Wolf Creek Boasts Excellent Early Season Conditions

Photo by Kevin Bruce

Wolf Creek Ski Area is open for the 2025-2026 ski season, operating 7 days a week.

The midway snow depth is currently at 25 inches. The year-to-date snowfall total is 58 inches. Conditions are hard packed/packed powder/variable conditions off piste with unmarked obstacles. Wolf Creek has excellent early season conditions.

Snow Report Rundown:

  • Wolf Creek has 100% of terrain open & all lifts operating from 9:00a to 4:00p.
  • The midway snow depth is currently at 25 inches.
  • Wolf Creek’s year-to-date snowfall total is 58 inches.
  • Conditions are hard packed/packed powder/variable conditions off piste with unmarked obstacles.
  • A full grooming report can be found on the Grooming Report Page.
  • The Meadow and Spur Loop Nordic trails are open.  They were groomed and track set on December 12.

Lift Information:

  • Alberta, Charity Jane, Treasure Stoke, Elmas, Bonanza, Tumbler, Nova and Lynx lifts are operating from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Skiers and boarders have access to 100% of the mountain!

Lift Ticket & Season Passes:

  • Purchase lift tickets online to have a re-loadable ticket.
  • Re-loadable lift tickets allow you to print your tickets at a pick-up box or Ticket Office the first day, then go directly to lifts the remainder of the season. Re-loadable tickets will have an additional charge of $2.
  • Tickets purchased in-person are not re-loadable.
  • Lift tickets are at Peak Rates: $105 for adults, $74 for seniors, and $56 for children.
  • Peak Rate Dates: December, 21 through Wednesday, December 24 and Friday, December 26 through Saturday, January 3.
  • Lift tickets will be at regular rates Christmas Day.
  • SuperSaver Season Passes are blacked out Sunday, December 21 thru Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 26 thru Saturday, January 3.

Today’s Highlights for Sunday, December 21st:

  • Wolf Creek will have regular operations for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
  • Santa will be visiting both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to spread holiday cheer!

Services Available:

  • Ski & Snowboard School is available. It’s a great time for a private or group lesson.
  • Reservations are highly recommended during peak periods
  • Group Lessons available at shop.WolfCreekSki.com.
  • Private Lessons available by calling 970-264-5835.
  • Skis and boards are ready to rent in-person or at shop.WolfCreekSki.com.
  • Online Rentals require a reservation at least two days prior to arrival.
  • Rental Shop opens at 7:00 a.m.
  • The Wolf Creek Lodge, our main day lodge, is open, serving a full menu.
  • The Pathfinder Bar is available for purchasing beer, wine and cocktails.
  • The Prospector Grill is open from 7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • The Raven’s Roost Pizzeria is now open for the season!  Stop in and grab a slice of freshly made pizza.
  • The Base Camp Building is open to picnickers and has concessions available.
  • The Continental Espresso Bar is open and serving up locally roasted Steep Coffee. Stop in and try it out.
  • Treasure Sports has a great selection of new technical wear, as well as t-shirts.

Other Information:

  • Uphill traffic is permitted on Kelly Boyce to Divide Trail during lift operating hours. Purchase your uphill pass at the Ticket Office.

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If you have any questions, please email wolfcreekski@wolfcreekski.com.

Wolf Creek Ski Area is accepting applications for full-time, part-time and holiday positions in all departments: Lifts, Ski & Snowboard School, Food & Beverage including Bakers & Baristas, Base Operations, Ski & Snowboard Rental, Retail Sport Shop, Ticket Office, Snow Reporting/Guest Services, Ski Patrol, Grooming, Snow Removal, Custodial Building Maintenance and Freelance Photographer.  All jobs are winter seasonal (November – April).  All positions offer skiing privileges and competitive wages starting at $19/hour. Check out the Employment Page for a list of positions, job descriptions and to download an application!  Application submissions and questions can be directed to wolfcreekski@wolfcreekski.com.

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