Sun Valley

Dollar Mountain

Beginner mountain·Sun Valley·€€

Home of the world’s first chairlift

About Dollar Mountain

Dollar Mountain, home of the world’s first chairlift, has 16 trails, five lifts and 628 feet of vertical on a treeless, sunny face, with gentle groomers for first days on skis and Sunny’s Adventure Park for kids. Carol’s Dollar Mountain Lodge at the base has the ticket office and family meals. It reopens for 2026/27.

Why it's on our list

  • 16 trails, 5 lifts
  • Gentle, sunny slopes
  • Carol’s lodge at the base

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Dollar Mountain before you go.

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