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Mountain Information

Mountain Information

Total Skiable Acres: 5,000

Lift & Bus serviced, Hike-To, & Ski N' Skin, Guided Tour

Annual Snowfall: Over 360”

100% natural “Greatest Snow on Earth”

Named Runs: 163

Beginner: 15% Intermediate: 29% Advanced: 56%

Public Lifts: 5

Not including surface lifts

Summit Elevation: 9,422’

Hidden Lake: 8,900’ James Peak: 9,422’

Vertical Drop: 3,380’

James Peak to Paradise Express base

Lift Operations

We’ll kick off with Opening Night at Sundown on Friday, December 12, at 4:00pm, and then begin daytime operations on Saturday, December 13, at 9:00am. Limited terrain will be available, and we are operating under early-season conditions. Please expect unmarked obstacles and ski and ride with caution. All operations are subject to weather and conditions.

Lift Name

Paradise Express

Type

High-Speed Quad

Ride Time

7 Minutes

Vertical

1,605’

Hours

9:00am–3:30pm

Lift Name

Timberline

Type

Fixed Grip Quad

Ride Time

8 Minutes

Vertical

782’

Hours

9:00am–4:00pm

Lift Name

Lightning Ridge

Type

Fixed Grip Quad

Ride Time

8 Minutes

Vertical

1,086'

Hours

9:00am–4:00pm

Lift Name

Hidden Lake Express

Type

High-Speed Quad

Ride Time

7 Minutes

Vertical

1,268’

Hours

9:00am–4:00pm

Lift Name

Sundown

Type

Fixed Grip Quad

Ride Time

7 Minutes

Vertical

554’

Hours

9:00am–9:00pm

Lift Name

Sunrise

Type

Platter Tow

Ride Time

4 Minutes

Vertical

155’

Hours

9:00am–3:30pm

Lift Name

Saddle Horn

Type

Surface Tow

Ride Time

3 Minutes

Vertical

60’

Hours

9:00am–4:00pm

Lift Name

Sun Tunnel

Type

Surface Lift

Ride Time

1 Minute

Vertical

20’

Hours

9:00am–4:00pm

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