Sunlight Mountain Resort near Glenwood Springs is offering a risk-free opportunity to try skiing or snowboarding for the first time. Free two-hour group ski lessons are available every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. throughout January 2008. This is a great way to try out the sport at no cost!

To really get the hang of skiing or snowboarding, Sunlight Mountain Resort is also introducing the Learn To Shine program for new snowriders all winter long. Learn to Shine includes three days of lift tickets, daily two-hour lessons beginning at 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m., and daily equipment rentals. Learn to Shine costs $215 for skiing and $230 for snowboarding. At the end of the Learn to Shine program, graduates receive a free five-day pass to Sunlight Mountain Resort to master their new skills.

Snow riders will find the resort to be a relaxed, friendly ski area. The uncomplicated trail system features 67 runs over 470 acres that funnel back to the base lodge. There is something for everyone, including cruising corduroy, steeps, and moguls. Every trail converges at the base lodge, so family members can keep track of each other easily.

Free lessons are offered at Sunlight Ski School on January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 in 2008. For either program, guests should arrive one hour before scheduled lesson times if they plan to use rental equipment. Lessons are subject to availability. Sunlight Ski School operates on a first-come, first-served basis and does not take advance reservations.

For more information, visit sunlightmtn.com or call 800-445-7931 or 970-945-7491. For lodging, go to visitglenwood.com or call 888-445-3696.

As scheduled, Sunlight Mountain Resort opened Friday, November 30th. The only lift running at this time is Tecero with 10 acres of terrain on the Midway. As of this morning the mountain received 7” of fresh snow and expects another 9” today and 5” this evening. If you are a season pass holder now is a great time to head on up to Sunlight Mountain and pick up you pass. The Glenwood Springs Shuttle is operating with the normal schedule and Ski School and the Lodge is also open for business. Enjoy a discounted pass today and tomorrow for only $25

The resort will be closed Monday through Thursday, reopening on Friday December 7th.

Watch a video of a current Sunlight Mountain Snow Report.

Autumn offers some of the best fishing in Glenwood Springs and Colorado with all types of species biting best this time of year. As the days grow shorter the fish begin feeding more to prepare themselves for winter and the colder waters move the fish closer to the surface. Unfortunately, with all the recent rain it has clouded up the rivers and made it more difficult. The rain and high waters stimulate more sediment in the rivers, it gets mucky and the flies die quicker. But it can’t rain forever and a fall fishing trip is well worth your time. Prior to all the recent rain the fishing on the Colorado River from Glenwood Springs to Rifle has been spectacular, especially with the crowds depleting after Labor Day. For a current fish report visit the Colorado Division of Wildlife.

Sunlight Mountain is now closed.

But, a little mud didn’t stop these skiers on Showdown near the end of the season.

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Hope they used their rock skis.

Sunlight Mountain Ski Resort received 10 inches of new snow since Tuesday evening. Take advantage of the fresh snow. Closing day is approaching on Easter Sunday, April 8th. Hopefully, the sun will be shining this weekend and we can enjoy relaxing on the deck in between runs, a great way to spend the day.

Sunlight Mountain is reporting a top of the mountain base of 51 inches and a mid mountain base of 47 inches. 90% of the mountain is open with the extreme east side of the mountain open in the mornings and closing early afternoon. Bring your rock skiis if you got ‘em.

Easter Sunday will include sunrise services and an Easter egg hunt.

Summer activities such as horseback riding, private parties and hiking will still be available, however, a big part of their summer will be devoted to preparing for the sale of the resort.

Sunlight Mountain Resort
10901 County Road 117
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
suninfo@sunlightmtn.com
(800)455-7931 or (970) 945-7491

The Yampa Vapor Caves are underground caves formed from natural geothermal steam bathts. These naturally formed caves were first discovered by the Ute Indians and recognized for their healing properties. In fact, Yampah meant “big medicine” to the Native Americans.

The hot springs and mineral caves in Glenwood Springs are not only a prime attraction to tourists today, but were a main reason for the settlement of this city.

Glenwood Springs Yampa Vapor Caves and Spa is a recommended stop! Even if you don’t feel like getting a massage or other spa treatment, you can spend some time relaxing in the cave.

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Glenwood Canyon Kayak offers a large selection of Kayaking, Rafting, and other water sport products. They also offer a full-service kayak school where you can learn all the techniques necessary to take you to the next level in whitewater kayaking. Rate this Business:

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We are excited by the possibility of the newly planned Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park being built on the Colorado River. This is a great use of one of our major natural resources and we think more people should benefit, both economically and recreationally, from a strong flow of water through town.

The park will be located on the Colorado River at the Midland Avenue Bridge in West Glenwood Springs and will bring an economical, ecological, educational and recreational opportunities to Glenwood Springs. (more…)

Storm King Memorial Trail is a moderately hard trail which is steep and/or rocky in many places. It is about a mile long. The trail is in memory of the 14 firefighters who died on Storm King Mountain. There are numerous plaques and monuments which gives the hike additional historic interest. Many firefighters visit this spot - check out the stickers on the sign in box.

The trail was left rugged and steep as it was for the firefighters. An observation point was established one mile up from the trail giving the complete view of the fire area. From this point, a more primitive trail continues up another 3/4 of a mile to the point where the firefighters perished. The path is very similar to the ones the firefighter tood only they carried heave packs and equipment on their backs.

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Here are two good videos about Fly Fishing in the Roaring Fork Valley: The Roaring Fork River and Frying Pan River:

This is a six minute video. If you like it, the full 29 minute version is available here.

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