Wolf Creek Ski Area

Area Profile

Wolf Creek is a high alpine ski resort, 10,300 feet at the base and 11,900 feet at the summit, located in southern Colorado on scenic U.S. Highway 160. Its versatile terrain includes 1,600 acres along a high alpine ridge serviced by two triples, two doubles, one quad chairlift, and one magic carpet. Average snowfall is 465 inches earning the area its reputation for "The Most Snow in Colorado."

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Lodging Profile

No lodging on site but dormitory style lodging, standard rooms, bed & breakfasts, condos, and cabins are available at both Pagosa Springs (23 miles west of the ski area) and South Fork (18 miles east of the ski area).

Services Profile

Wolf Creek Lodge offers full service cafeteria; Prospector grill and cafeteria; Pathfinder Bar, full service; Apres Ski in Pagosa Springs and South Fork. Base Camp picnic building. First aid room. Rental and sport shop at area; shopping and services nearby. Wolf Pup for ages 5-8 years. School instruction offers classes in racing, powder, beginner's package, snowboarding lessons; Hot Shot Ski & Snowboard program for ages 9-12, experienced skiers. Child care in Pagosa Springs and South Fork.

Area Recreation Profile

Telemark skiing, snowboarding, ice fishing, ice skating, sleigh riding, cross country, swimming, tubing, and movie theatres nearby.

Snowboarding Profile

Lessons and rentals available for snowboarding on site. Natural terrain available to challenge snowboarders of all abilities.

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 157

Days Open Last Year: 163

Years Open: 69

Average Snowfall: 465"

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 20%

Intermediate Runs: 35%

Advanced Runs: 25%

Expert Runs: 20%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 7

Gondolas & Trams: N/A

High Speed Sixes: N/A

High Speed Quads: 1

Quad Chairs: 1

Triple Chairs: 2

Double Chairs: 1

Surface Lifts: 2

Elevation

Top: 11904 ft.

Bottom: 10300 ft.

Vertical Drop: 1600 ft.

Longest Run: 2.0 miles

Skiable Terrain: 1600 acres

Snow Making: N/A