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Powderhorn Resort
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 Powderhorn Resort, early fall |
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The first skiing on Grand Mesa started back in the 1940's with a single rope tow. Then in the '50's, the Mesa Creek Ski Area opened with one surface lift. Powderhorn Ski Area opened in 1966 with a double chair and a surface lift, about 2 miles below the old Mesa Creek Ski Area. Over the years, Powderhorn has been sold to different developers and entrepreneurs. It became Powderhorn Resort in 1988. Today, the Inn at Wildewood and Wildewood Restaurant have been newly renovated and enlarged. And in 2007, the Resort added 6 miles of mountain bike trails and an 18-hole disc golf course. |
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Quick Facts:
Season: Late November - Early April (Weather permitting)
Hours of operation: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, MST Lifts: 3: * 1 quad lift * 2 double chairs Average snowfall: 250 inches Snowmaking: 21 acres (when needed) Base Elevation: 8,200 ft
Summit elevation: 9,850 ft Vertical Rise: 1,650 ft Total Ski/Board Terrain: 600 acres Trails Classification: Beginner: 20% Intermediate: 50% Advanced: 15% Expert: 15% |
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