Colorado Ski Area

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.

Steep and deep
Sunlight Mountain Resort’s Extreme East Ridge challenges skiers and boarders. With a pitch of 52°, the Heathen is one of the steepest trails in the state. Sunlight is also home to one of the longest trails. Ute, a cruising beginning slope, winds more than two-and-one-half miles from the summit to the base.

Sunlight provides a wide variety of activities and services…something to please just about anyone!

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
Driving Directions

Mountain Statistics
Elevation at base: 7,885′
Elevation at summit: 9,895′
Hours of Lift Operation: 9am to 4pm daily
Skiable Terrain: 470 acres
Vertical Drop: 2,010′
Steepest Run: The Heathen (52° pitch)
Longest Run: Ute Trail (2.5 miles)
Season: November 30, 2007 to April 6, 2008
20% Beginner Terrain
55% Intermediate Terrain
20% Advanced Terrain
5% Expert Terrain
Annual Snowfall: 250 inches

Lift Systems
1 Triple
2 Doubles