The wait is finally over for skiers and snowboarders in the Four Corners region – Wolf Creek Ski Area opens for the 2024-2025 season on Tuesday, October 22nd. This marks one of the earliest openings in the ski area’s history. Wolf Creek will be opening for 7-day-a-week operations for it’s 85th season.
Located just 20 miles northeast of Pagosa Springs, Wolf Creek is known for receiving some of the highest annual snowfall totals in Colorado, with an average of over 430 inches per season. This year, the mountain will open with several key trails ready for action, including the Bonanza, Treasure and Nova lifts running. Results in about 30% of the mountain opening for use. Hours of operations are from 9am until 4pm.
Machine-groomed trails include: Tranquility, Bonanza Crossover, Navajo Trail, Summer Day, Divide Trail/Kelly Boyce, Powder Puff Valley, Thumper, Charisma, Bunny Hop, Nova and Susan’s.
Lift tickets are priced at Local Appreciation rates: $68 for adults, $49 for seniors and $34 for children.
The Pathfinder Bar, Continental Espresso Bar and Upper Lodge will be open and available for skiers to purchase food and drinks.
In addition to the trail openings, Wolf Creek will also be hosting several events and prize giveaways throughout opening day and throughout the 85th anniversary year. Guests can look forward to many prizes. See the website for more details.
Wolf Creek’s standard opening timeframe in recent years has typically been in late October to early November, with the mountain aiming to operate through mid-April. This year’s October 22nd opening marks one of the earliest starts to the ski season at Wolf Creek.
If you need to rent skis or snowboards, visit our Pagosa Springs Ski Rental page for more details.
For the latest updates on Wolf Creek’s 2024-2025 season, be sure to visit the ski area’s website at wolfcreekski.com or follow them on social media. Remember to wear the anniversary colors to receive the 85th anniversary sticker!