Wolf Creek ski area, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Colorado

Wolf Creek ski area, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Colorado

After a snow-filled December, Wolf Creek Ski Area has surpassed the 200-inch mark, making it the ski resort with the Most Snow in the Nation! With sun-filled days and not another storm coming in for at least a week, this is the best time to discover why boarders and skiers alike have coveted the deep powder and incredible natural snow in Southwest Colorado. says Barnie.

Wolf Creek Ranch is half the distance from the slopes, and it the best place to stay! The people there were so nice. We rented a wonderful cabin

    that had its own hotub. I recomend this place when looking for lodging in Wolf Creek. says Jon.

Totally awsome skiing and boarding here. says skidude.

I went to Wolf Creek with my youth group in march of 2006. It was my first time skiing, and i
would love to go back it was fun and exciting all the people were really nice to. Thanks says Tonya.

This is a regular size ski hill with an average height difference when compared to other US Rockies ski mountains. The nearest ski mountain in possession of a more towering drop from top to bottom is 105 miles away. The extraordinary yearly snowfall of 39 feet is one of the reasons this is such a delightful ski hill. Having such a great skiing territory, 1,600 acres in all you won't be short of skiable land. Wolf

Creek has an average percentage of expert and advanced trails and an average share of beginner and intermediate ski trails. This ski mountain has 7 good ski lifts, and they are in wonderful condition. This ski hill has 77 ski trails that you may ski on; there's a perfect assortment to satisfy everyone. This ski mountain receives higher snowfall than the local average each snow season. Some people prefer skiing and some snowboarding, either way, this is a neighborhood with a load of spots for that. The San Juan and Jemez Mountains and its summits make for a pleasant view. This ski hill has a nice pick of runs to match all abilities; it won’t leave anyone bored. Wolf Creek has a very good pick of different ski trails and enough good ski lifts to serve them all. The 1,604 feet of drop from top to bottom is reasonably ok; Wolf Creek makes great use of it all. The charming surroundings of the Colorado hills and the thrill of coasting down a slope make the tour here worthwhile. A perfect workout and just hanging out with your skiing buddies will make you glad you came. The best piece of info on this resort is unsurprisingly the ski run map of Wolf Creek on this net page. Skiing and snowboarding in this part of the country is so much fun every day of the ski season. The summits of Colorado in wintertime are a pleasant spot for snowboarding or skiing. In wintertime the San Juan and Jemez Mountains is a pleasant spot for snowboarding or skiing. You may have to settle for a hotel a bit far away from the base area if you want to stay for a few days, but do book a room prior to departure since it is a very popular destination.

Wolf Creek ski area Management Says:
Wolf Creek is renowned for light, fluffy powder that comes in epic portions.In addition to a variety of traditionally maintained beginner and intermediate terrain, Wolf Creek offers an exceptional back-country feel with 1,000 acres of advanced and expert terrain serviced by the Alberta lift, including the breathtaking Knife Ridge, the challenging Waterfall Area, and Alberta Peak, the pinnacle of Wolf Creek Ski Area, all of which exists largely in its natural state..

Allington Inn and Suites, South Fork
15 miles away
Close enough for a quick getaway, but filled with enough excitement and adventure to pack an entire vacation. This mountain destination is wrapped in the majestic San Juan Mountains of Southern Colora...

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18 miles away
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at Wolf Creek ski area
QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 1,604 feet
Top Elevation: 11904 feet
Base Elevation: 10300 feet

Total Runs: 77
- 45% Expert and Advanced
- 35% Intermediate Runs
- 20% Beginner Runs

Total Lifts: 7
- 5 Chair Lifts
- 1 Surface Lifts
- 1 Carpet Lifts

Skiing Area: 1,600 acres
Annual snowfall: 39 feet
Snowboarders Welcome

Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.472654
Longitude: -106.793116

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Whitewater Near Wolf Creek ski area:

Wolf Creek, Mineral County , 6 miles away, Class IV+ - 0.25 miles long (Downstream from Highway 160 Bridge)

San Juan River - East Fork, Archuleta County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (East Fork to 160 Bridge)

Rio Grande, Mineral/Rio Grande County , 15 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Wagon Wheel Gap to South Fork)

Trails Near Wolf Creek ski area:

Treasure Mountain Trail, Mineral , 3 miles away

Silver Creek Trail, Mineral , 4 miles away

Windy Pass Trail, Mineral , 5 miles away

National Parks Near Wolf Creek ski area:

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 55 miles away

Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 55 miles away