About Elephant's Perch Sun Valley
Elephant's Perch has been Sun Valley's premier outdoor specialty shop since 1976, serving as the go-to resource for climbing, skiing, and backcountry adventure gear in the Wood River Valley. Located in downtown Ketchum, they carry an extensive selection of rental equipment spanning alpine and Nordic skis, snowshoes, climbing gear, and camping equipment, making them a true four-season outfitter.
The shop is staffed by passionate outdoor enthusiasts who live and play in the surrounding Sawtooth and Boulder mountain ranges. Their rental fittings are thorough — staff match equipment to terrain plans, weather conditions, and experience levels. For backcountry skiers, they offer avalanche safety gear rentals including beacons, probes, and shovels, along with route recommendations from people who actually ski the local backcountry regularly.
Beyond rentals, Elephant's Perch is a community hub for outdoor recreation information. They host clinics, maintain current trail condition reports, and provide beta on everything from ice climbing conditions to mountain bike trails. For Sun Valley visitors who want local expertise alongside quality gear, Elephant's Perch is the definitive one-stop shop.
