NORTH AMERICAN TRAVEL 2O21 Established initially for the 1936-37 winter season, along the Union Pacific rail line, Sun Valley holds the distinction of being THE first destination winter resort in the United States. A publicist at that time Steve Hannagan, described this beautiful area as having "adequate snowfall, abundant sunshine, moderate elevation with an absence of wind." In other words... Sun Valley exemplifies "Winter Sports Under a Summer Sun." 18 Far West Skier's Guide 2O19 - 2O2O / Visit the Digital Edition at www.fwsa.org.http://www.fwsa.org