Sundance is located in peaceful Provo Canyon in the state of Utah. The nearest international airport is Salt Lake City; Park City is the closest major town. There are car rental companies in the airport terminals and you can get...
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Sundance has mountain terrain that is unmatched in its natural beauty. The spectacular scenery is alp-like, with the towering peaks of 12,000-foot (3,600-m) Mount Timpanagos. The resort is the result of actor Robert Redford's vision to protect thousands of acres of wilderness and offer a peaceful ski sanctuary with unhurried skiing and unspoiled solitude.
Sundance is for those seeking a peaceful, low-key village community. It offers a nostalgic step back in time to the way ski areas once were. The resort exists in harmony with the surrounding natural environment and is tiny compared with other U.S. ski resorts. There are just three lifts serving 41 trails, a fraction of the numbers found elsewhere. Robert Redford founded the resort in 1969 to rescue the area from over-development; it takes its name from his famed role in the movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
The season runs from December 10 to the first Saturday in April or Easter (weather permitting). Peak season is December 20 to January 2, and January 15 to March 15. Since the installation of snowmaking facilities there is seamless coverage from the bottom of the front mountain to the top of the back mountain.
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Sundance has 95 stylish guest cottages and 11 spacious mountain homes ranging from two to five bedrooms. Prices are not low, but the quality of Sundance’s accommodations is worth the five-star pricetag. Sundance has 95 stylish guest cottages and 11...
The ski school offers all types of instruction, including racing, moguls, powder, steeps and a good program for kids. The ski school is located at the base of the mountain. Group lessons, for which the upper limit is eight people,...
Sundance Ski Area At Sundance you’ll find just 450 acres (182 ha) of alpine skiing and snowboarding, 14 miles (22 km) of cross-country trails and six miles (10 km) of dedicated snowshoeing trails. If you’re looking for tons of variety,...
Sundance Ski Lifts There are only four lifts in Sundance: a quad to take you up, two triple chairs to get you around the back and a tow lift for beginners. There are only four lifts to choose from here,...
Sundance Beginner Skiing The best area for beginners is to take the Theater handle tow near the village, then Center Aisle, a green trail. Once you've mastered this, take Stampede from midway up Ray’s Lift—another green trail—and then venture onto...
Sundance Intermediate Skiing Of the 40 percent of intermediate trails in Sundance, the most challenging is a black, Red Finger, a steep trail that gets narrower as you get further down. For a good day out, take Ray's Lift to...
Sundance Expert Skiing Forty percent of the trails in Sundance are for advanced and expert skiers and the best skiing is on the back mountain. Skiing outside the boundaries is not permitted, but there are some areas that you can...
Sundance Snowboarding There are no dedicated areas for snowboarders in Sundance. The terrain makes it easy for boarders to access the whole mountain and only very few areas require a cat track for access. There are no dedicated areas for...
Sundance On Mountain Dining There's no shortage of healthy eating options in Sundance, with a number of places serving soups, sandwiches and organic delicatessen. There are four lunch and snack restaurants in Sundance: one at the top, Bear Claw's Cabin,...
Sundance Base Village Robert Redford’s vision of recreation, the arts and the environment co-existing has come true in Sundance. Robert Redford's vision was to create a village where recreation, the arts and the environment could all live happily alongside one...
Sundance Apres-Ski, Restaurants & Bars Sundance has only two sit-down restaurants, but one of them is a Robert Redford favorite with a tree growing in the middle of it. There are two sit-down restaurants in Sundance village. The Foundry Grill...
Sundance Activities A recent addition to Sundance is the Native American-inspired Spa. Cross-country enthusiasts will discover 14 miles (22 km) of scenic trails for skating and traditional cross-country skiing, and lantern-lit trails for cross-country night skiing. A recent addition to...