Thanks to a recent winter storm, Wolf Creek Ski Area is open for the 2011-2012 Winter Season!

Wolf Creek Ski Area will operate today the 10th as well as next weekend.

Treasure, Bonanza and Nova will be operating from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM servicing beginner, intermediate and expert terrain, including Alberta Face, Treasure Falls, Alberta Peak and Step Bowl! Alberta Lift, Waterfall Area, Knife Ridge and Horseshoe Bowl are all closed.

Services will include: Ski School, the Wolf Creek Ski Rentals, the BoarderDome, the Upper Lodge and Treasure Sports.

Wolf Creek Ski Area is now taking applications for all departments.

The premier Ski Resort in the Pagosa Springs area is the Wolf Creek Ski Area, which boasts “The Most Snow in Colorado” with an average snowfall of over 400 inches of mostly powder snow. The Ski Area entrance is just 1 mile east of Wolf Creek Pass Summit, with a base area elevation of 10,350 ft. The snow quantity and quality regularly attracts snowboarders and skiers from around the world.

This resort has always been known for abundant snowfall, which is why the site was selected by the San Luis Valley Ski Club in the late thirties and early forties for a winter ski area. Six hundred acres of stunning terrain spread along a high alpine ridge is the general layout for Wolf Creek Ski Area. There are a number of peaks, chutes and ridges above the timberline, which transform into areas of glades of all densities. The uniqueness of Wolf Creek lies in the 1,000 acres between Horseshoe Bowl and Water Fall area called the Alberta Lift area. This wilderness provides everything from challenging double black diamond runs of the Knife Ridge chutes, to a variety of intermediate terrain where the abundant powder snow calls all your skiing or snowboarding skills into action.

Groomed runs are also a part of the scheme, complementing the excitement and challenge of the Alberta Lift area. The traditional trails are the main core of Wolf Creek with 4 lifts servicing 500 acres of terrain all leading into the base area facilities. The ski area facilities include: the Wolf Pup Building for children ages 5 through 8, Base Camp for picnickers, the First Aid Room, Wolf Creek Lodge (main day lodge), and the Pathfinder Bar. The Prospector Grill opens daily for breakfast and lunch, the Sports Center comprised of Treasure Sports & the Wolf Creek Rental offers a selection of necessities along with skiing, snowboarding and telemark rentals. The Ticket Office is also located in the base area for lift and lesson purchases and as a ski area information center.

The ski school at Wolf Creek can accommodate adults and children with both private and group lessons. Classes are offered at all levels and are made available to both skiers and snowboarders. Other amenities at Wolf Creek include: free parking and shuttle service from the parking areas, and courtesy phones to Pagosa Springs and 800 numbers.