You've got to check out this photo of the new Roundhouse Gondola at Sun Valley Resort. It looks like it will be some ride up the mountain this winter.

The new gondola goes from River Run Lodge to the Roundhouse Restaurant.

The grand opening of the gondola will be the highlight of Sun Valley Resort’s Winter Expo & Gondola ‘Ganza, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 21 at River Run Plaza.

Free gondola rides for will begin immediately following a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. at the Lower Terminal of the Roundhouse Gondola. The event, which also celebrates the beginning of Sun Valley Resort’s 74th winter season, will be a family affair with fun activities and events for everyone.

A free foot/snowshoe race put on by the Elephant’s Perch will begin following the ribbon cutting and will challenge runners and walkers to a race up to the Top Terminal of the Roundhouse Gondola. Pre-register at the Elephant’s Perch through Nov. 20 and also at the event until 10 a.m.

Other events will include Sun Valley Mountain Department and Ski Patrol demonstrations, snow-cat and snowmaking displays, Snow Park Technologies Jib Park Preview, “Tastes of the Mountain,” local merchant booths, prizes and raffles, and free hot chocolate and hot cider.

The River Run Day Lodge will open at 9 a.m.

Photo provided by Sun Valley Resort

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