Sunlight Mountain Resort
Surrounded by the White River National Forest near Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Sunlight Mountain Resort encompasses hundreds of acres for downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. With slopes ranging from beginner to expert, two terrain parks, one of Colorado’s steepest runs, and 29 kilometers of groomed cross-country trails, Sunlight offers something for everyone at down-to-earth prices. Amenities include a restaurant, lounge, equipment rental, retail shop, ski school, children’s center, and snowmobile tours. Visit www.sunlightmtn.com for more information.
SunlightMtn.com- Annual Snowfall
- 250.0 inches/635 cm
- Area
- 470 acres
- Base Elevation
- 7885 feet/2398 meters
- Summit Elevation
- 9895 feet/3009 meters
- Hours of Operation
- 9am-4pm
- Season Dates
- December 2012—March 2013
- Address
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10901 County Road 117
Glenwood Springs, CO, 81601
- moc.ntmthgilnus@ofninus
- Closest Airport
- Eagle County Regional EGE
- Miles from Denver
- 160
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Best Known For
At the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, the historic resort town of Glenwood Springs is famed for its Hot Springs Pool, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, Glenwood Canyon, and Sunlight Mountain Resort. Explore underground caverns, pedal miles of river front trails, paddle the whitewater, sample local produce, shop in unique boutiques, hit the slopes with your family or focus on relaxation. Home to the largest mineral hot springs pool in the world, Glenwood Springs has a deep-rooted heritage in the hospitality business. Visionaries in the late 1800's built an internationally known hot springs resort. Travelers from around the globe soaked in the thermal waters, stayed in a luxurious hotel, and explored the wonders of subterranean caves. Today, these attractions still draw over a million visitors each year. Each season offers something unique. The warm summer months provide endless opportunities to raft, kayak, hike, and bike. Winter snows attract skiers, riders, snowshoers, and ice skaters. Swimming and cave exploration are year-round activities. There are more than 60 properties with over 1,500 guest rooms including historic hotels, bed and breakfasts, dude and guest ranches, campgrounds, hotels and motels. Many of the sights and attractions are within walking distance from downtown.
This just in
The annual Glenwood Insurance Endurance Challenge is right around the corner. Have you registered? Register by Feb. 23, event is Feb. 25. Visit www.sunlightmtn.com/events to sign up! This is a 12 hour hike up ski, snowboard, snowshoe, hike or otherwise descend the mountain. Challenge yourself to something new!
