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Wolf creek ski area reviews8/8/2023 The staff was friendly and the cookie was delish. We stopped in at the "Continental" at the top of the Treasure Lift for some hot chocolate and a cookie as it was very cold. Even a few ropes with flags would be good to help direct people away from rocks. The area definitely needed more snow and the hazards (bare rocks) were not marked at all. Some of the signs were worn badly and the arrows were either missing or had faded. I would add that the signage for trails and runs needs improvement. Some good "blue/intermediate" runs which were fun. Beautiful scenery from the top of the lift at almost 12,000 feet. An instructor pointed us in the right direction and we were off! We mostly stayed on the Treasure Lift. Fairly reasonable price for tickets ($72 for a day - remember, skiing is expensive!) Put our skis on and had to ask where the lift was that we had decided to take. Very friendly people working the ticket sales booth. The signage for purchasing tickets could be improved but we followed the "crowd" of folks and quickly found the area to purchase tickets. Instead, we parked only a few rows away from the ticket booth! Amazing. At our favorite resorts in California this close to Christmas, the parking lots would probably be full and the lines to purchase tickets would be long. Since the resort opens at 9am we arrived as close to 9 as possible. This year we decided to give Wolf Creek a try on December 23rd, 2018. We'd never skied in Colorado but we travel to Denver every Christmas to visit family. Visit the resort’s official website for more information.My husband and I ski at least 6 days a year in California at large resorts. Accommodation is available at the base area and in nearby South Fork and Pagosa Springs. Wolf Creek Ski Area opens from November to April and is a daytime resort only. Use the shuttle buses operating between the resort and these two towns or the free parking lot for those arriving by car. Located in south-central Colorado, Wolf Creek Ski Area is a 20-minute drive from South Fork and a 50-minute drive from Pagosa Springs. Bring a picnic to eat on the sunlit terrace of the Base Camp. Sip craft beers or mulled wine at a cozy lodge bar. Speed across snow-covered meadows on a guided snowmobile tour.ĭuring the daytime, enjoy a hearty meal at one of the varied restaurants located in the base area and on the mountaintop. Explore 6 miles (10 kilometers) of groomed trails suitable for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. While alpine skiing and snowboarding are popular, find other ways of enjoying the mountain. Delight in their progress at the end of the day. Take advantage of the specially designed children’s ski school that’s perfect for kids to make their first attempts at skiing. Use the series of nine chairlifts, which provide quick and scenic transportation from the mountain base to the summit.įirst-time skiers can participate in group or individual lessons with skilled instructors. Split almost evenly between beginner, intermediate, advanced and expert, the runs are suitable for all skiing abilities. Prepare to carve through a skiable terrain of 1,600 acres (650 hectares) and 77 runs, the longest of which is a thrilling 2 miles (3 kilometers) long. Wolf Creek Ski Area sits amid the picturesque Rio Grande National Forest, which is part of the world-renowned Rocky Mountains. Choose from classic alpine skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. This mountain resort is a paradise for snow sports enthusiasts and receives some of Colorado’s heaviest snowfall. Set within the breathtaking scenery of a national forest is a ski resort famous for its deep powder skiing, family-friendly activities and après-ski entertainment.Įscape the crowds of Colorado’s popular ski resorts to enjoy a warm welcome at the Wolf Creek Ski Area.
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