Wolf Creek Ski Area

The Southern Colorado ski area that receives the most annual snowfall with some of the states smallest crowds.

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wolf creek ski area knife ridge

Getting to Wolf Creek Ski Area

Now you might be asking yourself, where is Wolf Creek Ski Area?

Wolf Creek is positioned remotely in Southwest Colorado, roughly about 25 minutes north of Pagosa Springs. Nestled in the gorgeous San Juan Mountains, this is a destination you really have to dedicate yourself to get to. 

If you’re thinking about driving from Denver to Wolf Creek, expect about a 5-hour drive. 

Don’t feel like driving up the pass? You can elect to hire a shuttle from Pagosa Springs to Wolf Creek:

$30 round trip shuttles from Pagosa Springs with a minimum of 3 people (reservations required)

Lift Tickets at Wolf Creek

Are you a snowboarder who hates being gouged at the ticket window? Wolf Creek is for you. 

Here are your 2022-2023 lift ticket rates at Wolf Creek:

  • Peak Adult Rates – $95
  • Normal Adult Rates – $85

Season Passes at Wolf Creek

The Wolf offers a number of different passes, but here how some of the main passes costs for the ski season:

Full Access Adult Pass: $1,252

Super Saver Season Pass (Blackout days): $941

For those who want the best bang for their buck, buy early or buy in groups to get the lowest rate possible. 

Special Events & Deals at the Wolf

As an independent ski area, the Wolf does it’s best to provide the community with the best rates as frequently as possible. These “local days” slash lift tickets down to $65 for anyone and everyone. 

The Complete Southern Colorado Ski Experience

Powderhounds will love the Wolf as it regularly receives the most abundant snowfalls total in the entire state of Colorado. Time it right and your worries will be long gone. 

One of the main draws of this southern colorado gem is the diversity of quality terrain. The area appeals as much to families as it does to extremists.

Wolf Creek Trail Map

trail map of wolf creek ski area
Trail Map of Wolf Creek

Wolf Creek doesn’t offer any onsite lodging options so most people end up finding somewhere to stay in Pagosa Springs! 

Lodging at Wolf Creek

Wolf Creek doesn’t offer any onsite lodging options so most people end up finding somewhere to stay in Pagosa Springs! 

Best Things to do near Wolf Creek

You won’t find any serious apres at the ski area itself, but if you make your way into Pagosa Springs, you can surely have yourself a fun time 

Check out: 

Pagosa Hot Springs 

Pagosa Brewing & Grill 

More of the Best Skiing near Wolf Creek

Because of it’s isolated location in southern Colorado, Wolf Creek is closer to a lot of great ski resorts in New Mexico! 

 

Alongside the New Mexico Ski resorts, folks should check out other southwest Colorado ski resorts like: Purgatory or Silverton Mountain!