Greer, Arizona – December 2, 2022 – Sunrise Park Resort opened for the 2022/23 ski season Friday, December 2, 2022. The resort has been making snow since October 23 and has a base layer of over two feet of snow across all open trails. Sunrise Park Resort is now open Friday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and plans to transition to daily operation starting December 16, 2022.

Open Trails: For opening weekend Spirit Ridge (Lift 8) will provide access to the trails Fairway, Pinedale, and Rooster Pass. Pony Double (Lift 2) will also provide access to the Bunny Hill for beginners.

Dining: Sunrise has three restaurants open at this time with the other four scheduled to open later this season. Dining for opening weekend includes the Sunrise Day Lodge Cafeteria, Sunrise Pub, and Midway Café. All dining locations feature updated menus with quality food, drinks, craft beers, and vegetarian options.

Rentals and Lessons: Rentals are available on-site at the new rental shop on the second floor of Sunrise Day Lodge. Private lessons are now available for ages four and up. Group lessons will be available after December 16. Both lessons and rentals are available for on-site purchase with online booking coming soon.

Cross Country Skiing and Snow Tubing will be available later this season as snow levels increase. Guests can visit the Sunrise website for a daily snow report with up-to-date snowfall levels, trail status, and condition information.

In an opening ceremony speech this morning, General Manager Todd Clarke said

“In the last year we have brought Sunrise to a whole new light. We have worked on projects that I could probably go on all day. We have a Cyclone access solution coming late December, we have converted Lifts 2 and 4 from analog to digital, we have re-build the decks of the day lodge and Apache Peak lodge, our snowmaking team has doubled the capacity of their efforts by repairing a million dollar compressor system that sat idle for years, and our hotel is undergoing a full renovation of all guest rooms and common areas. At the end of the day it’s everyone in this team that is making that happen. Even on that team are our customers. We are re-investing the love and passion of our guests into making Sunrise the best place possible.”

More information about Sunrise Park Resort, including lift tickets, rental info, and dining menus, are available on the Sunrise website at www.sunrise.ski.

Greer, Arizona – Service to the top of Sunrise Peak is scheduled to start Saturday, December 25, 2021. Sunrise will also be offering night skiing December 26 through January 1, with fireworks scheduled at 8:30pm on New Year’s Eve (December 31). Finally, Camp Sunrise is now open with daily childcare services for children ages one through six.

Sunrise Peak Opening: Sunrise Express (Lift 1) will open Saturday, December 25, with service to the top of Sunrise Peak. We will also plan on opening the Rustler (chairlift 3) on busier days to provide less lines and faster service to our open trails. Sunrise will have the trails Spirit Ridge to No Name, where it will connect to currently open Midway trails. Also, with Sunrise Peak open, scenic chairlift rides will be offered on Sunrise Express (Lift 1) daily.

Night Skiing: Sunrise will offer night skiing on three occasions this season. Night skiing will be offered from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the dates below. There will also be a fireworks show on New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31, at 8:30pm. The night skiing dates are as follows:

• December 26 – January 1
• January 15 – January 17 (MLK Weekend)
• February 19 – February 21 (Presidents Day Weekend)

Camp Sunrise: Camp Sunrise is now open, offering daily childcare for ages 12 months through six years old. Camp Sunrise will offer a caring, safe, and fun environment for children to play, rest, and enjoy their day. Special lessons will also be available for children from ages four to six with professional instructors dedicated to teaching children to ski or snowboard in small groups. Reservations are highly recommended and more information about Camp Sunrise can be found on the Sunrise Park Resort website at www.sunrise.ski/winter/camp-sunrise/

December 8, 2021 – Greer, Arizona – After unseasonably high temperatures and daily snowmaking, Sunrise Park Resort will begin the 2021-22 winter season on Friday, December 10, 2021. On opening day, the Midway and Bunny Hill lifts will be running from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and will then run daily from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. starting Saturday, December 11, 2021.

Sunrise Park Resort will be offering special day-pass prices on opening week.

December 10, 2021 – online purchases for day passes will be discounted to $29 for general admission, $18 for Super Seniors (aged 75+) and Children (aged 6 and under).

December 11 – 16, 2021 – online purchases for day passes will be discounted to $39 for general admission, $18 for Super Seniors (aged 75+) and Children (aged 6 and under).

For more information about prices and fees, please visit our website at: www.sunrise.ski

In addition to Midway and the Bunny Hill, Sunrise Park Resort will open the Daylodge Cafeteria, Daylodge Pub, and Midway Cafeteria with new, high-quality menu options. Information about the dining options will be available soon on our website. https://www.sunrise.ski/dining/.

The Sunrise SnowSports School has revamped programs and will offer daily lessons with morning, afternoon, and full-day packages. For more information about the Sunrise SnowSports School, please visit https://www.sunrise.ski/winter/lessons/.

“As soon as the weather allowed for snowmaking, the team at Sunrise Park Resort worked day and night to get the mountain ready.” said General Manager Todd Clarke. “The day we have been working towards is finally here and we can’t wait to see visitors back on the slopes starting December 10.”

Sunrise Park Resort is hoping to open more trails, mountains, dining options, and tubing as the season and snowfall continues. The best place to check for daily trail openings and snow reports is the website, www.sunrise.ski

Sunrise Park Resort is committed to guest safety while enjoying our mountain. In accordance with CDC guidelines, guests will be encouraged to wear face masks and practice 6 feet of separation. Face masks will be required indoors. Hand sanitizer is available throughout the property and designated staff will clean all public access areas and touch-points.

Greer, AZ – Escape the heat and join the fun at Sunrise Park Resort, starting May 27, 2021. From zip lining to archery and scenic lift rides to downhill mountain biking, however you’re looking to spend your summer, Sunrise Park Resort has you covered. To kick off the season, Sunrise has a weekend jam packed with activities for the whole family.

ADMISSION DISCOUNTS: Early bird gets the worm! The first person in line each day between May 27-30, 2021 will receive (1) one-day Explorers Pass. Additionally, the next 20 people in line will receive a 50% discount on admission tickets.

PRIZES: Sunrise Park Resort will be raffling off door prizes every hour throughout the entire opening weekend (May 27-30, 2021), with a grand prize raffle at the end of each day. But that’s not it – there will also be prizes hidden throughout the resort, so keep your eyes peeled throughout your visit.

LIVE MUSIC: Dust off your dancing shoes. Visitors can expect live music every day throughout the opening weekend from 12:00 – 3:30 p.m. Bands include Relentless and Planting Seeds.

5K RUN: On your mark, get set… go! Runners can meet at Sunrise General Store on Saturday, May 29 at 8 a.m. for a race to the base of Sunrise Mountain. First three finishers in both the men’s and women’s categories will win a prize.

HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT: Grab your lucky horseshoe and meet at the base of Sunrise Mountain on Saturday, May 29 at 11 a.m. for a horseshoe tournament. The tournament will be facilitated by Sinone Tortice and prizes will be awarded to 1st – 6th place in both the singles and doubles categories.

“Sunrise Park Resort has transformed from Arizona’s premier ski resort into a summer mountain escape.” said General Manager Roger Leslie. “From zip lining to hiking, mountain biking to fishing, we have activities the whole family will enjoy.”

Summer activities at Sunrise Park Resort include Arizona’s longest and fastest zip line, 13 different mountain bike trails, hiking, horseback riding, lake activities and more. All activities are dependent on weather. Sunrise Park Resort will be open 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For up to date information, a full list of summer activities and prices, visit www.sunrise.ski.

Fire danger is at an all time high. Please no open campfires until further notice and put out cigarette butts completely.

Sunrise Park Resort is committed to guest safety while enjoying our mountain. In accordance with CDC guidelines, guests will be encouraged to wear face masks and practice 6 feet separation. Hand sanitizers are available throughout the property and designated staff will clean all public access areas and touch-points.