Powderhorn Ski Resort Guide
Powderhorn, United States
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 9,843ft |
| Resort Height | 8,199ft |
| Nearest Airports | Minneapolis and Gunnison-Crested Butte |
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Powderhorn
The ski area of Powderhorn is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 8,199ft.
Summary
Powderhorn has direct access to 27 marked pistes, served by a total of 4 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 8,199ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 9,843ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Powderhorn is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Powderhorn.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Powderhorn is 2 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Powder Keg'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Powderhorn?
The next notable snow forecast is 1in, expected on 26 December, with around 10in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Powderhorn Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 4 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 14 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 5 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 7 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 4 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Powderhorn Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 9,843ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 8,202ft |
| Resort Altitude (Powderhorn) | 8,199ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Powderhorn has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Powderhorn?
This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Pend Oreille, Colorado.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Powderhorn is Minneapolis, 17 minutes drive away.
Gunnison-Crested Butte, Chippewa Valley and Montrose airports are all within three hours drive.
Gunnison-Crested Butte and Minneapolis are just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The four ski lifts are able to uplift 4,370 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 2 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Powderhorn open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
