Its quite an adventure and it is highly recommended for the expert skier.
Horseshoe Bowl: From the top of the Alberta Chairlift one can take a short hike to the Knife Ridge Staircase to a trail which traverses along Knife Ridge to a snowcat which will take you to Horseshoe Bowl. When skiing Alberta peak you can venture straight down and left to continue through to Peak Chutes or stay on the skiers right to hit Step Bowl. Pass through the avalanche gate to get to Alberta Peak. this second gate closes at 3:00 pm.Īlberta Peak, Peak Chutes and Step Bowl: your hike begins from the top of the Alberta Lift, go right. You can get to this terrain by taking the Treasure Stoke lift, going left, past Prospector, Glory Hole and Boundary Bowl to the second avalanche gate.
Montezuma Bowl: this terrain is marked as double black diamond. Prospector, Glory Hole and Boundary Bowl: take Treasure Stoke lift and go left at the top to the avalanche gate. There is an abundance of hike-able terrain at the upper elevations, some of it aided by snowcats.īonanza Bowl and Exhibition Ridge: Accessible from either the Treasure Stoke lift or Bonanza Chair. You would be very disappointed if you went to the wrong one. To avoid confusion the Utah ski resort renamed themselves "Nordic Valley Ski Resort". The lift tickets are also a lot less expensive than the typical Colorado destination resort and the lift ticket line might be the only line you see all day.īy the way, this Wolf Creek ski resort in Colorado should not be confused with the Wolf Creek resort lodging and Wolf Mountain ski resort, near Powder Mountain Utah. Without the shopping and restaurants of a glitzy resort, this little known resort doesn't have a "glam" reputation, but it is just right for the advanced skier who wants a variety of terrain and an abundance of snow. Wolf Creek resides on its' own in Southern Colorado, away from the masses from Denver who routinely head West to visit the resorts of Summit County. This resort is spectacular for advanced skiers and boarders as the upper bowls and vast array of gladed terrain have a decent pitch and an above average snowfall. With an average of 465 inches of snow per ski season, Wolf Creek gets more snow on average than any other resort in Colorado. Guidebook links may be Amazon Affiliate Links.It's hard to capture photographs of the optimal blue bird day at a ski resort that constantly gets dumped on with fresh snow. By choosing to use this website you hereby agree to these terms.Īs an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Learn more by reading our Privacy Policy / Terms & Conditions. This website makes use of cookies to track usage information. Nothing on this website constitutes an endorsement to ski or ride any of the areas described herein. Know the risks and understand the decision you're making. Even properly prepared, and even if you do everything right, you could injure yourself or die. Our model predicted that 5cm (2.0 inches) of snow fell over 12. Never go into the backcountry alone, and never go into the backcountry without telling someone where you're going. The Wolf Creek Ski Area snow report is: 0 out of 10 Lifts open.
You should never venture into the backcountry without a probe, a shovel, a beacon, a first aid kit, and expert proficiency in using all of these things. Avalanche conditions as well as general skiing conditions can vary by time of day, by pitch, by elevation, and by specific location. You may encounter hazards including but not limited to: avalanches, cliffs, tree wells, rocks, stumps, fallen trees, man-made structures, other backcountry users, open creeks & streams, rapidly changing weather conditions, low visibility, frost bite, wild animals, and other unforeseeable dangers. This includes the terrain accessed through backcountry gates at ski resorts. Copyright 2020 BC Recon All Rights Reserved.ĭisclaimer: The backcountry is always dangerous.
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