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Wolf Creek Ski Area

At least 13 people died on Colorado ski slopes in 2025-26

At least 13 people died on Colorado ski slopes in 2025-26

13 fatalities were men, ages 25 to 74

Purgatory Resort delays opening day

Purgatory Resort delays opening day

weather, lack of snow push back start of 2025-26 ski season

November 20, 2025

Wolf Creek, kicking off its 85th year, slated to be first ski resort in the U.S. to open

Wolf Creek, kicking off its 85th year, slated to be first ski resort in the U.S. to open

area announced Monday it would begin daily operations Tuesday

October 21, 2024

A rare win after nearly 40 years for Texas investors planning Wolf Creek Village

A rare win after nearly 40 years for Texas investors planning Wolf Creek Village

Appeals court threw out previous rulings and affirmed approval of a road accessing inholding

Wolf Creek opens multiple lifts after 23-inch storm

Wolf Creek opens multiple lifts after 23-inch storm

Purgatory opens top-to-bottom skiing after receiving 14 inches

November 26, 2023

Winter travel changes likely in Rio Grande National Forest

Winter travel changes likely in Rio Grande National Forest

Despite a 2015 ruling mandating regulations on motorized use, there is still no plan

January 22, 2023

What does independence offer Wolf Creek Ski Area?

What does independence offer Wolf Creek Ski Area?

corporations gobble up resorts across the country, the Pitcher family has remained staunchly independent

January 6, 2023

Passing storm deposits snow in Durango, spares neighboring towns

Passing storm deposits snow in Durango, spares neighboring towns

Silverton received 1½ inches, but U.S. Highway 550 was mostly clear

November 14, 2022

Wolf Creek Ski Area opens for the season

Wolf Creek Ski Area opens for the season

area begins daily operations after latest storm

November 5, 2022

Consecutive storms to bring more snow to Southwest Colorado

Consecutive storms to bring more snow to Southwest Colorado

could become treacherous; avalanche danger is high

December 27, 2021

Judge ends ‘Village at Wolf Creek’ land exchange

Judge ends ‘Village at Wolf Creek’ land exchange

battle looms over road that would access 300 acres owned by proposed developers

December 17, 2021

Wolf Creek Ski Area to open this weekend, making it the first in Colorado

Wolf Creek Ski Area to open this weekend, making it the first in Colorado

warns of early season conditions, with 14 inches of new snow

October 14, 2021

Quick-moving storm blankets high country in new snow

Quick-moving storm blankets high country in new snow

has mostly moved out of region, meteorologist says

Has time come to better regulate snowmobiles in the San Juan Mountains?

Has time come to better regulate snowmobiles in the San Juan Mountains?

of activity in backcountry renews calls for better management

February 10, 2021

Five environmental issues to watch in 2021

Five environmental issues to watch in 2021

Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado

December 31, 2020

5,000 people pack Wolf Creek Ski Area, creating traffic hazards

5,000 people pack Wolf Creek Ski Area, creating traffic hazards

parked along U.S. Highway 160, with people walking along road

December 29, 2020

Eager crowds help Colorado ski resorts prepare for holiday crunch

Eager crowds help Colorado ski resorts prepare for holiday crunch

areas expect strangest season ever; Wolf Creek reports hiccups

December 11, 2020

Masks up! Colorado ski resorts move ahead as counties restrict access

Masks up! Colorado ski resorts move ahead as counties restrict access

and lodges will have rooms to quarantine people who fall ill on ski vacations

November 25, 2020

Purgatory Resort cranks up snowmaking operations

Purgatory Resort cranks up snowmaking operations

Purgatory Resort has begun snowmaking operations in anticipation of its Nov. 21 opening.Courtesy of Purgatory Resort A storm that hit…

October 28, 2020

What will La Niña mean for winter in Southwest Colorado?

What will La Niña mean for winter in Southwest Colorado?

Climatological pattern favors below-average snowfall in region

September 15, 2020

How Colorado’s independent Wolf Creek ski area plans to navigate a coronavirus reopening

How Colorado’s independent Wolf Creek ski area plans to navigate a coronavirus reopening

Vail Resorts, which last week announced a reservation system that requires pass holders to book high-season ski days well in…

September 11, 2020

How are local ski areas preparing for uncertain future in public health?

How are local ski areas preparing for uncertain future in public health?

Creek asks customers what precautions they expect this season

Wolf Creek Ski Area’s hope for reopening dashed by governor’s order

Wolf Creek Ski Area’s hope for reopening dashed by governor’s order

ski destination sought variance from safer-at-home rule

Wolf Creek Ski Area making moves to reopen before season’s over

Wolf Creek Ski Area making moves to reopen before season’s over

says he’s waiting on OK from state health officials