Wolf Creek Ski Area to reopen for weekend operations after historic flooding
Wolf Creek Ski Area will reopen for weekend operations on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, after recent historic flooding in the region. The ski area is working with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Drivers on Wolf Creek Pass should expect construction delays and winter weather.
The reopening marks the ski area's 2026-2027 season. The Treasure Stoke, Bonanza, Tumbler, Lynx and Nova lifts will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They will give access to about 54.5 percent of the terrain. More lifts will reopen as staffing allows.
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The Magic Carpet will be open to children enrolled in the Wolf Pup and Rider programs.
Lift tickets will be sold at Local Appreciation Rates. Prices are $73 for adults, $55 for seniors and $36 for children.
The Ski & Snowboard School, Ski & Snowboard Rental and Treasure Sports will be open. The Upper Lodge, the main day lodge, will serve burgers, fries, chili and soups. New menu items will be added as the season goes on. Pathfinder Bar will also be open. The Continental Espresso Bar atop the Treasure Stoke lift will serve hot specialty drinks. The Base Camp Picnic Building will be open to skiers and snowboarders.
As of Thursday, November 12, the midway snow depth was 21 inches. Snowfall for the year to date was 39 inches. The ski area reports excellent early-season conditions, though conditions vary. Skiers and snowboarders should expect unmarked obstacles, rocks and possible open water on any trail. They will need to go around these hazards. A list of machine-groomed trails and off-trail terrain is posted on the WolfCreekSki.com homepage. The ski area stresses skiing with caution and staying in control.
Wolf Creek Pass will open to weekend travel Saturday, November 14 at 7:00 a.m. It will close again Monday, November 16 at 6:00 a.m. Contractors will then finish a week of work. The goal is to open the pass for good for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Road crews are repairing heavy damage at several locations. CDOT warns of construction bottlenecks, several work zones and delays. A weekend storm is expected to bring winter weather to the roads. Safety closures are possible if conditions require them. Drivers should allow up to 40 extra minutes of travel time.
On US 160 from South Fork to Wolf Creek Summit, there will be full stops 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Traffic will alternate at two separate work zones in The Narrows, at Mile Point 183 and 176. Delays could last up to 20 minutes. Temporary traffic signals will guide single-lane traffic at each site. Drivers should slow down and use caution in the narrow lanes.
On US 160 from Pagosa Springs to Wolf Creek Summit, eastbound and westbound travel will be limited to one lane in each direction. Speeds will be reduced. Drivers will pass through about 10 miles of shifting traffic patterns and narrow lanes. Concrete barriers and signs will guide them through damaged areas and work zones.
Lodging is available in the mountain towns of Pagosa Springs and South Fork. More lifts and terrain will open as snow, winter conditions and staffing allow.
CDOT urges drivers to slow down. Watch for changing lanes, sudden stops and construction vehicles entering the road. Workers and flaggers will be in and along the roadways. For safety, there is no stopping, parking or standing outside of vehicles along the shoulder. Reduced speed limits will be strictly enforced. Real-time road conditions are available at COTrip.org. For the latest ski area information, visit WolfCreekSki.com or call 1-800-SKI-WOLF.
