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Wolfcreek is worth the adventure of getting there. It has never disappointed even when the snow is light. Hands down my favorite resort in North America!
Great FAMILY owned mountain for the "skier/boarder" not the shopper or lounge slug and reasonable lift prices
Don't leave food in the bed of your truck. Crows will eat it. LOL
Elias Hodge
Dec 2025
A good family-friendly resort for someone on a budget, and the apres ski was surprisingly good. It does have a solid variety of terrain and some of the most snow in Colorado, but it doesn't quite offer the size, resort, or vertical drop of other resorts. Overall, it's a fun, laid-back resort that's easier to get to than people say.
Lot's of snow and powder.
Less than 2k vertical.
DAVID KEENE
Feb 2025
Generally uncrowded, virtually NO lift lines, even at the non-high speed chairs; avoid on holiday weekends due to parking and lift line issues. To their credit, they are organized and efficient with parking shuttles. We had a great week ending President's Day Saturday.
Endless skiable trees in intermediate and expert grades. Very reasonably priced and delicious soups, red and green chili and pizza
Distance from towns on either side of the pass.
David Milford
May 2024
Wolf Creek may be the world capitol of tree skiing. The trees are far apart, you can go anywhere, any direction, (as long as you can handle double-black diamond) and not get stuck in thickets, not end up outside the ski area. Total freedom, and of course the legendary powder. Usually they get 1 or 2 powder days every week, and you can find soft stuff back in the trees for days after that too. As a bonus, it is rarely crowded, and everything is affordable too!
Best tree skiing, powder, uncrowded, affordable
Drive can be snowy
Adam Orenstein
Apr 2024
Visited with my family. Great time! Definitely will go back. Awesome terrain, great powder and a relaxed atmosphere.
Mary Casada
Mar 2024
I am an older skier and so appreciated the patience and encouragement provided by the instructors. They help build confidence and expert advice. I cannot say enough good things about the staff The snow was also great of course and the views fantastic. The experience was only enhanced by the great food and beverages in Pagosa Springs
Excellent instructors. Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful views and overall great experience
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Rick Stearman
Feb 2024
Maybe I hit Wolf Creek on a good day...the quality of the snow was great. They have really nice Intermediate and Advanced terrain though most of the runs are rather short with long Green and Blue runouts. Ticket and food prices are very reasonable, and the place has a very friendly atmosphere.
Snow Quality, Value, Friendly Atmosphere, Back Country Access
Rather Isolated
John Winchell
Feb 2024
Overall great experience was there before Christmas and they had plenty snow not very long lift lines.Will definitely be back
Great skiing
Trails not marked good enough
Graden Dahlberg
Jan 2024
So much ungroomed goodness. Yet, enough groomers to satisfy. Been skiing here for about 30yrs. I’ve been to the big, ritzy mountains like Vail and Deer Valley, Keystone and Park City. I’ve been to solid skier’s-skier mountains like Copper Mountain and Crested Butte. But, my favorite place to ski is Wolf Creek. Maybe that’ll change one day. Whatever. Stay old school, stay small. Don’t let Pagosa swallow you up.
No crowds. Great snow. Hike-to terrain.
Less than 2k of vertical.
Wittig Jeff
Jan 2024
Definitely a skier’s ski resort
Incredible snow, inexpensive, scenic area
No many accommodations for 20-30 miles.
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