Galena Lodge

By the 1970s, Galena had become a destination for cross country skiers seeking the beauty of the Boulder Mountains, open meadows, challenging hills and powder slopes. Described by Snow Country as "arguably the best cross country ski trail system in the United States," the North Valley Trails was created in 1992 by the Blaine County Recreation district with help from a dedicated group of volunteers committed to quality, affordable skiing in the northern Wood River Valley. The North Valley Trails system is 100 kilometers of groomed ski trails stretching for over 20 miles between Ketchum and Galena Lodge. Trails are groomed for both skating and classic skiing with 36 kilometers open to doggies with their owners. There are also several trails just for snowshoers.