LOCATION
Sun Valley is a resort town in Idaho built in 1936 an nestled in the Northern Rockies region of south-central area of the state. It's known for Sun Valley resorts' ski areas at Bald Mountain and nearby Dollar Mountain, the latter with gentler slopes. In summer, the resort has miles of mountain trails, equestrian routes and wildflower-filled meadows. Numerous other trails start from areas around town like Fox Creek and Trail Creek, which offers a path up Proctor Mountain for valley views. Learn more about Sun Valley.
VENUE
Historically this conference has a long association with Sun Valley, Idaho and was for many years held at the Sun Valley Resort under the previous affiliation name, Intermountain Dermatology Society. Last year we rebranded the conference to a more suiting name, Summit Derm, and settled into our third year returning to the Limelight Hotel just at the edge of Ketchum. The venue has been well received by many for its upscale boutique atmosphere and intimate amenities. If you are new to the conference this year, you can learn more about the location and venue on the Lodging & Recreation tab or directly on the hotel's website.
Don't forget to book your hotel reservations once your have signed up for the conference. We do have a room block on pricing but space is limited so we encourage you to book early, once the room block is hit we are limited on what we can do. The hotel does require a 3-night stay, so keep that in mind. When calling reference our room block under "Summit Derm", for the group rate. Alternatively, if the 3-night requirement or cost is prohibitive, we encourage you to check out the other options as well.
Where: Limelight Hotel
Address: 151 Main Street S, Ketchum, ID. 83340
Phone: 855-451-2250
THINGS TO DO
There are many things to do in Sun Valley, Idaho during the summer, including hiking, biking, horseback riding, and more.
Hiking
Bald Mountain: A challenging hike that can be accessed from the Warm Springs or River Run base areas
Dollar Mountain: A hike with great views, especially at sunset
Ketchum/Sun Valley/Hailey areas: Over 400 miles of trails for all levels
Biking
Biking is a popular summer activity in Sun Valley
Horseback riding
Sun Valley Stables: Offers trail rides and horsemanship classes for riders of all ages and experience levels
Golfing
Sun Valley resort has an 18-hole golf course with world renowned greens
Other activities
Sun Valley Resort: Offers an outdoor skating rink, gondola rides, and golf courses
Sawtooth Botanical Garden: A 5-acre garden with native and cultivated plants
Whitewater rafting: A popular summer activity in Sun Valley
Fishing: A popular summer activity in Sun Valley
Rock climbing: A popular summer activity in Sun Valley
Kayaking, canoeing, and SUP: Popular summer activities in Sun Valley
LOGISTICS
Here are some tips when coordinating you travel into Ketchum & Sun Valley.
Driving
If you are driving into the conference, you will find Sun Valley on the south end of Idaho, north of Twin Falls. The hotel actually sits in the town of Ketchum which is just minutes outside of Sun Valley. Ketchum has a walkable downtown with lots of restaurants and shops. The town of Hailey is just 20 minutes south and also features a quaint town with more restaurants and lodging.
Parking: For guests arriving in their own vehicles, nightly parking is available for $25 per night at the underground parking garage located off River Street. We also offer transponders for more seamless access to the parking garage that are available with a $45 deposit (which is refunded once returned at checkout). Please note that the garage has electric car chargers available for guests.
Flying
Limelight Ketchum is located in downtown Ketchum, Idaho, just 12.5 miles from Hailey's Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN).
Airport Shuttle: Limelight Ketchum guests enjoy complimentary access to our shuttle service to and from the airport–just contact our front desk at 208-726-0888 to schedule. Private and group shuttles can also be arranged through our front desk and may be subject to an additional cost. We will gladly coordinate any other local transportation needs you have in and around Sun Valley on a first-come, first-served basis. Round-trip service to and from Boise's airport is also available through a third party provider at an additional cost.