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Wolf Creek Ski Area

The Most Snow in Colorado

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2025-2026 Ski Season

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A subtle shift in the seasons hints that fall is on the horizon, and Wolf Creek Ski Area is preparing for the 2026-2027 ski season!

As usual, Wolf Creek’s opening date is dependent on weather, temperatures and natural snowfall.  Announcements on the opening date will be found here and 1-800-SKI-WOLF.

The Pre-Season Pass Sale will begin Saturday, September 26th and run through Sunday, October 4th, 2026!  Passes during the Pre-Season Sale will only be available for purchase online. Pass holders who would like to have their photos and new season pass cards printed during the sale can visit the Ticket Office to do so Saturday, September 26th through Sunday, October 4th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WolfCreekSki.com is in the process of being updated with 2026-27 information. Lift tickets, group lessons and equipment rentals will be available for pre-purchase once Wolf Creek Ski Area is open for 7-day-a-week operations. If you’d like to subscribe to a News & Updates email please click this link.

Wolf Creek Ski Area is accepting applications for full-time, part-time and holiday positions in all departments: Lifts, Ski School, Food & Beverage, Base Operations, Ski & Snowboard Rental, Retail Sport Shop, Snow Reporting/Guest Services, Grooming, Snow Removal, Custodial Building Maintenance and Freelance Photographer.  All jobs are winter seasonal (November – April).  All positions offer skiing privileges and competitive wages starting at $20/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.

If you’d like to subscribe to a News & Updates email please click this link.

If you have any questions, please email 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.

** Per 36 CFR261.50 (a) there is a permanent closure to all motorized vehicles within the Special Use Permit.

Skiing the most snow in Colorado

2026-2027 Season Passes!

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events & deals

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2026-2027 
Lift tickets

View lift ticket options and prices for the upcoming season!
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Getting to Wolf Creek

Wolf Creek Ski Area is perched on the Continental Divide in beautiful Southern Colorado
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Explore the mountain

Exploring all varieties of terrain is simple with a refined lift system
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Wolf Creek Ski Area had a K-Max fly in to help with mitigation work of removing hazard trees. Stay tuned for more summer happenings and highlights at Wolf Creek!

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General Contact Info

Address
WOLF CREEK SKI AREA
P.O. BOX 2800
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO 81147
Email
WolfCreekSki@WolfCreekSki.com
Phone
(970) 264-5639
Snow Report
1-800-SKI-WOLF
Ski Patrol Dispatch - FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY
(970) 264-4325
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HOURS OF OPERATION

Normally lifts are open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; however there are periods of time when this schedule does not apply. The public may see lifts opening at 9:00 a.m. early season or during a big storm cycle.
Please check the conditions page to confirm lift hours
RAVEN LIFT
8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
ALL OTHER LIFTS
8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
TICKET OFFICE
8:15 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
HALF-DAY TICKETS
12:30 P.M.
RENTAL SHOPS
7:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
TREASURE SPORTS
8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
NOEL SPORTS
9:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M.
BASE AREA EATERIES
8:30 A.M - 4:30 P.M.
CONTINENTAL ESPRESSO BAR
8:30 A.M - 2:45 P.M.
ON-MOUNTAIN EATERIES
11:00 A.M - 3:15 P.M.
PATHFINDER BAR
11:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M.

Employment

Wolf Creek Ski Area is hiring full-time, part-time and peak period employees for the 2026-2027 ski season!
View current job openings and complete an application.
Open Positions
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