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Powderhorn Resort
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Powderhorn Resort is located in western Colorado on the side of the beautiful Grand Mesa, the world's largest flat-top mountain. With 510 acres of terrain and a vertical drop of 1,650 feet, Powderhorn offers slopes for beginners to experts. The 360,000 acres on top of the Grand Mesa is the site for miles of cross-country and some of the best snowmobiling in the world. Snowboarders are welcome at Powderhorn. There are 2 terrain parks located mid-mountain with numerous rails, a fun-box, hits, tabletops and areas for clinics & competition. During the season snowboard clinics and competition are popular with the locals.

Powderhorn offers packages and programs for all levels of skiing and snowboarding. Ski clinics for women taught by women are one of the most popular. The rental shop has a full array of equipment for all winter sports including snowshoes. Fun For The Whole Family Powderhorn loves kids! The Children's Learning Center offers special ski programs for 3- to 7-year-olds. Ski stay and play packages include group or private lessons and lunch options. The Sunset Grille and the Wildwood Restaurant offer foods to satisfy any appetite. The luxury condominium and rooms at the Inn at Wildwood are locates slopeside and are the only ski-in/ski-out lodging at Powderhorn. Skiers and non-skiers alike can enjoy a winter of fun and scenic beauty at Powderhorn. For additional fun things to do, visit the Colorado National Monument and visit the Colorado Wineries located 20 miles away.

Powderhorn Resort is located 35 miles east of Grand Junction, Colo., approximately a 40-minute drive via I-70 east to Exit 49 South on Colorado Highway 65, which is the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway. Powderhorn is 20 miles up. Amtrak provides daily rail service from Denver and Salt Lake City, Utah, to Grand Junction. Walker Field Airport is located in Grand Junction and is serviced by the following airlines: America West Express, Sky West/Delta and United Express Airlines.

 

 

Ski season dates December -- March
Skiable Acreage 600 acres (243 hectares)
Average Annual Snowfall 250 in (635 cm)
Summit Elevation 9,850 ft (3,002 m)
Base Elevation 8,200 ft (2,499 m)
Vertical Drop 1,650 ft (503 m)
Longest Run 11,600 ft (3,536 m)
Terrain parks Yes
Snowmaking 15%
 

 

Number of Lifts 3 Lift Capacity 4,370 per hour
 
High Speed Six   Double Chairs 2
High Speed Quads   Surface Lifts  
Triple Chairs   Mighty Mite  
Quad Chairs 1 Fixed Quad  
 

 

Easy 20%
Intermediate 50%
Advanced/Expert 30%
 

 

Child Care No Restaurants Yes
Adaptive Skier Yes Snowboard Rentals Yes
Ski Lessons Yes Snowboard Lessons Yes
Ski Rentals Yes Cildren's Programs Yes
Nearby Lodging Yes Women's Programs Yes
 

 

Address:
Powderhorn Resort
PO Box 370
48338 Powderhorn Rd.
Mesa, CO 81643

For Reservations or More Information
970-268-5700

Fax: 970 268-5351

E-mail: ski@powderhorn.com

 

 

The charm and solitude of Powderhorn’s secluded mountain setting that soars 4,000 feet above the valley on the edge of the Grand Mesa are found just 35 minutes from Grand Junction, Colorado.

FROM EAST/WEST/NORTH
From I-70, take Exit 49 south on Colorado Hwy 65. Go 20 miles on Hwy 65 and look for Powderhorn on your right.

FROM THE SOUTH
From Hwy 50, take Hwy 92 east from Delta. Turn left on Hwy 65 and proceed north across the Grand Mesa. Powderhorn will be on your left.

 

 

 



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