Sunlight Ski Area
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Coordinates: 39°23′59.3″N 107°20′21.4″W / 39.399806°N 107.339278°W
| Sunlight Mountain Resort | |
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| Location | White River National Forest, Garfield County, Colorado, USA |
| Nearest city | Glenwood Springs, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 39°23′59.3″N 107°20′21.4″W / 39.399806°N 107.339278°W |
| Vertical | 2,010 feet (610 m) |
| Top elevation | 9,895 feet (3,016 m) |
| Base elevation | 7,885 feet (2,403 m) |
| Skiable area | 470 acres (1.9 km²) |
| Runs | 67 total - 20% beginner - 55% intermediate - 20% advanced - 5% expert |
| Longest run | 2.5 miles - (4.02 km) |
| Lift system | 3 total - 1 triple chair - 2 double chairs |
| Terrain parks | none |
| Snowfall | 250 in. (635 cm) |
| Web site | http://www.sunlightmtn.com/ |
Sunlight Mountain Resort and Ski Area is a ski area located in the White River National Forest, near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The ski area caters to local skiers and large groups.
[edit] Terrain
The resort has surprising variety for its size, encompassing easy beginner runs, cruiser runs, as well as a section of steep chutes. The area covers a north-facing below-tree line basin that funnels all runs toward a single base area. Sunlight's summit offers views of Mount Sopris and the Elk Mountains.
[edit] External links
Sunlight Mountain Resort and Ski Area
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