The Base Kamp crew just finished up winter break with five days at Sun Valley (ID). Sun Valley, still independently owned, switched its pass affiliation from Epic to Ikon last season. Since we, too, made the decision to switch to Ikon this year, trying Sun Valley made perfect sense. We knew its reputation as the great ski getaway of Hollywood’s golden age, and we’d heard lots about its legendary grooming, charming, unpretentious town, and gorgeous scenery. When we were able to find affordable, direct flights from Chicago, the deal was sealed.