brain and already making you forget that there will be no more skiing this season. Venture further in and you will begin to notice the little extras that tell you this is an Abode Sun Valley property, a company that cares.
Get Off Your Feet
Whether you have been skiing or dancing all day, you are probably more than ready to sink into the plush depths of that sofa, strategically placed so that occupants can enjoy the state of the art television mounted above the mantel of the fireplace or lose themselves in the views that spread out just beyond the windows. These rooms are warm in temperature and in ambience, and as you nap, watch TV, or read in that super comfy chair over by the window, you will discover just how much you feel at home in this welcoming space.
You’ve Earned That Appetite
Maybe it is the fresh mountain air, maybe it is all the extra activities you’ve engaged in while exploring Sun Valley and the mountain that has become your new favorite place to be, but during your Idaho journey, you may have noticed that you don’t just feel hungry, you feel ravenous, and you have started spending a lot of mental energy in trying to figure out how soon you can get your next meal. The barbecue meal you enjoyed during your Baldy Bash celebration was good while it lasted, but now it is time to chow down again, and as you relax on the sofa, the open concept floor plan has you realizing just how close to where you are sitting the luxuriously appointed kitchen is, making it quite obvious what your next move will be. Stocking the kitchen with snacks, small meals, and other goodies was one of the first things you did, and as you ponder the ingredients, you may feel excited that you get to putter around in the cheerful space; not everyone hates to cook on vacation and high-end appliances, stone counters, and that large breakfast bar makes you want to play!
Family Fun
Now that you have made your snack, you could take it back into the living room area and devour it while you sit on the sofa watching television, or you could walk just a few steps and spread out your goodies on the dining room table and quite possibly still watch TV from where you sit. The dining rooms are where families gather, eating, talking, laughing, and just having fun being together. Maybe a cold and windy night will encourage you to stay in and play some of the board games you saw in that cabinet in the laundry room. Most of our retreats offer either a laundry room or a laundry closet, because we like to think about everything that makes life easier. The dining room area may be tucked away in a windowed alcove or it may be located between the kitchen and living room, but it will definitely be one of your favorite rooms in the house.
Amenities Make All the Difference
Every house and condo we offer is filled with the luxury amenities that make travel more comfortable and life more fun, and although not every property will have all the amenities we talk about here, there will be enough of them to make you feel spoiled and pampered. High-speed internet will make it easy to work from home and many properties may even offer a desk tucked away in a quiet corner, ensuring that you can do what you have to do with the minimum of interruptions. Spring is still quite cold and often snowy, so you may not want to spend too much time outside on the deck that covers the expanse of the house, or will you? Hot tubs are a quite wonderful amenity, one that is quite often included with your rental, and if a private one isn’t, chances are a community one will be available for your use. Fireplaces inside may also be found in the primary suite, while firepits outside provide warmth, romance and another way to enjoy family time. High-end appliances in the kitchen make meal prep fun while propane grills outside give dad the chance to be useful. Every amenity is thoughtfully curated, ensuring that the time you have in Sun Valley will be unforgettably luxurious and fun.
Ski Season Is Over, But That’s Not All We Offer
Ski season may have ended, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find anything else to do while you’re here. Hiking, biking, shopping, dining out, fishing—the list of fun you can have in Sun Valley is nearly as long as the list of amenities we provide our guests! Contact us and reserve your favorite Baldy Bash retreat today.