Sundown Mountain Resort Ski Trail Map - Layered Wood Wall Art
by Mountaincut
Proof that Iowa is not all flat, now on your wall. Mountaincut's Sundown Mountain Ski Trail Map is a layered wooden wall art piece featuring hand-traced ski trails expertly laser cut from premium birch and/or walnut plywood, a handcrafted tribute to the family-run Dubuque resort that has been the heart of Iowa skiing since 1973.
The Driftless Region's Home Mountain, Captured in Wood
Set just five miles west of Dubuque in the scenic Driftless Region of eastern Iowa, an area locals affectionately call the "Mississippi Mountains," Sundown Mountain Resort proves that the Midwest has real skiing. The Driftless Area was left untouched by the glaciers that flattened much of the region during the last Ice Age, preserving dramatic bluffs, deep valleys, and rugged terrain carved by ancient rivers, and Sundown makes the most of every foot of it. Established in the early 1970s by Dubuque investors and open since 1973, this family-friendly ski area delivers a 475-foot vertical drop, higher than any resort in Iowa, Illinois, or Missouri, and taller than all but two in Wisconsin. Twenty-one well-groomed trails cut from an old cedar forest spread across the hillside, served by 6 lifts, and from the top of the scenic ski hill, skiers and riders can see three states and the Mississippi River valley. This handcrafted map captures every trail and terrain park in beautiful layered wood relief.
Every Trail, Every Park, Every Memory
Sundown offers a genuine variety of terrain that surprises first-time visitors, with runs to accommodate every level from first-timers to experts. The mountain is especially known for its welcoming learning terrain and a nationally recognized Learn to Ski and Snowboard program, part of what earned Sundown the distinction in 2015 of being the only Midwest resort ever granted the National Ski Areas Association Award of Excellence. For those looking for a challenge, the legendary Gunbarrel drops at a 38 percent grade, one of the steepest pitches in the state. Freestyle riders flock to Sundown's expanded nine-acre terrain park, packed with a halfpipe, rails, and jumps that make it one of the better park setups in the region. With state-of-the-art snowmaking blanketing the trails and lights for nighttime skiing on the interconnecting runs, Sundown squeezes every ounce of winter fun out of an Iowa season, and its old-school, never-crowded, affordable atmosphere keeps families coming back generation after generation.
Exceptional Craftsmanship, Made in the USA
All Mountaincut wooden trail maps are precision laser cut and etched, hand-stained, and finished in the United States using birch and/or walnut plywood. The two-layer construction creates a rich, dimensional look where the hill's ridgeline and trail network stand out in beautiful relief. Hanging hardware comes preinstalled, so your new trail map will be on display in minutes.
Because each piece is crafted from real wood, no two maps are exactly alike, with natural variations in the grain and stain giving every piece its own character, just like a cold January night under the lights at Sundown.
The Perfect Gift for Sundown Devotees
Whether you learned to ski here as a kid, spent your winters lapping the terrain park, dropped into Gunbarrel on a cold morning, took in the three-state view from the summit, or have been making the short drive from Dubuque season after season, this map is a lasting reminder of the mountain that proves Iowa is anything but flat. Accessible on the Indy Pass, Sundown Mountain Resort deserves a place on your wall. Mountaincut products are made to order and most items ship within 2 to 3 days. Larger sizes (30" and above) may take 5 to 8 days before shipping.
Available in multiple sizes. Iowa's home mountain, on your wall every day of the year.
