Wolf Creek Stats
Skiable Acres
Skiable Acres 1,600
Vertical Drop 1,604′
Base Elevation 10,300′
Summit Elevation 11,904′
Slopes
Beginner 20%
Intermediate 35%
Advanced 25%
Expert 20%
Most Snow in Colorado!
Annual Snowfall 465 natural inches
Season Early November – Early April
Lift Capacity 11,000/hour
Comfortable Crowd 5,000 skiers
Chairway to Heaven
Lifts
Wolf Creek’s seven lifts service incredibly beautiful terrain, over 1,600 acres.
- The Magic Carpet (Magic Carpet Lifts, Inc.) is a moving conveyor lift for the Wolf Pup Program.
- The Nova Lift (Ski Lifts International) – Double Chair services beginner terrain for children and new skiers.
- The Raven Chairlift (Ctec/Doppelmayr) – Detachable Quad services primarily beginner and intermediate terrain.
- The Bonanza Lift (Ctec) – Triple Chairlift services intermediate and expert slopes.
- Treasure Stoke (Doppelmayr) – High Speed Detachable Quad services intermediate and expert slopes.
- The Alberta Chairlift (Garaventa/Ctec) – Quad serves the Water Fall Area over the Horseshoe Bowl: This unique area is beautiful and adventuresome, full of incredible glades and changing terrain. Predominately tree skiing and boarding, these 1,000 acres have a few groomed trails for intermediates’ interests and enjoyment.
- The D. Boyce (Poma) High Speed Surface Lift operates occasionally as a memento to times past. This lift services intermediate and expert terrain.
- The Elma Lift (CTEC) – Fixed Grip Triple Chairlift that services primarily beginner and intermediate terrain.
Ski School
You are never to young or old to enjoy skiing! Wolf Creek Ski Area offers classes for all age groups.
Groups & Beginners
Children’s Programs
Private Lessons
Special Clinics & Programs
Photo by Rosanne Pitcher, Wolf Creek Ski Area
Current Weather Conditions
Getting There
Directions
On Highway 160, Wolf Creek Pass is between Pagosa Springs and South Fork, CO; 80 miles east of Durango, CO; 65 miles west of Alamosa, CO
Hours & Tickets
Operating Hours
Ticket Office 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
Lift Hours 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
*Extended hours over holiday periods
Lift Ticket Prices
Lift tickets are at the Local Appreciation Rates. Pre-purchasing lift tickets is preferred and can be done by visiting the Wolf Creek’s Website. Lift tickets can also be purchased the morning of at the Ticket Office with a credit card. Skier and boarders should bring their own water, snack and lunch.
View Colorado State Guidelines for Wolf Creek Ski Area
**PRICES ARE NOT GUARANTEED BY 8200 AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
Events
Wolf Creek features races and exciting events all season long. Check out the local and college days too for discounted lift ticket prices!
Event Calendar
Appreciation Days
College Days
Races
Photo by Wolf Creek Ski Area