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Sunlight Mountain Resort is a smaller ski resort near Glenwood Springs. It has runs for every level, from the steep inclines of the East Ridge to beginners runs, including Ute which is 2.5 miles long. There are aspen groves for those that want tree runs. Sunlight Mountain Resort provides a less expensive alternative to nearby Aspen and Snowmass. From the summit you can see the stunning Mount Sopris. In addition to alpine skiing, there are miles of groomed cross country and snowshoe trails available to use for free. This small resort has a lot to offer.
| Location | Sunlight Mountain Resort is located about 12 miles south of Glenwood Springs and I-70 in western Colorado. It is 169 miles from Denver. |
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| Airports | Vail/Eagle Airport- 41 miles Aspen-Pitkin County Airport- 46 miles Denver International Airport- 192 miles |
| Season Length | December to April (typical length, depending on weather) |
| Hours | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Mountain Info
| Acres | 470 |
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| Base Elevation | 7885 ft |
| Summit Elevation | 9895 ft |
| Vertical Rise | 2010 ft |
| Avg. Annual Snowfall | 250 in |
| Lessons | Yes |
| Rentals | Yes |
| Terrain Park | Yes |
| Snowcat Skiing | No |
| Cross Country Skiing | Yes |
| Night Skiing | No |
| Trails | 67 |
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| Longest Run | 2.5 Miles |
| Terrain | 20% Beginner 55% Intermediate 20% Advanced 5% Expert |
| Lifts | 1 Triple 2 Doubles |
| Amenities | Restaurant |
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| Trail Map Link | Sunlight Trail Map |
| Ski Town | The town of Glenwood Springs is 12 miles away and has many amenities. There is a shuttle service that runs between town and the ski resort. |
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| Summer | Sunlight Mountain Resort has as much going on in the summer as the winter. There is horseback riding, bike rentals and hiking to enjoy. The resort is also available for weddings. |
