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Powderhorn Overview

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Powderhorn

Nestled on the edge of the Grand Mesa, just 35 miles from Grand Junction, Powderhorn has exceptional views and skiing with a friendly personal atmosphere. In its unique location, where the desert meets the mountain, you’ll find red cliffs, canyon country and vineyards less than an hour away from the snowy slopes. This family resort is best known for its hassle free days and modern base area facilities. You won’t spend your day waiting in long lift lines. Skiers and snowboarders can enjoy 1,600 acres of skiable terrain that benefits from 250 inches of average annual snowfall. Powderhorn is proud of its groomed “corduroy” but there are plenty of challenging bumps and trees to play in too. Powder stashes can be found all day on Powderhorn’s uncrowded slopes. Guests can visit the Sunset Grille & Bar or Take Four Quad Grille for dining options and stay at the SlopeSide Hotel or Goldenwoods Condominiums at Powderhorn Resort

Elevation

Summit

9850ft
Vertical Drop

1650ft
Base

8200ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

17%

Intermediate Runs

29%

Advanced Runs

54%

Expert Runs

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

600 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 4
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 1
Triple Chairs: 0
Double Chairs: 2
Surface Lifts: 1

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 370

81643 Mesa

Colorado

United States

Phone: (970) 268-5700

ski@powderhorn.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 04/20/2013

Projected Closing Ski Season: 03/31/2013

Projected Days Open: 130

Days Open Last Year: 130

Years Open: 47

Average Snowfall: 250"

Powderhorn Reviews

by Racer 13th March 2013
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 0
Awesome!

Pros: Terrain, glades, no crowds, lodge
Cons: Two very slow lifts, bark-to-bark country music
by doctorPOW 31st January 2013
- Overall Rating 2
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 1
Decent resort for family

Pros: Great powder and tree runs, no lift lines
Cons: Very small mountain, slow lifts, terrible "parks", slow service
by flarg 11th December 2012
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 2
It was absolutly amazing

Pros: Not crowded, great terrain for intermediate/advanced skiers
Cons: maybe better scale on what is a black
by live2ski2day 25th January 2011
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 2
Nice Small Area

Pros: No Lift Lines
Cons: Slow Lifts