Boulder Yurt DinnerS
Information
Meet at Billy's Bridge
Time: 4:00 - 4:30pm
Description
Enjoy the most unique evening activity in the valley! Your group will ski or snowshoe to the yurt, with up to 10 friends and family, as the sun sets, and the alpenglow lights the Boulder Mountains. After an easy 1.5 miles, you will arrive at the cozy, beautifully decorated Boulder Yurt where your backcountry chefs await with a delicious feast. Share an extraordinary meal with friends before you ski/snowshoe back under the stars for an evening you will never forget.
When choosing your recreational mode of transportation to trek in, whether it's cross-country skis, snowshoes or backcountry skis with skins, we recommend choosing whatever you are most comfortable with and will have the most fun on! The group as a whole does not need to come to one consensus as to how you will get in. You can have a mix of cross-country skiers with snowshoers - just make sure to have fun with however you decide to head up to the yurt! But please also take into consideration your trip out after your dinner as you will be leaving in the dark (with your headlamp), possibly after a few drinks and the path may have frozen over a bit while you have been dining in your warm yurt and you will have a slightly "steep" top to start out on - but after that it is fairly flat again to get back to your car.
Additional Information: The Boulder Yurt is actually two yurts connected together, with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, bunks, wood stoves and a wonderful sauna. Your chefs will be cooking and preparing your meal in one yurt, while you dine, drink and be merry in the other. A self-serve bar will be set up for you waiting for your arrival.
PRICING
$2500 up to 10 guests. $250 each additional guest.
Max 12 guests (10 guests max highly recommended to comfortably fit around the table)
**Sales Tax and Forest Service fees not included
Your Boulder Dinner team relies on gratuities, therefore if you do not tip within 2 weeks after your dinner without any communication, we will charge a 20% service fee to the first credit card used on your reservation for the hard work that went into providing a magical night.
available 2025 season dates
Thursday, February 6, 2025 - BOOKED
Friday, February 7, 2025 - BOOKED
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 (FULL MOON) - BOOKED
Friday, February 21, 2025
Saturday, February 22, 2025
HOLIDAY 2025 AND WINTER 2026 DATES (MORE WILL BE ADDED)
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Monday, February 16, 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Friday, February 20, 2026
Saturday, February 21, 2026
We can book for next year, however, prices are subject to change from year to year
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Trained Guide
Yurt Rental
Chef
Host/Server
Food
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BYOB* (we will bring this in for you - see below)
Snowshoes, Touring Skis (with Skins), Splitboards (with Skins) or Cross-Country Skis
Snowshoe Boots, Ski Boots with Walk Mode or X-C Ski Boots
Ski Poles for both Skiers, Snowshoers and Splitboarders (Powder Baskets suggested)
Water Bottle (filled) in day pack -- Required
Headlamp (required for the night ski out) - please make sure to check your batteries before leaving or bring some spare batteries
Long Underwear - tops and bottoms
Warm Pants (preferably wool or synthetic - not cotton)
Long Sleeved Fleece or Flannel Shirt
Wool Sweater, Fleece or Down Vest
A Shell Parka that has a Hood and is Wind/Water Resistant
Warm Ski Hat
Buff or Neck Gaiter
Knee Knee-high Gaiters or Pants that fasten around your Boot Tops
Warm Gloves or Mittens
Goggles or Sunglasses (especially if it is snowing)
Slippers or Yurt Booties
Towel and Swimsuit (if you plan on using the sauna)
Change of Clothes for Dinner (if you are prone to sweating, we recommend changing your sweater/top layer)
Hand/Foot Warmers (if prone to cold)
The Boulder Dinner Tour is BYOB. Please plan ahead of time what you would like to drink up at the yurt besides water. You can bring your beverages with you to Billy’s Bridge where your host, meeting you there, will porter everything up for you. Make sure to coordinate with your group in advanced so you do not show up with 5 containers of tequila. Let us know if you will be having champagne, so we can be sure to have the proper drinkware.
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If you have been on a Backcountry Day Tour with us or to one of our other huts, for the Boulder Dinner Tour you do not need to bring any Avalanche Rescue Equipment as you do not pass through any avalanche terrain on your way to Boulder Yurt.
BOAS! Please let us know if you are celebrating something special. However, if you are celebrating something special and plan to dress festive, please NO BOAS! They shed feathers everywhere they go, are bad for the environment and our staff ends up picking up feathers frozen along the path as well as all over the yurt. YOU WILL BE CHARGED EXTRA FOR BRINGING ANY BOAS AS THIS ADDS ON HOURS OF EXTRA CLEAN-UP (yes, hours and sometimes days!)
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Meet your host between 4 - 4:30pm at Billy's Bridge. The time of year depends on how early/late you will meet your guide. Those in December should try and meet no later than 4pm. Those going in March have some more daylight to work with and can meet closer to 4:30pm.
It is an easy 15-minute drive north of Ketchum. From there you will head to the Boulder Yurt, which is nestled at the base of Butterfield Mountain in the Smoky Mountains, directly across from the spectacular Boulder Mountain Front.
The trip into the hut can take as little time as 45 minutes or as long as 1.5 hours, depending on the snow conditions and the fitness of the group members. The trip out is slightly downhill and can take as little as 20 minutes. It is an easy approach, with a slightly steeper part towards the end just before you get to the yurt. For those familiar with Sun Valley Resort, we would compare this part to Lower River Run to give you an idea of its pitch, but it is not too long of an uphill approach.
Additional Services
Transportation: If you would like us to arrange transportation to and from the trailhead from the YMCA parking lot or a home, please let us know and we can arrange it for an additional fee.
Musician: If you would like a musician, please let us know and we can arrange it for $400 for the evening.
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When you book your reservation, we’ll provide you with our custom menu to select each of your five courses. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared in-house and is sure to deliver a delicious and memorable dining experience tailored to your preferences.
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Yes! Boulder Yurt is located just a moderate 1.5 miles from Billy’s Bridge along hwy 75, making it possible for guests to showshoe in if they choose.
Don’t own snowshoes? We’ve got friends in the neighborhood that would be happy to rent you a pair. Reach out and we’ll point you in the right direction!
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Yes! It’s very important that dietary needs are communicated in advance so that we can accommodate them accordingly.
Remember, this is still a remote backcountry location and we use human power to pack in and specially prepare each individual portion.
If someone in your group has an allergy, please reach out to us as soon as possible.
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No. The Boulder Yurt is located outside of avalanche terrain, negating the need to carry avalanche safety equipment.
We do, however, encourage guests to come equipped with personal precautionary equipment like EpiPens as necessary.
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Yes. Sun Valley Guides is committed to providing safe and enjoyable adventures in the backcountry. All guests must read and sign a Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims Agreement prior to embarking on any guided trip. Be sure to read and sign the waiver prior to joining us in the mountains.
You can find your waiver in your reservation confirmation. If you did not make the reservation, please ask whoever did to invite you to sign through their reservation confirmation email they received or email us at info@svguides.com
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To reserve your spot our limited list of dates, we require payment in full.
Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to scheduled trip are 100% non-refundable. Cancellations made more than 48 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund of the total trip cost.
If you are looking to make changes to your dinner as booked, please contact us. While we cannot make guarantees, we may be able to accommodate reasonable requests.
Please keep in mind that these policies vary by service. See our full cancellation policy for details.
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Gratuity is not included in the trip fee. As with other service industries, it is customary to tip your guide(s) if you are satisfied with their service. A gratuity of 10-20% of the total trip fee is standard, reflecting the quality and excellence of your experience. Cash or Venmo is preferred.