Wolf Creek Ski Area

First time skier, & this was an awesome experience! Every employee there was so welcoming, friendly, & helpful! Amazing customer service! Tyler was so knowledgeable & warm. She got us all set up for our 1st ski lesson. Rick was the friendliest personality, & even gave my kids an orange from his own lunch box when they were having a meltdown. Shannon was our instructor, & she was SO positive, friendly, kind, & a wonderful teacher. We went in with low expectations & positive attitudes, & had the best experience! All the employees really seemed like they loved what they were doing, enjoyed sharing their passion for winter sports, & really wanted pass that on to others. Thank you!!!

First skied at Wolf Creek 10+ years ago with my wife, and recently returned over Spring Break with the spawn. Really loved the independence and vitality of skiing for skiing's sake here, not the commercialization of everything you find at Vail-associated hills. Had melt-freeze spring conditions but that meant groomers in the morning and exploration in the afternoon! If you like skiing trees, this is your place - there are defined runs, but ample room to ski most any line you please as you venture into the glades.

We’ve always loved skiing Wolfe Creek. It’s beautiful, runs for all levels of ski/snow boarders & all of the employees we have encountered are friendly and helpful. These 2 medics that helped my son were amazing & very concerned/caring. WARNING…DO NOT purchase more than 1 lift ticket per day just in case you have someone in your family that gets injured. They DO NOT refund lift ticket purchases even if it required being medi-flighted! We were out about $300 due to our 14yr old son falling on a run on Day 1 and having to be medi-flighted to CO springs after purchasing 2 day lift tickets for our family of 4. They also don’t honor discounts for military veteran family members. They give a discount to the veteran only. We will probably go back to Monarch in the future. I called Monarch’s sales office and inquired about refunds of lift tickets if severe accidents occurred & they said they would absolutely refund the lift tickets purchased for the entire family if we were displaced. My son lacerated his right kidney (almost in half) on “caution corner”. Be careful in that area! Thankfully, he’s healing up & will be fine. We had a blast while we were there, but really disappointed in the unwillingness to refund our lift ticket money. We could’ve definitely used the xtra $$ after medi-flighting, xtra expenses & a 4day hospital stay in CO Springs 🥴

This is one of my favorite ski hills in Colorado, and it's definitely the best ski school for kids! After just three days, my little one is skiing like a pro! This is my third time here, and I can’t wait to come back again. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. A special thanks to Coach Michael for the amazing snowboard lessons—after just two days, I can snowboard down any hill! It’s incredible!

A hidden gem in colorado, no lines, you don't have to pay for parking, reasonable lift tickets. I recommend you take alberta chair, up to the knife ridge staircase. You gotta do a little bit of hiking to get to the staircase, take stairs,and you cross a bridge at the top You ski down the ridge and then you can get a snow Caterpillar to pick you up and tow you up to horseshoe bowl. Epic experience If you're going out on the knife, bring an avalanche beacon.

Mmmmight be my favorite ski area. Didn’t get much fresh snow this time but it was still perfect conditions. 5 minute wait for tickets at the base area. On New Year’s Eve. $100. Which is a great deal compared to everywhere else. Parking shuttle system was efficient. Definitely a family mountain. Terrain is terrific. And it’s huge. Can’t wait to go back.

Went a couple of weeks ago. Foot of powder, excellent terrain, friendly locals, no lift lines, loved this mountain. Nice lodge at the base with food and small bar as well. If you want some local skiing with great snow, this is the spot you've been looking for.

Wolf Creek Ski Resort offers an amazing mountain experience, but there are a few things to keep in mind. I would not recommend renting equipment from here. The employees were rude, and it took forever to get a pair of boots. For rentals, check out Ski and Bow Rack—they were much better. Also, don’t bother purchasing lift tickets or lessons ahead of time. Even with tickets already bought, you’ll still have to wait in long lines, which is a bit frustrating. On the plus side, the mountain is fantastic! It’s perfect for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels, with excellent coverage and most runs usually open, no matter the conditions. A big shoutout to Paige L., who did an amazing job teaching my nephew how to snowboard. He had an awesome time, and she made it a great experience! The resort is also just a quick drive from either South Fork or Pagosa Springs, so getting there is easy. Overall, while there were a few service issues, the skiing and snowboarding experience on the mountain made up for it.

If you don't have a helmet you cannot rent one here - the only way to get a helmet is to BUY ONE so expect to drop a few hundred there. Then, the people working the ski rental area are incredibly good at being not helpful at alll! They say find your own skis and boots and if you need help putting anything on they'll say sorry I can't help you!! :D If you buy your lift tickets online just know that the lift ticket desk will not be able to validate them for some reason ... we tried and they sent us to a self serve kiosk in another building which didn't work, so IT came in only to confirm that yup the kiosk doesn't work, so they sent us back to the lift ticket desk, which refused to give us our lift ticket until we literally begged lol - no way I was going to let them scam me out of 2 $200 tickets. Finally got our tickets after about an hour and a half of struggling. The snow and lifts are good though and nice ppl working the lifts!!

Fun local mountain town ski resort. Great place to start the season. The conditions were great for a pre-Thanksgiving warm-up. The mountain is well taken care of, and the locals were cool and nice to visitors. We will be back and add this to our annual Durango Purgatory ski trip.

Big shoutout to Scott, the lifty stationed by the magic carpet! I decided to take on the challenge of learning snowboarding for the very first time, and it turned out to be an incredible experience, thanks in large part to Scott's guidance. Despite numerous tumbles, my boyfriend patiently coached me along the way, but it was Scott who truly boosted my confidence. Amid his duties operating the lift, he graciously took time out of his lunch break to offer personalized instruction on mastering turns and stops. His dedication went above and beyond, and it made all the difference for me. What stood out most was Scott's ability to adapt his teaching approach to my individual needs. He didn't just offer generic tips; instead, he keenly observed my movements and tailored his guidance accordingly. His insights not only helped me progress but also reignited my enthusiasm for snowboarding. In fact, his teaching skills were so effective that he even imparted them to my boyfriend and his brother. I'm immensely grateful to Scott for turning what initially felt like a daunting challenge into an unforgettable adventure. Thanks to his encouragement and expertise, I can't wait to hit the slopes again. This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I'll cherish forever.

Wolf Creek is a great ski resort and isn't as busy as some other Colorado ski resorts. Friendly staff at the lifts, instructors, and medics. Shoutout to Caty on the medical team! The Orion/Tranquility area is my favorite. I will be back to Wolf Creek!!

Great place for an athletic beginner to learn how to ski. This season had minimal amount of snow and still a great experience!

My family and I love Wolf Creek. It's beautiful, very well run, and family friendly. Carol and Dave working the wolf pup lodge were amazing and went above and beyond. We will definitely be back.

Needed to find snow and good base--back on slopes for first time in a long time, Wolf Creek offered a good selection of trails and SNOW! This is the place! Great skiing and a well oiled machine! Will definitely return! Plus it's close to the hots springs in Pagosa.

20/years skiing this mountain. Always will be my favorite! The quantity of the snowfall is a highlight, and the quality is well maintained considering the aspect and elevation. Off the beaten track somewhat, Wolf Creek is one of those hidden gems that only the locals and powder connoisseurs know about, so there's a general lack of crowds and it's reasonably easy to find freshies after a snowfall relative to the high profile Colorado ski resorts. The Wolf Creek Ski Area offers some great tree runs. It is incredibly laid back and super affordable. Lift tickets, equipment rentals and ski lessons at the resort are inexpensive (especially for beginners), and in the nearby towns the lodging and dining are cheap as chips. Wolf Creek CO is usually one of the first US ski resorts to open each season and it's a great pick for early season snow.

cool spot but they have a super weird policy of not making a Long Island ice tea because they say "if you drink those you are just trying to get drunk" yet they will pour you a double pour cocktail...which is literally a long island. Really off putting that they judge people by their drink of choice. They need to change this

Huuuuge locale. Highly recommend. The skiing was great and lines were short second week of January. Affordable tickets and a meal for $15 is easily doable with mountain restaurants.

Epic amount of snow on this mountain. Has a lot of short runs and a few long ones. It hasn't been crowded at all since we've been here. Loft tickets were only $72 and that's a major steal. Everyone is friendly. Different kind of slopes for everyone.

First time in Colorado and so glad we were able to go to this ski resort! Tons of fresh powder and no waits on any of the ski lifts. The rental prices are super reasonable as well so if you do not wish to bring your own gear, you will be totally fine! We had a group of 7 people and we had so much fun! We made it there two days and went from 8:30-4 each day. Make sure you eat food at the top of the raven lift because it is so much better and less crowded than the lodge at the bottoms. There are so many trails, you could ride a different one all day and never ride the same one twice! I loved this resort and I will definitely be back!

Awesome terrain; great prices; big enough so that holidays are not crowded on the whole mountain, but definitely crowded around the base area; and lotsa and lotsa snow, oh my gosh!!!

Day I went this last time was the most epic powder of my entire season! Wolf Creek is for lovers Ps drive reaallly slow when in this area. If there's a snowstorm on Wolf Creek Pass, you better go slower than a grandma if you're not used to driving in snowstorms- or stay home. I totaled my car into a guardrail by driving only just 5mph too fast (the roads hadn't been snow plowed yet). Huge lesson for me! Wolf Creek is the best little mountain & I will continue going there for many years to come! Just don't drive that pass at night when it's a snowstorm!

We had such a blast at Wolf Creek Ski Area. Being on the US Ski Team, they did an amazing job hosting our team, building a training venue for us, and making us feel so welcome in the community. We freeskied the first day there. Since it's still early in the season, not much was open. However, we lapped the trail under the lift so many times and had a blast. We were jumping off rocks. We quickly skied in the moguls. We thoroughly enjoyed all the natural snow they had. Even the groomed runs were crisp and fun to carve. The lodge is plenty big with tons of seating. The bathrooms are big and clean. The food is delicious and reasonably priced too! I hope to come back here when more is open, but this mountain was way too much fun. The people were so friendly to each other. If you're trying to get away from some of the Epic Pass/Tourist mountain vibes, Wolf Creek Ski Area is the place.

Resort is nice and most staff were great. The short haired lady in the ski rental place is really rude. Snowboard instructor Taylor wasn't very good. He didn't even show us how to get up after you fell. I never realized how hard that was. He even joked about it but never showed us. In the end we switched to skiing and had a great instructor. Our younger Daughters had great ski instructors. Wolf pups class is so cute. One day our 13 year old basically had a private lesson since she was only one in class.

Four and a half stars. Fair amount of parking for the amount of traffic they get. Nosh at the Raven's Loft is superior to what you'll find at Wolf Creek Lodge or Raven's Nest. Not much in the way of nearby bars, but the local brews on hand and Make My Day (hot chocolate with a shot of bourbon) are nice for keeping you warm. Discount days and half-day structure almost make up for the lack of night skiing; lifts open at 8:30 am but close at 4 pm, which roughly coincides with when the face loses sunlight. Lovely views, great powder, mostly friendly lift staff to make up for aloof ski patrol. The mix of groomed and backcountry trails could use better signage, so keep a map handy on the slopes. Didn't find the hot spring, but wasn't in the mood to trek too far. The scenic greens and blues were perfect for a newbie working on skills. Nova and Susan's overrun by group lessons. Wasn't a fan of Treasure or Thumper. Honorable mentions to Bunny Hop - Easy Out / Kelly Boyce for overlook views, Divide - Turnpike - Powderpuff / Legs for peak views. Alberta lift was fairly deserted because of placement relative to base camp, but the Simpatico - Coyote loop were worth the hike.

When they say Wolf Creek gets the most snow in Colorado,it is no lie. Lots of fresh powder, even in early December. Getting big dumps of snow makes it a bit of a challenge to drive to, and most people say this is a resort that is a little out of the way,but we actually made it up the pass in a freaking Prius during a storm that brought 16 inches of snow. This affordable bare bones resort (not as many amenities as bigger resorts so don't expect a bar and lounge at the top of the mountain) is a skiers dream. Barely any lift lines, plenty of long scenic greens and easier blues, challenging ungroomed trails (only the greens and easier blues are groomed), beautiful back country and multiple days with discounts (local day, student day, senior day). Today, we felt like we had the entire mountain to ourselves, granted it was a Tuesday, but this never happens. Also I love the staff on the mountain, they offer great advice and even let you play with the rescue dogs (note: the dogs like to lick and kiss people so they remember their breath so let them be kissy faces cause they might save your life!). If you are looking for the best area to stay, Pagosa Springs is your best bet. A cute town with plenty of stores and even hot springs that is about 25 miles away. Wolf Creek is by far the best ski resort I have been to date( and I have been to resorts in California, Colorado and on the East Coast).I can't wait to return!!!

We went on opening day. The show was perfect! There was hardly anyone there which was nice. It was a bit pricey. So was the food there. The food was decent though. We got the cheeseburger and the brisket. The brisket was not good it was drenched in sauce. Everything was good. Everyone was friendly there.

Wow! Absolutely stunning views. The mountain holds the prettiest powder we've ever seen! We hauled the kids up for their first skiing experience ever. We were blown away by the huge operation that is well staffed with friendly locals always ready to lend helpful info and a smile. GO WITH THE PRIVATE LESSONS Or Board Classes! We especially appreciated Daniel at the Wolf Pup lodge. His patience & experience are evident. He had our 3 year old daughter skiing down the mountain (red, yellow, green light on the bunny slopes) within 45 minutes!! His sweet spirit, helpful hints, and appreciation for Wolf Creek made the whole experience for everyone-mom and dad included- incredibly special, memorable, and now a life long tradition! Dalton was great with the Board lessons for our 15 year old. We found both options were well worth the investment and made our kids first impression of this fun sport a great one!

I love Wolf Creek Ski Area and I have skied all over the US for 50 years. Their value is off the charts. Great snow, long runs, a big mountain full of variety and low prices. The Ravens Nest mountain restaurant has good burgers and pizza as well as a full bar, and once again very reasonably priced for a ski area. Bottom line is you get everything a skier wants and needs for about half the price of the CO ski areas off of IH70.

First time experience for my fiancé and I ever to ski/snowboard we took the beginners course and were hitting greens the same day. We had amazing instructors Craig for ski school and Luke and Keaton for snowboarding they are super friendly with wonderful coaching tips. We came back for another two days and were hitting blues the whole time. When it comes to views at the top it's breathtaking at the top top nearly 360 degrees view of beautiful lifetime photos. When it comes to a great time for your first Experience we highly recommend Wolf Creek Ski Area!

Parking personnel were on it. We loved the mountain! Would have preferred a few more directional signs. If you are vigilant, you can ski from one side of the resort to the other. The lift personnel were polite. The food at the Lodge was very tasty and reasonably priced. The staff there was also very efficient. The service at the Prospector Grill is quick. Everyone loved the Chicken Vegetable & Barley soup; I loved the clam chowder. The gift shop personnel weren't what I would deem as friendly, and to us, the price of swag in the gift shop is about 10-20% higher than expected. At any rate, to reiterate, we loved the mountain. Lots of wide open skiing, the greens are greens, and the blues are a mixture of reasonable and challenging. My husband said the blacks are not quite as steep as we are used to in Utah, but that works for us.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR BEGINNERS!! My family and I have never been to the snow and never snowboarded and decided to come to Pagosa Springs. We decided on coming to this place to snowboard and take lessons on site as they were recommended in town and we LOVED IT!!! Our instructor Sage was so sweet, encouraging, patient and willing to work with us beyond our expectations. She was the best and we even extended our time with her. She was a blessing for us, as we never go snowboarding or to the snow in general. Our experience here was incredible and the 30 min scenic drive through the mountains to the place was absolutely stunning. We highly recommend coming here, everyone is so sweet and the area is beautiful. Such a great experience, we will definitely be coming back. We did come during COVID so all the indoor lodges were closed but luckily we came when it was a beautiful sunny day. Food and drinks (adult beverages as well) were on site as well as clean bathrooms. Such a Great find!!

Even in the Fall, the 2-lane road to Wolf Creek Pass (10,857' Elevation and on the Continental Divide) is long, winding, and steep (7-8% with a tunnel thrown in) on both sides as you travel on US 160 to and from South Fork and Pagosa Springs. This place is also notable as inspiration for a C.W. McCall Song (Wolf Creek Pass). The Wolf Creek Ski Area itself sits right near the top of the Pass, and its reputation for lots and lots of snow is well deserved. Considering the trouble it takes to get here and the presence of Taos and Red River to the South and Purgatory or Telluride to the West, the Tourist and Texas factor is minimal. And with the possible exception of the Holidays, the lift lines are short and the skiing is deep. As far as driving safety goes, I prefer lodging on the South Fork side, although with the Hot Springs (and Après-ski) factor, Pagosa Springs is a better choice. As of 2010, a major resort project proposed by Texas billionaire Red McCombs is causing controversy in the area. The proposed resort would be situated near the summit of the pass. People familiar with the high alpine environment and water issues in the area question the wisdom of a resort style village at 10,000' elevation.

The mountain is great, lots of good runs and not very crowded. Thanks for the mil discount on single-day tickets, I hope you expand that to season passes because the Epic Pass is crushing you guys in that arena. The food is not great - extremely well-done burgers and chicken strips. The green chili is good and spicy to boot, and the curly fries are tasty, but avoid the grill otherwise.

This is my second trip to Wolf Creek. I haven't been anything but impressed yet. The claim of "The most snow in Colorado" is 100% true! Last year the mountain got about 18 inches of snow nearly every night, with the following day being clear skies. This year was similar. We had gorgeous weather the first few days, and then got HAMMERED the last 2 days. I lived in Park City, Utah for 13 years and I can honestly say I have NEVER seen this much snow this fast. The mountain itself, which is about 25 miles from Pagosa Springs, is a little on the small side at first glance. It is about the same size as Taos, if I am envisioning it correctly. There are technically 7 lifts, but 1 is just a T-bar and is very rarely active, another is the bunny hill lift, and another is the "Magic Carpet" for the super-beginners. So you have 4 real lifts. The runs vary from super slow greens to some pretty intense double-black faces. This mountain gives you a lot of back country style runs. Trees, deep powder, hiking (if desired) are everywhere. There are a lot of mogul runs as well. The mountain does seem to be a bit biased to skiers. There are quite a few traversing trails that require the use of poles. My friend who was snowboarding was not a fan of this. There is no terrain park of any kind, or any official jumps. Some people of set up a few kickers around the mountain which were pretty fun. I go here for the back country style riding though. If I need some air and rail time I just got to Breck. Lift tickets are $56 and the runs are open from 8:30 to 4. Beginner classes started around $66 for a 2 hour class, I believe. I will definitely be back for a 3rd, and 4th, and many more times.

There are so many great things to say about this ski area. First, $66 for this mountain is a steal. If it were closer to a more populated area it would be $100+ all season long. I have been here over Christmas and Presidents Weekend and those are the 2 busiest days of the year. Longest I have had to wait for a chair would be about 8 minutes. Once on the mountain there is plenty of room! Sure, some of the greens get a little busy with kids, dudes in jeans and cowboy hats, but there is plenty of room on this mountain. Plus, an awesome mix of really green, green, blue and black trails. I have put my son in "Wolf Pup School" and his instructors are always awesome. I too have taken a group lesson and had a great experience. The people that work here are all very friendly and clearly love their jobs. They even make the most out of the mundane jobs like working the lift. My only complaint is related to purchasing lift tickets. The lines in the morning are unbelievably slow and long. On a busy day, this cuts huge into your ski time. There has to be a better way/system. The season pass holders get frustrated too, the line designed for them is full of people buying day passes. Stop being so nice and tell those people they are in the wrong line.

When you go to rent your gear, mentally prepare yourself to be treated like crap by the staff. First off they were clearly high, and the place smelled like weed (I get it's legal but at work?). They wouldn't let a parent go in with our minor kids an said "they're old enough to figure it out" (they're 15). When we asked who was going to pay for them they said "I'm sorry you had a long drive" and laughed at my wife. It wasn't that busy at the end of the day and there was 0 professionalism in the place.

Had my 3 yr old take two hours of lessons, and Daniel C did an absolutely amazing job with my son! If you have Littles.... Request Daniel. I couldn't believe how well my son did after just an hour with Daniel for two days. Couldn't recommend Daniel more!

We really enjoyed our outing here being rank beginners. The parking is well organized and shuttle buses take you to and from the parking area if you're far away. Ticketing is straightforward as is the equipment rental. The ski area is well maintained and has a great mix of beginner, intermediate, and expert skiing. There are two reasons I deducted a star: 1) The altitude. If you're not in good/great shape, the 11,000ft altitude is a killer. There is just not enough oxygen around until you become more acclimatized. My legs always felt like they were on fire during skiing. When you ski at lower elevations, this isn't nearly as much of a problem. But like I said: I'm a beginner and not in good shape. 2) The equipment rental place is not laid out well. There is a lot of back-and-forth traffic and the space between the counters and the wall is too narrow. You shuttle forward from station to station when you get your equipment, then you have to come back along the same route to get back to the ski area. That is pandemonium during busy times and almost impossible to get through the throng of people. They could really afford to redesign that. The lifts are fast and well run; the ski trails are in great shape.

Hands down, the best powder in the West! Wolf Creek Ski Area accommodates every level of boarding and skiing. If you are up for the challenge, the Alberta Chair takes you to the backcountry where you find the most powder and the best fresh snow. Check with the website because they do "locals days" a lot, but you dont have to be local to take advantage of the $31 lift tickets. There are hardly ever any crowds unless you go around Christmas break or Spring break. If you feel like taking a little breather, the bar offers great drink specials and friendly service. The green chili is to DIE for too!! So warm and delicious.

WOW. I have been skiing Colorado for 20+ years and this was my first trip to Wolf Creek and I LOVED it. Nothing fancy...don't come here looking for shopping or spas, but if you want to ski on the best powder snow that Colorado has to offer, then Wolf Creek is yours. $52 lift tickets and $40 for a 2-hr lesson...incredible, I only wish it was closer to home. The address on this Yelp listing is Pagosa Springs, but in reality Wolf Creek is 25 miles east of the center of Pagosa Springs. There is not any lodging at Wold Creek so you need to look at either Pagosa or South Fork. We stayed at a friends place in South Fork which is pretty small, but only about 25 minutes from the slopes.

Second time ever snowboarding so I still decided to do class my first day. My instructor was friendly, laid back and patient with all of his students. I didn't feel rushed, pressured or intimidated by his instructions. Second day on the mountain by myself was successful. Plenty of actual white powdery snow. There are a decent amount of 'easier' trails If you go to the top summit, there was still a pretty doable trail (can't remember if it was green or blue) to follow down to the bottom- this coming from a basically begginer. The views we're incredible! Down at the lodge, drink and food prices are reasonable, considering it's a ski resort.

This was my first time at wolf creek and I had a blast! I took two lessons with ADAM R, I would highly recommend him he was awesome! As a beginner there green and blue runs were long and easy which was nice, unlike some mountains where the green runs are so short. The food and drinks were reasonably priced, and they have lockers if you want to bring your own stuff. Its about a 25 minute drive from Pagosa Springs but well worth the drive. I can't wait to come back so hopefully it snows soon!

This was a fantastic ski area and I enjoyed it a lot! The staff were super friendly which is such a refreshing experience. The mountain was well groomed and lifts were great. Only add this for people new to the mountain: trails are not well marked (in my opinion) so make sure you look at a map and have it handy.

I had never been skiing before so I had no expectations but this place was amazing. The staff was friendly, helpful and efficient. The lift lines moved quickly and if you happened to fall getting on or off someone was always there ready to help. I heard plenty of great things about their lessons but didn't personally try them. Food and drink prices were fair but we just packed and brought our own. Our first day we had to wait in the rental line and lift ticket line and both moved quickly. I'll definitely be back.

Great place for beginners and advanced ski. After one lesson with the wolf pups ski school our 7 year old got to ski his second time on Bonanza and Treasure. Will be coming back soon :)

Love Wolf Creek!!! We drive up from Phoenix every thanksgiving and every spring, partly because they are the only ones who have snow but mostly because we love it there. It's a huge mountain with tons of runs for every skill level and the food is actually really really good (be sure to try the green chili stew-yum!!) and reasonably priced. My son had taken lessons from the staff & I'm super pleased with the results. I definitely recommend it!

Let me start by saying the mountain is awesome, but the owners of Wolf Creek Ski Resort i feel are somewhat discriminatory. Have you ever thanked a military person for their service, and it didn't matter to you whether their service was past or present? Well, it seems Wolf Creek Ski Resort thinks that once you retire from the military that your military service you provided no longer matters. This is a form of discrimination, and discrimination in any form is not justified? Last year was my last year at wolf creek. I was online with my wife to go ski wolf creek mountain and the only thing different was that I was retired from the military. I asked for a military discount as I did so many times in the past, but this time I was denied the discount. I asked why and I was told that only active military are offered a discount. Jokingly, I mentioned to the cashier that I protected this country for 20 years and now that I am retired I am no longer allowed to get the military discount, and she told me if I wanted I could take it up with management, so I did and I was told "Thank you for your services, but we do not honor a discount for retired military." I understand that Wolf Creek does not have to offer a military discount, but when you offer a discount it should not be for one category in a group. Retirees served 20+ years and if anyone should get the discount should be retirees, since many live on a fixed income and worse yet may have a service-connected disability. By offering an Active Duty discount you are stating that their establishment does not care about the service retirees had given to this country. Either offer the discount to all military folks with an active duty or retiree ID card, or don't offer a discount at all. I used to love skiing at Wolf Creek until last year. I was hoping they would change their policy this year, even after me writing a letter to management, but it seems that they really do not care about a retiree(s) service to this country. So, active duty member(s) beware; once you retire Wolf Creek Ski resort will no longer give you that discount you have been receiving. I would love to return to Wolf Creek Ski Resort, but until they stop this discrimination i guess they have lost my business. I will continue to educate the military community of this discrimination. Let me tell you that Taos Ski Valley offers a military discount to both Active Duty and Retirees, and allows snowboards.

My family and I have been to Wolf Creek many times now and we have NEVER been disappointed. The town of Pagosa Springs is a quaint little town with piping hot hot springs. The restaurants in town are eclectic and the shops unique. When it comes to Wolf Creek, we have done it all. Our children have attended Wolf pups ski lessons and one has transitioned to the older group lessons. Each time we have enrolled them, we have been more than impressed with the ski coaches who help them each day. The snow at Wolf Creek is unparalleled in the Rockies....you won't find a deeper base anywhere in Colorado. Lift tickets are amazingly inexpensive for the quality of snow. This is a great place for families or for a fun adults only weekend! Give it a try, like us, you'll keep going back!

I am always dubious of blanket claims like "the best of". In the case of Wolf Creek "The most snow in Colorado" is a true one. Every day was a fresh powder day!. By the end of our trip the the word was out because other places has nowhere near the amount of snow of Wolf Creek. The runs were well groomed every day. Everyone of the staff I encountered had the best manners. The prices for lift tickets food and drink were all reasonable. For my son to Wolf Pup School was a great investment and he had a blast. The instructors he had he all liked. If there was one thing that I could comment on was that if you bought a 3 day pass it had to be used in consecutive days. It would be nice to space out the days if we would like.

Wolf Creek is the most kickass resort that Colordo has to offer if you're looking for things like snow........ It's really not as difficult to get to as most people think it is when you see it on a map. It's a smooth 4 hours out from Denver, but so is every other ski area if you're stuck in a typical weekend of ski traffic. This place is truly a backcountry ski area. Nothing is groomed beyond easy blue runs, so you're really left to your own ability to navigate the the varied terrain. Wolf Creek's hidden secret that out of towners don't know, understand, and I wouldn't recommend unless you're actually good at it, is the trees. The trees are much more spaced out here than in the parks further north in Colorado. You can pretty much pick a direction you feel like heading and go through whatever and generally end up at a lift line. In a peak season time like Christmas, you may expect up to a 20 minute lift line, but that's unheard of for this area. On an average weekend, one can dip off the top of the lift into some trees, not see another soul while floating through waist deep powder on your own trail, and come out still strapped into your snowboard while you ride straight up to catch the lift again. It's epic to say the least. Wolf Creek, I love you.

Most snow in colorado... every year, hands down, it's not even remotely a contest with big name resorts like Vail, Aspen, Breckenridge, Steamboat, etc., etc., etc. none of them compare. but having the most snow doesn't necessarily equate to great skiing (though it does help significantly). you never have to wait in a lift line unless you're there within a week of christmas or new years. the longest run may only be 1.5-2 miles long and only 2000 feet of vertical relief, but there is a huge variety of terrain and cross-connecting runs to hit. with the exception of christmas and new years, wolf creek is essentially a locals mountain, has no lift lines, and LOTS of fresh powder. it is great for both skiers and snowboarders. and it ain't a big ski mountain resort. figuring out your skill level if very easy. the further to the left you get on the mountain, the better you are / the harder the runs. the biggest issue with getting to wolf creek is driving over wolf creek pass. if it dumps in near-epic proportions (i.e. greater than 12-24 inches in a single night), there's a good chance the pass will be closed for some portion of the day for avalanche clearing but this is usually resolved by 0830. this generally only effects the Pagosa Springs-side of the pass. as for where to stay, there are really only 2 choices... South Fork or Pagosa Springs (east and west side of wolf creek pass respectfully), both within a 30 minute drive to the parking lot. despite what i mentioned in the paragraph above, i must highly recommend staying in Pagosa Springs (west side). it is truly leaps and bounds above South Fork (eastern side of wolf creek pass) in terms of the enmities available... in particular all the local shops on main street, the natural hot springs, and variety of restaurants. you really can't go wrong staying in Pagosa Springs. enjoy the amazing snow!

Wolf creek is the kingdom of powder. They are not kidding about receiving the most snow of any resort in Colorado! I am always in heaven when I show up. Wolf creek is one of my favorite resorts for a variety of reasons, including the incredible snowfall, relatively low crowd populations, great lift ticket prices and some of the best runs in Colorado. Serendipity is one of my favorite runs at any resort, and is most aptly named. Full of nicely spaced trees, this run sends you into the woods for the whole ride down. The last time I burned Serendipity the powder was a foot deep and there were no tracks in sight... I made the first. Serene, peaceful, majestic... These words come to mind every time I board down Serendipity. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys riding through the trees. The staff at WC fulfills the stereotype that everyone at a ski resort is happy and glad someone else is there to enjoy the beauty of the mountain. I love standing outside and getting a burger from the staff grilling them in the snow. They also have a great selection of beer from local breweries inside! My only somewhat complaint about WC is the lack of features and a terrain park. Perhaps in the coming years they may add a little something here and there, but overall there are a few jumps built and the rest made by boarders and skiers on the edges of runs. Even with that complaint, I won't take a star away because the vibe at WC isn't really one for a terrain park. It's about the majesty of riding a beautiful mountain in incredible snow. If you're looking for a partner to head to WC next season, let me know!!

So my review may be biased because I came here after an epic storm left 63" of powder here. I have never, EVER EVER seen this much snow in my life. First run-waist deep powder. As were the second, third, fourth and so on. My favorite part was the trees underneath the Alberta chair. I still cannot get over how much snow I got to ride in this past weekend and it has for sure spoiled me for future riding days. This is definitley a locals-only spot, and I LOVE THAT. No gapers or tourists wearing jeans here. Too bad it's not closer, but then again if it were the crowd would be a different story for sure. PS-CASH ONLY at the lodge for food.

My husband and I spent our honeymoon in Sante Fe New Mexico, but actually drove to Wolf Creek Ski area twice in 4 days to ski. The prices for lift tickets are low and the mountain is INCREDIBLE. efficiently run lifts ensure you are never waiting in line long and there are a ton of runs for beginners through very experienced skiers. The food at the wolf creek restaurant was fabulous and the service was patient and prompt. If you are anywhere near Pagosa Springs and you like to ski - YOU MUST SPEND A DAY OR TWO AT WOLF CREEK!!!

This is a skier's mountain! No frills. A group of us caught some turns at Wolf Creek for the first time in mid Feburary '07. After years of going to the mainline resorts, it was time to try out the legend and lore of Wolf Creek pow. We were not disappointed. It dropped over 3 feet of fresh snow for the five days we were in town. Two feet was fresh on the morning of the last ski day - nice! But man, was it friggin' cold! I don't think the mercury got above 5 degrees that last day and the wind was whipping. We had to ski the trees and ski hard to keep warm. I would have loved for it to have been 10-20 degrees and the sun out that last day, but at least now I have an excuse to return. Don't expect anything but all out skiing from this mountain. The lifts are slow, so you'd better do some planning to make the most out it unless you like seeing what you're missing from the chair.

On avg, this ski resort gets 500 inches of snow during their annual climate calendar. I thought it was a joke. But when you get out there...you really need 4x4. We rented a 6 bedroom lodge in Pagoso Springs. Apparently it was owned by Elizabeth's son....The Elizabeth that's had 7 husbands...I can't remember her last name. Wolf Creek is awesome. First 2 days I ran probably 12 runs each day. That even didn't cover all of the other hidden paths that run thru the main runs. Watch out for the trees. There is definitely alot of uncut terrain if you want to board/ski. Treasure lift is definitely the most tantilizing lift. You can run thru water fall, seredipity...but be careful b/c one turn and you'll end up on a black mogul. I can't remember if it is Bonanza but there's a high speed quad lift there. Pretty bad ass...gets you up on the mountain quick. Unfortunately on the last day, I hit the Treasure lift pole. I missed the padding and had to turn in early. Be careful when you ski around those passes b/c the snow is soft and my board got caught in the snow and I head ran into the pole. I would never recommend that for a beginner, but now I'm a believer in helmets. I was sad, because that run was a memorable run...my helmet saved my life. Sunday's is local appreciation day. $31.00 lift tickets. See you next year Treasure pole. I will conquer you.