Sundance Mountain Resort

What We Think

Founded in 1969 with an uncompromising commitment to conservation and the arts, Sundance is the antithesis of the modern mega-resort. The architecture feels born from the forest itself: hand-hewn cedar cabins, stone hearths, rough-sawn timbers, and suites decorated with authentic Native American weaving and Western photography. Beyond its intimate 450-plus acres of skiable bowls and glades, the property functions as an inspiring year-round mountain retreat. Guests move seamlessly between blue-ribbon fly fishing on the Provo River, pottery and glassblowing workshops in the resort’s dedicated Art Studio, treatments in the eco-centric spa, and snowshoeing through tranquil aspen groves. It remains a rare, soulful enclave where the culture of the American West is treated with reverence rather than kitsch.

What It Is

Robert Redford’s visionary alpine sanctuary nestled at the foot of Mount Timpanogos, where rustic craft, independent artistic spirit, and the wild beauty of the Wasatch Range converge.

What It Isn't

It isn't a glitzy, champagne-spraying mega-resort like Aspen or Park City, nor is it a commercialized ski village crowded with corporate retail chains. It completely bypasses ski-town ostentation and lift-line chaos in favor of quiet pine groves, woodsmoke, and profound creative stillness.

You're Here Because

You crave the majesty of the Rockies without the high-altitude ego, see-and-be-seen posturing, or frantic crowds. You’re here to carve uncrowded corduroy in the morning, cast a line into clear mountain currents in the afternoon, and nurse a craft bourbon beside a stone fireplace where Butch Cassidy once stood. Bottom line: you’re looking for a grounded, soul-enriching mountain haven that prizes conservation, craftsmanship, and wilderness over alpine spectacle.

The Moment

It’s 5:30 PM, and dusk is turning the snow-draped granite face of Mount Timpanogos a deep alpine lavender. You step out of the crisp mountain air into the amber glow of the historic Owl Bar, shedding your wool coat as the woodstove radiates dry cedar heat. The bartender slides a smoked bourbon cocktail across the restored 1890s rosewood counter—the very one Butch Cassidy and his gang once frequented. Outside, heavy pine branches bow under a fresh blanket of powder, and the entire canyon is hushed in complete stillness.

Restaurants & Bars

The Tree Room – The resort's flagship culinary destination, built around a living pine tree and serving elevated, seasonal mountain gastronomy surrounded by Robert Redford’s private collection of Native American art. Foundry Grill – An open-hearth, farm-to-table gathering space turning out hearty breakfasts, wood-roasted meats, and comforting regional classics cooked over live flames. The Owl Bar – An iconic Western watering hole centered around an authentic 19th-century bar moved from Thermopolis, Wyoming, serving craft cocktails, local beers, and live weekend music. Sundance Deli – A relaxed daytime outpost for artisanal espresso, fresh-baked pastries, and hearty sandwiches packed for the hiking trail or ski lift.

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