Resort Report for Sunrise Park Resort
Address: 12 miles west of Greer, Highway 273 Greer, 85927
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Snow Phone: 800-772-SNOW
Main Phone: 800-772-SNOW
Projected Opening: OPEN
Projected Closing: 2009-04-05
Number of Acres: 800
Snow Making Acres: 80
Top Elevation: 11100 FT
Base Elevation: 9200 FT
Vertical Feet: 1800 FT
Number of Lifts: 10
Number Double Chairs: 1
Number Surface Lifts: 2
Total Lift Capacity: 16000
Average Snowfall (IN): 250 IN
Number of Runs: 65
Advanced Runs: 20
Intermediate Runs: 40
Beginner Runs: 40
Ski: yes
Snowboard: yes
Cross Country: yes
Profile
Sunrise Park, owned by the White Mountain Apache Tribe, is located in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona, a four-hour drive for Phoenix and Tucson residents. The area boasts 65 runs served by an efficient lift system including a high-speed detachable quad. Sunrise has a terrain park and new half pipe, wood and metal rails, and an area dedicated to aerialists ranging from beginner to advanced. There are two exclusive beginner sections within the ski area, and easy to ski lower slopes. In general, this is an area suited for beginners and intermediates, with limited advanced terrain. The steepest terrain is on Cyclone Circle. Cross country skiing is available.
Lodging
Sunrise Park Lodge, just three miles away (bus service to area), has 100 rooms, an indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, and lounge. Available overnight parking for RVs with electric hook-up. Lots of other accommodations - including hotels, motels and condominiums - available in the general area, including the Hon-Dah Resort Casino in nearby Pinetop.
Recreation
Cross country skiing and snowshoeing on 13 miles of groomed trails, with rentals and permits at the nearby Sunrise General Store, sleight rides, ice fishing, snowmobile tours, tubing, and sleigh rides.
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