Sunlight's intimate, unpretentious atmosphere can be attributed to its small-town roots. Named after a once-thriving coal mining town in the area that disappeared in the early 1900s. With its summit situated on Compass Mountain, Sunlight offers beautiful vistas of majestic Mount Sopris and the surrounding Elk Mountain Range, as well as hundreds of acres of mild greens, intermediate slopes and black diamond extremes to satisfy all levels of abilities. The affordability and laid back attitude make Sunlight a favorite for all who visit.
Sunlights uncomplicated trail system features 67 trails that funnel back to the base lodge and features something for everyone including cruising corduroy, steep and deep and leg-pounding moguls. All of Sunlights trails eventually end up right back at the base lodge so families will not loose each other. Sunlights Extreme, has one of the steepest trails in Colorado called The Heathen which plunges more than 50 degrees to Four-Mile Creek below. Sunlight is also home to one of the longest trails: Ute, a cruising beginner slope which winds more than two-and-one-half miles from the summit to the base.
Visitors will find Sunlight Mountain Resort a relaxed, surprisingly friendly ski area. The large sun-soaked deck beckons all to rest and rejuvenate, or just watch the activity on the hill.
Places to Stay & Fun things to Do
In the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, near Redstone, along the Crystal River. 3 hot springs pools! Log cabins & vacation home with incredible views. Pet friendly. Year round - Ski Aspen or Glenwood.
Enjoy year round fun: Sunlight Mountain Resort continues to expand its services and maintain its family, affordable rates. Experience our cozy Inn and spend the day skiing, snowmobiling & horseback riding.
General Skiing Information
Vertical rise: 3,668 ft.
Terrain: 2,939 acres
Number of trails: 142
Miles of trails: 65
Longest run: 3 miles
Trails:
Easiest - 13%
More difficult - 56%
Most difficult - 31%
Annual snowfall: 337 inches
Snowmaking: 438 acres
Lifts: 20 Total: 1 gondola, 2 high-speed quads with Bubble Covers, 2 high-speed quads, 1 quad chair, 6 triples, 6 doubles; 2 surface lifts.
Lift capacity: 36,195 skiers/riders per hour
Parks and Pipes: Mavericks Superpipe - the longest in North America - outdoor sound system! Bashor Terrain Park - 11.8 acres in Bashor Bowl - 8 jumps with different landings, 7 rails, expert, intermediate & beginner terrain, mini-superpipe - 200 ft. long with 5 foot walls perfect for beginners. Steamboat Park & Pipe - training ground and special events, but open to skiers and snowboarders.
Facilities
Base elevation: 6,900 ft.
Summit elevation: 10,568 ft.
Map Location: Northwest B-9
Location: In Town Location - within city limits. Close to Town - Country Setting. Near a Highway - within 1 mile of a Interstate or State Highway.
Credit Cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express & Discover
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Crystal River Valley - includes Carbondale, Marble & Redstone
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