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« WOLF CREEK »

Wolf Creek Skiing

Wolf Creek
P.O. Box 1036
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Wolf Creek is known as the ski area with the most snow in Colorado, over 450 inches a year via Mother Nature. The ski runs are 20% beginner, 35% intermediate, 25% advanced, and 20% expert. The entire skiable area is 700 acres, with the altitude base starting at 10,350 feet and going up to 11,775 feet at the Continental Divide. To keep skiers moving, they offer 3 chairlifts, 3 surface lifts and the Water Fall shuttle. The Water Fall area is open daily for daring skiers to discover untouched powder. 1.5 hours from Alamosa

For information call 970-264-5639, or for a recorded ski report call 1-800-SKI-WOLF.
« MONARCH SKI RESORT »

Monarch Ski Resort
#1 Powder Place
Monarch, CO 81227

Whether you ski, snowboard or just love the mountains, Monarch has an adventure for everyone. They are located on the Continental Divide, just 18 miles west of Poncha Springs. Monarch boasts over 350 inches a year of all natural snow. Trails are 21% beginner, 37% intermediate, and 42% advanced. Monarch also has a snowboard park and Snowcat Tours.

For information on the resort call 888-996-7669 or 800-228-7943 for current snow report.
2 hours from Alamosa
« CUCHARA SKI VALLEY »
Cuchara Ski Valley is surrounded by the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range with convenient lodging and accommodations nearby. They are known as having one of the lowest ticket prices in Colorado and they offer night skiing for those enthusiast who just can't get enough. 1.75 hours from Alamosa.

For information on the ski area call 1-888-CUCHARA, or 719-742-3163.
« SKI RIO »
Ski Rio is New Mexico's second largest ski resort, offering downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, snowskating, sleigh rides, dog sled tours and more. 1.5 hours from Alamosa.

For information on the ski area call 1-800-2-ASK-RIO, or 505-758-7707.
« DURANGO MOUNTIAN RESORT »
formerly Purgatory

Durango Mountain Resort features 75 trails across more than 2,500 acres of terrain.

Purgatory’s terrain is 23% beginner, 51% intermediate, and 26% advanced / expert. An average of 260 inches of snow a year (over 21 feet!), blankets our mountain, and 11 lifts including the new Purgatory Village Express high-speed, six person super chair, mean there’s rarely a lift line.
1.5 hours from Alamosa
« ANGEL FIRE RESORT»
New Mexico

Located in the heart of northern New Mexico in the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. The area is surrounded by cascading peaks and valleys, natural wildlife and a pristine mountain setting unlike any other. Summit Elevation: 10,677 feet, Vertical Drop: 2,077 feet, Chair Lifts: 2 high-speed quads, 3 doubles, 1 surface, Terrain: 68 Trails: 31% Beginner 48% Intermediate 21% Advanced, Average Snowfall: 210 inches annually.
1.5 hours from Alamosa

« CROSS COUNTRY SKIING »

RIO GRANDE NATIONAL FOREST
The Rio Grande National Forest is full of beautiful places to cross country ski throughout Conejos Peak District, Del Norte District, Creede District and Saguache District. Be sure to wear the proper clothing (very warm) and bring along the necessary items for safety. It is also wise to check the weather conditions and avalanche hazards before heading out. Trail maps can be acquired by the Rio Grande National Forest, please call 719-852-5941 for further information.

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