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Powderhorn Resort is located in western Colorado on the side of the Grand Mesa, the world's largest flat-top mountain.

With 510 acres of terrain and a vertical drop of 1,650 feet, Powderhorn offers slopes for beginners to experts. The 360,000 acres on top of the Grand Mesa is the site for miles of cross-country and some of the best snowmobiling in the world.

Snowboarders will have a blast at Powderhorn. There are 2 terrain parks located mid-mountain with numerous rails, a fun-box, hits, tabletops and areas for clinics & competition. During the season, snowboard clinics and competition are popular with the locals.

Powderhorn offers packages and programs for all levels of skiing and snowboarding. Ski clinics for women taught by women are one of the most popular.

The rental shop has a full array of equipment for all winter sports, including snowshoes.

Powderhorn loves kids! The Children's Learning Center offers special ski programs for three to seven-year-olds. Ski stay and play packages include group or private lessons and lunch options.

The Sunset Grille and the Wildwood Restaurant offer food to satisfy any appetite. The luxury condominium and rooms at the Inn at Wildwood offer ski-in/ski-out lodging at Powderhorn. Skiers and non-skiers alike can enjoy a winter of fun and scenic beauty at Powderhorn, such as the Colorado National Monument or the Colorado Wineries, located 20 miles away.

Powderhorn Resort is located 35 miles east of Grand Junction, Colo., approximately a 40-minute drive via I-70 east to Exit 49 South on Colorado Highway 65, which is the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway. Powderhorn is 20 miles up.

If the desire for transportation other than automobile is at hand, Amtrak provides daily rail service from Denver and Salt Lake City, Utah, to Grand Junction. Walker Field Airport is located in Grand Junction and is serviced by the following airlines: America West Express, Sky West/Delta and United Express Airlines.




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AttributesInformation
Lifts 3
Alpine Skiing yes
Skiable Area1 600
Skiable Area2 243
Lift Capacity 4370 per hour
Heli Skiing no
Night Skiing no
Annual Snowfall1 250
Lift Type 2 Double Chair;1 Quad Chair
Snowcat Skiing no
Annual Snowfall2 635
Cross Country no
Snowmaking 15
Terrain Park yes
Snow Tubing no
Snow Boarding yes
Restricted Areas yes
Leash Required yes


AttributesInformation
Trails Number 29
Longest Run1 11600
Longest Run2 3536
Trail Rating Easiest : 20%;More Difficult : 50%;Most Difficult : 15%;Experts Only : 15%
Snowshoe Trails yes
Half Pipe no
Base Elevation1 8200
Base Elevation2 2499
Summit Elevation1 9850
Summit Elevation2 3002
Vertical Drop2 503


AttributesInformation
Child Care no
Adaptive Skier yes
Ski Lessons yes
Childrens Program yes
Womens Program yes
Nearby Lodging yes


AttributesInformation
Ski Snowboard yes
Ski Rentals yes
Snowboard Rentals yes


AttributesInformation
Direction1

From Eagle County Airport:

Take Interstate 70 west to Highway 65. Head east on Highway 65 to Powderhorn Resort. Distance is approximately 107 miles

Opening Date 7-Dec-06
Telephone 970 268-5700
Snow Phone 970 268-5700
Closing Date 1-Apr-07
Fax 970 268-5351
Operation Hours

Daily: 9am - 4pm

Half Day: 12:30pm

Toll Free 866 523-4025
Web Address http://www.Powderhorn.com



NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast by 24 Hour Period
 Point Forecast:
Last Update: 2012-02-10T13:17:49Z
Forecast at a Glance
Friday (PM)
Chance Snow Showers
Chance Snow Showers
Lo 23°F
Hi 33°F
Saturday (PM)
Snow Likely
Snow Likely
Lo 24°F
Hi 34°F
Sunday (PM)
Snow Likely
Snow Likely
Lo 17°F
Hi 29°F
Monday (PM)
Chance Snow
Chance Snow
Lo 17°F
Hi 29°F
Tuesday (PM)
Chance Snow
Chance Snow
Lo 16°F
Hi 29°F
Wednesday (PM)
Chance Snow
Chance Snow
Lo 13°F
Hi 26°F

Current weather conditions at nearest station
Location Weather Update Time Temp Humidity(%) Other
Grand Junction, CO Fair May 22 2011, 10:53 pm MDT 57.0 F 69% 20.5 Miles Wind: 7
Wind Chill: 55 F (13 C)
Rifle/Garfield Rgnl, CO Light Rain May 22 2011, 10:53 pm MDT 50.0 F 80% 39.9 Miles Wind: 11
Wind Chill: 45 F (7 C)
Montrose Co. Arpt, CO Mostly Cloudy May 22 2011, 9:53 pm MDT 60.0 F 41% 41.3 Miles Wind: 4
Wind Chill: 60 F (16 C)
Sunlight, CO Snow Apr 26 2011, 10:19 pm MDT F NA 48.4 Miles Wind: 4
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