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Powderhorn sits on the side of one of the world's largest flattop mountains, or mesas, rather than in a mountain canyon as many ski areas do, which allows for views extending more than 20 miles (32 km) across the desert below.

An outdoor hot tub offers jaw-dropping mountain views of the nearby slopes. Plus, the main ticket office and rental shop are located inside the Powderhorn Adventure Center on the first floor of the lodge, while the Thirsty Squirrel bar is conveniently located next door.

History. Later, in 1966, Powderhorn Ski Area opened with a double chair and a surface lift two miles (3 km) below Mesa Creek Ski Area. In the 1970s another double chair and more terrain were added to the west side of Powderhorn to form the West End. In 1986, Powderhorn was sold to a Texas developer.

• On-site lodging at the base of Powderhorn Mountain Resort. One of the Grand Mesa’s best kept secrets. Stay in comfortable, quiet, and relaxing log cabins. Thunder Mountain Lodge also offers Snowmobile Tours for 2 or 3 hours, click here to learn more .

• Summers at Powderhorn have never been so much fun - since the introduction of the downhill mountain bike park, the resort has continued to add additional moutain bike trails and summer activities.

• The Powderhorn Bike Park operates in a mountain environment. You may encounter a variety of wildlife at any time while on the mountain . Learn more about this and other Mountain Safety protocols at Powderhorn. MISSION: AFFORDABLE 21.22 Season Passes are on sale now!

• Plus, the main ticket office and rental shop are located inside the Powderhorn Adventure Center on the first floor of the lodge, while the Thirsty Squirrel bar is conveniently located next door. Please note, because of our alpine climate and moderate summer temperatures, Solitude lodging is not equipped with air conditioning.