6" of new snow today (1-27-12)
Glenwood Springs was voted #5 for top Ski Towns by Rand McNally!
"Glenwood Springs, CO... Chosen as the Most Fun Small Town in America in 2011, Glenwood Springs is an ideal vacation for the entire family.The small town is proud of its winter accomodations, Travaling Jules and Joan were invited back to experience this time of year. Sunlight Mountain Resort hosts skiing, snowboarding, snowmobile tours on Elk Mountain while major attractions like Glenwood Hot Srings Pool and Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park remain available." -- Best of The Road's Top Seven Ski Towns
Sunlight Service every Sunday at 1:15pm
You're invited to visit the Sunlight Chapel every Sunday at 1:15pm. Chapel Services are held every Sunday at the Chapel on the top of Ute. Services start at 1:15pm every Sunday through the season. The Chapel is located at the top of Ute about 100 yards down on the left. Sorry, skiers and snowboards only, the lift is the only way up.
Sunlight was blessed with 14" of fresh snow on Monday and Tuesday... Many thanks went out to the Ute Indian Tribe that visited on Monday, January 16th to bless our mountain, and that they did...
Got a little racer in you?
What is your pleasure? Endurance, Speed? Are you a Hiker? Well, Sunlight Mountain Resort has the race for you…
January 14, 2012 Cosmic Race: Ski the Heathen 52 degree pitch.
Challenge yourself to skin/hike up the
Also on January 14th we will have a Snowshoe race at 12:00pm, registration is in the lodge beginning at 9:00am.
February 25, 2012 Glenwood Springs Insurance Endurance Challenge
This year will mark the third annual Glenwood Insurance Endurance Challenge at Sunlight. Challenge yourself to skin/hike up and ski down for a 12 hour period. The race will begin at 8AM and end at 8PM on Saturday, February 25th, 2012. This 12 hour hike-up/ski-down endurance race challenges skiers, snow boarders and snowshoers to hike a run called Rebel and then ski, board, hike or otherwise slide down the always exciting run
Sundays in February and March – Town Race Series
This year Sunlight is hosting a 4-week race series that invites local businesses and the community to compete against each other for great prizes and a chance to win a Cat Skiing trip for 4 to from Silverton Powdercats. Races take place three Sunday’s in February and one Sunday in March. We would like to invite you as an individual, your team or your business to enter this fun and competitive event at Sunlight. visit www.sunlightwintersportsclub.com to register.
For more information or questions please visit our events page or contact Jennie Spillane, Marketing Manager at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 970 945 7491.
March 2, 2012 ANB Bank - Defiance Challenge:
Challenge yourself to see how many laps you can do in a 10 hour time frame on all expert terrain. Ride up and ski down. Teams of two mean twice the fun. Prizes, live music, after party, and dinner. Proceeds go to Sunlight Ski Patrol. – Registration is $150.00 per team.
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Glenwood Springs was voted Most Fun Town in America by Rand McNally! Check it out on Best of the Road!
You can also write a review about Sunlight on Trip Advisor! 
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**Hikers Notice:
- Snowmaking is upon us and hikers need to be aware.
- Snowmobiles, snowcats and snowmaking equipment may be anywhere on the mountain anytime, day or night.
- Cat operator’s visibility is limited so please keep a good distance from them.
- For your safety, please stay WELL AWAY from all machinery, air & water hoses and snowguns. Please be aware that hoses are under extreme pressure and in some cases may be covered by a layer of fresh snow, making them hard to see. DO NOT ski over these hoses as edge cuts may damage and weaken them.
- Many areas prohibit any uphill traffic during snowmaking season. Natural and manmade obstacles exist.
- Hiking is not recommended and is being done at your own risk!
- Hikers passes are free and can be obtained at Guest Services or from the Ski Patrol. It shows suggested routes & lists the rules.
- Dogs are NOT permitted on the mountain at any time, day or night, once we start normal operations.
5th & 6th Grade Passports:
To get your 5th & 6th Grade Passport, visit coloradoski.com/passport and sign up!
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Sunlight Mountain Resort is a unique Colorado winter playground that is affordable and family oriented. Sunlight has hundreds of acres for skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing. Sunlight's summit on Compass Mountain in the White River National Forest, overlooks majestic Mount Sopris and the awe-inspiring Elk Mountain Range. Amenities include a restaurant, lounge, rental and retail shop, ski school, children's center and snowmobile tours. Our Ski Swim Stay package features a lift ticket, a trip to the Glenwood Hot Springs and a night of lodging in Glenwood Springs. Click here to see your options.
Sunlight features 67 named trails covering over 470 acres. In addition to miles of cruising intermediate terrain, Sunlight's East Ridge has one of the steeper runs in the state. Aptly named, The Heathen falls beneath your feet at a breathtaking 52 degrees. Sunlight is home to one of the longest trails in ski country, Ute, a beginner slope that winds more than 2 miles from summit to base. Sunlight also hosts some of the best tree skiing in Colorado with many aspen groves untracked days after snowfall. All trails converge at the base lodge, so friends and family can always keep track of each other.
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