"No hassles. No hype. It’s exactly why you go skiing or riding." - This is what the Sunlight Mountain Ski Resort website says! The mountain is located in Glenwood Springs, and folks are encouraged to Ski, Swim, Stay! Ski the terrain, swim or soak in the hot springs and stay in a relaxing hotel!
This picture was taken on a summer hike by @lanterns_and_lavender!
So many colors throughout the year can be seen on hikes, and bikes - but we all know - its a ski resort!
The mountain is celebrating 53 years this season. It is an affordable place to ski - compared to several of Colorado's other mountains. There is about 700 skiable acres - and about half of the skiable terrain is "blues and green" - which if you know anything about skiing - those are signs for beginner + intermediate trails. So if you are a new skier/snowboarder or have a few kiddos - a week, weekend or day trip sounds like a trip worth taking!
If you are not a beginner and are up for a challenge.... the mountain holds an annual "Defiance Challenge". You and a partner challenge yourself (and others) to see how many black diamonds and double black diamonds you can do in a 10 hour period. This year the event is on March 6th - and is the 8th annual. Cost is $155/team!
The Travel recently wrote an article titled "These Ski Resorts in Colorado Have the Best Reviews on Trip Advisor".... the first mountain they talked about was yours truly! "Sunlight Mountain Resort might not be as well recognized as Colorado ski meccas such as Vail and Aspen, but don't count it out when it comes time to book your Colorado ski getaway. This resort boasts sixty-seven trails spanning over four hundred and seventy acres. Those who have spent time here swear by the tree trails. The resort claims to have some of the best tree skiing in the entire state. It also has one of the steepest slopes that Colorado has, aptly named Heathen Falls. If a fifty-two-foot degree decline isn't your thing, it also has one of the longest beginner slopes in the state. There is something for everyone at Sunlight Mountain Resort."
@funkypelicancompany said “Rain drops and Aspen leaves are some of my favorite things!
A local at Sunlight since 1985 - and a resident of Glenwood Springs his whole life - @glenwoodspringslife - took the main photo above and helped me with these:
WINTER - Snowboard and ski.
SPRING - Snowboard and ski.
SUMMER - Not much happening, but the Sunlight Mountain Inn has rooms available. Mostly hiking and a small amount of biking.
FALL - Totally awesome place to see the colors.
