Photo: SkiTheGlobe / CC BY-SA 3.0About Sunlight Mountain
Sunlight Mountain is a ski resort in Colorado. It offers 2,010 feet of vertical drop, 749 skiable acres, 77 marked runs, served by 3 lifts, with an average of about 250" of snow a year. Sunlight opened in 1966 near Glenwood Springs and operates as an independent western Colorado ski area. The current official page lists 749 acres and 77 runs; older profiles still publish roughly 730 acres and 67 trails.
Why Visit Sunlight Mountain?
- 77 runs with 2,011ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 250"
- 749 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 3 lifts including chairlift
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Sunlight Mountain, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
9,895ft
Summit Elevation
3,016m
7,884ft
Base Elevation
2,403m
2,011ft
Vertical Drop
613m
749 acres
Skiable Area
303.11 ha
77
Total Runs
2.5mi
Longest Run
4km
3
Lifts
250"
Avg. Snowfall
635cm annually
How Sunlight Mountain compares
Terrain Breakdown
20%
36%
24%
20%
●Beginner
20% of trails
■Intermediate
36% of trails
◆Advanced
24% of trails
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◆◆Expert
20% 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 Sunlight Mountain
By Car
Sunlight Mountain is in Colorado, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude39.5394
Longitude-107.3353
RegionColorado, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Sunlight Mountain trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
Nearby Resorts
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Sunlight Mountain averages 250" of snowfall a year.
Sunlight Mountain rates 20% of its terrain as beginner, across 77 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Sunlight Mountain averages 250" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 9,895 ft.
Sunlight Mountain is located in Colorado, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 39.5394, -107.3353.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Sunlight Mountain, plus any places we've researched.
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