Written by Kyle
Somehow the entire winter managed to get past me without hitting Wolf Creek Ski Area again! Even though the winter season is long here in the high country of Southern Colorado, sometimes looking back it just flew by. Luckily having my brother and his family in for a visit gave me the excuse I needed to get some time on the slopes!
It’s been a couple years, so I had to pull out my gear, and literally dust the cobwebs off. It ended up being the perfect week to go, the last week of the season, and a locals week (everyone is a local!). Even without the special rates Wolf Creek is a bargain compared to so many resorts out there with reasonable lift tickets and gear rental. To me the best thing about it is that it is one of the most uncrowded ski areas I’ve been to! It still feels like a local hill, but with some of the most snow in Colorado normally averaging over 400 inches a year, 1600 skiable acres with 133 named trails of varied types of terrain, and hike-to backcountry areas, it is still a world-class experience. It makes for an excellent vibe compared to packed resorts with exorbitant prices and huge lift lines.
The first time I went to Wolf Creek was about 15 years ago, and it still feels the same. It was opened in 1938 and family owned and operated for the past 50 years. I feel like that is why it kept its charm rather than feeling like just another corporate park. The facts the nearest airports are 65-80 miles away, and there is no lodging on site (although nearby Pagosa Springs offers a ton of options, as well as hot springs) may have part to do with it not exploding as well!
We hit the road early and had a beautiful drive from Creede to Wolf Creek and showed up right around opening time to an almost empty lot, and 6 inches of fresh powder! After getting everyone geared up, we headed right to the closest lift and headed up to the top of the mountain. It was a blast getting to ski and snowboard as a family; the sun may not have been shining, but it was excellent conditions for the end of the season. We got run after run in, took a nice lunch break in the lodge, and hit the slopes again for a couple more hours.
Still a few days left before Wolf Creek closes for the season, if you live in the area or are visiting and enjoy snow sports, you should absolutely check out Wolf Creek. See you next year!
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