Hesperus Ski Center   When I was a little kid we would come here sometimes if I remember correctly. It was a fun place. says Amber. The 700 foot drop from top to bottom is naturally not that much to talk about, but Hesperus Ski Center has so many other perfect properties. The seasonal snowfall is stronger than average at Hesperus Ski Center. This ski area has a much lower than average ratio of advanced and expert trails and a much higher than average percentage of green and     blue runs. This is a small ski resort boasting a quite relaxed drop if compared to other US Rockies ski areas. This ski hill has a fairly small variety of runs and not many ski lifts. The Mesa Verde in winter is a pure snowboarding or skiing paradise. Getting a magnificent workout and a chance to spend some time in the great outdoors have folks coming here. Having 80 acres of skiable territory, it makes for a cozy skiing experience. The extraordinary 25 feet of annual snowfall is ample for really great coverage. The 5 ski runs at this ski resort are great. The skiing and the snowboarding in Colorado is a lot of fun all winter season long. No other ski area for 25 miles has a higher drop.       As you're on this net page you are possibly into skiing or snowboarding, either way, this region has many ski areas. You may have to settle for a hotel a bit far away from the base area if you want to stay overnight, but do reserve   a room in advance of a trip since it is a very popular destination. This is a family friendly ski resort with scores of intermediate or beginner trails. The highlands of the Mesa Verde give this ski mountain a tremendously tremendous sight. This ski resort is a small-size ski resort managed by kind folks. The winter in Colorado is the most glorious time of the year for snowboarding or skiing. A load of skiers journey up here from Durango, especially on the weekends.          Hotels Near Hesperus Ski Center ski area, Mesa Verde, Colorado Best Western Durango Inn & Suites, Durango 11.2 miles away Residence Inn Durango, Durango 11.5 miles away Doubletree Hotel Durango, Durango 11.9 miles away Holiday Inn DURANGO, Durango 11.9 miles away The Historic Strater Hotel, Durango 12.1 miles away BEST WESTERN PLUS Rio Grande Inn, Durango 12.1 miles away Leland House and Rochester Hotel, Durango 12.2 miles away The General Palmer Hotel, Durango 12.3 miles away WyndhamVR Durango, Durango 12.3 miles away Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Durango, Durango 12.4 miles away Knights Inn Durango Midtown, Durango 12.4 miles away Hampton Inn Durango CO, Durango 12.6 miles away Quality Inn Durango, Durango 12.6 miles away Durango Travelodge, Durango 12.7 miles away Ramada Limited Durango, Durango 12.7 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Pictures of Hesperus Ski Center ski area Stats Detailed Stats Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Hesperus Ski Center ski area.   Ski Areas Near Hesperus Ski Center ski area: Purgatory, Colorado , 25 miles away    2029 foot drop, 11 lifts, 85 runs    26% Expert & Adv.    51% Intermediate    23% Beginner Telluride, Colorado , 37 miles away    3845 foot drop, 18 lifts, 115 runs    41% Expert & Adv.    36% Intermediate    23% Beginner Silverton, Colorado , 38 miles away    3200 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs    100% Expert & Adv.    0% Intermediate    0% Beginner Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 39 miles away    400 foot drop, 1 lifts, 3 runs    0% Expert & Adv.    0% Intermediate    0% Beginner Wolf Creek, Colorado , 88 miles away    1604 foot drop, 7 lifts, 77 runs    45% Expert & Adv.    35% Intermediate    20% Beginner Powderhorn, Colorado , 98 miles away    1650 foot drop, 4 lifts, 44 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    20% Beginner   Whitewater Near Hesperus Ski Center ski area: Whitewater Outfitter - Durango Rafting, La Plata County , 12 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Outlaw Rivers & Jeep Tours, La Plata County , 12 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - 4 Corners Whitewater, La Plata County , 13 miles away, Whitewater outfitter   Trails Near Hesperus Ski Center ski area: Highline Trail, La Plata County , 9 miles away Highline Loop Trail, Montezuma County , 10 miles away Goodhope Stock Driveway, La Plata County , 12 miles away   National Parks Near Hesperus Ski Center ski area: Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO , 25 miles away Yucca House National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park - CO , 25 miles away   Golf Courses Near Hesperus Ski Center ski area: Hillcrest Golf Club, Durango , 14 miles away Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Durango , 16 miles away Glacier Club At Tamarron, Durango , 20 miles away

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