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Sundown Mountain

Sundown Mountain offers a variety of challenging skiing and snowboarding terrain in the midst of the Iowa farmland. Located just a few miles from where "Field of Dreams" was filmed, the resort is proof Iowa is not all flat. There's a 475-foot vertical drop with terrain cut out of an old cedar forest that's spread out over 45 acres. From the top of the scenic ski hill you can see three states and the Mississippi River valley. Sundown offers runs to accommodate all levels of skiers plus an expanded nine-acre terrain park featuring a halfpipe and lots of new rails and jumps. The North Lodge offers dining that will satisfy even the biggest appetite and even has big screen TVs and a lounge.

Elevation

Summit

1058ft
Vertical Drop

475ft
Base

583ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

30%

Intermediate Runs

60%

Advanced Runs

Expert Runs

10%

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

55 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 6
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 1
Triple Chairs: 1
Double Chairs: 2
Surface Lifts: 2

Tourist Office

16991 Asbury Road

52002 Dubuque

Iowa

United States

Phone: 563-556-6676

info@sundownmtn.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/04/2010

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/01/2011

Projected Days Open: 115

Days Open Last Year: 95

Years Open: 40

Average Snowfall: 45"

Sundown Mountain Reviews

by josephr93 11th February 2013
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 3
lots of beginners

Pros: good vertical drop
Cons: beginners in the way/on hills beyond their skill level, bad snow, slow lifts
by nymetsrock23 18th March 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 0
Very good for a small hill

Pros: No Lift Lines, Cheap food, friendly staff
Cons: Not many run
by yme 21st December 2009
- Overall Rating 2
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 2
- Terrain Park 2
- Nightlife 1
same price shorter hours

Pros: they have snow
Cons: one chair lift starts mid afternoon, 1 seldom runs
by wolfman 17th December 2009
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 2
Mid-west secret

Pros: Good place to learn
Cons: out of the way

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