Welcome to
Sundown Mountain Resort
21 trails in Dubuque, Iowa — Since 1973
Learn how to Ski + Snowboard
With over 100 instructors—the largest team in the region—Sundown Mountain Resort offers ski lessons emphasizing safety, fun, and skill development.
Welcome to Sundown Parks!
Our two progressive terrain parks are built to challenge skiers and riders of every skill level, from first-time box sliders to riders stomping their biggest jumps yet.
Need a break from the slopes?
Tips Up, our newly renovated bar & grill, is the place for fresh and hot sandwiches, pizza, homemade soups & chili, and various appetizers and snacks.
Happening at Sundown
A mountain in Iowa?
Our unique topography is part of the “Driftless Area,” a region left untouched by glaciers during the last Ice Age. While glaciers flattened much of the Midwest, this area preserved its dramatic bluffs, deep valleys, and rugged terrain, all carved by ancient rivers over millions of years. So, while we know it’s technically not a mountain, Sundown’s steep hills and valley make it feel like one to us—and perfect for winter adventure right here in Iowa.
2026-27
Join the fun this winter with a season pass
Since 1973, Sundown Mountain Resort is a family-friendly ski and snowboard destination just outside Dubuque in the scenic Driftless Region of eastern Iowa. Offering some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the Midwest, Sundown is the only Midwest ski resort to receive the NSAA Award of Excellence and is a proud Indy Pass Resort Partner. With 21 well-groomed trails, dedicated learning areas, quality snowmaking, and a nationally recognized Learn to Ski & Snowboard program, Sundown delivers a welcoming experience for all.
