Sundance Resort Opens for the 2007-2008 winter season.

December 11, 2007 on 6:34 pm | In Sundance Resort |

I must admit that I am still a Sundance employee at heart.  Some how in the 3 and half years I spent there I was smitten. I will continue to post positive information about the resort on this site in addition to figuring out what to do with this site.

The Sundance Ski Resort eked out another opening day on time opening last Friday, December 7th. Sundance is a small resort nestled in the North Fork of the Provo Canyon in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. What Sundance lacks in size and amenities is made up with charm known as rustic elegance. What I think makes Sundance unique and a reason to visit is its folksy down to earth people. The resort’s staff is mostly locals who give Sundance a special feel.

Sundance doesn’t always offer the longest ski season but it receives plenty of Utah’s famous powder making its season good from late December to early March as the best time for thick snow. Sundance sits much lower than the other local resorts about 2000 feet lower. It also requires storms that come from the south and west to put lots of Utah’s famous powder on the slopes.

Sundance Resort’s Mountain Stats

Average Annual Snowfall: 300 inches

Vertical Drop: 2,150

Base Elevation: 6,100

Top Elevation: 8,250

Skiable Acres: 450

% Beginner Terrain: 20

% Intermediate Terrai: 40

% Advanced Terrain: 40

Miles to Major Airport: 55

Number of Runs: 42

Sundance is a great hidden treasure.  Some of its best features are weekday skiing is awesome with very small lines. Incredible views that I think are even better than most all of the Utah resorts. I loved skiing all day and then having a Reuben Sandwich from the Foundry Grill to top off the day.