As the Bullwheel Turns

Winter 2012 – 2013 at Wolf Creek Ski Area

The 2011 – 2012 ski season at Wolf Creek Ski Area had an amazing start with an early 46-inch storm that allowed for a record-breaking October 8th opening that paved the way for incredible snow conditions and strong skier visitation. Wolf Creek upheld its’ reputation of consistently great snow conditions throughout the season, finishing with 396 inches.

Raven’s Roost, a full service bar, will be opening in the top level of the Raven’s Nest; a beautiful glass restaurant, located at the top of the Raven lift. The on-mountain pizzeria and bar had a soft opening late last season, and was a huge success. The Raven’s Nest will be in full flight at the start of the 2012 – 2013 ski season.

“The Continental” is a rustic yet charming Espresso bar, located on Prospector Ridge, to the left of the Treasure Chairlift area. This project will be completed this summer and will be a new on-mountain venue. A variety of coffees and teas, caffeinated and decaffeinated, will be available as well as other hot and cold beverages and delicious fresh baked pastries. A new water free composting restroom is located in the back of the building.

The Race Hutch, is being launched this ski season! The early snowfall last October, put this project on the back burner – it will be completed for the ‘12-‘13 season. This Race Building will be located at the bottom of Charisma where the race course finishes. Race equipment, fencing, gates, sound system and banners will be located in this small “hutch”. The completion of this project will be a strong up-grade to the Free Fun Race Series Program that Wolf Creek hosts each season, where racers will now be able to easily hear their times announced at the finish line.

Wolf Creek Ski Area continually upgrades its rental inventory of skis and boards, the same holds true for this season with the introduction of K2 skis and Venture Snowboards. Noel Sports will begin selling equipment online through the Wolf Creek website. A diverse selection of Mountaineering, Nordic, Alpine skis and boots are available, as well as snowboards.

On the Technical Side:

A new Piston Bully 400 Snowcat was purchased this spring to supplement Wolf Creek’s fleet of both old and new grooming snow-cats. Wolf Creek Ski Area will be installing two more Gazex exploders, one in the Horseshoe Bowl and one on the Knife Ridge. Ongoing maintenance on all exploders will also take place. The Gazex and Avi-blasters are an integral part of Wolf Creek’s Avalanche Hazard Reduction Program. At the base of the Alberta Lift, water-free composting restrooms will replace the temporary port-a-potties. Trail work is ongoing all over the ski area with the removal of hazard and beetle kill trees.

Wolf Creek is looking forward to the upcoming season with new improvements and maintaining the existing structures and lifts. A full schedule of events and special programs are available by checking the Events section of the website, offering great prices on lift ticket and ski school combinations. Wolf Creek is an environmentally friendly ski area committed to providing a quality mountain experience. Wolf Creek also takes on the responsibility of contributing to the economic health of the local and regional communities in the beautiful San Juan Mountains.

For updated ski and road conditions call 800-ski-wolf or view the Wolf Creek snow report.

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