Summer Gear

The Elephants Perch is known as one of the best in the country when it comes to providing customers with top notch winter gear. Our staff consists of experienced outdoor enthusiasts in all areas of active winter sports. When the snow falls, if not at the store, we are hitting the nordic trails and backcountry in full force gaining new product performance knowledge and safety information to pass along to inquiring visitors and locals alike. Whether you're snowshoeing on one of our many groomed trails, skate-skiing on the Harriman Trail system or embarking on a multi-day backcountry ski adventure the Elephants Perch is the perfect choice when it comes to outfitting yourself and your family with the necessary winter gear for your Sun Valley outdoor experience.

 
 
 

Our Nordic ski shop is known as one of the best in the country with a race ski selection as extensive as our local groomed trails. We can outfit you with an entry level skate package or a hand picked racing ski. We are also ready to outfit you with the latest in classic wax and waxless from race to touring.

  • Fischer, Atomic, Salomon
  • classic & skate skiing specialists
  • Expert waxing & tips for local conditions
  • Local beta for track skiing
  • Top notch ski service shop
  • Rentals for all nordic ski needs, boots, skis & poles.
 
 
 
 

We at the Elephants Perch are avid backcountry skiers. Stop in for the latest information on where to go, avalanche safety courses and what gear you will need for you next backcountry adventure, From packs, Avilanche gear, beacons, skins, apparel, ski, skins, bindings, boots and more.

  • Black Diamond, Atomic, Fischer, Fritchi, Dynafit, Garmont, Scarpa, Tracker, Ortovox, G3, Osprey
  • Information on local outfitters
  • Avalanche and route beta
  • Full service ski shop
  • Rentals and demos
  • Extensive selection of clothing from base layers to outer shells.
 
 
 
 

If freeheeling is in your blood either on Baldy the backcountry or both, you have come to the right place. Low and powerful, driving you forward to commit to the fall line and go, the telemark turn is one fluid motion. We’ve got the gear for you, from the latest tele bindings, boots, skis, avilanche gear, packs and clothing.

  • Black Diamond, Atomic, Fischer, Fritchi, Dynafit, Garmont, Scarpa, Tracker, Ortovox, G3, Osprey
  • Information on local outfitters
  • Avalanche and route beta
  • Full service ski shop
  • Rentals and demos
  • Extensive selection of clothing from base layers to outer shells.
 
 
 
 

When it comes to walking in the snow, snowshoes are the mode of travel. Let us outfit you for your next outing on some of the valley’s best trails. We have a wide selection of snowshoes from high performance to casual touring and all of the accessories needed.

  • Atlas, Leki Poles
  • Full rental program
  • Maps & guides to local trail
  • Knowledgeable Staff
 
 
 
 

Gear up for your winter ascents at The Perch. We carry everything you need for winter camping and technical winter ascents. Allow our experienced staff to make your planning easier and trip a success.

  • Black Diamond, Petzl, Sterling, Montrail, LaSportiva
  • Winter and alpine climbing gear
  • Knowledgeable staff
  • Local beta & climbs
  • Backpacks
  • Stoves
  • Sleeping bags and tents
  • Technical outer wear
 
 
 
 

Visit our extensive USGS topographical map selection as well as up-to-date guide book/mountain library. The Elephants Perch is the place for local beta on climbing information and topos for the Sawtooth Mountains and City of Rocks.

  • USGS, Topo usa, garmin, Nike, Suunto
  • Keepers of climbers bible to the Elephants Perch, Sawtooth Mountains
  • All local USGS Topo Maps
  • Guide Books
  • 'How To' Books
  • GPS
  • Altimeters & Compasses
 
 
 
 

Our travel department covers it all from specialty ski bags to wheeled luggage. We have packing organizers, TSA safe locks and urban organizers as well. We outfit people for travel close to home or far from everywhere.

  • Eagle Creek, Dakine, Overland, Patagonia, The North Face
  • A wide selection of luggage & bags in many price ranges
  • Wheeled and standard ski bags
  • From super heavy duty to ultra lightweight
  • From the size of an elephant to the palm of your hand
 

At The Perch we have always carried the finest rental equipment available, we sell it off regularly, and keep only the best for your enjoyment. Summer or Winter, you can always find rental sports toys for the entire family, that are maintained perfectly by our shop gang.

Packages
  half day full day weekly
Touring Package $15.00 $20.00 $120.00
Skate/Classic Package $20.00 $25.00 $150.00
Telemark Package $30.00 $35.00 $210.00
Randonee Package $35.00 $40.00 $240.00
Kids Package $8.00 $12.00 $72.00
 
Winter Gear
  half day full day weekly
Snowshoes $15.00 $20.00 $120.00
Showshoe Boots $10.00 $15.00 $90.00
Kids Snowshoes $6.00 $10.00 $60.00
Kahtoola Crampons $10.00 $15.00 $90.00
Sled $10.00 $15.00 $90.00
Transceiver N/A $10.00 $60.00
Shovel N/A $5.00 $30.00
Skins   N/A $10.00 $60.00
Probe Poles N/A $5.00 $30.00
 
Skis, Boots, & Poles
  half day full day weekly
Skis-Touring $10.00 $15.00 N/A
Skis-Skate/Classic $15.00 $20.00 N/A
Skis-Telemark $20.00 $25.00 N/A
Skis-Randonee $20.00 $25.00 N/A
Skis-Kids $6.00 $10.00 N/A
       
Boots-Touring $6.00 $10.00 N/A
Boots-Skate/Classic $10.00 $15.00 N/A
Boots-Telemark $15.00 $20.00 N/A
Boots-Randonee $15.00 $20.00 N/A
Boots-Kids $6.00 $10.00 N/A
       
Poles-Touring $2.00 $4.00 N/A
Poles-Skate/Classic $4.00 $8.00 N/A
Poles-Telemark $4.00 $8.00 N/A
Poles-Randonee $4.00 $8.00 N/A
Poles-Kids $2.00 $4.00 N/A
 
Half Day – Any Four Hour Period       Full Day – 24 Hours

One Days Rental May be Applied Toward Purchase

* The required safety equipment is included with all bike rentals