Powderhorn   Powderhorn is a relatively mellow and relaxed ski area, at least when I went. It was a very peaceful skiing experience. says Danny Perez. Powderhorn has a much lower than average share of red and black slopes and a much higher than average proportion of green and blue slopes. This is a normal size ski mountain having a vertical drop that's roughly average compared to other US Rockies ski hills. This ski area has 44 ski runs that you may ski on; there's     a magnificent array to gratify everyone. Powderhorn has the largest elevation difference among ski hills in a 59 mile radius. Having such a full-size skiable area, 1,600 acres in all you will never be deficient in skiable terrain. Powderhorn has a decent diversity of slopes and not many lifts. A magnificent workout and just hanging out with your skiing pals have ski people coming here. The annual snowfall is roughly average at this ski hill. Skiing and snowboarding in this part of the country is a lot of fun every day of the winter season. This ski mountain gets covered by so much snow, 21 feet per season, and that is an incredibly wonderful depth. There are 4 lifts here, and they are in nice       shape. The 1,650 feet of drop from top to bottom is not that bad; it's enough to get some decent time on the ski slopes between lifts. Winter in the mountains of Colorado and the very magnificent ski slopes have skiers coming from   near and far. Nothing outshines the Colorado hills in wintertime; they are a tremendous spot for skiing or snowboarding. No matter if you're skiing or snowboarding, there are scores of magnificent ski mountains for that around here. Powderhorn is a magnificent ski hill with scores of different trails; it won’t leave anyone bored. This is a magnificent ski hill for everyone with a heap of green and blue trails. Powderhorn ski area management's own description          Hotels Near Powderhorn ski area, Colorado Wine Country Inn, Palisade 14.6 miles away Howard Johnson Express - Cedaredge, Cedaredge 18 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Powderhorn ski area Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Stats Detailed Stats Management Description Description of Powderhorn ski area submitted by ski area management. Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Powderhorn ski area.   Ski Areas Near Powderhorn ski area: Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 59 miles away    2010 foot drop, 4 lifts, 67 runs    25% Expert & Adv.    55% Intermediate    20% Beginner Telluride, Colorado , 65 miles away    3845 foot drop, 18 lifts, 115 runs    41% Expert & Adv.    36% Intermediate    23% Beginner Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 76 miles away    400 foot drop, 1 lifts, 3 runs    0% Expert & Adv.    0% Intermediate    0% Beginner Silverton, Colorado , 76 miles away    3200 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs    100% Expert & Adv.    0% Intermediate    0% Beginner Purgatory, Colorado , 81 miles away    2029 foot drop, 11 lifts, 85 runs    26% Expert & Adv.    51% Intermediate    23% Beginner Crested Butte, Colorado , 82 miles away    2775 foot drop, 16 lifts, 121 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    57% Intermediate    23% Beginner Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 83 miles away    2100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs    100% Expert & Adv.    0% Intermediate    0% Beginner Buttermilk, Colorado , 90 miles away    2030 foot drop, 7 lifts, 41 runs    26% Expert & Adv.    39% Intermediate    35% Beginner Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 90 miles away    3635 foot drop, 4 lifts, 131 runs    52% Expert & Adv.    30% Intermediate    18% Beginner Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 92 miles away    3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs    65% Expert & Adv.    35% Intermediate    0% Beginner   Whitewater Near Powderhorn ski area: Kannah Creek, Mesa County , 8 miles away, Class V - 1.8 miles long (Kannah Creek Trailhead to Girl Scout Camp Bridge) Colorado River, Grand County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 27 miles long (Loma to Westwater) Kannah Creek, Mesa County , 18 miles away, Class III - 6.5 miles long (Route 50 to Route 141)   Trails Near Powderhorn ski area: West Bench Trail, Mesa County , 1 miles away Deep Creek Trail, Mesa County , 3 miles away Godding Eisberry Grade, Mesa County , 3 miles away   National Parks Near Powderhorn ski area: Colorado National Monument, Fruita - CO , 40 miles away   Golf Courses Near Powderhorn ski area: Delta Family Fun Park, Delta , 18 miles away Deer Creek Village Golf, Cedaredge , 18 miles away Devil's Thumb Golf Course, Delta , 19 miles away

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