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Powderhorn Mountain Resort is located 45 minutes east of Grand Junction, Colorado on the Grand Mesa. The area has a variety of ski terrain such as groomers, bumps, glades, and boulder fields. Powderhorn is unique among Colorado ski resorts because of its terrain and climate. Powderhorn sits on the side of one of the world's largest flattop mountain, The Grand Mesa.
Mountain Stats
Base Elevation: 8,200 ft
Summit Elevation: 9,850 ft
Vertical Drop: 1,650 ft
Permitted Acres: 1,600 (600 groomed)
Trails: 63
Terrain Parks: 3
Longest Trail: Tenderfoot/Lower Dude at 1.8 miles
Runs
20% Beginner
50% Intermediate
30% Advanced/Expert
Snow and Snowmaking
Average Snowfall: 250 inches
Snowmaking: 47 acres
Lifts: 4
1 Quad
2 Doubles
1 Magic Carpet
Powderhorn Mountain Resort is located 45 minutes east of Grand Junction, Colorado on the Grand Mesa. The area has a variety of ski terrain such as groomers, bumps, glades, and boulder fields. Powderhorn is unique among Colorado ski resorts because of its terrain and climate. Powderhorn sits on the side of one of the world's largest flattop mountain, The Grand Mesa.
Mountain Stats
Base Elevation: 8,200 ft
Summit Elevation: 9,850 ft
Vertical Drop: 1,650 ft
Permitted Acres: 1,600 (600 groomed)
Trails: 63
Terrain Parks: 3
Longest Trail: Tenderfoot/Lower Dude at 1.8 miles
Runs
20% Beginner
50% Intermediate
30% Advanced/Expert
Snow and Snowmaking
Average Snowfall: 250 inches
Snowmaking: 47 acres
Lifts: 4
1 Quad
2 Doubles
1 Magic Carpet
Overview
Location
United States, Colorado
Employees
51-200
Phone
+1 970-268-5700
Founded date
1966
Mentions in press and media 4
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| Sep 5, 2025 | Colorado ski resort opening dates for 2025-26 season | With Labor Day behind us, the beginning of the Colorado ski season may be only seven or eight weeks away. According to The Denver Post’s recordkeeping, in five of the past 10 years, the first ski area opening has come during the third week ... |
| Oct 9, 2020 | Everything you need to know before hitting the slopes this season | While Colorado ski resorts continue to fine-tune plans for mountain access this winter in response to COVID-19, here is a quick rundown of what we know now. Currently the five Vail Resorts mountains (Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keysto... |
| Aug 12, 2020 | 5 tiny homes in Colorado that are perfect for a summer getaway | For most of us, summer travel will start small, with trips that minimize contact with people outside our family members or close friends. If you’re not a camper and are unsure if you want to stay in a hotel with potentially hundreds of othe... |
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FAQ about Powderhorn Mountain Resort
When was Powderhorn Mountain Resort founded?
Powderhorn Mountain Resort was founded in 1966.
What has the press written about Powderhorn Mountain Resort?
Parsers VC has collected 4 articles mentioning Powderhorn Mountain Resort, among them “Colorado ski resort opening dates for 2025-26 season” (Sep 5, 2025) and “Everything you need to know before hitting the slopes this season” (Oct 9, 2020).
Is Powderhorn Mountain Resort still active?
Yes, Powderhorn Mountain Resort is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Mar 24, 2026.