Mountain Stats
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.
This year is the 12th anniversary of the Extreme
Area.
Location
Sunlight Mountain Resort is nestled 10 miles
south of Glenwood Springs and 30 miles northwest of Aspen in the heart of the
White River National Forest.
From Denver Airport: 3 hours / 160 miles
From
Grand Junction Airport: 1.5 hours / 95 miles
From Eagle-Vail Airport: 1 hour
/ 60 miles
From Aspen Airport: 45 min / 40 miles
From Glenwood Springs
Airport: 15 min / 10 miles
Mountain Statics
Elevation
at base: 7,885'
Elevation at summit: 9,895'
Elevation of Glenwood Springs:
5,746'
Hours of Lift Operation: 9am to 4pm daily
Skiable Terrain: 470
acres
Number of Slopes: 67
Vertical Drop: 2,010'
Steepest Run: The
Heathen (52° pitch)
Longest Run: Ute Trail (2.5 miles)
Season: December 2,
2006 to April 8, 2007
Trail Classifications
20%
Beginner
55% Intermediate
20% Advanced
5% Expert
Lift
Systems
1 Triple
2 Doubles
1 Surface
Snowmaking: 21
acres
Annual Snowfall: 250 inches |
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