Greer, Arizona – July 17, 2024 – Get ready to hold onto your hats (and maybe scream a little) because the White Mountain Apache Tribe is about to unleash an adrenaline-packed marvel upon the scenic slopes of Sunrise Park Resort. Introducing the Sunrise Apache Alpine Coaster, a gravity-defying adventure that combines breathtaking mountain views with heart-pounding twists, turns, and drops!
Key Features:

“Sunrise is thrilled to become the first tribal entity to with a thrill ride of this nature. Being only the second in the region, the coaster will be an experience for families from across Arizona, New Mexico, and beyond to enjoy. The Sunrise Apache Alpine Coaster is just the latest in a growing number of summer and winter offerings as Arizona’s ultimate mountain adventure destination.” – Todd Clarke, General Manager

Key Features:

• Year-Round Excitement: The Sunrise Apache Alpine Coaster is a true all-season wonder. Whether you’re chasing thrills in the cool summer mountain air or zipping through snowy landscapes in the winter, this coaster promises year-round fun for the whole family.
• 3,287 Feet of Track: Picture this: you, a sleek coaster cart, and over half a mile of exhilarating track. The Sunrise Apache Alpine Coaster winds its way downhill, offering pristine mountain views.
• Rider-Controlled Speed: Forget about being at the mercy of gravity alone. In these individual carts, you’re the captain. Hand brakes on each cart automatically start slow for a leisurely descent and allow riders to dial up the adrenaline by easing off the brakes as much as desired. And yes, young adventurers that meet the secondary height requirements can ride with a parent!
• Top Speed of 25 MPH: It’s not a rocket launch, but it’s close. As you hurtle down the mountainside, the wind in your hair and the thrill in your veins, you’ll hit speeds of up to 25 miles per hour. Hold on tight!
• Safety: Each rider cart has an advanced safety system that automatically maintains a safe distance from carts ahead, ensuring a worry-free ride. Riders must be at least 54 inches tall and can ride with a passenger of at least 38 inches in height. The maximum combined weight of riders is 375lbs (170kg) under normal conditions and 330lbs (150kg) with a wet track.
• Tribal Pride: The Sunrise Apache Alpine Coaster isn’t just any coaster—it’s the only tribal coaster in the entire country. Operated by the White Mountain Apache Tribe, it’s a testament to their commitment to fun, family, and unforgettable experiences.

Join Us for the Grand Opening!
On Saturday, July 20, 2024, the Sunrise Apache Alpine Coaster officially launches. Bring your friends, your family, and your sense of adventure. This is a moment you won’t want to miss!

Greer, Arizona – November 10, 2023 – Sunrise Park Resort announces the development of the Sunrise Apache Alpine Coaster, the first tribally owned/operated coaster in the country and the second ever mountain coaster in the state of Arizona. The Sunrise Apache Alpine Coaster will provide guests with thrilling drops, heart-pounding turns, and breathtaking views as riders glide through the trees along the side of Sunrise Peak.

“Sunrise is thrilled to become the first tribal entity to with a thrill ride of this nature. Being only the second in the region, the coaster will be an experience for families from across Arizona, New Mexico, and beyond to enjoy. The Sunrise Apache Alpine Coaster is just the latest in a growing number of summer and winter offerings as Arizona’s ultimate mountain adventure destination.” – Todd Clarke, General Manager

The Sunrise Apache Alpine Coaster will offer thrills to families, with individual carts that provide a secondary seat for children to ride with an adult. The 3,287-foot track will send riders downhill at speeds up to 25 miles per hour. Riders can control their speed with a handbrake on each ride cart and an advanced safety system maintains a set following distance between carts.

The Sunrise Apache Alpine Coaster is being engineered by Wiegand, the inventor and world leader of mountain coasters. This installation will be version 2.0 of Wiegand’s coaster, offering advanced safety features and smooth ride experience. The Sunrise Apache Alpine Coaster will be a welcomed addition to the wide range of activities available at Sunrise Park Resort in both the summer and winter seasons.

Sunrise opens Fri., Dec. 1, 2023 for the ski season. More information about the resort offerings are available on our website.

Greer, Arizona – October 24, 2023 – Sunrise Park Resort announces over $2M spent on improvements in Summer of 2023 for the upcoming 2023/24 ski season. Sunrise focused on guest experience with improvements this summer, including an overhaul of Sunrise Express, a high-tech RFID pass system for faster lift lines and ticket pickup, snowmaking upgrades with highly increased output, and renovations to buildings and facilities across the resort.

“Our focus is on the entire Sunrise experience, Summer and Winter. We have identified some of the most significant guest-centric improvements and really pushed the throttle to complete these projects – with one person in mind, the guest, and their experience. We take great pride in making Sunrise Arizona’s ultimate mountain adventure.” – Todd Clarke, General Manager

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.