Powderhorn ski area, Colorado - Skiing and Snowboarding

Powderhorn ski area, Colorado

Powderhorn is a relatively mellow and relaxed ski area, at least when I went. It was a very peaceful skiing experience. says Danny Perez.

This ski hill gets snowfall close to the local average every season. This ski resort has a much lower than average percentage of hard runs and a much higher than average part of green and blue runs. This ski area gets so much snow, 21 feet per winter, and that is one of the most excellent traits of this ski area. The 1,650 feet of drop from top to bottom is pretty acceptable;

    Powderhorn makes good use of it. With the terrain being 1,600 acres you will never be deficient in terrain. Since you're on this page you are probably into skiing or snowboarding, either way, there are scores of pleasant locations for that in close proximity.
Powderhorn has the largest drop for 59 miles. This is a standard size ski area having an altitude difference that's approximately average when compared to other US Rockies ski hills. On this slope you'll encounter 44 different slopes; it's a tremendous range. The 4 lifts here are in tremendous condition. This ski mountain has a decent set of runs and a rather small number of ski lifts. Snowboarding and skiing in this region is so much fun all winter season long. The peaks of Colorado in the wintertime are always good

for skiing or snowboarding. The close by lodgings are a bit away from the base zone, and if you make reservations previous to going, you're all set. The stunning panorama of the Colorado peaks and tremendous ski trails have a lot of folks coming here. Powderhorn has a wonderful selection of ski slopes; it won’t leave anyone bored. Powderhorn is a wonderful site for everybody with loads of easy ski slopes for learners.

Powderhorn ski area management's own description

Wine Country Inn, Palisade
15 miles away
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18 miles away
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Current weather conditions
at Powderhorn ski area
QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 1,650 feet
Top Elevation: 9850 feet
Base Elevation: 8200 feet

Total Runs: 44
- 30% Expert and Advanced
- 50% Intermediate Runs
- 20% Beginner Runs
- Longest Run: 1.5 miles

Total Lifts: 4
- 3 Chair Lifts
- 1 Carpet Lifts

Skiing Area: 1,600 acres
- Snowmaking on 22 acres
Annual snowfall: 21 feet
Snowboarders Welcome

Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.068912
Longitude: -108.15068

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Ski Areas Near Powderhorn ski area:

Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 59 miles away
   2010 vertical feet
   67 runs - 4 lifts
   25% Expert & Adv.
   55% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Telluride, Colorado , 65 miles away
   3530 vertical feet
   115 runs - 18 lifts
   41% Expert & Adv.
   36% Intermediate
   23% Beginner

Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 75 miles away
   400 vertical feet
   3 runs - 1 lifts
   0% Expert & Adv.
   0% Intermediate
   0% Beginner

Silverton, Colorado , 76 miles away
   3000 vertical feet
   1 runs - 1 lifts
   100% Expert & Adv.
   0% Intermediate
   0% Beginner

Durango, Colorado , 81 miles away
   2029 vertical feet
   85 runs - 11 lifts
   26% Expert & Adv.
   51% Intermediate
   23% Beginner

Crested Butte, Colorado , 82 miles away
   3062 vertical feet
   121 runs - 16 lifts
   20% Expert & Adv.
   57% Intermediate
   23% Beginner

Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 83 miles away
   2100 vertical feet
   15 runs - 3 lifts
   100% Expert & Adv.
   0% Intermediate
   0% Beginner

Buttermilk, Colorado , 90 miles away
   2030 vertical feet
   41 runs - 7 lifts
   26% Expert & Adv.
   39% Intermediate
   35% Beginner

Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 90 miles away
   3635 vertical feet
   131 runs - 4 lifts
   52% Expert & Adv.
   30% Intermediate
   18% Beginner

Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 92 miles away
   3267 vertical feet
   76 runs - 8 lifts
   65% Expert & Adv.
   35% Intermediate
   0% Beginner

Whitewater Near Powderhorn ski area:

Kannah Creek, Mesa County , 9 miles away, Class V - 1.8 miles long (Kannah Creek Trailhead to Girl Scout Camp Bridge)

Kannah Creek, Mesa County , 20 miles away, Class III - 6.5 miles long (Route 50 to Route 141)

Escalante Creek, Gunnison County , 25 miles away, Class V - 6.5 miles long (Escalante Forks to Captain Smith's Cabin)

Trails Near Powderhorn ski area:

West Bench Trail, Mesa , 1 miles away

Deep Creek Trail, Mesa , 3 miles away

Godding Eisberry Grade, Mesa , 3 miles away

National Parks Near Powderhorn ski area:

Colorado National Monument, Fruita - CO , 40 miles away