5 Reasons to Ski Sunlight Mountain Instead of Aspen or Snowmass

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Sunlight Mountain Ski Resort in Glenwood Springs Colorado

Howdy folks!
The snow is melting fast this spring,and you better get on the hill for the last few days of slushing, i mean skiing/boarding.

This little lens is here to help you see the light when it comes to sunlight mountain and the ski resort on the next hill over.
Less than 30 minutes from Glenwood Springs, access to Sunlight Mountain is gained by driving out of town after crossing the river at 7th or 27th street, and heading south on Midland until you get to Four Mile creek/canyon/road.

Offering a great family Colorado Ski Vacation that is affordable, here are the top 5 reasons you should consider skiing or snowboarding at Sunlight Mountain Ski Resort over Aspen Highland or Snowmass at Aspen, or even buttermilk at Aspen if you have beginner skiers or snowboarders.

Sunlight Mountain

Colorado Ski Vacation Destination

Sunlight Mountain Ski Resort LogoHere is the official logo of the ski area on the mountain next to Sunklight Mountain. The ski resort is called Sunlight Mountain Ski Resort, but it is really on Compass Mountain. Sunlight Mountain is right next to it, where all the towers and stuff are.
The ski area is on national forest land, so if you have skins, you can come and skin up the mountain and ski down for free!

Mode of Snow transport

How do you get down the hill or around the meadow?

Alright, I admit it! I am a skier, not a boarder, or telemarker, or cross country type, but a bonafide downhill skier.

I am also a pantheist, which is a way of saying, "to each his or her own". so tell me, what is your favorite mode of getting down the hill?

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Colorado Vacation Ski Gear

Gear and Equipment for Fun and Safety

The right sports gear and equipment can make or break a Colorado Ski Vacation trip, so make sure you either bring the right stuff with you, or rent the snow gear you need at reasonable prices once you get here.
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Where Do You Ski?

Snob or average Bob?

Many of us ski up valley, and to imply that we are snobs is just, well. . .

So tell me your thoughts on whether Aspen or Sunlight is a better place to snowboard or ski?

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1. Plenty of Glades for Tree Skiing

Snowboarders Delight in the Glades

Sunlight Mountain Ski Resort Trail Map

Much of the mountain is Aspen grove with sparse evergreen trees, making Sunlight Mountain the perfect place to ski the trees.
Becaase of so few large evergreen trees, and the fact that "somebody" poodles the trees, navigating the glads is easy on both skis as well as snowboards. Kids love to drop into the glads and come out on the lower run, startling their adult counterparts who are too chicken to navigate the trees.

Snowboard Gear on Ebay

All your Snowboarding Gear Here

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2. Park Right There

Save 30-60 minutes each way!

Sunlight Mountain Ski Resort in winter

Not only is Sunlight Mountain resort closer to you if you are coming from the east or north, but the parking is so much easier then if you want to ski up valley.

No parking miles from the ski area, walking to a bus stop, waiting, loading and unloading your gear, and having to do it all again when you go back to your car. Instead, just drive up into the lot, and walk from your car right up the stairs to the resort ticket window. Season pass holders park in the lower lot and walk right up to the lift!

3. Great Packages Deals

Ski, Swim and Stay

When you come to Glenwood Springs for your Colorado Ski Vacation, you can take advantage of the promotional Ski/Swim/Stay, and ski Sunlight Mountain as part of the deal.
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Downhill Ski Gear

Prepare for your Colorado Ski Vacation

If you are a downhill skier, the following selection of gear is currently up for auction at Ebay.

a great place to find winter sports gear is at gear and equipment list at Glenwood Springs to Aspen Colorado
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4. Great Place for Family

Nobody Gets Lost Here

Family on Sunlight Mountain Ski Resort Lift

Sunlight Mountain Ski Resort is a family friendly place, where all runs lead to the lodge at the bottom of the hill.

Snow Accessories

Keep Warm and Dry in Winter

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5. Price is Right

Save Hundres on tickets Alone

Sunlight Mountain Ski Resort is openIn this tough economy, even those who usually ski at Aspen can no longer afford the many thousands of dollars required to purchase the yearly ski lift pass.

For a family of 4, that means up to $200 a day savings in lift tickets and ski equipment rentals. Add on the cost of lodging, meals and entertainment, and you can see that a Glenwood Springs Ski vacation includes Sunlight Mountain Resort.

Share Your Favorite Ski or Snowboard Story

Tell Us more about your ski and snowboard experiences

Give us something to thing about, dream about, think you are crazy to do!

  • flicker Dec 14, 2011 @ 12:20 pm | delete
    Used to ski a lot when I was younger. Hope I have time to get back into it someday.
  • JenniferMarshall Nov 9, 2010 @ 6:37 pm | delete
    I prefer to cross country ski. Downhill skiing is too extreme for me. I would love to visit Colorado sometime for skiing. Sounds affordable to. It is definitely on my list of possibilities for my next vacation
  • Pirobo Nov 5, 2010 @ 4:25 am | delete
    This is one of my must do things, snow skiing - I do water skiing but that is totally different. Sunlight Mountain Ski Resort here I come Isoon anyway).
  • krikekim Nov 1, 2010 @ 8:41 pm | delete
    This lens is very informational. I really like it. It really helps me see the light when it comes to sunlight mountain and the ski resort on the next hill over.

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