Information on Wolf Creek Ski Area:
Wolf Creek Ski Area sits one mile East of Wolf Creek Pass Summit, with a base area elevation of 10,350'. This location has always been know for abundant snowfall, which gives reason to why this site was selected by the San Luis Valley Ski Club in the late thirties and early forties for a winter ski area. Amazing 1600 acres of versatile terrain is spread along a high alpine ridge describes the general layout for Wolf Creek Ski Area. There are a number of snow-white peaks, chutes and ridges above the timberline, which transition into areas of pine forest glades of all densities. The uniqueness of Wolf Creek lies in the 1,000 acres between Horseshoe Bowl and Water Fall area called the Alberta Lift area. This pristine wilderness provides everything from challenging double black diamond runs of the Knife Ridge chutes to a variety of intermediate terrain where navigation skills are called into action. Groomed runs are also a part of the scheme complimenting the beauty, excitement and challenge of the Alberta Lift area. The traditional trails are the main core of Wolf Creek with terrain leading into the base area facilities. The ticket office is also located in the base area for lift and lesson purchases and as an information center. Wolf Creek is best known for it's continuous powder conditions. When all of Colorado is dry or snow-deprived, Wolf Creek manages to have feet of powder waiting to be skied or boarded on. The ski school at Wolf Creek can accommodate adults and children with both private and group lessons. Classes are offered at all levels and are made available to both skiers and snowboarders.
Wolf Creek Ski Area Lift closing and opening times:
Daily: 8:30am - 4pm Half Day: 12:30pm
Length of Season:
3-Nov-06 to Apr-07
Types and number of lifts:
1 Magic Carpet;1 Poma Lift;1 Double Chair;2 Triple Chair;2 Quad Chair
Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
Total Number: 77
Elevation at base 10300 feet and elevation at summit is 11904 feet.
Skiing Options at Wolf Creek Ski Area:
Night Skiing: no
Heli- Skiing: no
Snowcat Skiing: no
Miles of cross Country ski trails: 10 km
Snow boarding: yes
Snowshoe trails: yes
Equipment Rentals:
skis
, snowboards
Getting to Wolf Creek Ski Area:
From Denver: Take I25 South to Walsenburg. Take Highway 160 West through Monte Vista to Wolf Creek Pass and Wolf Creek Ski Area
Alternate route to Wolf Creek Ski Area:
From Durango: Take U.S. Highway 160 east to Wolf Creek. Wolf Creek is about 85 miles from Durango
From New Mexico: Either take HWY 84 North To Pagosa Springs. Take HWY 160 East or: Take HWY 285 to Monte Vista, then West on HWY 160 to Wolf Creek Pass, and Wolf Creek Ski Area
Contact Information:
970 264-5639
800 SKI WOLF
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