How to Go Skiing in Sundown Mountain, Iowa

Sundown Mountain Ski Resort in Iowa features the highest vertical drop of all other ski resorts in Illinois, Missouri and Iowa. This mountaintop oasis has two lodges overlooking the resort, a pro shop, a ski school with programs for children, 21 downhill trails, a terrain park and six chair lifts. The ski resort is located less than four miles from Dubuque, Iowa. Visit Sundown Mountain to experience the area's dual computerized race course, its 300-foot competition half pipe and its powdered ski slopes.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Valid credit card

Book Accommodations at Sundown Mountain

1. Book accommodations at a nearby hotel, motel, or bed and breakfast by visiting the Sundown Mountain Resort Web site (see Resources below) or by calling the resort directly at [phone].
2. Choose from a number of moderately priced ski-and-stay packages with partnered hotel chains located within five miles of the Sundown Mountain Resort. There are a number of deals that include accommodations, lift tickets and lessons.

Book Your Trip to Sundown Mountain

3. Fly into Dubuque Regional Airport, a mere 10 miles from the resort.
4. Take US Highway 20 to Dubuque County Road. If traveling from the north or west, you'll then turn right onto Asbury Road. Sundown Mountain will be less than a half mile down on your left.
5. Purchase lift tickets, arrange for rental equipment and set up lessons in advance of your trip by visiting the Sundown Mountain Resort Web site or calling the resort.

Enjoy Sundown Mountain

6. Visit the resort during its Fabulous Friday events and enjoy downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing until midnight.
7. Experience thrilling runs on any of 21 downhill trails that reach up to 4,000 in elevation.
8. Spend the trip getting air in the Sundown Mountain Terrain Park where a new Monster Wall awaits. Once there, you'll also enjoy a flat-down rail, an S-rail, four adjustable 15-foot rails, box steps and jumps.
9. Enjoy the 475-foot vertical drop at Sundown Mountain.

Tips & Warnings

• Book online for Internet-only discounts.

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