Powderhorn Mountain Resort
Powderhorn Resort is located in western Colorado on the side of the beautiful Grand Mesa, the world’s largest flat-top mountain, which is ideal for cross country skiing. Cross country skiers will enjoy the incredible 360,000 acres on top of the Grand Mesa. There are also 12 miles of groomed trails. With 510 acres of downhill skiing terrain and a vertical drop of 1,650 feet, this resort offers slopes for beginners and experts. Terrain park action is also available to beginners and experts in progressive areas. Even better news – the prices haven’t increase from last season! Skiers and non-skiers can enjoy winter fun and scenic beauty at Powderhorn. The locals are friendly and the views are amazing!
More Resort Facts
| Nearest Town: Grand Junction, Cedaredge |
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| Base Elevation: 8,200 ft. (2,490 m) |
Top Elevation: 9,850 ft. (3,000 m) |
| Latitude: 39.063056 |
Longitude: -108.155556 |
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| Total Runs: 37 |
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20% Beginner |
50% Intermediate |
15% Advanced |
15% Expert |
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| Terrain Parks: 2 |
| Tyro Park, “The Horn” Park |
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Total Lifts: 4
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| 1 quad chair, 2 double chairs, 1 surface lift |
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| Average Snowfall: 250 inches/year |
Snowmaking: 21 acres (when needed) |
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Powderhorn Resort has a fresh approach to a skiing and snowboarding adventure. With more than 600 acres to explore, novice and experts can cruise the corduroy, dash into the aspens for glade skiing, plow through waist deep powder, hit the bumps or jib through the terrain parks. Powderhorn has short lift lines, amazing views, hospitable service, an informal atmosphere and a welcome feeling of being home.With over 1,600 acres and 44 runs to ski, you will never be deficient in skiing territory. Snowboarders are welcome at Powderhorn. There’s a terrain park located right under the “Take Four” lift and is visible from the day lodge.
The features include: hits, straight rails, kinked rails, a rainbow, a trapezoid and a pyramid. More features are added every season. Tyro park is the perfect place to develop your skills and learn new tricks. If you want to get creative in a more advanced park, “The Horn” park is for you. For more fun things to do, visit the Colorado National Monument and the many Colorado Wineries located just 20 miles away.
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