Sunrise Park Resort

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Sunrise Park Resort
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The three mountains at Sunrise Park Resort: Sunrise Peak, Apache Peak, and Cyclone Circle
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Sunrise Park Resort
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Sunrise Park Resort
Sunrise Park Resort (the United States)
Location Apache County, Arizona, United States
Nearest major city Greer, Arizona
Coordinates 33°58′24″N109°33′53″W / 33.97333°N 109.56472°W / 33.97333; -109.56472 Coordinates: 33°58′24″N109°33′53″W / 33.97333°N 109.56472°W / 33.97333; -109.56472
Vertical1,900 ft (580 m)
Top elevation11,100 feet (3,400 m)
Base elevation9,200 feet (2,800 m)
Skiable area1,200 acres (4.9 km2)
Runs67 total
Ski trail rating symbol-green circle.svg 46% beginner
Ski trail rating symbol-blue square.svg 28% intermediate
Ski trail rating symbol-black diamond.svg 25% advanced/expert
Longest run2.75 miles (4.43 km) "Lonestar" on Cyclone Circle
Lift system 8 Operational Chairlifts

- 1 High-Speed Quad
- 2 Fixed Quad
- 2 Fixed Triple
- 1 Fixed Double

- 2

Contents

Surface lift
Lift capacity16,000 / hr
Terrain parks 1
Snowfall 250 in/year ( 6.35 m/year)
Snowmaking Yes
Night skiing Yes (4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on limited days)
Website www.sunrise.ski

Sunrise Park Resort is an alpine ski resort located near Greer, Arizona. The resort consists of three mountains named Sunrise Peak, Cyclone Circle, and Apache Peak. Situated on the Colorado Plateau and perched atop the White Mountains in eastern Arizona. The base of the resort sits at 9,200 feet (2,800 m) and the tallest mountain, Apache Peak, tops out at an elevation of 11,100 feet (3,400 m) above sea level. The ski slopes spread across the 3 peaks and cover 1,200 acres (4.9 km2), [1] making it the largest ski resort in Arizona.

Ownership and location

Sunrise Park Resort is owned and operated by the White Mountain Apache Tribe, and is located on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The resort is a year-round recreation destination and offers a wide range of outdoor activities.

Sunrise Park Resort is a popular regional destination and is approximately 216 miles (348 km) from Phoenix, Arizona, 231 miles (372 km) from Tucson, Arizona, 223 miles (359 km) from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and 324 miles (521 km) from El Paso, Texas. The closest airports are located in Springerville, Arizona, Show Low, Arizona, and Whiteriver, Arizona.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Sunrise Park Resort has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate, abbreviated "Dsb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded at Sunrise Park Resort was 86 °F (30.0 °C) on June 27, 2002 and June 20, 2016, while the coldest temperature recorded was −26 °F (−32.2 °C) on January 4, 1972. [2]

Climate data for Sunrise Park Resort, Arizona, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1971–present
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)62
(17)
62
(17)
65
(18)
70
(21)
75
(24)
86
(30)
85
(29)
83
(28)
82
(28)
75
(24)
67
(19)
64
(18)
86
(30)
Mean maximum °F (°C)53.5
(11.9)
53.4
(11.9)
57.6
(14.2)
62.9
(17.2)
69.4
(20.8)
79.4
(26.3)
78.1
(25.6)
76.1
(24.5)
73.4
(23.0)
68.6
(20.3)
60.3
(15.7)
55.3
(12.9)
81.7
(27.6)
Average high °F (°C)42.1
(5.6)
41.8
(5.4)
46.0
(7.8)
53.0
(11.7)
61.8
(16.6)
71.2
(21.8)
71.4
(21.9)
69.8
(21.0)
67.4
(19.7)
59.8
(15.4)
51.2
(10.7)
42.2
(5.7)
56.5
(13.6)
Daily mean °F (°C)26.7
(−2.9)
28.4
(−2.0)
33.3
(0.7)
39.2
(4.0)
46.5
(8.1)
54.1
(12.3)
57.7
(14.3)
56.2
(13.4)
52.4
(11.3)
43.3
(6.3)
35.9
(2.2)
28.2
(−2.1)
41.8
(5.5)
Average low °F (°C)11.2
(−11.6)
14.9
(−9.5)
20.6
(−6.3)
25.4
(−3.7)
31.1
(−0.5)
37.0
(2.8)
44.0
(6.7)
42.6
(5.9)
37.4
(3.0)
26.8
(−2.9)
20.6
(−6.3)
14.1
(−9.9)
27.1
(−2.7)
Mean minimum °F (°C)−9.2
(−22.9)
−5.7
(−20.9)
2.3
(−16.5)
9.1
(−12.7)
16.6
(−8.6)
25.3
(−3.7)
35.1
(1.7)
34.2
(1.2)
25.5
(−3.6)
17.0
(−8.3)
4.5
(−15.3)
−7.5
(−21.9)
−13.0
(−25.0)
Record low °F (°C)−26
(−32)
−20
(−29)
−16
(−27)
−9
(−23)
0
(−18)
14
(−10)
20
(−7)
21
(−6)
12
(−11)
−5
(−21)
−16
(−27)
−20
(−29)
−26
(−32)
Average precipitation inches (mm)2.02
(51)
2.76
(70)
2.30
(58)
0.95
(24)
0.73
(19)
0.87
(22)
4.65
(118)
3.96
(101)
2.33
(59)
1.59
(40)
1.67
(42)
2.85
(72)
26.68
(676)
Average snowfall inches (cm)25.8
(66)
35.8
(91)
22.0
(56)
2.3
(5.8)
1.3
(3.3)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
3.1
(7.9)
6.7
(17)
31.8
(81)
128.8
(328)
Average extreme snow depth inches (mm)18.1
(46)
32.9
(84)
25.3
(64)
11.2
(28)
0.6
(1.5)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
1.0
(2.5)
4.4
(11)
14.8
(38)
28.8
(73)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)4.96.45.21.41.93.412.711.77.73.83.17.269.4
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)5.26.75.30.80.30.00.00.00.01.12.26.127.7
Source 1: NOAA [3]
Source 2: National Weather Service [2]

Winter

The ski season at Sunrise Park Resort usually runs from Thanksgiving through the end of March. During the winter, the resort's three mountains offer alpine skiing. Night skiing is offered around Christmas and on holiday weekends in January and February. [4] There is also a snowboard terrain park, separate cross-country skiing area, and a snow tubing hill.

Ski bikes

Ski biking (also known as Skibobbing) is a bicycle-like frame with skis instead of wheels. The sport is offered for beginners and experienced individuals at Sunrise. They offer both lessons and rentals for ski biking and the lift system allows for ski bikers to ride the lift up the mountain. First-time ski bike riders at Sunrise require a safety certification by the ski bike staff prior to loading the lifts, regardless of their experience or personal equipment to ensure the safety of themselves and other visitors.

Lessons and rentals

Sunrise offers rentals of skis, snowboards, boots, poles, and winter clothing for all sizes and all ages at the rental shop at the base of Sunrise Peak. Ski School is offered for all ages and allows first-time skiers or snowboarders to learn in a group setting or one-on-one with an instructor. Some lessons are offered for a half-day and others are an entire day. Sunrise also offers improvement lessons for experienced skiers or snowboarders to improve their skills.

Mountain statistics

Elevation

The ski area consists of three peaks:

Trails

The trails on the mountain have some sort of theme, such as Native American and Western names.

Lifts

LiftLift NameCapacityLength
(feet)
Vertical
(feet)
1Sunrise High-Speed High-Speed Quad 68001400
2Pony Fixed Double 29550
3Rustler Fixed Quad 3950875
4Fort Apache Fixed Triple 5180620
5Geronimo Fixed Triple 45051000
6Cyclone (removed in 2017) Fixed Triple 80001165
7Eagle Feather (Closed) Fixed Triple 4000690
8Spirit Ridge Fixed Quad 3900550
Beginner Surface Lift Single Surface Lift 30042
Cyclone Cord Swiss Cord Surface Lift 65050

Summer

The summer season at Sunrise Park Resort usually runs from Memorial Day weekend through September or October, depending on weather and other factors. Sunrise offers several summer activities, including downhill mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, a zip line course, a tubing hill, a rock climbing wall, hiking, and 3D archery.

Mountain bike trails

There are 22 mountain bike trails, and an array of side trails. [5] The trail system is primarily located on Sunrise Peak, with one trail (Ba'cho) traveling over to Apache Peak and Cyclone Circle. All trails converge at the base of Sunrise Peak, where riders can load on the Sunrise Express (Lift 1, high-speed quad) or the Spirit Ridge (Lift 8, fixed grip quad lift) to access the trails.

Images

Winter Images

Summer Images

Trivia

See also

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