Happy New Year!
With the holidays over, you may think the gifts have all been given.
And with that thought, you’d be wrong.
Thanks to Sunlight Mountain Resort and the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge, we’re giving away one Grand Prize Ski, Swim, Stay Getaway AND two sets of four lift tickets (2 adult, 2 kids).
The Grand Prize includes one night for a family of four at the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge, hot springs pool passes and lift tickets to Sunlight.
Think of it as a quick getaway from the city.
Or, plan a visit as part of a longer West Slope ski trip and visit nearby resorts like Aspen Snowmass and Powderhorn Mountain Resort.
And while the Grand Prize covers everything for a family of four, it’s affordable to add on more rooms and lift tickets if need be. Plus, there is plenty to do in beautiful, festive Glenwood Springs.
Travel must be completed before end of the 2015-16 ski season and the following blackout dates apply: Dec. 19 – Jan. 3; Feb. 12 – 14; Mar. 18 – Apr. 3 (closing day).
To enter please leave a comment. Two lift ticket winners (each receiving a set of 2 adult and 2 children’s tickets) and one Grand Prize winner will be chosen randomly from all comments received at braveskimom.com on January 10, 2016.
Increase your odds of winning by entering two more times, at Mile High Mamas and MTN Town Magazine. Both of these fabulous sites are giving away a Grand Prize trip and two sets of lift tickets. All together, we’re offering 9 prizes.
Why Sunlight and Glenwood
Now that we’ve shared the important giveaway details, here are some reasons why you should enter.
Surprising Sunlight
Here’s what you’ll find at Sunlight:
- 680 acres of skiable terrain, divided into 20% beginner, 55% intermediate, 20% advanced and 5% expert.
- One of Colorado’s longest trails (Ute at 2.5 miles) and steepest trails (Heathen with a 52º pitch).
- Plenty of glades and tree skiing for everyone from intermediates to experts.
- 250 inches average annual snowfall.
- A friendly, warm base lodge where you’ll find everything you need from rentals, to lunch, to a sunny deck for an après beer.
- Huge views of Mount Sopris and the surrounding mountains.
- Other options for fun, including full-throttle snowmobile tours and Nordic skiing.
Family Fun
Sunlight is a very family friendly resort and a perfect place to turn your kids loose.
With one base, your kids can enjoy parent-free freedom without getting lost. Over half of the trails at Sunlight are intermediate, and these include runs with bumps, glades and plenty of fast corduroy. Ute, a gentle, long roller of a trail has been a kid-favorite for generations.
Not ready to let the little ones roam? Consider the Sunlight Ski and Ride School for group lessons, ages 7 and up. Lessons in the dedicated Children’s Center are available for kids as young as age 3, while the resort also offers enticing adult private and group lessons and high performance, women-specific and backcountry clinics.
Warm Water
While lots of resort lodging offers hot tubs, only the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge offers direct access to the world’s largest hot springs pool. Here, the warm, warm water comes straight from the earth loaded with 15 rich minerals (and cleaned up with a state-of-the-art ozone purification system) to help your tired muscles recover naturally.
Soak, swim, splash. Gaze at the stars. Or my favorite: look into the night sky as fat flakes of snow fall into the rising steam.
Then, when you’re good and relaxed, it’s a short walk back to your comfortable hotel room where you’ll dream the night away.
Charming Glenwood
Glenwood is a lovely, historic town of about 10,000 people at the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers and Interstate 70.
If you’ve only driven through at high speed, you’re missing a lot. In 2015, Glenwood was honored as one of the best small towns for the arts by Southern Methodist University; as Outside Magazine’s 5th best place to live in the U.S.; and, in 2011, was named “The Most Fun Town In America,” by USA Today.
Honors aside, the downtown area is full of funky shops, art galleries, outdoor specialists and plenty of coffee, bakeries and restaurants. Don’t miss dinner at our favorite, The Pullman.
Good luck!
More on Sunlight Mountain Resort:
Sunlight Mountain Resort: Friendly, Fun and Unexpectedly Extreme, February 15, 2013
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Steve, Annie and Gwen!
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Lake Lili says
Looks like a great spot! Please put my name in the hat!
braveskimom says
You bet! Thanks!
skijunkie1222 says
I would love to win these tickets!! I’ve never been to this resort and now’s as good a time as ever!! Is this the right place to enter the contest?
braveskimom says
Yes, you are at the right place and you are entered! Thanks!
emily says
I love your website and sunlight! happy new year!
braveskimom says
Thanks Emily! Happy New Year to you too!
Misty says
Beautiful! would be so amazing to go..
braveskimom says
Good luck to you!
Gwen M says
I haven’t been to Glenwood Springs since I was a kid, my dad use to hunt in that area, I would LOVE to win this trip!
braveskimom says
You will love Glenwood if you go! Good luck!
Jen M. says
My family would love to experience the beauty and fun in this part of Colorado!
braveskimom says
Thanks for entering Jen! Good luck!
Kara Williams says
Whoo hooo! Would love to win, since GWS is down the road from me… 🙂
braveskimom says
Quite convenient! Good luck!
Dara Hartmann says
The hot springs are sounding good right now!
braveskimom says
Agreed! Good luck!
Tara Demmon says
Love this! What a great idea for a giveaway
braveskimom says
Good luck Tara! Thanks for entering!
Stephanie Matlock says
If love to win for my new family 🙂
braveskimom says
You would have so much fun!
Sue Chamberlain says
We LOVE Sunlight and GWS!
braveskimom says
What’s not to love, right? Good luck!
Tami says
I’ve always loved the “lower profile” Sunlight ski area… it’s less intimidating to me. 🙂 And you totally can’t beat soaking in the soothing Glenwood Hot Springs after a rigorous day of skiing!
What a great getaway – thanks for the opportunity to win!
braveskimom says
You make some really good points. There is nothing but friendly and fun at Sunlight, definitely no intimidation. And yeah, soak, soak, soak. Heaven.
Jschaefe@mac.com says
Pick us! Our family is 4. It’s perfect.
braveskimom says
The perfect number! Winners are chosen randomly. Maybe you’ll have perfect luck!
Kelle Keeler says
Perfect get away in the winter time! Happy New Year!!
braveskimom says
Happy New Year to you too! Good luck!
Kathy McKinstry says
US Telemark Nationals were hosted there in 2015. Super fun and people were so nice!
braveskimom says
We also spent plenty of race weekends at Sunlight when our boys were Alpine USSA racers. It’s a great venue and you’re so right — people are really nice!
courtnay says
I loved skiing at Sunlight when I lived in Co from 2002-2009. Would LOOOOVE to get back this season. Not a whole lot of skiing this season in my neck of the woods!
braveskimom says
Definitely a great year to visit Colorado, then!
Jenn Gallagher says
Sounds like a great getaway! Thanks!!
braveskimom says
You are most welcome!
Trish Mahre says
Sounds perfect! Have not been skiing there in years- would love to go!
Thanks for the oportunity
braveskimom says
You betcha! Good luck!
Martha Graf says
I’m never one to turn down a chance to win a get away! Thanks for the opportunity, BSM, as well as the diversion from work!
braveskimom says
Skiing is so much more fun to contemplate than working!
Andrea Spikes says
This looks fantastic! We haven’t tried Sunlight, and our son is finally old enough for lessons. Bring. It. On.
braveskimom says
It’s a magical time – being ready to ski!
Sherri says
My family and I would love to win that grand prize!! With 3 toddlers it’s pretty much impossible to afford a vacation!
braveskimom says
Good luck Sherri!
Tiffany Plageman says
I’ve been to the springs, but never skied Sunlight. My fam would LOVE it, pick us! 🙂
braveskimom says
I’m sure you would LOVE it! 🙂
Tracy Perry says
Please enter my family for this great contest, sounds like a wonderful staycation!!!:)
braveskimom says
Best of luck, Tracy!
R. Ware says
Would love to go here!
braveskimom says
Would love to send you there!
Emily S. says
Happy new year!! How awesome would it be to win something like this? I’ve always wanted to make it over there for a weekend but just haven’t gotten around to it yet. Usually Im not very lucky with contests, but who knows, it’s a new year! Happy 2016!!
braveskimom says
New year! New luck!
Sara B says
Love the post and I’d love win!
braveskimom says
Thanks Sara!
annie says
Soaking and skiing with the family – sounds fabulous!
braveskimom says
Right? Good luck!
Karen Johnson says
This looks like a great vacation spot!
braveskimom says
Glenwood is great!
Katie Brewer says
I love Glenwood and Sunlight!
braveskimom says
Thanks for entering Katie!
Leah says
I’d love to win! I’ve only ever been to Glenwood in the spring or summer. 🙂
braveskimom says
It’s lovely in winter!
Brian I. says
I’d love to win
braveskimom says
Good luck! Thanks for entering.
Sunnie says
Thanks for the giveaway, I hear Glenwood Springs is so nice and beautiful!
braveskimom says
Best of luck to you!
Amy Goldstein says
Love this mountain!!
braveskimom says
Great to hear!
julie cavender says
A great opportunity for a little getaway from the city – count me in 🙂
braveskimom says
It’s a perfect city break!
Sara Levisky says
Would love to check out Sunlight with the family. Great contest package!
braveskimom says
It is — who doesn’t want to swim, soak, stay?
Marilyn B. says
Sounds like a fun weekend.
braveskimom says
I’m sure it will be! Good luck!
Christine mahorney says
I am a brave ski mom who’s taught two kids to ski and ride, pick me!!
braveskimom says
Nice to meet you brave ski mom! All winners are chosen randomly, but I can totally send you free BSM stickers! Just shoot me a “contact me” email.
Christen Reiner says
What a great family vacation! Id love to win!
braveskimom says
Good luck Christen!
Kellie says
Glenwood Springs and Sunlight Resort have always been a family favorite. In fact, so much so, that my Mom wanted her ashes spread over “ski pass” (the flight path from GJT to Aspen over Sopris Mountain). To visit her every year, I drive all the way back to the resort and 17 miles into the mountains. This would be a dreamy way to celebrate her memory and legacy with our family!! <3
braveskimom says
Such a nice tribute. Good luck!
Sally Chafee says
Never been there and I live just hours away! Please enter me in you giveaway.
Thanks so much!
braveskimom says
So many great places to explore in Colorado and this is certainly one of them!
Cyd Kintzer says
So exciting
braveskimom says
Good luck Cyd!
Chalane says
Great giveaway! Thanks for the offer 🙂
braveskimom says
But of course! Good luck!
Roxanna Butkus says
Wow! This sounds like a fun family get-a-way! Count me in!
braveskimom says
You’re in!
Shelly says
My boys just took their first ski lesson last weekend. This would be an awesome way to continue their skill-building!
braveskimom says
This certainly would be perfect timing for your family!
lori says
Another awesome giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity!
braveskimom says
Good luck Lori!
Julie says
Yes please! Thanks for the chance.
braveskimom says
You’re welcome Julie!
Valerie Kutansky White says
What a fun trip. I know my family would be so excited to go. We’ve never actually taken a ski vacation – this would be an amazing treat.
braveskimom says
It would be such a treat! Good luck!
Christy fry says
Sounds wonderful!! Thanks for the opportunity!
braveskimom says
You’re most welcome Christy!
Jordan Barron says
Would love to make new memories with my loved ones
braveskimom says
That’s my favorite thing about family skiing…making memories! 🙂
Dave Belin says
We did this trip with the family a couple of years ago and would love to do it again. Thanks for putting together the contest!
braveskimom says
You bet! Sounds like a strong testimonial if you’re ready to go back!
Katie says
This would be awesome!
braveskimom says
Best of luck Katie!
Diana says
I’ve never skied out west and this would be a such a fun time for my whole family, including the one who doesn’t ski!
braveskimom says
It would be a great introduction to Colorado!
Kristine Elliot says
Please enter me for a chance to win! Love your site BTW!!
braveskimom says
You are entered! And thanks! You made my day!
Vina says
I never been go to any ski places im colorado lol, winning this contest will be the most amazing moment ever! *finger crossed*
braveskimom says
That would be so exciting!
Corinne says
Sounds like the perfect getaway! I’d love to enter!
braveskimom says
You are entered!
Chrissy says
I sure would love to spend some time up in the mountains with this contest!
braveskimom says
Good luck Chrissy!
Trina Wegner says
Would love a getaway from the hustle and bustle! Thanks for the opportunity!
braveskimom says
You are so welcome! Thanks for entering!
Rachael Pineiro says
I would absolutely love to share this opportunity with my family! I have lived in Colorado for 14 years, and still have never had the opportunity to go skiing. Every year I say I am going, but it always gets put off for other necessities. It would be lovely to be considered for this prize 🙂
braveskimom says
Oh that would be fantastic! What a great way to start skiing!
Amber says
I never realized Sunlight was so close to Glenwood! That would be such an amazing trip for the family! Thanks for the chance
braveskimom says
Of course! Good luck!
Steve Rocklin says
How great would that be?! My wife and I love getting away(when possible).
braveskimom says
Best of luck to you and your lucky wife!
Charmin Calamaris (@theMomiverse) says
Sounds like the perfect family getaway! Thanks for being such a huge inspiration for fun & adventure with my own two boys> 🙂
braveskimom says
Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words!
Heather Westerman says
Sunlight is my families favorite place to ski. Hot Springs is our favorite place to swim. Glenwood Springs ROCKS…need I say more.
braveskimom says
GS does ROCK! Thanks
Angela Napierkowski says
We love to ski.
braveskimom says
You’ll love this trip then. Thanks!
Lori says
What a great opportunity and an awesome getaway! We love Glenwood!
braveskimom says
So happy to hear! Best of luck!
Antoinette Gonzales says
My family and I have never been to Glenwood Springs and his sounds like an amazing trip. From what I can see, Glenwood is beautiful. Thanks for the opportunity to be entered into the contest.
braveskimom says
It is beautiful! Enjoy!
Sher says
sounds absolutely delightful!
braveskimom says
Good luck Sher!
Steve says
This would be a lot of fun
braveskimom says
Why yes it would! Good luck!
Gwen Chappel says
This would make a wonderful birthday present for my daughter and myself!! 🙂
braveskimom says
What a fun birthday it would be!
Jen Smith says
I have skiers and swimmers! Perfect family get away! Please enter me in the contest.
braveskimom says
You are entered Jen!
Jessica Berry says
I just moved to Colorado and never been skiing. I would love this as it would make me feel like a real Coloradoan! 🙂
braveskimom says
You must ski!
Ryan says
Looks like fun!
braveskimom says
Definitely!
colorado dale says
i’d love to win
braveskimom says
Good luck to you!
wendy dinkel says
I’ve been sking at sunlight since i was a teenager luv it my kids luv it to . Great place to ski and enjoy the day. Would luv to win these tickets;)
braveskimom says
Good luck Wendy!
Charity Neal says
Sunlight is great -would love to take my kids!
braveskimom says
I am sure your kids would love it!
Jess Williams says
Would love to win this!
braveskimom says
Good luck Jess!
Michelle says
Frozen water and warm water. Sounds absolutely wonderful
braveskimom says
Two fantastic kinds of h2o.
Chris Church says
I just came across your blog today when doing a little bit of research on Powderhorn (an article you wrote sometime back about the new owners). Good stuff! Glad I found your blog.
braveskimom says
Thanks Chris!
Brian Zepp says
Just found you and would love to be included in this drawing. My daughter, Sydney, is going to school at CMC and is a season pass holder at Sunlight. Would love to bring the whole family down for a ski vacation! Thank you
braveskimom says
That would make for a lovely family reunion!
tom wolf says
I would be willing to except this most awesome prize.
braveskimom says
Excellent!
Laurie says
Sunlight is awesome! I would love to take my kids and play if we win!
autumnb says
I love Sunlight – one of my favorites 🙂