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The Mountain

Eight Mountain Peaks:
Sunday River consists of 132 trails spread across eight interconnected mountain peaks: White Cap, Locke Mountain, Barker Mountain, Spruce Peak, North Peak, Aurora Peak, Oz, and Jordan Bowl.
Elevations:
White Cap: Base 825 feet (252 meters); summit 2,425 feet (739 meters).  Vertical drop: 1,600 feet (488 meters).
Locke Mountain: Base 1,165 feet (355 meters); summit 2,570 feet (783 meters).  Vertical drop: 1,405 feet (428 meters).
Barker Mountain: Base 1,150 feet (351 meters); summit 2,540 feet (774 meters).  Vertical drop: 1,390 feet (424 meters).
Spruce Peak: Base 1,480 feet (451 meters); summit 2,690 feet (820 meters).  Vertical drop: 1,210 (369 meters).
North Peak: Base 1,168 feet (356 meters); summit 2,140 feet (652 meters). Vertical drop: 972 (296 meters)
Aurora Peak: Base 1,673 (510 meters); summit 2,765 feet (843 meters). Vertical drop: 1,092 feet (333 meters).
Oz: Base 2,110 feet (643 meters); summit 3,150 feet (960 meters). Vertical drop: 1,040 feet (317 meters).
Jordan Bowl: Base 1,750 feet (533 meters); summit 3,090 feet (942 meters). Vertical drop: 1,340 feet (408 meters).
Combined: Vertical drop: 2,340 feet (709 meters).

Boundary to Boundary Skiing & Riding:
Sunday River offers 743 acres of developed trails and glades, but within the boundaries of the resort’s ski area, you’ll find nearly 2,000 acres of terrain to explore. We allow skiing and riding anywhere within the ski area boundary with the exception of trails or areas marked as closed.
When exploring these areas, please exercise caution, beware of the inherent risks and dangers of skiing, and do not ski/ride alone. Although these boundary-to-boundary areas are open for skiing and riding, they are not maintained by ski patrol, and parties requiring assistance will be charged for rescue cost. Helmets are recommended.  Accessing closed terrain, whether by ducking a rope or entering from adjacent areas, will result in loss of your lift ticket or season pass. 

Terrain Parks:
Sunday River includes five terrain parks ranging from beginner to advanced, plus one superpipe and one minipipe.
Whoville, Sunday River’s beginner terrain park, is located near South Ridge Base Lodge and includes mini jumps and rollers, perfect for testing speed and skills.
The South Ridge Jib Park, located near South Ridge Base Lodge, includes varying levels of rails for the more intermediate skier/rider.
Starlight, located off the Little White Cap chairlift, is a designated boarder/skiercross run, while Rocking Chair Park, located on Barker Mountain near the base lodge, takes skills to the next level with a series of advanced jumps and rails.

Chairlifts:
Sunday River has 16 lifts including a hybrid chairlift/gondola called the Chondola, four high-speed quads, five fixed quads, three triples, one double, and two surface lifts for an uphill capacity of approximately 40,000 passengers per hour.  

Snowfall/Snowmaking:
Sunday River averages over 167 inches (14 feet) of snowfall a year and has one of the most advanced, comprehensive snowmaking systems on the planet covering 92 percent of the resort’s trails (616 acres, 250 hectares).

Sunday River Outdoor Center:
The Sunday River Outdoor Center, located in the former Sunday River Inn, offers guests 35 kilometers of Nordic trails plus extensive, well-marked snowshoe trails. Throughout the winter, the Sunday River Outdoor Center provides families with a place to buy and rent Nordic equipment, grab a quick bite to eat, and participate in fun evening activities on weekends and busy holiday weeks. Guests can also trade in their alpine ticket to use at the Outdoor Center the same day at no charge. For more information about the Sunday River Outdoor Center, call 207-284-5500.

Day Care:
Sunday River offers on-site day care for children ages six weeks to six years at three on-mountain locations. Full- and half-day day care is available. Sunday River Day Care offers guests three fully licensed child-care facilities according to the State of Maine Department of Human Services. Reservations are required in advance as space is limited and for staffing purposes. Occasionally, walk-ins will be welcome, if space is available. Day care locations:

• South Ridge Base Area / Merrill Brook Condominiums, 207-824-5083 
• Jordan Grand Resort Hotel, 207-824-5314
• Grand Summit Resort Hotel, 207-824-5889  

Shops, Rentals, and Demos:
Sunday River's main rental shop is located in the South Ridge Base Lodge and offers an extensive product selection and inventory to accommodate both adults and children. The Children's Rental Shop is located adjacent to the South Ridge Base Lodge in the Perfect Turn Children's Center. Guests will find high-performance demos available out of Sunday River Sports located in the South Ridge Base Lodge.

Sunday River features rental skis from Rossignol, ski boots by Dalbello, and snowboards and boots from Burton and Rossignol. This extensive state-of-the-art product mix offers the snow sport participant of all skill levels a match to the fit, comfort, and performance level he or she needs.

For a complete list of rentals packages and prices, visit www.sundayriver.com or call 800-543-2754.