Sundance Mountain Resort, USA

Sundance Mountain Ski Resort Terrain

The Sundance Ski Resort’s terrain is varied and dynamic, providing awesome winter thrills to adventurous revelers. The resort features a minimal 450 acres of skiable terrain, with 45 runs that are lift accessible. The ski area is situated on an elevation of between 2,515 meters (the highest lifted point on the resort) and 1,850 meters (the lowest lifted point). 

The topmost part of the mountain features lines of ridges, bowls, and gullies that stream down to the mountain’s midsection. There are also some tree skiing opportunities which include light trees.

The official trail statistics are as follows:

• 35% beginner
• 45% intermediate
• 20% advanced

Beginner riding at the Sundance Ski Resort

The beginner slopes at Sundance are great places for more confident beginners to enjoy the snow. It may be a bit daunting for absolute novices as the beginner area is not designated. However, due to relatively fewer crowds, novices can still enjoy winter sports and quickly progress to more challenging slopes. Ray’s Quad’s three departure points have long beginner slopes that allow beginners to enjoy pleasant cruises down the mountain. 

Intermediate Skiing and Snowboarding at Sundance

The wide expanse at Maverick delights mid- and lower-level intermediates who get to enjoy the mellow slopes down the mountain. More experienced intermediates can find challenging slopes further upslope in Wild Flower and Bear Claw lift serviced areas.

Advanced Skiing and Snowboarding at Sundance

Advanced skiers and snowboarders delight in the resort’s line of steep ridges and gullies. The Bishop’s Bowl at the top of Arrowhead is the most popular advanced snow sports area due to its pleasant and challenging features. The snow quality and fall lines get better from either side of the expert area, particularly the Far East or Bishops Gates off the Amy’s Ridge section.

Expert Slopes at Sundance Ski Resort

The expert runs at Sundance are not clearly defined. However, they are hard to miss, aided by signposts between Bishop’s Cat track and Pipeline. The resort has double black slopes that excite expert riders, even though they are less challenging than in the neighboring resorts.

Lifts at Sundance Mountain Ski Resort

The Sundance Ski Resort’s 450 acres are serviced by a network of 6 chairs and a rope tow that allows convenient access to various slopes on the mountain. The ski area is serviced by two chairs that get you to the top of the resort, the Ray’s quad, and Arrowhead triple. There is a handle tow on beginner terrain and the advanced and expert areas are mostly serviced by the Flathead triple chair.

The named lifts have the following details:

• Outlaw Express – This is a 4-person detachable chairlift, with a length of 1,525 meters and a carrying capacity of 2,400 riders every hour.

• Wildwood – This is a fixed-grip quad chair that can haul up to 2,400 riders every hour. 
• Stairway Lift – This is a fixed-grip chairlift that travels a length of 304 meters and has a carrying capacity of 1,250 persons every hour.
• Rays Lift – This is a 4-person fixed-grip chairlift that covers a distance of 1,246 meters and has a carrying capacity of 1,297 riders with their equipment. This is the main lift at the resort and allows riders to get all the way to the top of the mountain. It has three stopovers which include a terminus and two mid stations. 
• Jake's Lift – This is a fixed-grip quad that has the capacity to ferry up to 2,000 riders every hour and travels along a length of 1,000 meters.
• Flathead – This fixed-grip triple covers a distance of 0.8 kilometers and has a carrying capacity of 1,400 riders every hour.
• Sundance Handle Tow – This is a surface lift on beginner slopes that allows up to 500 riders to scale the incline every hour, covering a distance of 100 meters.

How To Get A Ski Pass To Sundance Mountain Ski Resort

The Sundance Ski Resort makes its tickets available for purchase from its online store. You can also purchase them physically at the resort. Buying your tickets online is more convenient and you can also save money by taking advantage of early bird offers and pre-season sales and discounts. It also helps you avoid long lines at the resort’s ticketing offices. Ensure to collect your scannable physical pass at the resort and keep it on your person at all times.

The Sundance Ski Resort’s physical pass uses RFID (radio frequency identification device) technology. Each of the passes contain a unique chip that bears a visitor’s particulars and can be reloaded online during or before your next visit. When you’re at the lift, your pass can get scanned through your jacket or pocket as you enter. 

The following are the rules pertaining to the use of RFID cards:

• Ensure to reload your tickets online before your visit
• RFID cards are non-transferable
• Keep your cards on your person at all times and do not lose or damage them. A replacement fee is applicable upon loss or damage.

• Never punch a hole in your RFID card as you may damage it.
• Avoid placing your card alongside your phone or other electronics.
• Do not carry multiple cards when approaching a scan active area
• The cards are non-transferable and if you allow someone else to use your card, you may lose your privileges.

For more details about your scannable card and the types of passes that you can buy, please visit the resort’s website or call for assistance.

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Sundance Mountain Ski Resort Snowcam  

Curious to know what the snow is like today at the Sundance Ski Resort?

The following is a live webcam feed of the slopes at the Sundance Ski Resort. We’ve curated the best views to show you the current snow conditions from around the resort.