Soldier Mountain Ski Area
Set 10 mi north of Fairfield is Soldier Mountain Ski Area. The first name on our list around it is Sawtooth National Forest, 19 mi away. Its coldest months, January, February and December, bring highs of 31–35°F.
A ski area, 10 mi north of Fairfield
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Ketchum, 27 miles northeast. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 9°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.
Weather through the year
A visit to Soldier Mountain can follow the seasons below.
Where to stay near Soldier Mountain Ski Area
The closest lodging is in Ketchum (24) and Hailey (11).
Ketchum
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
3,643 people · 43% vacation homes
27 mi northeast of Soldier Mountain
Compare 5 towns
| Town | From Soldier Mountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchum 43% vacation homes | 27 mi northeast | 40 min | 24 15 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 7 lodges & cabins | 3,643 | $824K | B |
| Fairfield | 10 mi south | 15 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B | 501 | $250K | — |
| Hailey | 27 mi east | 40 min | 11 8 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 10,053 | $638K | — |
| Sun Valley 65% vacation homes | 29 mi northeast | 45 min | 9 4 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 1,776 | $963K | A |
| Bellevue | 29 mi east | 45 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 2,597 | $539K | A− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Soldier Mountain
Every place here is under 70 miles away.
64 mi National PreserveCraters of the Moon National Preserve251K visitors a year
68 mi Stadium & arenaAlbertsons Stadium
66 mi WaterfallShoshone Falls
69 mi MountainBorah Peak
65 mi Canyon & gorgeSnake River Canyon
119 mi National forestSawtooth National Forest226 mi Ski areaSun Valley - Bald Mountain143 runs · 3,363 ft vertical
36 mi Park & preserveSawtooth National Recreation AreaPhoto credits
Craters of the Moon National Preserve: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Albertsons Stadium: Iamneven, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Shoshone Falls: Jloft, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Borah Peak: Leaflet, Public domain · Snake River Canyon: chadh, CC BY 2.0 · Sawtooth National Forest: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Sawtooth National Recreation Area: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answers on Soldier Mountain
What town is Soldier Mountain Ski Area near?
Fairfield, ID, about 10 miles south.
What is the closest airport to Soldier Mountain Ski Area?
Friedman Memorial (SUN), about 27 miles away. The nearest big hub is Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI), about 70 miles.
Where should I stay near Soldier Mountain Ski Area?
Ketchum (27 mi, 24 places to stay), Hailey (27 mi, 11 places to stay) and Sun Valley (29 mi, 9 places to stay).
Questions for Fairfield
No one has shared advice yet; Fairfield’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.