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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.




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AttributesInformation
Alpine Skiing yes
Skiable Area1 1600
Lifts 7
Lift Capacity 8280 per hour
Heli Skiing no
Skiable Area2 648
Annual Snowfall1 466
Lift Type 1 Magic Carpet;1 Poma Lift;1 Double Chair;2 Triple Chair;2 Quad Chair
Night Skiing no
Annual Snowfall2 1181
Snowcat Skiing no
Cross Country 10 km
Snow Tubing no
Terrain Park no
Snow Boarding yes
Restricted Areas no
Leash Required yes


AttributesInformation
Trails Number 77
Longest Run1 10560
Longest Run2 3219
Trail Rating Easy 20
Trail Rating More 35
Trail Rating Most 25
Trail Rating Expert 20
Snowshoe Trails yes
Half Pipe no
Base Elevation1 10300
Base Elevation2 3139
Summit Elevation1 11904
Summit Elevation2 3628
Vertical Drop2 489


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


AttributesInformation
Ski Snowboard yes
Ski Rentals yes
Snowboard Rentals yes


AttributesInformation
Telephone 970 264-5639
Direction1

From Denver:

Take I25 South to Walsenburg. Take Highway 160 West through Monte Vista to Wolf Creek Pass and Wolf Creek Ski Area

Opening Date 3-Nov-06
Snow Phone 800 SKI WOLF
Closing Date Apr-07
Operation Hours

Daily: 8:30am - 4pm

Half Day: 12:30pm

Fax 970 264-5732



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NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast by 24 Hour Period
 Point Forecast:
Last Update: 2012-02-10T14:38:07Z
Forecast at a Glance
Friday (PM)
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Lo 16°F
Hi 39°F
Saturday (PM)
Chance Snow
Chance Snow
Lo 24°F
Hi 40°F
Sunday (PM)
Chance Snow
Chance Snow
Lo 16°F
Hi 34°F
Monday (PM)
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Lo 14°F
Hi 38°F
Tuesday (PM)
Chance Snow
Chance Snow
Lo 14°F
Hi 38°F
Wednesday (PM)
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Lo 12°F
Hi 37°F

Current weather conditions at nearest station
Location Weather Update Time Temp Humidity(%) Other
Stevens Field Airport, CO Mostly Cloudy May 22 2011, 10:55 pm MDT 52.0 F 47% 3.1 Miles Wind: 6
Wind Chill: 50 F (10 C)
Wolf Creek Pass (11,760 feet), CO Mostly Cloudy May 22 2011, 9:54 pm MDT 36.0 F 65% 21.9 Miles Wind: 9
Wind Chill: 28 F (-2 C)
Chama, NM Mostly Cloudy May 22 2011, 3:45 pm MDT 66.0 F 24% 36.4 Miles Wind: 7
Wind Chill:
Durango/La Plata Co, CO Mostly Cloudy May 22 2011, 10:53 pm MDT 51.0 F 59% 37.0 Miles Wind: 0
Wind Chill: