Photo: PunkToad from oakland, us / CC BY 2.0About Sundance
Sundance is a ski resort in Utah. It offers 2,150 feet of vertical drop, 450 skiable acres, 72 marked runs, with an average of about 300" of snow a year. The ski area began as Timp Haven in 1944. Robert Redford acquired it in 1969 and developed the Sundance name and conservation-led resort identity. The current profile uses the established 450-acre scope. The Electric Horseman high-speed quad and associated terrain are announced for winter 2026/27 and will require a post-opening refresh.
Why Visit Sundance?
- 72 runs with 2,149ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 300"
- 450 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 5 lifts including chairlift
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Sundance, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
8,251ft
Summit Elevation
2,515m
6,099ft
Base Elevation
1,859m
2,149ft
Vertical Drop
655m
450 acres
Skiable Area
182.11 ha
72
Total Runs
2.4mi
Longest Run
3.9km
5
Lifts
300"
Avg. Snowfall
762cm annually
How Sundance compares
Terrain Breakdown
20%
40%
25%
15%
●Beginner
20% of trails
■Intermediate
40% of trails
◆Advanced
25% of trails
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◆◆Expert
15% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 6, 2025
Closing DayApril 5, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Sundance
By Car
Sundance is in Utah, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude40.3932
Longitude-111.5886
RegionUtah, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Sundance trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Sundance averages 300" of snowfall a year.
Sundance rates 20% of its terrain as beginner, across 72 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Sundance averages 300" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 8,251 ft.
Sundance is located in Utah, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 40.3932, -111.5886.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Sundance, plus any places we've researched.
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