How to Go Skiing in Sunlight Mountain, Colorado

Skiers of all levels will find what they are looking for at Sunlight Mountain in Colorado. With 470 usable acres, 67 different slopes, a growing terrain park and miles of cross-country trails, Sunlight Mountain has it all, including a steep vertical drop of 2,010 feet and a bracing top elevation of 9,895 feet.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Book a Ski Trip to Sunlight Mountain

1. Hop on to Sunlight Mountain's Web site for a listing of rustic lodges, charming local or chain hotels and cozy bed and breakfast inns (see Resources below). Prices range from inexpensive to moderate. Book accommodations by calling the listed numbers or following the links provided.
2. Book accommodations near the Sunlight Mountain Resort by visiting the Colorado Tourism Office Web site (see Resources below) and following the links to local hotels that appear when you do an accommodations search. You can also call (800) COLORADO to speak with someone directly.
3. Book travel into Denver, which is about three hours away from Sunlight Mountain. You'll take Interstate 70 west to Glenwood Springs. From Glenwood Springs, take Highway 82 to 27th Street to Four Mile Road. Four Mile Road ends at Sunlight Mountain ski resort.
4. Attend ski school to brush up on your skiing or try snowboarding for the first time. Call [phone] or [phone] to make reservations.
5. Purchase season passes online. For Family or Corporate ski passes, visit Sunlight Mountain's downtown store or call at [phone] or [phone].
6. Leave your children in the care of Sunlight Mountain's professionals. Daycare is available for children aged 18 months to 6 years. If daycare is not enough, sign your kids up for ski lessons. Reservations are highly recommended. Call [phone], extension 248.

Explore Sunlight Mountain

7. Log in to the Sunlight Mountain Web site to check the status of the slopes and the weather conditions before you finalize your trip. Freshly falling snow on the hills means that same great snow is falling on the roads. Take every precaution when traveling in inclement weather.
8. Sneak a peek of what's to come with Sunlight Mountain's online photo and video gallery. Also check out the live mountain Web cam for real-time action.
9. Leave the trail behind and head for Moe's Southwest Grill Terrain Park. Show off your skills as you navigate through tons of rails, boxes and jumps.
10. Take your skis and boards to Sunlight's full service repair shop for adjustments, tuning, repair and wax.
11. Rent your ski or snowboard equipment through Sunlight Mountain's rental shop. Each rental technician is fully qualified to optimize your gear for a great day on the slopes.

Tips & Warnings

• The Sunlight Mountain Resort Web site does not offer direct online booking and neither does the Colorado Tourism Office Web site, but both offer links to lodging providers that do.
• Find special deals and packages by booking your ski trip through a major travel site.