Higher Ground prides itself on serving participants nationwide of all race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, socioeconomic status, and marital status.
This is where it all began...a place of extraordinary beauty with recreational possibilities to match. The Sun Valley community believes that people of all abilities should be able to experience the healing powers of the mountains.
That is why Higher Ground was born.
Nordic Skiing
Snowboarding
Snowshoeing
Sled Hockey
Hiking
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Kayaking
Equine Therapy
Rock Climbing
Yoga
Biking
The Arts
White Water Rafting
Swimming
Tennis
Soccer
Archery
Martial Arts
We are here because there are over 300,000 veterans living in Los Angeles County. And they need our support.
Kayaking
Equine Therapy
Rock Climbing
Yoga
Biking
White Water Rafting
Swimming
Tennis
Archery
Gardening
Bowling
Hiking
Basketball
Western New York is home to another one of the largest veteran populations in the country. It is also a place of great natural beauty and a strong, family-oriented community — the elements that have made our Sun Valley program so successful.
Kayaking
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Ropes Courses
Nutrition
Hiking
Yoga
My brother has autism. He never went to camp, or played on a sports team. He didn’t get invited to many birthday parties or after school events. I can only imagine the experiences he could have had if our town had a program like Higher Ground — a place where he would have learned new skills, made new friends, and felt like he belonged.
Kayla Pedrolini, HG Youth Recreation Manager
Recreation
Winter Recreation
An individualized program for children, teens, and adults, focused on helping them enjoy winter activities at the highest possible integrated level. Higher Ground Sun Valley is the sole adaptive snowsports concessionaire for Sun Valley Resort.
Pass Lease Day
This is the day to receive your pass and equipment. Stop by River Run first for your pass, then at Sturtevants for your equipment.
November 16 between 1-4
November 17 between 9-12 or
January 2 between 1-4
**Must sign up for pass lease day before registering for lessons and programs.**
Sessions
Sessions consist of three individual lessons for 2.5 hours over the course of a month (December has 2 lessons). Sessions are in the morning or afternoon and are on Saturday and Sunday.
Ski Club
Ski Club is for those shredders ready for Baldy and ready to socialize with their peers. Ski Club meets 11 Sunday's throughout the season from 10 am to 12:30 pm.
December 9, 16
January 6, 13, 27
February 3, 10, 24
March 3, 10, 17
Local Lessons
If you are looking for private lessons and live in the Idaho, Please request a lesson date below. Once submitted, an HG Staff Member will be in contact.
Special Olympics: “Brave in the Attempt to Win”
This is the motto that guides the Higher Ground Special Olympians. As the Wood River Valley’s official Special Olympics affiliate, we serve over 50 children and adults with this year-round program. Our recreational therapists work with the athletes to set goals, train hard, make healthy choices, and feel a part of the team. Through this, they gain self-confidence, physical skills, communication strategies, teamwork abilities, and better understanding of social cues.
Summer Recreation
A program for ages 4 and up (adults, too!) that teaches life and social skills through a traditional day camp experience. We join other local camps so that our campers feel like vital members of the community, and the community becomes even more accepting of people with disabilities.
Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Members Only Club 10:00 am Members Only Club @ BCRD Nov 2 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Members Only Club program is focused on healthy lifestyles and providing recreational opportunities for local adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. Click Here To Register | ||||||
| Members Only Club 10:00 am Members Only Club @ BCRD Nov 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Members Only Club program is focused on healthy lifestyles and providing recreational opportunities for local adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. Click Here To Register | Members Only Club 10:00 am Members Only Club @ BCRD Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Members Only Club program is focused on healthy lifestyles and providing recreational opportunities for local adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. Click Here To Register | |||||
| Members Only Club 10:00 am Members Only Club @ BCRD Nov 14 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Members Only Club program is focused on healthy lifestyles and providing recreational opportunities for local adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. Click Here To Register | Members Only Club 10:00 am Members Only Club @ BCRD Nov 16 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Members Only Club program is focused on healthy lifestyles and providing recreational opportunities for local adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. Click Here To Register | |||||
