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Sunlight Resort Guide
Projected to open December 12, 2026
Best months to book: February, April, March · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 12 — closed April 5
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Resort Guide
Sunlight Mountain Resort is located near Glenwood Springs, Colorado, offering over 700 acres of skiable terrain with a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs. The resort is known for its relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, affordable lift tickets, and uncrowded slopes. Signature experiences include wide-open cruisers, tree skiing, and the unique Ute trail, one of the longest runs in Colorado. Key amenities feature a base lodge with dining, equipment rentals, ski school, and convenient access to nearby hot springs.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Sunlight
Lifts
3
Skiable area
740 ac
Longest run
4.8 km / 3 mi
Share of terrain by difficulty
- Beginner20% of terrain
- Intermediate55% of terrain
- Advanced20% of terrain
- Expert5% of terrain
Lift fleet
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair1
- Double chair1
- Surface lift1
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Last Turn Lounge – Known for its welcoming atmosphere and rustic charm, this classic après-ski bar at Sunlight Mountain Resort is a favorite for skiers to unwind with local brews, hearty food, and live music, making it a central hub for post-slope relaxation and socializing.
Season vs Historic
Updated Wed, Oct 14, 12:01 AM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 241cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 237cm full-season avg
241cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~202.4 cm. That's 16% below the 5-year average (241 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 15% below the 30-year average (237 cm).
Sunlight Season Snowfall
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Sunlight Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 268cm with an average of 64 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 33cm | 8 days | 15cm | 29cm | 9cm |
| December | 43cm | 10 days | 42cm | 61cm | 9cm |
| January | 42cm | 10 days | 66cm | 83cm | 9cm |
| February | 40cm | 11 days | 82cm | 98cm | 8cm |
| March | 39cm | 9 days | 89cm | 104cm | 8cm |
| April | 34cm | 9 days | 80cm | 96cm | 9cm |
| May | 14cm | 3 days | 42cm | 71cm | 6cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
42 days scored, from 22 Feb
37
Best Day
3 Apr
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 3522 Feb
- 3323 Feb
- 2727 Feb1cm
March 2026
- 334 Mar6cm
- 337 Mar10cm
- 325 Mar
April 2026
- 373 Apr6cm
- 324 Apr1cm
- 272 Apr4cm
April scored highest for Sunlight in 2025-26. Based on 42 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 12, 2026
Through Apr 5, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Sunlight
- Where is Sunlight?
- Sunlight is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Sunlight?
- Sunlight runs from a base elevation of 2,403 m (7,884 ft) to a summit of 3,016 m (9,895 ft), giving a vertical drop of 613 m (2,011 ft).
- How big is Sunlight?
- Sunlight has 740 acres (299 hectares) of skiable terrain, 77 marked runs and 3 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Sunlight?
- Sunlight is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Sunlight?
- Sunlight typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Sunlight get in a typical season?
- Sunlight averages 227 inches / 577 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
