Adding 100+ Acres of New Terrain, This Expansion Unlocks More Mountain to Explore Than Ever Before
SUNDANCE, Utah, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This winter season, Sundance Mountain Resort will reveal over 100 acres of new terrain, marked by Electric Horseman, a brand-new high-speed quad lift and Storyteller, a 1.7 mile groomed ridge run. This expansion concludes the resort’s first phase of its back mountain expansion, bringing the total acreage to 605 acres of pristine skiing and snowboarding, while looking ahead to additional expert terrain growth across future seasons.
The new quad lift, Electric Horseman, was designed to dramatically improve access to Sundance Mountain Resort’s back mountain terrain while increasing uphill capacity, reducing congestion, and opening new skiable terrain. With over 1,850 vertical feet per lap, Electric Horseman enables faster, direct access to ski the entire back mountain on a single, high-speed lift, in just 6 minutes.
At the heart of the terrain expansion is Storyteller, a new signature ridgeline run carved from the terrain formerly known as the Far East Ridgeline and paying homage to the stories, vision, and spirit that have shaped Sundance Resort for generations. The new run, which is an upper-intermediate groomer, pairs sweeping turns with some of the most spectacular views on the mountain. For more advanced skiers, Storyteller introduces three new expert gladed chutes that weave through tree-lined terrain before flowing back to the base.
This development comes during an exciting time following a series of mountain improvements at Sundance Mountain Resort over several years, beginning in 2021 with the resort launch of its highly anticipated Outlaw Express Lift which reduced its former 20-minute lift ride to the Mandan Summit to just seven minutes. The following year, Sundance Resort opened 50+ additional acres of terrain mountain access for intermediate riders, in addition to enhanced snowmaking capabilities. Two years later, Sundance Mountain Resort constructed and opened its Mountain Camp Day Lodge, as a one-stop-shop facility to simplify the experience for day-skiers with lockers, a ticket office, ski school home base, gear rentals and more.
Electric Horseman reflects Sundance Mountain Resort’s foundation in storytelling and creative legacy. The lift name is intended to honor Sundance Mountain Resort’s storytelling heritage, while reinforcing the emotional and experiential identity of the mountain to inspire new guest stories tied to the terrain, views, and skiing experience. Similarly, Storyteller honors founder Robert Redford’s enduring vision of creating a place where meaningful experiences inspire stories that guests carry with them long after they leave the mountain.
About Sundance Mountain Resort
Sundance Mountain Resort, founded by Robert Redford in 1969, is a premier four-season destination nestled at the base of Utah’s iconic Mount Timpanogos in Utah. Offering a unique blend of outdoor recreation, arts, and culture, Sundance is committed to environmental sustainability and artistic expression, balanced with premier service and hospitality. As such, Sundance has been awarded One MICHELIN Key in the 2024 and 2025 MICHELIN Guides. In progress is a continuation of the Robert Redford era under new stewards, providing improvements including the fine tuning of resort operations, an enhanced skier experience and the opening of the Inn at Sundance. For more information on Sundance Mountain Resort, visit www.sundanceresort.com.
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