Baldy Hill Climb
2024 will be the 46th year of suffering at the infamous Baldy Hill Climb, hosted by the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation Cross Country Teams!
SEE RACE RESULTS TAB BELOW FOR COMPLETE 2024 RESULTS
Registration
Registration will open for the 2024 Baldy Hill Climb at RunSignUp.com on July 30. Registration closes Thursday, September 26 at 11:59pm. No Race Day registration.
17 & Under = $30
18 & Over = $40
All run, hike, and race participants receive an event t-shirt, a refuel at the summit aid station, and a ride back down to the base of Warm Springs on the Challenger Lift.
Organized by the SVSEF Cross Country Ski Teams, the course challenges participants to a grueling 1.86 miles and 3,140 vertical feet—straight up from the bottom of Warm Springs to the summit of Bald Mountain at 9,020 feet. All participants receive a collectible event t-shirt and a refuel at the summit aid station. In addition, and in partnership with Sun Valley Company, participants receive a much-deserved ride down on the Challenger Lift after they finish.
*In the event of poor air quality on race morning (above 100), the event will be cancelled. Final decision will be called by the race organizers by 8:00 a.m. race morning and notice will be posted here on svsef.org and emailed to registrants’ email addresses provided during registration at RunSignUp.com. AQI level will be sourced from airnow.gov.
See Event Schedule tab below for further details.
Kinder Climb
Kinderclimb is an event for kiddos 8-ish years old and younger.
The Kinderclimb starts at 8:30 a.m.
No advance sign up is required and it’s FREE!
Kiddos will conquer their own short course of about 200 yards up Bald Mountain. (7-12 minutes).
Location
WARM SPRINGS COURSE MAP WILL BE AVAILABLE HERE
IMPORTANT PARKING/SHUTTLE INFORMATION:
The Warm Springs and Upper Greyhawk lots will be closed due to construction.
Participants are encouraged to please carpool or utilize Mountain Rides from the YMCA. The Mountain Rides Blue Line departs every 30 minutes from the YMCA, with the first bus departing at 7:53 a.m. and arriving at the base of Warm Springs at 7:58 a.m. Please visit Mountain Rides Blue Line Schedule for any updates.
There is limited parking along the adjacent neighborhood streets. Please do not park in any areas marked with “No Parking” signs.
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Refund Policy
In the event of a cancellation of the Baldy Hill Climb due to unfavorable environmental conditions; there is no refund of the participant entry fee. The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation incurs significant costs in advance of the race and as a non-profit cannot incur financial loss associated with the event. In the event of cancellation, participants registered for the 2024 event will be extended a reduced entry fee of $25.00 for the 2025 Baldy Hill Climb.
Race Contacts
Kelley Yeates
Race Director
kelley@svsef.org
208-720-8998
Becky Woods
Sponsorships
bflynn@svsef.org
207-577-9442
Women’s Record: 39:51 set by Morgan Arritola (Warm Springs side)
Men’s Record: 35.04 set by Miles Havlick (Warm Springs side)
2024 Men’s Overall Winner: Peter Wolter (36:04)
2024 Women’s Overall Winner: Alexa Turzian (44:19)
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Friday, September 27th
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Packet Pick-Up at Sturtevants, 340 N. Main Street, Ketchum.
Saturday, September 28th
8:00 – 8:45 a.m. Packet Pick-Up base of Warm Springs
8:30 a.m. Kinder Climb Start
9:00 a.m. Hike Start
10:00 a.m. Race Start
12:00 p.m. Estimated Awards Start Time at Lookout Lodge – could be a little earlier, could be a little later, it’s all good!
*Chairlift/gondola does not transport spectators to the top of the mountain.
**In the event of poor air quality on race morning (above 100), the event will be canceled. Final decision will be called by the race organizers by 8:00 a.m. race morning and notice will be posted here on svsef.org and emailed to registrants’ email addresses provided during registration at RunSignUp.com. AQI level will be sourced from airnow.gov
2020's
2024
Peter Wolter – 36:04
Alexa Turzian – 44:19
2023 (held on River Run side of Baldy)
Peter Wolter – 28:27
Mariah Bredal – 31:38
2022
Peter Wolter – 36.10
Alexia Turzian – 47.26
2021
Miles Fink-Debray – 36.22
Sarah Goble – 46.53
2020
Johnny Hagenbuch – 37.25
Annika Landis – 45.59
2010's
2019
Miles Fink-Debray – 37.27
Katie Feldman – 47.59
2018
Miles Fink-Debray – 37.37
Alex Turzian – 47.33
2017
Jack Hegman – 35.13
Mary Rose – 44.34
2016
Jack Hegman – 35.31
Mary Rose – 44.13
2015
Miles Fink-Debray – 37.57
Brooke Hovey – 43.33
2014
Miles Havlick – 35.04
Mary Rose – 42.44
2013
Miles Fink-Debray – 36.41
Jena Greaser – 48.08
2012
Miles Fink-Debray – 36.09
Lucy Garrel – 44.50
2000's
2011
Michael Tobin – 37.09
Chelsea Holmes – 42.47
2010
Miles Fink-Debray – 36.23
Morgan Arritola – 39.53
2009
Miles Fink-Debray – 36.31
Adrienne Leugers – 45.04
2008
Miles Fink-Debray – 37.29
Heather Holter – 48.25
2007
Miles Fink-Debray – 36.33
Morgan Arritola – 41.43
2006
Miles Fink-Debray – 35.33
Morgan Arritola – 41.35
2005
Whitney Albright – 36.56
Jenny Tobin – 41.56
2004
Whitney Albright – 37.03
Adrienne Leugers – 42.43
2003
Ryan Schmidt – 36.23
Adrienne Leugers – 44.26
2002
Ryan Schmidt – 37.15
Adrienne Leugers – 44.55
2001
Whitney Albright – 37.40
Adrienne Leugers – 44.23
2000
Bill Nurge – 38.49
Adrienne Leugers – 44.21
1990's
1999
Robert Whitney – 35.52
Adrienne Leugers – 44.19
1998
Bill Nurge – 38.45
Jen Douglas – 42.46
1997
Bill Nurge – 39.12
Kelley McCann – 45.02
1996
Karl Van Calcar – 38.22
Adrienne Laugers – 45.57
1995
Danny Albright – 38.59
Adrienne Leugers – 45.46
1994
Adam Heany – 38.49
Jane Hoopes – 48.19
1993
Adam Heaney – 37.30
Kelly O’Neil – 52.56
1992
Bill Nurge – 36.32
Muffy Ritz – 49.06
1991
Kevin Sweeney – 37.30
Adrienne Leugers – 46.22
1990
Kevin Sweeney – 49.34
Adrienne Leugers – 56.52
1980's
1989
Michael Tobin – 35.11
Dawn Farmer – 48.46
1988
Michael Tobin – 37.16
Adrienne Leugers – 47.57
1987
Thane Lever – 39.00
Will Raff – 39.00
Alison Keisel – 48.39
1986
Michael Tobin – 35.36
Susie Patterson – 44.26
1985
Michael Tobin – 38.00
Cindy Zapponi – 46.10
1984
Michael Tobin – 39.59
Susie Patterson – 42.49
1983
Michael Tobin – 38.44
Ruthie Matthes – 46.54
1982
Craig Kjesbo – 40.29
E.J. Harpham – 51.28
1981
Dave Bingham – 40.31
Jane Reynolds – 50.36
1980
Dave Bingham – 38.17
Gabrielle Andersen – 47.28
1970's
1979
Greg Stone – 40:50
Gabrielle Anderson – 49.43
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