Total Area 445 acres Annual Snowfall 240 inches 1 triple, 2 doubles, 1 surface lift Lifts

This mostly mellow, mid-size ski area is a haven for families, especially those on a budget — Sunlight's adult ticket prices are $30 a day; multi-day rates are even less. In addition, economical Ski/Swim/Stay packages start at $59 per person, per day, double occupancy. Still, there are several short but genuinely super-steep runs that will intimidate all but the really skilled. Sunlight is also ideal for sometime skiers who like the opportunity to combine downhill sliding with dips in the famous Hot Springs Pool, strolling around Glenwood Springs' pleasant downtown and even hopping a low-cost bus to Aspen for a day of shopping and sightseeing. First Timer beginner package, $60 for lift, lesson and rental equipment.

Where: 157 miles from Denver via I-70, 10 miles outside of Glenwood Springs.

What's There: 2,010-foot vertical drop, 66 trails, 445 acres, one triple chairlift, two doubles, one surface lift, and a snowboard park.

What's New: Enhanced snowmaking capabilities.

Season: End of November to Mid-April.

Snowboarding: Yes.

Terrain: Beginner 20%, Intermediate 55%, Advanced 20%, Expert 5%.

Ski School: Full slate of skiing and snowboarding lessons for adults and children. Three-day package, including lift ticket, rental, and three 2-hour lessons, for $165 ($5 per day extra for snowboard rental).

Mountain Contact: Sunlight Mountain Resort, tel. (800) 445-7931 or (970) 945-7491.

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