Wildcat baseball has enjoyed tremendous success, winning three national championships. Women s softball won four national titles during the 90 s. Wildcat athletes have represented the nation in the Olympics. Tucson is a paradise for sports participants. With at least 300 days of sunshine per year, Tucson is the perfect place for golf. There are over 35 golf courses, public and private in the Tucson area with every difficulty level.
Tennis is available citywide at a variety of court facilities.
The city is dotted with both hard surface and clay courts and most are lighted. Bicycling is also popular with many bicycle paths scattered around the city as well as challenging mountain biking trails. Hiking and horseback riding are great ways to enjoy the desert environment around Tucson. Trails are abundant in Tucson Mountain Park and in the Santa Catalina Mountains. From late December through April, skiing is available 30 miles north of Tucson at Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, the southernmost ski area in North America.