Sunlight Mountain Resort Ski Resort

Sunlight Mountain Resort

Projected Opening: Dec 12
Projected Closing: Mar 21
Lifts: 3
Trails: 75
Skiable Terrain: 730 ac
Base: 7,885'
Summit: 9,895'
Vertical Drop: 2,010'
Average Snowfall: 132"

Snowfall

132"

Annual Snowfall

Nov11"
Dec30"
Jan34"
Feb31"
Mar31"
Apr0.5"

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Tucked away just above Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Sunlight Mountain Resort offers great views of the Elk Mountain Range and Mt. Sopris from the top of its lifts. Boasting a 2,010’ vertical and an annual snowfall of 250 inches, skiers and riders have access to 680 acres of groomers and steeps and open groves of aspen tree skiing. Serviced by three chairlifts, the terrain is 20% beginner, 55% intermediate, 20% advanced, and 5% expert and all trails merge to the base lodge.

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Important Dates

Projected opening date
Dec 12, 2026
Projected closing date
Mar 21, 2027
Projected Days Open
114
Days Open Last Year
100
Years Open
60
Average Snowfall
132"

Terrain

Beginners Runs

16%

Intermediate Runs

29%

Advanced Runs

17%

Expert Runs

37%

Runs in Total

Longest Run

2.5 mi

Skiable Terrain

730 ac

Snow Making

30 ac

Lifts

Triple Chairs

Double Chairs

Inside Scoop

Amenities include a restaurant, lounge, equipment rental, retail shop, ski school, children's center and snowmobile tours. Short distance from Glenwood Springs which offers hot springs and additional lodging, dining, entertainment and activities.

Reviews

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Sunlight is a basic ski focused mountain. What I mean is that fanciness holds no water at Sunlight. No one cares what vehicle you drive, what brand coat you are wearing, how expensive the drink is after you finish your day, etc. Skiing is what matters at Sunlight. That is how it is supposed to b…

Scott Larson

Mar 03, 2020