Powderhorn Mountain Resort, Mesa (Mesa County)

Powderhorn Mountain Resort is located 45 minutes east of Grand Junction, Colorado on the Grand Mesa. The area has a variety of ski terrain such as groomers, bumps, glades, and boulder fields. Powderhorn is unique among Colorado ski resorts because of its terrain and climate. Powderhorn sits on the side of one of the world's largest flattop mountains, or mesas, rather than in a mountain canyon as many ski areas do, which allows for views extending more than 20mi across the desert below. The climate at Powderhorn's high desert location—east of Grand Junction, Colorado and slightly north and east of Colorado National Monument—produces dry, powder snow. The Rocky Mountain News said,"Powderhorn makes up for a lack of vertical with two quality terrain parks," and noted Powderhorn's "Old West feel" and focus on "families, beginner and intermediate skiers." Powderhorn has a wide variety of terrain with a few long groomed runs as well as steeper tree runs and boulder fields full of jumps and cliffs.
ElevationBase Elevation: 8200ftSummit Elevation: 9850ftVertical Drop: 1650ft

AreaSkiable area: 1600acre 20% Beginner50% Intermediate30% Advanced

Weather and climateAverage snowfall: 250 inchesSnowmaking: 21acre (when needed)

LiftsLifts: 5 1 Quad2 Doubles1 Surface1 Tow lift

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