![]() ![]() I haven't had the chance to really explore the area below the cat track between Knife Ridge and Horseshoe Bowl. Plus, the entire slope is tree-free until you hit the Dog Chutes further down the ridge, giving you an unlimited number of lines. However, the 55 degree slope is still definitely worth the 10 minute hike to hit waist-deep, powder stashes with the occasional cliff drop. ![]() Knife Ridge would be absolutely fantastic if it lasted for another 500 vertical feet! As it is, you get maybe 4-5 fast paced turns before you run into the cat-track at the bottom. From there, you can take the Alberta Lift up to hit Knife Ridge or go back to the base area. Instead, you'll be encountering very steep, chute-like, mogul, tree runs that collect together in an open area at the bottom and run you back to the Alberta Lift on a calming blue. Most of the drops are planned off to the side of the main route down. Not to worry though, none of these gates require a cliff drop if you don't want one. On the way down from Alberta Peak you'll most likely run into the Waterfall Chutes, which contains one of the largest cliff drops in the area - a 40 foot drop on the skiers left when you enter Waterfall Gate 3. They only give you one way down without hitting a 30-40 ft drop with a large amount of speed to clear the outcrops unless you decide to traverse around the area. However, be wary of the Alberta Peak Chutes! They aren't so much chutes as they are a slanted wall of jagged rocks. However, this isn't to say that Bonanza, Montezuma, and Horseshoe Bowl don't have their fair share of adrenaline inducing drops and steeps!Īlberta Peak gives you access to some of Wolf Creek's best terrain and longest, continuous vertical. The most exciting of this expert terrain can be found on Alberta Peak, Knife Ridge, and the Waterfall Area. While there are several huckable cliffs, steeps, and chutes, they tend to be very short lived. The only thing holding Wolf Creek back is its lack long-run expert terrain. Wolf Creek consistently gets 500+ inches of snowfall per year, making it one of the premier powder destinations for southern resorts. Keystone and Loveland have yet to announce official season start dates, though both hope to open in October.Wolf Creek Ski Area is one of the small, hidden gems that remains uncrowded in Colorado despite its great variety of terrain, friendly staff, and unbeatable snowfall. Closer to the Front Range, Arapahoe Basin, Keystone Resort and Loveland Ski Area began making snow this week and reported up to a foot of fresh powder in some locations following Tuesday’s storm.Ī-Basin announced opening day will be this Sunday, Oct. The competition to be the first ski resort to fire up the chairlifts is fierce each fall. There’s a possibility we can open another lift and there will be more runs.” “Right now, the groomers are grooming it up and the ski patrol is out looking. It’s gotten a lot heavier overnight,” Pitcher said. When it first came down it was kind of light. The ski area will continue to be open on weekends until weather permits more of the mountain to be accessible. this Saturday and Sunday, Wolf Creek spokesperson Rosanne Pitcher said Wednesday. The Nova and Lynx lifts, which offer skiers and snowboarders access to two beginner runs and a training area, are expected to run from 9 a.m. RELATED: It’s official: A-Basin will be first Front Range ski area to open for 2021-2022 season Wolf Creek ski area near Pagosa Springs will be the first in Colorado to open this season thanks to a winter storm that dumped 14 inches of snow on mountains in the southwest part of the state. Thursday, August 17th 2023 Home Page Close Menu ![]()
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