If L.A.’s perennial sunshine leaves you cold, warm up to Sun Valley, Idaho, home of world-class slopes, cozy lodges, and, at one time, Ernest Hemingway (“Papa” lived in neighboring Ketchum).
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Even if Hemingway’s favorite suite (No. 206) at Sun Valley Lodge is booked, you’ll still find plenty of charm at the historic four-star resort, complete with a bowling alley and outdoor skating rink.
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If you’d prefer Ketchum as your home base, the newly renovated Knob Hill Inn offers luxe chalet-style decor, in-room fireplaces, and free buses that shuttle guests around town.
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Start off with a fireside feast at Cristina’s Restaurant and Bakery, where fine-tuned breakfast fare is paired with a side of low-key celeb spotting.
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For midday munchies, grab a made-to-order deli sandwich and gourmet goodies at Main St. Market. Cornerstone Bar and Grill whets après-ski appetites with hearty seasonal dishes (beef short ribs, organic molasses-brined chicken) and handcrafted cocktails.
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There’s gold in that thar Gold Mine Thrift Store (sartorially speaking, of course). Precious finds range from ’80s ski gear to designer cashmere, with a portion of sales benefiting the Community Library.
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Speaking of books, swing by indie Iconoclast Books for new and used tomes, all things Hemingway, and a mug of locally roasted brew.
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If you prefer a visual feast, stroll down Ketchum’s art gallery-checkered First Avenue (pictured is Gallery de Novo).
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Serious trailblazers hit Bald Mountain for 645 acres of pristine powder.
After you’ve worked up a healthy thirst, snowshoe (or stroll) over to the divey Grumpy’s Burgers & Beers for a schooner of suds with the locals. Unwind hearthside with vino and artisanal cheeses at Sun Valley Wine Company. If you’re a fan of taxidermy (and who isn’t?), then The Pioneer Saloon, with its mounted menagerie, is your watering hole.
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If you’ve exorcised your speed demons, head to Galena Lodge, a community-owned day lodge that offers snowshoeing as well as Nordic and backcountry skiing.
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At the day’s end, defrost under a mound of blankets during a scenic horse-drawn sleigh ride to dinner at the rustic Trail Creek Cabin.
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