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Wolf Creek ski area

Where Wolf Creek ski area’s numbers come from

31 observations from 4 publishers behind 22 figures. Each row gives the figure we publish, how many sources gave one and how many agree; open it for what each said.

Figures

11/11 core figures collected.

How a figure is chosen
Summit elevation11,904 ft2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Wolf Creek ski area
Wolf Creek ski area — The Mountain - Wolf Creek Ski Area - ColoradoPublishedOct 2026“Summit Elevation | 11,904 ft”
Wikipedia — Wolf Creek ski areaSep 2026“top_elevation = 11904 ft”
Highest lift-served elevation11,762 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
OpenSkiMap — Wolf Creek Ski AreaPublishedSep 2026“Top of the highest mapped lift: 3,585 m (11,762 ft)”
Base elevation10,300 ft2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Wolf Creek ski area
Wolf Creek ski area — The Mountain - Wolf Creek Ski Area - ColoradoPublishedOct 2026“Base Elevation | 10,300 ft”
Wikipedia — Wolf Creek ski areaSep 2026“base_elevation = 10300 ft”
Advertised vertical drop1,604 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wolf Creek ski area
Wolf Creek ski area — The Mountain - Wolf Creek Ski Area - ColoradoPublishedOct 2026“Vertical Drop | 1,604 ft”
Lift-served vertical1,462 ftNo sources:Derived

Computed from highest lift-served elevation and base elevation, not read from a source.

= highest_lift_served_elevation_ft − base_elevation_ft

Skiable acres1,600 ac2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Wolf Creek ski area
Wolf Creek ski area — The Mountain - Wolf Creek Ski Area - ColoradoPublishedOct 2026“Skiable Acres | 1,600 | Vertical Drop”
Wikipedia — Wolf Creek ski areaSep 2026“skiable_area = 1600 acre”
Named trails1332 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Wolf Creek ski area
Wolf Creek ski area — The Mountain - Wolf Creek Ski Area - ColoradoPublishedOct 2026“Named Trails | 133 | Beginner”
Wikipedia — Wolf Creek ski areaSep 2026Differs: 77 “number_trails = 77; 20% Beginner; 35% Intermediate; 25% Advanced; 20% Expert”
Longest run2.0 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wolf Creek ski area
Wolf Creek ski area — The Mountain - Wolf Creek Ski Area - ColoradoPublishedOct 2026“Longest Run | 2 miles”
Beginner terrain20%2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Wolf Creek ski area
Wolf Creek ski area — The Mountain - Wolf Creek Ski Area - ColoradoPublishedOct 2026“Beginner | 20% | Intermediate | 35% | Advanced | 25% | Expert | 20%”
Wikipedia — Wolf Creek ski areaSep 2026“number_trails = 77; 20% Beginner; 35% Intermediate; 25% Advanced; 20% Expert”
Intermediate terrain35%2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Wolf Creek ski area
Wolf Creek ski area — The Mountain - Wolf Creek Ski Area - ColoradoPublishedOct 2026“Beginner | 20% | Intermediate | 35% | Advanced | 25% | Expert | 20%”
Wikipedia — Wolf Creek ski areaSep 2026“number_trails = 77; 20% Beginner; 35% Intermediate; 25% Advanced; 20% Expert”
Advanced terrain25%2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Wolf Creek ski area
Wolf Creek ski area — The Mountain - Wolf Creek Ski Area - ColoradoPublishedOct 2026“Beginner | 20% | Intermediate | 35% | Advanced | 25% | Expert | 20%”
Wikipedia — Wolf Creek ski areaSep 2026“number_trails = 77; 20% Beginner; 35% Intermediate; 25% Advanced; 20% Expert”
Expert terrain20%2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Wolf Creek ski area
Wolf Creek ski area — The Mountain - Wolf Creek Ski Area - ColoradoPublishedOct 2026“Beginner | 20% | Intermediate | 35% | Advanced | 25% | Expert | 20%”
Wikipedia — Wolf Creek ski areaSep 2026“number_trails = 77; 20% Beginner; 35% Intermediate; 25% Advanced; 20% Expert”
Advanced + expert terrain45%No sources:Derived

Computed from advanced terrain and expert terrain, not read from a source.

= advanced_percent + (expert_percent ?? 0)

Beginner runs27No sources:Derived

Computed from beginner terrain and named trails, not read from a source.

= round(beginner_percent × trail_count ÷ 100)

Total lifts112 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Wikipedia — Wolf Creek ski areaPublishedSep 2026“lift_system = 11 total (3 High-Speed Quad, 2 Quad chairs, 2 Triple chairs, 2 Double chair, 2 surface lifts”
OpenSkiMap — Wolf Creek Ski AreaSep 2026“Lifts mapped in OpenStreetMap: 8 chairlifts, 1 platter lift, 2 magic carpets (11 in all)”
Average annual snowfall430 in1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wolf Creek ski area
Wolf Creek ski area — The Mountain - Wolf Creek Ski Area - ColoradoPublishedOct 2026“Annual Snowfall | 430 in”
Airport drive4 h 4 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Wolf Creek ski area, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Wolf Creek ski area: 4 h 4 min and 233.4 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Airport road miles233.4 mi2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Wolf Creek ski area, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Wolf Creek ski area: 4 h 4 min and 233.4 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Wolf Creek ski area — Getting to Wolf Creek - Wolf Creek Ski Area - ColoradoSep 2026“(COS) 229 mi”
Big airport drive4 h 4 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Wolf Creek ski area, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Wolf Creek ski area: 4 h 4 min and 233.4 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Big airport road miles233.4 mi2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Wolf Creek ski area, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Wolf Creek ski area: 4 h 4 min and 233.4 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Wolf Creek ski area — Getting to Wolf Creek - Wolf Creek Ski Area - ColoradoSep 2026“(COS) 229 mi”
Closest airport drive1 h 16 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) to Wolf Creek ski area, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) to Wolf Creek ski area: 1 h 16 min and 67.6 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Closest airport road miles67.6 mi2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) to Wolf Creek ski area, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) to Wolf Creek ski area: 1 h 16 min and 67.6 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Wolf Creek ski area — Getting to Wolf Creek - Wolf Creek Ski Area - ColoradoSep 2026“(ALS) 68 mi”

Pages cited

Every source behind the figures, passes and facts, the resort’s own pages first.

Other facts

Where the page's other facts come from: its location, website, owner and the like.

Nearest major airport
Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
Closest airline airport
Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
flyInAirport
Nonstop flights by route, December 2025 – March 2026: BTS T-100 Domestic Segment (U.S. Carriers) and T-100 International Segment (All Carriers)
Airports the resort recommends
Wolf Creek ski area — Getting to Wolf Creek - Wolf Creek Ski Area - Colorado
Coordinates
Wikipedia — Wolf Creek ski area
Website
Wolf Creek ski area — official website
Lift ticket page
Wolf Creek ski area — Tickets & Passes - Wolf Creek Ski Area - Colorado
Snow report page
Wolf Creek ski area — Wolf Creek Snow Report - Wolf Creek Ski Area - Colorado
Mountain range
GMBA Mountain Inventory v2.0 (standard): mountain range outlines, with each ski area placed where its runs and lifts are
Nearest city
Wikipedia — Wolf Creek ski area

Operating status

The sources that list this area, and what each says about whether it operates.

  • operatingWolf Creek ski area · The resort’s own site · 2026-10-02…me to WolfCreekSki.com Fall has arrived at Wolf Creek Ski Area, which means the 2026-2027 ski season is right around the corner! As usual, Wolf Creek’s opening date is d…
  • operatingWikimedia Foundation · Encyclopedia · 2026-09-28* Wolf Creek ski area – Pagosa Springs
  • operatingLift Blog · Ski guide · 2026-09-28Wolf Creek: 9 operating lift(s) — Alberta (Quad), Bonanza (Triple), Charity Jane Express (High Speed Quad), D. Boyce (Platter), Elma (Triple), Nova (Double), Raven (High Speed Quad), Treasure Stoke (High Speed Quad), Tumbler (Quad); 3 removed/not operating
  • operatingOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · Community map · 2026-09-28Wolf Creek Ski Area — status: operating; activities: downhill, nordic; lifts mapped: 11; downhill runs mapped: 107;