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WOLF CREEK SKI AREA

PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO 81147
Area Telephone:(970) 264-5639
Fax:(970) 264-5732
Snow Condition:(800) SKI-WOLF
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AREA'S SKIING STATISTICS

Elevation: Top:11,904 feet; Base:10,300 feet

Vertical Drop: 1,604 feet

Skiing Terrain: 77 trails; open slopes,tree-lined glades 1,600 acres

Longest run: 2.0 mi.

Slope Difficulty: Beginner:20%; Intermediate:35%; Advanced:25%; Expert: 20%

Average Annual Snowfall: 465 "

Snowmaking: None (465;dp avg snowfall)

Lift Capacity Per Hour: 8,280

Lifts: MC: 1 Bars: 0; Tows: 0 Chairs:5 (2 dbls,2 trpls, 1qd.) Surface: 1

SKIING SEASON

Season: Tentative Opening November 4-April 2

Days Open & Hours of Operation:
Daily, 8:30 am–4:00 pm
Halfday begins 12:30 pm
Night Skiing:None

EQUIPMENT AND SCHOOLING

Ski Rental/Repair: 3,300 sets, available at slope; demo skis, sport skis

Snowboard Rental/Repair: 330 boards available at slope

X-Country Rental/Repair: Available in town and at area; telemark skis avail.

Ski Instructors:  20 f/t,100 p/t

Ski Instruction: ATM; powder, racing; Group: $35 p/2 hrs./$45 p/4hrs; Pvt:$60 p/h; 1st Day Beginner Ski/Board $44.00/$54.00 ; Pvt,3 hr. or 5 hr.,up to 5 persons,$196/287; snowboard lessons avail.; Wolf Pups, ages 5-8, $50 f.d./$40 h.d. all levels of skiers; Hot Shot Ski & Snowboard Adventures, ages 9–12 $57 f,d,. $47 h.d. /experienced skiers and boarders

ADDITIONAL RECREATION

Telemark skiing, snowboarding; ice fishing, ice skating, sleigh riding, swimming, tubing & movie theaters nearby; cross country track at base - 2 loops, 10km.

LODGING FACILITIES

Lodging/Walking Distance to Slope: Approximately 50 lodges,motels,and cab-ins; 23 miles west & 18 miles east of area–none at area Information (970) 264-5639

RESTAURANTS AND APRES-SKI

Restaurants/Bars/Lounges:  Wolf Creek Lodge, full service restaurant; Prospector Grill & Cafeteria; The Pathfinder Bar, full service; Base Camp picnic building; Apres-Ski in Pagosa Springs & South Fork

SERVICES

Base camp, picnic building & first aid room; Rental & sport shop at area; shopping and services nearby

Credit Cards: MC, AE, Discover & VISA; No nursery; Wolf Pup (ages 5–8) $50 p/d, $40(Halfday)

TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION

Pagosa Springs–23 miles; South Fork 19 mi. Albuquerque, NM–225 miles via I-25, U.S. 84, U.S. 160 Air service: America West Express, United Express, Mesa Airlines, Great Lakes Aviation

SKIING RATES

Rates  (all lifts):

Multi-day Rates (all lifts):(Adult/Child) 3-day: $132.00/$72.00

NEW THIS SEASON

This season Wolf Creek offers additional inventory to both the ski and board rental shop. Over 600 pair of adult high performance skis, boots and poles, including the very popular fat skis for those Wolf Creek powder days are available. The children's collection has also been upgraded with 100 pair of shaped skis, boots and poles.

The BoarderDome, Wolf Creek's snowboard shop, has over three hundred and thirty boards in service and expert fitters to expedite setup and service. Whatever your rental needs are, Wolf Creek provides a friendly atmosphere with professional advice and quality equipment. Call 970-264-5474 for any questions concerning ski and board rentals.

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