Photo: iagoarchangel / CC BY-SA 2.0About Powderhorn
Powderhorn is a ski resort in Colorado. It offers 1,650 feet of vertical drop, 1,600 skiable acres, 63 marked runs, served by 5 lifts, with an average of about 250" of snow a year. Powderhorn opened in 1966 on the northern edge of Grand Mesa and developed as western Colorado's family-oriented regional ski area. The resort publishes more than 1,600 acres, 250 inches of annual snowfall and a terrain mix that is 70% beginner/intermediate. A new lift project makes the lift inventory season-sensitive.
Why Visit Powderhorn?
- 63 runs with 1,650ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 250"
- 1,600 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 5 lifts including chairlift
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Powderhorn, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
9,849ft
Summit Elevation
3,002m
8,199ft
Base Elevation
2,499m
1,650ft
Vertical Drop
503m
1,600 acres
Skiable Area
647.5 ha
63
Total Runs
2.2mi
Longest Run
3.5km
5
Lifts
250"
Avg. Snowfall
635cm annually
How Powderhorn compares
Terrain Breakdown
20%
50%
20%
10%
●Beginner
20% of trails
■Intermediate
50% of trails
◆Advanced
20% of trails
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◆◆Expert
10% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 6, 2025
Closing DayApril 5, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Powderhorn
By Car
Powderhorn is in Colorado, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude39.0700
Longitude-108.1500
RegionColorado, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Powderhorn trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Powderhorn averages 250" of snowfall a year.
Powderhorn rates 20% of its terrain as beginner, across 63 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Powderhorn averages 250" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 9,849 ft.
Powderhorn is located in Colorado, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 39.07, -108.15.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Powderhorn, plus any places we've researched.
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