Everyone loves a party, and I've got the invitation for you. Sundown Mountain Resort will be hopping this Sunday (1/29) from Noon to 8pm for the Founders Party in the South Lodge.

Credit: Sundown Mountain Resort
Credit: Sundown Mountain Resort
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This event is just another way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sundown Mountain. It was also a nice chance to sit down and talk about the history of the establishment with owner and operator Mark Gordon.

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Credit: Tom Drake                     Mark Gordon by a picture of his parents in the South Lodge
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It's funny to think that Mark was just 8 years old when his family and a group of friends decided it was time to set up a lodge and give skiing a go.

Credit: Sundown Mountain Resort A picture from the original construction project at Sundown.
Credit: Sundown Mountain Resort A picture from the original South Lodge construction project at Sundown.
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Nostalgia is part and parcel for anyone that comes out to experience the fun around Sundown. In fact, I was lucky to create a few new memories myself with my family on our first-time skiing together. To see the 7-year-olds battle through the unknown and come out on the other end smiling from the new experience is everything a father enjoys.

Credit: Sundown Mountain Resort A day in the 70s at Sundowns South Lodge
Credit: Sundown Mountain Resort A day in the 70s at Sundowns South Lodge
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It seems to be very much the same for Mark, the way he lights up as he remembers the original jam-packed south lodge. Family and friends wall to wall, and the joy of warming up with food drinks, and music.

Credit: Sundown Mountain Resort Just your regular 70's crowd in this Throwback shot of the South Lodge
Credit: Sundown Mountain Resort                  Just your regular 70's crowd in this Throwback shot of the South Lodge
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And now it's your chance to experience that fun for a few hours; The Founders’ Party in the South Lodge brings you 70s-inspired drink specials, food from Grillbilly’s BBQ, LIVE music from Joie Wails from 1 to 5 PM, a 70s costume contest, giveaways, and loads more!

Giveaway Prizes Include:

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  • Party Zone Package, courtesy of 7G Distributing that includes 20 tickets to the March 4th Dubuque Fighting Saints Game against the Des Moines Buccaneers, 4 pizzas, 24-pack of water or soda.
  • Samuel Adams Skis from IBEV
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  • Gift cards to Sundown Mountain
  • 50th Anniversary shirts from Pepsi: Lime Rock Springs Co.
  • Loads of other prizes
Credit: Sundown Mountain Resort More prizes, these from Free Flight.
Credit: Sundown Mountain Resort                 More prizes, these from Free Flight.
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So brush out that mullet, swig some PBR's, and have a blast as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sundown Mountain Resort this Sunday in the South Lodge at the Founders Party!

Credit: Sundown Mountain Resort
Credit: Sundown Mountain Resort                          Sunday, January 29th, Noon-8pm
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For additional details check out my interview with Mark Gordon...

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