Powderhorn Mountain
Western Slope local favorite on the Grand Mesa, with wide intermediate cruisers and Grand Junction views.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
481m (1,578ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,987m (9,800ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,506m (8,222ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
660cm (260in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
63
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
4
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
709 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
20%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
30%
Best For
Location
Powderhorn sits on the Grand Mesa in western Colorado, a high flat-topped highland of basalt and lakes rising above the Colorado River valley. The setting is continental and high-alpine, looking out over the dry mesa country near Grand Junction.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Montrose (MTJ), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Montrose (MTJ)1.5 hoursDirections
- Eagle/Vail (EGE)2 hoursDirections
- Aspen (ASE)2.5 hoursDirections
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