Sunlight Mountain Resort - Colorado

Sunlight Mountain Resort
Unique and Affordable

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.

MOUNTAIN STATISTICS
Base Elevation: 7,885 ft (2,403 m)
Summit Elevation: 9,895 ft (3,016 m)
Vertical Drop: 2,010 ft (613 m)
Skiable Area: 470 acres (190 hectares)
Annual Snowfall: 250 in (635 cm)
Longest Run: 13,200 ft (4,023 m)
Snowmaking: 12 %
Number of Lifts: 4
Uphill Lift Capacity: 4,600 per hour
Types of Lifts: 1 Rope tow
2 Double Chairs
1 Triple Chair
Number of Trails: 67
TRAIL RATINGS
Easiest: Easiest 20%
More Difficult: More Difficult 55%
Most Difficult: Most Difficult 20%
Experts Only: Experts Only 5%
Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area and are not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas.
AREA DETAILS
Alpine Skiing: Yes
Snowboarding: Yes
Required: Yes
Terrain Park: Yes
Cross Country: 29 km
Half Pipe: Yes
Snowshoe Trails: Yes
 
FEATURED LODGING
$110.00 - $141.00
10252 County Road 117 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Sunlight Mountain Inn is a twenty room Colorado Style Country Inn located at the base of Sunlight Mountain Resort in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The Inn is a scenic twenty minute(10 mile) drive from downtown Glenwood Springs. The Inn offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle of every day life.…
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$110.00 - $110.00
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$126.99 - $179.99
2650 Gilstrap Court Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Set in beautiful Glenwood Springs on the Colorado River. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Only minutes from Hot Springs Pool. River and mountain views available. All rooms equipped with wireless high speed Internet access, refrigerator, microwaves, in-room coffee, iron/ironing board,…
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$79.50 - $119.50
2834 S Glen Ave. Hwy 82 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Welcome travelers. Our AAA rated lodge is located within a mile of downtown, Hot Springs Pool. Our accommodations are very comfortable. We serve continental breakfast, have HBO and ESPN, provide free local phone calls, and have a hot tub. If you plan on visiting Glenwood Springs, come stay with…
$126.00 - $179.00
402 7th Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
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$126.00 - $389.00
526 PINE STREET Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Nestled high in the Rocky Mountains is the extraordinary Hotel Colorado. This national historic landmark is the home to the original teddy bear, a gift to Teddy Roosevelt from the maids after an unsuccessful bear hunt. This type of personal service still rings true and is echoed throughout the…
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$120.00 - $194.90
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$130.99 - $238.99
171 West 6th Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
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$99.89 - $159.99
52039 Hwy 6 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
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$189.00 - $209.00
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Welcome to the Caravan Inn...Clean and comfortable rooms just 1 mile from the Hot Springs Pool and Yampah Vapor Caves and within minutes from Sunlight Mtn Resort. All accommodations include a deluxe continental breakfast, free wifi, hot tub and heated seasonal outdoor pool.