Wolf Creek ski area
At more than 85 years old, Wolf Creek Ski Area is time-tested.
Wolf Creek Ski Area is known for having the most snow in Colorado. The unique — yet successful — 2021-2022 ski season had consistent snowfall from October through the end of March with a number of prolific powder days, exceptional conditions and 362 inches of snowfall.
Wolf Creek is eagerly anticipating a more “normalized” 2021-2022 ski season; however, public health will make recommendations, if any, later this fall and early winter. For more on what to expect during your time on the slopes, visit www.wolfcreekski.com.
Wolf Creek is known for having an exceptional variety of terrain, abundant snowfall and plenty of powder days. Wolf Creek has terrain that ranges from gradual sloping, wide green runs for beginners to excellent expert terrain that will give advanced skiers and boarders an in-bounds backcountry experience. Finding an intermediate groomer to cruise down to start your day isn’t hard to do, and tree skiing is endless.
Wolf Creek is unique in that the location of the ski area is in the beautiful Southern San Juan Mountains, eliminating the frustration of driving on a heavily trafficked corridor to ski. The ski area has the advantage of being located on U.S. 160 near the summit of Wolf Creek Pass, which is a beautiful and well- maintained mountain pass with three and four lanes of highway.
The low-density skiing experience at Wolf Creek Ski Area makes Wolf Creek a destination hot spot for powder hounds, families and new skiers alike.
Wolf Creek stands out from other ski areas in Colorado not only for being family owned and operated, but for also having affordable lift tickets and lesson options. Adding to Wolf Creek’s uniqueness is the phenomenal homemade food found in all eateries at Wolf Creek and convenient amenities that are complimentary, like paved parking and shuttle services.
For the past several years, Wolf Creek has undertaken construction projects to fine-tune and improve its offerings.
Major lift improvements started in 2013-2014 with the Treasure Stoke, a high-speed detachable quad lift. The previous Ctec Triple Treasure Chair was then transformed the following season to become a refurbished beginner and intermediate lift named Elma, with its purpose of assisting guests in returning to the base area and providing access to an area of the mountain that was previously underutilized. The Lynx, a covered conveyor lift, followed and helped redesign and compliment the novice skiers’ first day at Wolf Creek by transporting guests to the Lynx Adult Learning Center. The introduction of the Charity Jane Express to the Wolf Creek Lift System came in December of 2018, with the high-speed detachable quad benefiting all ability levels and bolstering a previously underutilized 55 acres.
In the summer of 2019, the ski area added Orion’s Beltway — a trail cut to link both side of the mountain, making it the longest intermediate run at Wolf Creek.
Wolf Creek has always been a leader in maintaining sustainable business practices by purchasing renewable energy, using biodegradable oils in machinery and having water-free restrooms.
The 2021-2022 ski season will be the 16th season Wolf Creek has used a form of renewable energy year-round, for day and night use. Wolf Creek is also a large supporter of the Penitente Solar Project in the San Luis Valley.
Wolf Creek furthered environmentally friendly efforts by constructing an onsite electric vehicle charging station. The charging station offers five connections with one being Level 3 (fast charge) and the remaining four being Level 2 (medium charge).
Additional information can be found on www.WolfCreekSki.com or by calling (970) 264-5639 or 1(800) SKI-WOLF.
Wolf Creek Ski Area Events
Dec. 2 Local’s Day
Dec. 5 College Day
Dec. 6 Local’s Day
Dec. 7 Local’s Day
Dec. 8 Local’s Day
Dec. 9 Local’s Day
Dec. 11 Fun Race
Dec. 24 and 25 Santa Visits Wolf Creek
Jan. 2 New Year’s Day Race
Jan. 9 Fun Race
Jan. 10 Ms. Monday Clinic
Jan. 11 Forever Young Clinic
Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Race
Jan. 18 Tuesday Turns Clinic
Jan. 19 United Way Day
Jan. 22 Camp Robbers
Jan. 23 Fun Race
Jan. 29 Camp Robbers
Jan. 29 Wolf Creek Giant Slalom Race
Jan. 30 College Day
Jan. 31 Ms. Monday Clinic
Feb. 1 Forever Young Clinic
Feb. 2 Local’s Day
Feb. 5 Camp Robbers
Feb. 6 Fun Race
Feb. 8 Tuesday Turns Clinic
Feb. 9 Local’s Day
Feb. 12 Camp Robbers
Feb. 13 Local’s Day
Feb. 13 Valentine’s Day Race
Feb. 20 President’s Day Race
Feb. 27 College Day
Feb. 27 Mardi Gras Race
Feb. 28 Ms. Monday Clinic
March 1 Forever Young Clinic
March 6 Jane and Pitch Tribute
March 6 Local’s Day
March 6 Tribute Race
March 13 Spring Fling Fun Race
March 20 Fun Race
March 27 Fun Race
March 29 Tuesday Turns Clinic
March 30 Local’s Day
April 2 Wolf Creek Super G Race
April 2 College Day
April 3 Local’s Day
April 3 Tentative Closing Day
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