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Wolf Creek Ski Area is open for the 2024-2025 ski season with 7-day-a-week operations!
The Raven, Bonanza, Treasure, Elma, Charity Jane, Alberta, Tumbler, Lynx, and Nova Lifts are operating today, Thursday, December 5th, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Skiers and boarders will have access to 100% of the mountain. The Magic Carpet is open for the Wolf Pup & Wolf Rider Programs.
Wolf Creek’s all natural snow depth is 38 inches at the midway. Skiing conditions are Machine-Groomed/Packed Powder with Variable Off-Piste. Expect unmarked obstacles. The year-to-date snowfall is 94 inches.
Today, Thursday, December 5th is Local Appreciation Day! Lift tickets are $68 for adults, $49 for seniors and $34 for children. Everyone is considered a local!
Calling all Artists! Wolf Creek Ski Area is hosting its 85th Anniversary Art Contest! Please visit the 85th Anniversary page for details.
Ski & Snowboard School, Ski & Snowboard Rental, and Treasure Sports are open. Prospector Grill, the Pathfinder Bar, Upper Lodge and Continental Espresso Bar are open. The Base Camp picnic building is also open.
The Raven's Roost restaurant is now open 7 days a week!
Uphill Traffic is permitted on Kelly Boyce to Divide Trail. Make sure and pick up an uphill pass at the ticket office.
The Meadow Loop and Lake Spur Nordic Trails were groomed and track set on December 3rd.
Wolf Creek is celebrating its 85th Anniversary! There will be fun events and activities throughout the season that offer skiers and boarders a chance to win prizes and swag. Visit the 85th Anniversary page for details.
Wolf Creek Ski Area is accepting applications for full-time, part-time and holiday positions in all departments specifically: Ski & Snowboard School and Base Operations. All jobs are winter seasonal (November – April). All positions offer skiing privileges and competitive wages starting at $19/hour. Check out the Employment Page for a list of positions, job descriptions and to download an application! Application submissions and questions can be directed to wolfcreekski@wolfcreekski.com.
No vehicles are permitted to stay overnight in any parking lots, with the exception of the Snowshed (Overflow) Lot. Wolf Creek Ski Area in conjunction with the United States Forest Service have developed policies & procedures available at this link.
If you have any questions please email wolfcreekski@wolfcreekski.com.
#85funfacts - A 1963 article gives specific details about the ski area such as 4 new runs opening due to the installation of a new Pomalift. Other details mention amenities, lift operations and even future plans! Swipe to read ➡️
Article courtesy of Rio Grande County Museum.
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#85FunFacts - Kelly Boyce was another historical figure in Wolf Creek Ski Area’s history. Kelly Boyce was one of many who helped build the first run at Wolf Creek Ski Area, in addition to becoming an avalanche control expert. Skiers and boarders can cruise down Kelly Boyce Trail to this day.
Artifacts courtesy of Rio Grande County Museum.
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📣 Calling all artists 🎨🖌️ Wolf Creek Ski Area is hosting a 85th Anniversary Art Contest during the month of December! Prizes include lift tickets and gift certificates. Enter your piece of art to commemorate Wolf Creek’s 85 Years of World Class Powder!!
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Wolf Creek Ski Area has a full line up for the next few days starting with College Day, tomorrow, December 1st followed by Local Appreciation rated lift tickets December 2nd thru 5th!! The mountain is 100% open with all lifts operating from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
📸: @imagesmithphoto
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#85funfacts - Wolf Creek Ski Area was without electricity until 1965. That year the San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative received a contract to run power to the top of Wolf Creek Pass.
News clipping courtesy of Rio Grande County Museum.
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