Sun Valley Ski Academy Boarding Program

The Ultimate home base for passionate skiers and snowboarders

SVSA’s boarding program isn’t just a place to live—it’s a built-in support system, a training hub, and a family of like-minded athletes who share the same relentless drive to improve. Our dorm, Rufus M. Brown Hall, is more than a place to sleep; it’s where student-athletes live, train, and thrive together, pushing each other to be better every single day.

Imagine rolling out of bed and walking downstairs to your own state-of-the-art training center. No long commutes, no wasted time—just a seamless blend of elite training and top-tier academics, all within minutes of some of the best terrain in the world. Whether you’re waxing skis in our dedicated wax room, recovering in the Julia Argyros Training Center, or fueling up with meals that rival the best restaurants in town, everything you need is right at your fingertips.

And let’s talk about location—because unlike some boarding schools tucked away in the middle of nowhere, SVSA’s dorm is in the heart of Ketchum. That means students are just minutes from their classrooms, training venues, restaurants, shopping, movie theaters, and everything else this vibrant mountain town has to offer.

Why Choose the SVSA Boarding Program?

Choosing SVSA’s boarding program means choosing:

• Unparalleled Access – Live within ten minutes of world-class alpine, cross-country, big mountain, freeski, freestyle, and snowboard venues.

• A True Home – Rufus M. Brown Hall offers spacious, comfortable student suites with common living areas, en-suite bathrooms, and everything an athlete needs—right down to ski storage and a dedicated wax room.

• Athlete-Focused Nutrition – Enjoy delicious, regionally-sourced meals prepared with performance in mind—because fueling properly is just as important as training hard.

• Academic Support That Works – With two on-site Academic Coordinators and a faculty that understands the demands of high-level training, students don’t have to choose between school and sport—they excel at both.

• A Community Like No Other – Join a dorm family of dedicated student-athletes from across the country and around the world, all here for the same reason: to chase their passion and push their limits.

At SVSA, you’re not just living near the mountain—you’re living for the mountain, surrounded by people who get it. This is the ultimate setup for athletes who are serious about taking their skiing or riding to the next level. Are you ready to make it home?

 

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