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Sunrise Park Resort Overview

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Sunrise Park Resort

Sunrise Park, owned by the White Mountain Apache Tribe, is located in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona, a four-hour drive for Phoenix and Tucson residents.

The area boasts 65 runs served by an efficient lift system including a high-speed detachable quad. Sunrise has a terrain park and new half pipe, wood and metal rails, and an area dedicated to aerialists ranging from beginner to advanced. There are two exclusive beginner sections within the ski area, and easy to ski lower slopes. In general, this is an area suited for beginners and intermediates, with limited advanced terrain. The steepest terrain is on Cyclone Circle. Cross country skiing is available.

Elevation

Summit

11100ft
Vertical Drop

1800ft
Base

9200ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

40%

Intermediate Runs

40%

Advanced Runs

20%

Expert Runs

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

800 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 8
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 1
Quad Chairs: 2
Triple Chairs: 4
Double Chairs: 1
Surface Lifts: 0

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 117

85927 Greer, Az

Arizona

United States

Phone: 800-772-SNOW

sunrise@cybertrails.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/08/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/07/2013

Projected Days Open: 104

Days Open Last Year: 115

Years Open: 43

Average Snowfall: 250"

Sunrise Park Resort Reviews

by bobbybra 20th January 2013
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 1
Good pow, maybe the worst park in the united states

Pros: good snow, no crowds, steeps on cyclone
Cons: park, old run down indian resort
by dropsof 8th January 2013
- Overall Rating 1
- Family Friendly 1
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 0
Not A Place for True Beginners

Pros: Terrain
Cons: Lessons
by huskerpeak 19th June 2012
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 2
Sunrise is a great choice for a short drive

Pros: price, location
Cons: Needs upgraded, Food, nightlife
by Brady82 22nd January 2012
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 0
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 3
Arizona's best, beautiful, biggest ski resort keeps me coming back

Pros: Little/no lines, 2 base day lodges w/rental shops, slopes not crowded, some night skiing
Cons: No base "village", only 1 high speed lift, 30 mins from cities, 5 cross-peak runs