13/09/2014
Sundance Resort
When actor Robert Redford purchased land in 1969 and began building Sundance Resort, he chose a magical locale on the eastern slopes of 11,750-foot Mount Timpanogos. Then he built cottages from indigenous woods and stone and placed them along streams and under groves of aspen. Today, Sundance is a four-season playground for families. In winter, Sundance is a great place to learn to ski with 41 trails on the front and back of the peak. There's also more than 20 miles of groomed cross-country trails to leave you deep in the forest. Summer and fall can be even more fun, with the lifts still running to bring hikers and mountain bikers to the peak. The Sundance Nature Trail snakes through the oak, maple and spruce to reach a waterfall. Then there's the arduous Great Western Trail, which climbs an unrelenting 4,000 feet to reward you with some of the most breathtaking vistas in the West. There's also ample opportunity to fly-fish for trout on the nearby Provo River and go on guided horseback rides from Sundance Stables. Back at the resort, there's a spa to rest your weary muscles, art classes offered at the Art Shack Studios, and gourmet fare found at the restaurant.