Wolf Creek Overview

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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 condos, cabins, standard rooms, bed and breakfasts, and dormitory style lodging 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.

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: 70
  • Average Snowfall: 465 in.
 

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: Beginner Runs 20% Intermediate Runs: Intermediate Runs 35% Advanced Runs: Advanced Runs 25% Expert Runs: Expert Runs 20%
 

Lifts

  • Total # Of Lifts: Total # Of Lifts 7
  • Gondolas & Trams: Gondolas & Trams N/A
 
  • High Speed Sixes: High Speed Sixes N/A
  • High Speed Quads: High Speed Quads 1
 
  • Quad Chairs: Quad Chairs 1
  • Triple Chairs: Triple Chairs 2
 
  • Double Chairs: Double Chairs 1
  • Surface Lifts: Surface Lifts 2
 

Elevation

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  • Top: 11904 Ft.
  • Vertical Drop: 1600 Ft.
  • Bottom: 10300 Ft.
 
  • Longest Run: 2.0 miles
  • Skiable Terrain: 1600 acres
  • Snow Making: N/A
 
 

Wolf Creek Contact Information

Wolf Creek Ski Area

P.O. Box 2800

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147   Driving Directions

Phone: (970) 264-5639

wolfcreekski@wolfcreekski.com

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Jan 1, 2007

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Location

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Weather

Jul 5, 2009

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