Powderhorn Ski Resort

This was my first time skiing. I took lessons. The instructor was very good. Had a lot a patience for the uncoordinated (aka, me!). I took 4hrs lesson while my husband and nephew hit the slopes. This has great beginners slopes.
The only thing is that I paid for 4hrs lesson and most people paid for 2 and they can upgrade by only paying $ 20 extra. That was a bummer for people that paid the entire 4hrs at a regular price.

Well, overall the instructor staff (child lessons) were outstanding no complaints and they did do exactly what they said, taught our two kids to ski and pretty well at that. Five stars as it relates to this.
I do need to point out one thing, the p-​card program sounds great up front but the wording and verbal confirmation we received from the staff member selling the p-​cards is not true. There is no free day of skiing as stated in the verbiage. It’s the good old bait and switch on this one, be aware of this if you are thinking that free lift ticket is awaiting you.

This was our first time visiting any ski resort and everyone had one of the best times of their lives. Our family of four and my daughter’s family of four shared a house for rent for a week less than a mile from the lodge. Three went snowboarding all day, the first day. Lines were short, prices reasonable and down right cheap when I compared them to other CO ski resorts such as Vail and Telluride, each a couple hrs away. Staff was very friendly and always offering what ever help you needed. You would expect this level at any resort of any kind and Powderhorn’s staff met all expectations.
Skiing with lessons on another day was another huge success. No need to go to the top of mountain to ski or snowboard. One lift goes half way up with plenty of choices for medium to beginner hills. After setting you up and teaching some tips you are free to ski while the instructors check in with you periodically.
Then for those of us that are completely inept, they offer tubing. Tubing is sledding on a specially designed inner tube on well maintained bobsled track of sorts. It was fast and fun. We all did this on three different days. $ 12 for adults, $ 10 for kids for a two hour session. AND they have a lift for that too! Simply hook your tube’s pull rope on the pipe and ride your tube to the top!
Over all the place did not seem crowded. Only on one day were the 35 tubes all in use. The Children’s Learning Center only had 16 kids there the day we hired our instructor. The Sunset Grille upstairs was reasonably priced for being remote. Nearest place to eat anything was eight miles away in the town of Mesa. I would come back here next year to do any snow related activities in CO.

We had epic aspen glade skiing, some good bumps and some smooooth carving on corduroy prepared by the Zen-​meister, it seemed. Delicious sausage-​thingies on the deck for lunch. Spectacular views.
You can escape the county music because there are no lines, or by going to the West End lift, except that is even slower. Ok, I got it: your dog died, your girlfriend left you, and your truck broke.
Check out «Blink Twice» in Mesa, too.
Awesome.

Fun Fun Fun. Cant wait to go back.

Powderhorn. it ain’t Aspen or Vail and that’s good. It relatively cheap, food this year is much better that in the past, it small and being run under new owners. My family lives 2000 miles away and has a great time each time we visit. The whole place feels part of the community and makes us feel the same. They new owners seem to be getting things going in the right direction.
In my opinion the views are the best in Colorado.
For what it is 5 Stars.

Powderhorn has some of the best snow in the Rockies right now. The deck has been rebuilt and all the tables replaced. There’s more room between tables inside, and the food is better. Lift tickets are still cheap, only $ 56. The whole family went up on Presidents day and had a fantastic time in the fresh powder.

Powderhorn has been sold to the highest bidder!!! Andy Daly, ex CEO of Vail, and the Gart Brothers are now the new proud owners of the Ski Resort itself as well as the 700 acres below. The Inn and Restaurant next door has been sold to another party.
I think this will be a good turn for Powderhorn!!!