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Sunlight Mountain Resort has an intimate unpretentious atmosphere that can be attributed to its small-town roots. With its summit situated on Compass Mountain, Sunlight offers beautiful vistas of majestic Mount Sopris and the surrounding Elk Mountain Range. Hundreds of acres of mild greens, intermediate slopes and black diamond extremes are offered to satisfy all levels and abilities. The affordability and laid-back attitude make Sunlight a favorite for all who visit.

Children always have a good time at Sunlight. Super Tots is a favorite program for returning guests. The offer includes a two-hour ski lesson, equipment rental, lunch and childcare. Sunlight also provides indoor childcare for age 18 months to six years old.

Sunlight Mountain Resort has the perfect experience for everyone. Skiers and snowboarders will discover terrain from bumps and steeps to glades and groomed trails on more than 460 acres. There is a perfect mix of Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert Terrain.

Snowmobilers will be impressed by the beauty and thrill of riding through the White River National Forest and checking out the 360-degree views from the ridge tops. The scenery includes breathtaking views of Mt. Sopris, the West Elk Mountains and faraway Flattops.

Cross-country and Snowshoeing is a wonderful way to take the beauty of the mountain. Our cross-country and snowshoe center offers 29 kilometers of groomed cross country and snowshoe trails. Beginning, intermediate and advanced trails wind their way through a gorgeous high valley, flanked by Sunlight Mountain and the 10,300-foot Williams Peak.

In the historic town of Glenwood Springs, an easy ten miles from Sunlight Mountain Resort, you'll find the world's largest Hot Springs pool, cozy and affordable lodges, wonderful restaurants and great shopping.


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AttributesInformation
Lifts 4
Alpine Skiing yes
Skiable Area1 470
Heli Skiing no
Skiable Area2 190
Lift Capacity 4600 per hour
Night Skiing no
Annual Snowfall1 250
Lift Type 1 Rope tow;2 Double Chairs;1 Triple Chair
Snowcat Skiing no
Annual Snowfall2 635
Cross Country 29 km
Snowmaking 12
Terrain Park yes
Snow Tubing no
Snow Boarding yes
Park Number 1
Restricted Areas no
Leash Required yes


AttributesInformation
Trails Number 67
Longest Run1 13200
Longest Run2 4023
Trail Rating Easy 20
Trail Rating More 55
Trail Rating Most 20
Trail Rating Expert 5
Snowshoe Trails yes
Half Pipe yes
Base Elevation1 7885
Base Elevation2 2403
Summit Elevation1 9895
Summit Elevation2 3016
Vertical Drop2 613


AttributesInformation
Child Care yes
Adaptive Skier yes
Ski Lessons yes
Childrens Program yes
Womens Program yes
Nearby Lodging yes


AttributesInformation
Ski Snowboard yes
Ski Rentals yes
Snowboard Rentals yes


AttributesInformation
Opening Date 1-Dec-06
Direction1

From Denver:

Glenwood is 157 miles west of Denver off Interstate 70.
Telephone 970 945-7491
Snow Phone 800 445-7931
Closing Date Apr-07
Operation Hours

Daily: 9am - 4pm

Half Day: 12pm
Fax 970 945-4437
Toll Free 866 491-3663
Web Address http://www.SunlightMtn.com



Hotel NameCheap RateDistance(miles)
Comfort Inn And Suites 89.996.5
Days Inn Carbondale 90.046.5
Cedar Lodge Motel 65.509.1
Caravan Inn 69.009.3
The Hotel Denver 98.6710.3
Residence Inn Marriott Glenwoo 119.0010.4
Glenwood Motor Inn 54.0010.5
Hotel Colorado 119.0010.5
Ramada Inn And Suites 104.9610.5
Residence Inn By Marriott Glenwood Springs 109.0010.5
Best Western Antlers 98.9910.6
Courtyard By Marriott Glenwood Springs 109.0010.6
Frontier Lodge 80.0010.6
Hampton Inn Glenwood Springs 92.6510.6
Holiday Inn Exp Glenwood Sprgs 85.0010.6
Holiday Inn Express Glenwood Springs 95.0010.6
Americinn Glenwood Springs 109.9010.7
Courtyard Marriott Glenwood Sp 127.0010.8
Rodeway Inn Glenwood Springs 53.9911.1
Americas Best Value Inn 50.3911.2
Glenwood Suites An Ascend Coll 84.0011.2
Quality Inn And Suites On The 84.0011.2
Rodeway Inn 79.9915.2
The Historic Redstone Inn 132.0016.0
Aspenalt Lodge 89.0016.5
Green Drake 95.0016.5
Holiday Inn Exp Stes Silt 83.0019.8
Hampton Ste Rifle 80.1024.5
Laurelwood Condominiums 215.0024.5
Pokolodi Lodge 99.6324.5
Resortquest The Ridge-snowmass 380.0024.5
Snowmass Mountain Chalet 218.7524.5
The Silvertree Hotel 78.7524.5
Timberline Condominiums 115.0024.5
Top Of The Village 488.0024.5
Village Property Condos 0.0024.5
Wildwood Lodge 148.7524.5
Capitol Peak Condominiums 209.0024.6
Destination Resorts Snowmass 105.0024.6
The Stonebridge Inn 142.0024.6
Hayden Lodge 209.0024.7
La Quinta Inn And Suites Rifle 95.0024.7
Snowmass Lodging Company 638.0024.7
Viceroy Snowmass 180.1724.7
Americas Best Value Inn 46.7424.8
Super 8 Rifle 67.1524.9
Rusty Cannon Motel 67.0025.2
Winchester Motel 24.0025.4
The Crestwood Condominiums 163.0025.9


NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast by 24 Hour Period
 Point Forecast:
Last Update: 2012-02-10T16:56:25Z
Forecast at a Glance
Friday (PM)
Chance Snow Showers
Chance Snow Showers
Lo 21°F
Hi 31°F
Saturday (PM)
Snow Likely
Snow Likely
Lo 27°F
Hi 35°F
Sunday (PM)
Snow Likely
Snow Likely
Lo 18°F
Hi 28°F
Monday (PM)
Chance Snow
Chance Snow
Lo 17°F
Hi 29°F
Tuesday (PM)
Chance Snow
Chance Snow
Lo 16°F
Hi 29°F
Wednesday (PM)
Chance Snow
Chance Snow
Lo 14°F
Hi 28°F

Current weather conditions at nearest station
Location Weather Update Time Temp Humidity(%) Other
Sunlight, CO Snow Apr 26 2011, 10:19 pm MDT F NA 1.9 Miles Wind: 4
Wind Chill:
Rifle/Garfield Rgnl, CO Light Rain May 22 2011, 10:53 pm MDT 50.0 F 80% 22.5 Miles Wind: 11
Wind Chill: 45 F (7 C)
Aspen/Sardy Field, CO Overcast May 22 2011, 10:53 pm MDT 46.0 F 63% 28.0 Miles Wind: 4
Wind Chill: 44 F (7 C)
Eagle Co. Regional, CO Mostly Cloudy May 22 2011, 10:55 pm MDT 48.0 F 82% 28.7 Miles Wind: 3
Wind Chill: