Sunlight Mountain Ski Resort

• Nearest town: Glenwood Springs
• Resort Altitude (metres): 2403m
• Ski Season: Late November – Mid April
• Mountain Range: Elk Mountain Range (Rockies)
• Number of Lifts: 4
• Highest Lift (metres): 3016m
• Lowest Lift (metres): 2403m
• Number of Slopes: 66
• Snowboarding: yes
• Cross Country (km): 10km

Sunlight Mountain Ski Information

General information

In nearby Glenwood Springs there are a number of attractions to keep you busy while taking a break from the skiing. A short hike from town will take you to the grave of the legendary gunman and gambler from the Old West – Doc Holliday. The most famous attraction in town is the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool. This 100-year-old attraction is the largest to be found in the world; here you will find two pools one at 104 degrees and one at 90 degrees. Glenwood Springs is also home to the Glenwood Caverns & Fairy Caves, consistently rated amongst the best in the USA.

• Languages: English Spanish
• Temperatures: 8°C
• Driving: Drivers drive on the right-hand side of the road
• Emergency contact numbers: All Emergencies 911
• Population: 8400
• Religion: Protestant 56% Roman Catholic 28% Jewish 2% other 4% none 10%
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Apres-ski

Glenwood Springs has a couple of restaurants and pubs worth visiting while in town. The Bayou offers Cajun cuisine at reasonable prices in a relaxed and friendly environment. The address is 52103 Highway 6. River’s offers contemporary American cuisine in an elegantly decorated environment. The restaurant boasts breathtaking views of the surrounding river and mountains. This is a good option for Sunday brunch or dinner; there is also a bar, which opens at 4pm.

Overview

This intimate yet unpretentious resort is a favourite among the many travellers that visit it each year. Situated on Compass Mountain, the resort is among the most beautiful scenery with breathtaking views of the Elk Mountain Range. The resort offers something for skiers and snowmobilers of all abilities with its 460 acres of terrain. In the nearby town of Glenwood Springs you will find the world largest Hot Springs pool, the perfect place to indulge yourself after a day of skiing. The town also offers a decent selection of restaurants, lodges and shops.

Sunlight Mountain Attractions

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