Sunlight Mountain
10901 County Road 117,
Glenwood Springs
, CO
(Driving Directions to Sunlight Mountain)
Last Updated: 5/18/2013 2:18 AM
Sunlight Mountain Lift Ticket and Ski Pass Deals
Sunlight Mountain Ski Report, Mountain Conditions and Resort Statistics
- 14 Beginner
- 36 Intermediate
- 13 Advanced
- 3 Expert
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 show shoeing. With slopes ranging from beginner to expert, three 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
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a restaurant, lounge, equipment rental, retail shop, education center, children's center, and snowmobile tours. Visit www.sunlightmtn.com for more information. The Pump Haus Terrain Park at Sunlight Mountain Resort features jumps, fun boxes, rainbows, rails, wall-ride and a quarter pipe, all laid out in session-friendly formats. The two jib parks are open to the public and designated beginner, intermediate, and expert to allow skiers and riders to progress to more challenging terrain as their skill levels increase. The Children’s Center, conveniently located at the base area of Sunlight Mountain Resort, offers lessons and childcare for a family-friendly day on the mountain. Professional ski instructors teach group and private lessons for children from two to six years of age, with options that include lift tickets, ski and helmet rental, lunch, and childcare. Experienced caregivers provide day care in a cozy, friendly atmosphere for children ages 18 months to six years. Reservations required. Call 970-945-7491, ext. 248. The Ski School at Sunlight Mountain Resort offers group and private skiing and snowboard lessons daily, performance clinics to improve style and skills, plus an incredible Back Country Experience clinic. Options include half-, full-, and multi-day lessons, with packages that include equipment rental and lift tickets. Sunlight instructors are nationally renowned for their abilities as well as their friendly personalities. Call 970-945-7491. Snowmobile tours at Sunlight Mountain Resort provide riders with stunning views of Mt. Sopris, the West Elk Mountains, and the Flattops as they wind through aspen groves, powder-filled meadows, and evergreen forests. Featuring state-of-the-art snowmobiles with electric hand warmers, independent front suspension, and hydraulic disc braking systems, the guided tours include all gear and basic snowmobile instruction. Reservations are recommended. Call 970-945-7491 or 800-445-7931. Sunlight Ski & Bike Shop in downtown Glenwood Springs, offers full retail, rental and repair services for ski and bike. In the winter, we sell and rent quality alpine, cross country, snowshoe and snowboard equipment from top names like Burton, K2, Salomon, Oakley, Dragon, Look, Lange and many more.
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Sunlight Mountain Amenities
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Night Skiing
Night Skiing
Night skiing available; an extra charge may apply. -
Terrain Park
Terrain Park
Ski area offers at least one terrain park. -
Half Pipe
Half Pipe
Ski area offers a half pipe. -
Cat Skiing
Cat Skiing
Cat skiing is available at this resort; may entail an add'l cost -
Snow Making
Snow Making
Ski area offers snow making for additional coverage. -
Daycare Available
Daycare Available
Guests have access to daycare services; an additional charge may apply. -
Slopeside Dining
Slopeside Dining
Resort offers at least one restaurant on the slopes; hours may vary. -
Slopeside Lodging
Slopeside Lodging
This resort has slopeside lodging available; it may or may not be ski in/ski out. -
Tubing
Tubing
This resort offers tubing activities; additional charges may apply -
Wi-Fi Access
Wi-Fi Access
This resort is equipped with internet access; additional charges may apply
Sunlight Mountain Operations
Status
Closed
Lifts Open/Total
0 of 3
Weekday Hours
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Trails Open/Total
0 of 67
Weekend Hours
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Sunlight Mountain Snow Report & Ski Conditions
Base Elevation
7,885 ft
24-hr Snowfall
0"
Vertical Drop
2,010 ft
Avg Base Depth
0"
Peak Elevation
9,895 ft
Sunlight Mountain Ski Pictures and Photos
Sunlight Mountain Logo
Sunlight Mountain Trail Map
Sunlight Mountain Reviews & Tips (22)
Had a great day of spring skiing at Sunlight during spring break. Great long runs. Had the slopes almost to ourselves. Great long easy runs for a beginning skiier or snowboarder. Convenient free parking right at the base of the mountain. Convenient lockers available. Friendly helpful staff. Affordable lift ticket prices made even better with a great discount on our lift/rental costs thanks to Liftopia!
Sunlight Mountain review written Apr 07 2013 - 06:52 PM
Buy your tickets at Liftopia...When I went to the ticket window the gal had them on the top of her pile and did not care to see the voucher. The vibe at Sunlight is what I want from my skiing experience just skiing and ridiing and if you are a beginner this is the place to learn. The staff is super friendly and the runs are as good as anywhere. Please do not tell anyone about this place I want to keep it a sceret.
Sunlight Mountain review written Mar 13 2013 - 04:41 PM
The lunch/ski pass deal was great! Sunlight is the most friendly ski area we go to, staff and other skiers/boarders! Happy, hippie, family atmosphere...LOVE it! Not a lot of runs, but perfect for our beginner-intermediate needs, short lines even on Presidents Day weekend.
Sunlight Mountain review written Feb 22 2013 - 07:54 PM
Awesome Mountain with a great atmosphere and staff. I took my two friends who were in town and learning how to ski and they both had a great time. The lift tickets were much more reasonable than other resorts and the reason I chose there for them. The mountain had plenty of runs for them to learn on and and some real technical trails that I enjoyed.
Sunlight Mountain review written Feb 10 2013 - 05:43 PM
Don't eat before you get there! Their Breakfast burrito was GREAT.... our lift tickets were waiting right there for us!
The snow was GREAT, the Runs were well taken care of, the lifts were fast!
Awesome ski area! We'll be back!!!
Sunlight Mountain review written Feb 01 2013 - 04:24 PM
We had a great time at Sunlight...conditions were terrific especially since everywhere else we've skied in Colorado this season has been sketchy.
Loved staying right on the mountain so that when we got cold (temp was single digits!) we popped in our condo to warm up.
Only negative was that we didn't check the Sunlight calendar of events before purchasing lift tickets on Liftopia...the mountain was having a special deal for $15! We would have saved lots of bucks.
Sunlight Mountain review written Jan 22 2013 - 05:48 PM
Check the mountain to see how many lifts are open before purchasing your ticket. I realized the price was probably so low because they didn't have all lifts running. It was a bummar.
Sunlight Mountain review written Dec 19 2012 - 05:02 PM
Good resort, not too fancy just centered around the boarding and skiing. Wasn't crowded and staff was nice and helpful. Would highly recommend. The mountain wasn't too big but good enough for some pretty good runs.
Sunlight Mountain review written Mar 27 2012 - 08:31 AM
We talk about visiting other ski resorts and end up at Sunlight and are always grateful we did. The staff and environment are gracious, clean and fun. Prices can't be beat, especially with Liftopia. One of our skiers was new and got a private lesson and did so well. Perfect variety, perfect size for all levels of skiers. Love the memories that mountain holds.
Sunlight Mountain review written Feb 21 2012 - 10:56 PM
Great ski area for familys. I would recomend renting your skis at Blue Sky Ski Rental in Glenwood Springs, They were very helpful with directions and advice when we arrived in GWS. We skied for three days and had a wonderful time. We will defintly return again.
Sunlight Mountain review written Jan 18 2012 - 04:19 PM
Not like the most prestigious resort but definitely worth visiting. Check it out on your way to Aspen/Snowmass. Hardly ever crowded even on holiday weekends. Great runs for every level. Good ticket prices. Only 1 small complaint: No high speed quads. They still have the old style fixed grip lifts and it takes two rides to reach the top. I make it a point to go to Sunlight every time I take a trip. The staff is friendly and helpful especially the head ski patroler Norm Wheeler. He has been there a long time and will help anyone.
Sunlight Mountain review written Oct 21 2011 - 11:02 AM
I brought my 5 year old son to Sunlight to ski and it was great. Very friendly staff, great terrain for him as a beginner, great terrain for me as an intermediate while he was in his lesson, wonderful snow conditions, etc etc etc. Loved the small scale of everything, what a pleasant surprise compared to big, overpriced resorts. The only drawback were the old double chairs with the bar in between the seats - they were definitely a little difficult to ride with my small child. I will definitely ski here again if I am back out in Colorado and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone. Also, purchasing the lifts tickets through Liftopia was easy as could be, and saved me 20% off already reasonably priced tickets.
Sunlight Mountain review written May 03 2011 - 12:30 PM
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Sunlight Mountain review written Apr 14 2011 - 08:48 AM
It had been over 10 years since I last visited Sunlight. My wife had never been. We were staying in Avon, CO, looking for a way to ski without spending an arm and a leg. I recommended Sunlight to my wife and she hessitantly accepted--though the ticket price through Liftopia was the deciding factor. Once we arrived, the snow was great, and my wife fell in love with the area--saying it's her favorite ski area now. We have a 10 year old son and he enjoyed the challenging terrain Sunlight offers...We'll be back!
Sunlight Mountain review written Apr 03 2011 - 05:20 PM
Convinced my family (two daughters, two husbands, three grandchildren) who live in Louisiana to skip Vail, Breckenridge, etc. They not only saved a load of money with the hotel/pool/ski deal, they had a fabulous time. My son-in-law who has visited some Colorado resorts in the past has decided "Sunlight is my favorite place." Keep up the good work and fight the urge to go "main stream".
Sunlight Mountain review written Mar 31 2011 - 03:40 PM
Sunlight has always been a great, largely under-rated mountain. The lifts are efficient (no need for high-speed lifts with fast moving double chairs with lots of cueing and assistance resulting in few misloads), good variety of runs and great tree skiing. The extreme terrain is also nice especially with the widened run-out to return to the base. Still hoping for a lift installed over there one day but just fine the way it is for now. Never crowded, friendly staff, something for everyone. My Daughter skied it for her first time and loved the mountain, wants to go back. I would recommend to any serious or family-style skier or rider. I also enjoyed the trail signs made from old snowboards. Very classy! Keep up the good work!
Sunlight Mountain review written Mar 18 2011 - 09:01 PM
Took my 6 year old daughter here since we were spending the night at a B&B in Glenwood. Have been a few times over the years and have fond memories. the terrain was just right for her and we enjoyed our runs. The lodge and parking was convenient and the lift attendants were great in helping her onto the lifts.
Sunlight Mountain review written Mar 09 2011 - 09:31 AM
My family & I have skied at Sunlight Mtn. while on vacation from Vermont now for 3 years. It has a great mix of challenging, intermediate and beginner terrain. And the layout is ideal for allowing those with a variety of skills to end up together at the bottom of the mtn, as all trails bring you there. No frills. Very helpful and friendly lift attendants. And with lift tickets easily half the price (and more with Liftopia)of the "Big Four" down the road, you can't beat it.
Sunlight Mountain review written Mar 01 2011 - 11:49 AM
Sunlight: 'a pretty good ski hill'. No fancy frills just great skiing and friendly folks. Skiing the way it was and should still be. Just a short drive to a great town with hot springs, good food, and reasonable prices.
Sunlight Mountain review written Feb 24 2011 - 05:13 PM
My family has been going to Sunlight now for about 10 years. The snow is always powdery, evn when packed, the staff is always friendly. You never feel like it's a fashion show! This year we met a very nice man working on the lifts who told us great places to eat at night. And speaking of food, everything is reasonably priced. We live 12 hours away in Oklahoma and there are closer places to go, but Sunlight is well worth the drive! As a bonus,I highly recommend driving to Carbondale for breakfast at the Village Smithey and some unique shopping. And on the way, look towrds the golf course for the large herd of Elk!!!
Sunlight Mountain review written Feb 19 2011 - 08:42 AM
Had A great day a Sunlight on the 14th. The runs were in great shape and there were no lines. The views from the top were outstanding!
Sunlight Mountain review written Feb 16 2011 - 08:19 PM
This is what skiing is all about. Don't expect heated sidewalks or $100 lunches. Just great skiing. My wife and I each took a group lesson. Basically, we each got a private lesson. I skied with the ski school director and had my own private mountain guide. My wife had her own instructor and, with his focused attention, vastly improved and gained confidence.
Sunlight Mountain review written Feb 13 2011 - 08:31 AM