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 is a cozier than average ski mountain in possession of a drop from top to bottom that's in the order of average when compared to other US Rockies ski mountains. The astonishing 21 feet of seasonal snowfall is a very pleasant coverage. This ski mountain gets covered by an average amount of snow each season. This ski mountain has 27 slopes, and they are gorgeous. Powderhorn

    has an acceptable assortment of slopes and few lifts. Having the skiable area being 510 acres you won't be deficient in terrain. Powderhorn is a family friendly ski area with a lot of green and blue runs. No other ski mountain for 59 miles has a higher height
difference. The 1,650 feet of drop from top to bottom is pretty all right; Powderhorn makes the most of it all. This ski hill has a much lower than average percentage of tough ski runs and a much higher than average share of easy slopes. All of the 4 different ski lifts are ably maintained and controlled by friendly people. Wonderful exercise and getting out of the house for a while have ski people coming here. The trailmap on this internet page will give you a good idea what Powderhorn is like. The highlands of Colorado

blanketed in snow are a fine place for snowboarding and skiing. The nearby accommodations are a bit far away from the main area, but you'd better reserve ahead of going because these accommodations fill up swiftly. No matter if you're skiing or snowboarding, this is a neighborhood with lots of ski resorts for that. The snowboarding and the skiing in this part of the country is loads of fun all winter season long.

Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.068912
Longitude: -108.15068

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QUICK STATS
Elevation drop: 1,650 feet
Expert and advanced runs: 30 %
Intermediate runs: 50 %
Beginner runs: 20 %
Runs: 27
Lifts: 4
Annual snowfall: 21 feet
Skiing Area: 510 acres
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Powderhorn ski area Trail Map:

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These outdoors activities are available near Powderhorn ski area.

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
   84 runs - 16 lifts
   38% Expert & Adv.
   38% Intermediate
   24% 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
   85 runs - 14 lifts
   41% Expert & Adv.
   44% Intermediate
   15% 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