Sundance Resort Welcomes Veterans with Better ADA Access at new Sundance Inn
- Kelli Blake - Sundance, Utah
- Jun 2
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 8
(Sundance, Utah) — A New Chapter Begins for Veterans at Sundance Mountain Resort
A meaningful new initiative took root Wednesday morning as Sundance Mountain Resort broke ground on a 63-room, ADA-accessible inn dedicated to serving wounded veterans and their families. The project represents a major milestone in the resort’s expanding commitment to veteran support and community wellness.
Bill Jensen, principal and investor with Storyteller—the owner of the resort—spoke at the ceremony, highlighting the healing power of nature. “Mountains have a special place for mankind,” Jensen said. “This new space will offer a variety of programming rooted in the mountains to build confidence and reinforce purposeful lives.”
The inn will serve as the future home of the Mountain Veterans Program (MVP), a nonprofit organization designed to provide comprehensive support for injured and recovering veterans through therapeutic mountain-based activities. MVP will offer year-round experiences tailored to the physical, emotional, and psychological recovery of veterans and their families.
Around 50 attendees gathered for the groundbreaking, including representatives from R&O Construction and BSA Architects, the project’s general contractor and architectural firm. The inn is a key component of the Military Installation Development Authority (MIDA) project area established last year, reflecting Sundance’s broader mission to foster healing and connection in the mountains.
Gary Harter, a retired Army officer and current Executive Director of the Utah Department of Veterans & Military Affairs, praised the effort:
“We couldn’t be more thrilled that Sundance Mountain Resort, MIDA, and Utah County have created a significant opportunity to assist our wounded and injured veteran community.”
The inn will not only host veterans and their families, but also accommodate recreational guests year-round, blending purpose with accessibility. Ezra Nair, Utah County Administrator and Sundance PID board member, emphasized the project’s greater community value:
“The collaboration and partnership among MIDA, Utah County, the state, and Sundance solve problems together. This is a reinvestment of tax revenues into something that matters.”
The Mountain Veterans Program will offer full financial coverage for participating veterans and their families—including transportation, lodging, meals, and all programming. Referrals will come through the National Ability Center in Park City and several U.S. military hospitals. The program anticipates serving nearly 4,000 wounded veterans and their loved ones in the years to come.
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