{"id":1045,"date":"2025-09-28T16:32:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T16:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/?p=1045"},"modified":"2025-10-02T14:53:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T14:53:03","slug":"mountain-review-powderhorn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/28\/mountain-review-powderhorn\/","title":{"rendered":"Mountain Review: Powderhorn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>MOUNTAIN SCORE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peakrankings.com\/colorado-rankings\"><strong>#18 in Colorado<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"><\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/1588134687096-MOYZAV4ATLW3QB0YOHNL\/NewScoreColor5.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"149x149\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"149\" height=\"149\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NewScoreColor5.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"image-caption-wrapper\">\n<p data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>58<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peakrankings.com\/rankings\"><strong>#79 Overall<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>  <a href=\"#review\" class=\"sqs-block-button-element--small sqs-button-element--tertiary sqs-block-button-element\" data-sqsp-button><br \/>\n    WRITTEN REVIEW<br \/>\n  <\/a><\/p>\n<p>  <a href=\"#mountain-stats\" class=\"sqs-block-button-element--small sqs-button-element--tertiary sqs-block-button-element\" data-sqsp-button><br \/>\n    MOUNTAIN STATS<br \/>\n  <\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"category-breakdown\" class=\"see-our-criteria\">CATEGORY BREAKDOWN\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"see-our-criteria\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peakrankings.com\/content\/mountain-score-thresholds\">See our criteria<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure data-test=\"image-block-v2-outer-wrapper\" class=\"\n            sqs-block-image-figure\n            image-block-outer-wrapper\n            image-block-v2\n            design-layout-poster\n            combination-animation-none\n            individual-animation-none\n            individual-text-animation-none\n            image-position-left\n            \n          \" data-scrolled><\/p>\n<p>              <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/1588134587987-M2Z2LCWK97L5RCIQZF09\/NewScoreColor6.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"149x149\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"149\" height=\"149\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/NewScoreColor6.jpg\"><figcaption data-width-ratio class=\"image-card-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"\">7<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Snow:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure data-test=\"image-block-v2-outer-wrapper\" class=\"\n            sqs-block-image-figure\n            image-block-outer-wrapper\n            image-block-v2\n            design-layout-poster\n            combination-animation-none\n            individual-animation-none\n            individual-text-animation-none\n            image-position-left\n            \n          \" data-scrolled><\/p>\n<p>              <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/1588134687096-MOYZAV4ATLW3QB0YOHNL\/NewScoreColor5.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"149x149\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"149\" height=\"149\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NewScoreColor5.jpg\"><figcaption data-width-ratio class=\"image-card-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"\">5<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Resiliency:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure data-test=\"image-block-v2-outer-wrapper\" class=\"\n            sqs-block-image-figure\n            image-block-outer-wrapper\n            image-block-v2\n            design-layout-poster\n            combination-animation-none\n            individual-animation-none\n            individual-text-animation-none\n            image-position-left\n            \n          \" data-scrolled><\/p>\n<p>              <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/1588134687096-MOYZAV4ATLW3QB0YOHNL\/NewScoreColor5.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"149x149\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"149\" height=\"149\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NewScoreColor5.jpg\"><figcaption data-width-ratio class=\"image-card-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"\">5<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Size:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure data-test=\"image-block-v2-outer-wrapper\" class=\"\n            sqs-block-image-figure\n            image-block-outer-wrapper\n            image-block-v2\n            design-layout-poster\n            combination-animation-none\n            individual-animation-none\n            individual-text-animation-none\n            image-position-left\n            \n          \" data-scrolled><\/p>\n<p>              <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/1588134587987-M2Z2LCWK97L5RCIQZF09\/NewScoreColor6.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"149x149\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"149\" height=\"149\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/NewScoreColor6.jpg\"><figcaption data-width-ratio class=\"image-card-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"\">6<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Terrain Diversity:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure data-test=\"image-block-v2-outer-wrapper\" class=\"\n            sqs-block-image-figure\n            image-block-outer-wrapper\n            image-block-v2\n            design-layout-poster\n            combination-animation-none\n            individual-animation-none\n            individual-text-animation-none\n            image-position-left\n            \n          \" data-scrolled><\/p>\n<p>              <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/1588134587987-M2Z2LCWK97L5RCIQZF09\/NewScoreColor6.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"149x149\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"149\" height=\"149\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/NewScoreColor6.jpg\"><figcaption data-width-ratio class=\"image-card-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"\">6<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Challenge:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure data-test=\"image-block-v2-outer-wrapper\" class=\"\n            sqs-block-image-figure\n            image-block-outer-wrapper\n            image-block-v2\n            design-layout-poster\n            combination-animation-none\n            individual-animation-none\n            individual-text-animation-none\n            image-position-left\n            \n          \" data-scrolled><\/p>\n<p>              <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/1588134687096-MOYZAV4ATLW3QB0YOHNL\/NewScoreColor5.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"149x149\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"149\" height=\"149\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NewScoreColor5.jpg\"><figcaption data-width-ratio class=\"image-card-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"\">5<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Lifts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure data-test=\"image-block-v2-outer-wrapper\" class=\"\n            sqs-block-image-figure\n            image-block-outer-wrapper\n            image-block-v2\n            design-layout-poster\n            combination-animation-none\n            individual-animation-none\n            individual-text-animation-none\n            image-position-left\n            \n          \" data-scrolled><\/p>\n<p>              <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/1588134566542-PQX6ZS3HXB4EDWVG2ZBJ\/NewScoreColor8.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"149x149\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"149\" height=\"149\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/NewScoreColor8.jpg\"><figcaption data-width-ratio class=\"image-card-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"\">8<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Crowd Flow:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure data-test=\"image-block-v2-outer-wrapper\" class=\"\n            sqs-block-image-figure\n            image-block-outer-wrapper\n            image-block-v2\n            design-layout-poster\n            combination-animation-none\n            individual-animation-none\n            individual-text-animation-none\n            image-position-left\n            \n          \" data-scrolled><\/p>\n<p>              <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/1589666243475-8JBM3GZ3JJPZP2VMCWUA\/NewScoreColor3.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"149x149\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"149\" height=\"149\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/NewScoreColor3.jpg\"><figcaption data-width-ratio class=\"image-card-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"\">3<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Facilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure data-test=\"image-block-v2-outer-wrapper\" class=\"\n            sqs-block-image-figure\n            image-block-outer-wrapper\n            image-block-v2\n            design-layout-poster\n            combination-animation-none\n            individual-animation-none\n            individual-text-animation-none\n            image-position-left\n            \n          \" data-scrolled><\/p>\n<p>              <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/1588134609908-4BJ2LWGNVYWSUEO0YJLQ\/NewScoreColor7.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"149x149\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"149\" height=\"149\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/NewScoreColor7.jpg\"><figcaption data-width-ratio class=\"image-card-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"\">7<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Navigation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure data-test=\"image-block-v2-outer-wrapper\" class=\"\n            sqs-block-image-figure\n            image-block-outer-wrapper\n            image-block-v2\n            design-layout-poster\n            combination-animation-none\n            individual-animation-none\n            individual-text-animation-none\n            image-position-left\n            \n          \" data-scrolled><\/p>\n<p>              <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/1588134576317-FRPWIHO53LJ1HSKX5718\/NewScoreColor6.png\" data-image-dimensions=\"150x200\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NewScoreColor6.webp\"><figcaption data-width-ratio class=\"image-card-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"\">6<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Mountain Aesthetic:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>GOOD TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>1-Day Ticket:   <\/strong>$89-$109<\/p>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Pass Affiliation:   <\/strong>Indy Pass<\/p>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>On-site Lodging:   <\/strong>Yes<\/p>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Apr\u00e8s-Ski:<\/strong>   Limited<\/p>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Nearest Cities:   <\/strong>Grand Junction (45 mins) <\/p>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Recommended Ability Level:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"><\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/1586206561181-2O8R1J4KYQOL3600CAO3\/AbilityRangeIntermediateExpert.png\" data-image-dimensions=\"270x80\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"270\" height=\"80\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AbilityRangeIntermediateExpert.png\"><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"pros\" class=\"lean\">\n  <span class=\"plus\">\u00a0\u00a0+<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Pros<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<ul data-rte-list=\"default\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Lower crowds than Colorado competitors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Standout advanced-level glades<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Lower price than most other Colorado areas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Easy-to-understand mountain layout<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"lean\">\n  <span class=\"minus\">\u00a0\u00a0\u2013<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cons<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<ul data-rte-list=\"default\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Smaller size than advertised<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Slow, low-capacity West End lift<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Lack of beginner and true expert terrain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Nearest apr\u00e8s options are a ways away in Grand Junction and Palisade<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"mountain-stats\" class=\"lean-blue\">MOUNTAIN STATS<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Skiable Footprint:<\/strong>   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapdevelopers.com\/area_finder.php?polygons=%5B%5B%5B%5B39.06926757794128%2C-108.15189534519041%5D%2C%5B39.06914846095492%2C-108.15266584600742%5D%2C%5B39.068298824715185%2C-108.15215086187656%5D%2C%5B39.0675324773733%2C-108.15191482748325%5D%2C%5B39.06638294075953%2C-108.15253709997471%5D%2C%5B39.0659497771793%2C-108.15268730367954%5D%2C%5B39.06589979659514%2C-108.15307354177769%5D%2C%5B39.06616635930168%2C-108.1532022878104%5D%2C%5B39.06673280171073%2C-108.15318083013828%5D%2C%5B39.067016021210684%2C-108.15397476400669%5D%2C%5B39.067599116602885%2C-108.15504764761265%5D%2C%5B39.067732394873346%2C-108.15517639364536%5D%2C%5B39.06816554751428%2C-108.15642093862827%5D%2C%5B39.06799895065925%2C-108.15721487249668%5D%2C%5B39.06799895065925%2C-108.15792297567661%5D%2C%5B39.06809890881945%2C-108.15852379049595%5D%2C%5B39.068398782450686%2C-108.15888857092197%5D%2C%5B39.068765292936476%2C-108.15882419790562%5D%2C%5B39.069681560824485%2C-108.15921043600376%5D%2C%5B39.0698314944373%2C-108.15985416616734%5D%2C%5B39.06559547673525%2C-108.16208437027508%5D%2C%5B39.064699415742865%2C-108.16290382826239%5D%2C%5B39.06433288414493%2C-108.16376213514715%5D%2C%5B39.06285267006913%2C-108.16581672900952%5D%2C%5B39.062211221743745%2C-108.16707200282849%5D%2C%5B39.061453138935974%2C-108.16766208881177%5D%2C%5B39.060520102767065%2C-108.16802686923779%5D%2C%5B39.05878892030503%2C-108.16870263581215%5D%2C%5B39.05790583520661%2C-108.16876700882851%5D%2C%5B39.05695608984976%2C-108.16829494004189%5D%2C%5B39.05617295687585%2C-108.16820910935341%5D%2C%5B39.05565641760753%2C-108.16857388977944%5D%2C%5B39.055389815216444%2C-108.16921761994301%5D%2C%5B39.05450668760673%2C-108.16990426545082%5D%2C%5B39.0535402334151%2C-108.170655283975%5D%2C%5B39.05269040931822%2C-108.17001155381142%5D%2C%5B39.05232153888538%2C-108.16962608911112%5D%2C%5B39.05235486568727%2C-108.16872486688212%5D%2C%5B39.05272145947019%2C-108.16810259439066%5D%2C%5B39.05357128319342%2C-108.1680382213743%5D%2C%5B39.053654598694266%2C-108.16737303353861%5D%2C%5B39.05393787066192%2C-108.16645035363749%5D%2C%5B39.054337782093576%2C-108.16559204675272%5D%2C%5B39.054287793288466%2C-108.1637681446226%5D%2C%5B39.054271130345576%2C-108.1626523456724%5D%2C%5B39.05487099381287%2C-108.1611932239683%5D%2C%5B39.054970970562%2C-108.16037783242777%5D%2C%5B39.05512093542035%2C-108.15979847528055%5D%2C%5B39.05483766819839%2C-108.15904745675638%5D%2C%5B39.05478767974714%2C-108.15866121865824%5D%2C%5B39.05465437703747%2C-108.15812477685526%5D%2C%5B39.05437110794398%2C-108.15786728478983%5D%2C%5B39.05448774829657%2C-108.15739521600321%5D%2C%5B39.0549376449947%2C-108.1555927715452%5D%2C%5B39.05492098220513%2C-108.15434822656229%5D%2C%5B39.05446705196112%2C-108.15214471065039%5D%2C%5B39.05410046723966%2C-108.14997748576636%5D%2C%5B39.05365056520792%2C-108.14903334819311%5D%2C%5B39.05360057591634%2C-108.14847544871802%5D%2C%5B39.05408380425256%2C-108.14798192225928%5D%2C%5B39.053833858974265%2C-108.14725236140723%5D%2C%5B39.054067141261555%2C-108.14583615504736%5D%2C%5B39.05408380425256%2C-108.14450577937598%5D%2C%5B39.054178191567395%2C-108.14302202025328%5D%2C%5B39.053511669750215%2C-108.14111228743468%5D%2C%5B39.053811605346446%2C-108.14061876097594%5D%2C%5B39.05422818045011%2C-108.14025398054991%5D%2C%5B39.05456143876371%2C-108.13939567366515%5D%2C%5B39.05484470709372%2C-108.13905235091124%5D%2C%5B39.055127974287466%2C-108.13847299376403%5D%2C%5B39.05576115567057%2C-108.13838716307555%5D%2C%5B39.05664426759167%2C-108.13787217894469%5D%2C%5B39.05719412415195%2C-108.13795800963317%5D%2C%5B39.058127204274086%2C-108.13840862074767%5D%2C%5B39.05852709198039%2C-108.13851590910826%5D%2C%5B39.05917690467276%2C-108.13827987471495%5D%2C%5B39.05969341818775%2C-108.1380009249774%5D%2C%5B39.06005997387378%2C-108.13847299376403%5D%2C%5B39.060509835069276%2C-108.13898797789489%5D%2C%5B39.061192952144225%2C-108.13952441969786%5D%2C%5B39.06195103774585%2C-108.13987847128783%5D%2C%5B39.06227592908318%2C-108.14064021864806%5D%2C%5B39.06300901173592%2C-108.14143415251647%5D%2C%5B39.064175263903685%2C-108.14263578215514%5D%2C%5B39.065674702665504%2C-108.14437385359679%5D%2C%5B39.06627446925221%2C-108.14510341444884%5D%2C%5B39.066707630839936%2C-108.14579005995665%5D%2C%5B39.066940870593896%2C-108.14626212874327%5D%2C%5B39.06765724501923%2C-108.14669128218566%5D%2C%5B39.06799043994911%2C-108.14714189330016%5D%2C%5B39.068256994760524%2C-108.1475281313983%5D%2C%5B39.068548537932934%2C-108.14844008246337%5D%2C%5B39.06884007990104%2C-108.14903016844664%5D%2C%5B39.069439819591594%2C-108.149995763692%5D%2C%5B39.06894554269663%2C-108.15064514703155%5D%2C%5B39.069431418907755%2C-108.15123805960279%5D%2C%5B39.06926757794128%2C-108.15189534519041%5D%5D%2C%22%23AAAAAA%22%2C%22%23000000%22%2C0.4%5D%5D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">845<\/a> acres<\/p>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Total Footprint:<\/strong>   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.powderhorn.com\/explore\/conditions\/trail-maps.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1,600<\/a> acres<\/p>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Lift-Serviced Terrain:<\/strong>   100%<\/p>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Top Elevation:<\/strong>   9,850 ft<\/p>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Vertical Drop:<\/strong>   1,650 ft<\/p>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Lifts:<\/strong>   5<\/p>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Trails:   <\/strong>42<\/p>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Beginner:   <\/strong>20%<\/p>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Intermediate:<\/strong>   50%<\/p>\n<p class=\"sqsrte-large\"><strong>Advanced\/Expert:   <\/strong>30%<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"review\">Mountain Review<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">When skiers and riders think of Colorado resorts along the I-70 corridor, they may conjure up images of weekend warriors congesting roads and long lift lines, but the further from the Front Range you drive, the less of a concern this becomes. Case in point: Powderhorn Mountain, an independent resort located over 4 hours west of Denver, and about 45 minutes east of Grand Junction. While this no-frills, locals-focused mountain doesn\u2019t have the most exciting terrain compared to your typical mega-resort, Powderhorn puts emphasis on value and accessibility for the everyday skier. Is this enough to justify going out of your way to catch some laps?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"><\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/31c7ea95-831f-46fe-b68f-ad697cb3812b\/powderhornmesaview.jpeg\" data-image-dimensions=\"3840x2160\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/powderhornmesaview.webp\"><figcaption class=\"image-caption-wrapper\">\n<p data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Powderhorn is located on the northern slope of the largest flat-topped mountain in the world, and as a result, it sees some notably sporadic snowfall patterns when storms roll through.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Snow Quality and Resiliency<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">Powderhorn rises 1,650 feet from top to bottom, which is respectable for a regional spot. The resort\u2019s base resides at 8,200 feet, just above a semi-arid high-desert. This environment provides high quality light and airy snow when conditions are favorable, but it also results in big swings in snowfall between seasons. Higher accumulation years can see totals over a solid 200 inches, but bad years can be especially unfavorable, with natural snowfall dipping well below 100 inches. Even on a daily basis, weather can change sporadically; because storms circle back around the flat top after clearing up, conditions can alternate between clear and heavy snow in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Snowmaking exists on a handful of top-to-bottom groomer runs surrounding the Flat Top Flyer lift, somewhat insulating the mountain from years of lower accumulation. Investment in these systems in recent years have allowed for a longer season for at least part of the mountain, now averaging from late November or early December to early April.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"><\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/6c3b1687-b7f5-4ce7-b8ec-3c8860d5979e\/powderhornflattopflyerlift.jpeg\" data-image-dimensions=\"3840x2160\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/powderhornflattopflyerlift.webp\"><figcaption class=\"image-caption-wrapper\">\n<p data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">With 845 skiable acres and a 1,650-foot vertical drop, Powderhorn is smaller and shorter than the major Colorado destination ski resorts.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Size, Terrain Layout, and Ease of Navigation<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">Powderhorn claims to have a 1,600 acre \u201cpermitted\u201d footprint, which, while true, is somewhat misleading. This includes the full footprint of land leased to the resort from the US Forest Service, so in reality, we calculated Powderhorn only has about 845 acres of in-bounds skiable terrain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Located on the northern slope of the Grand Mesa, which is billed as the largest flat-top mountain in the world, Powderhorn provides expansive views into the valleys and red-rock desert landscape carved out by the Colorado river and its tributaries. To the skier\u2019s left, an arm of the mesa wraps around the flank of the resort, cutting off views of major population centers and leading to a feeling of isolation. That said, because of the nature of a Mesa, you never feel like you\u2019re truly on a mountain peak, and the resort lacks the sweeping 360 degree views that would accompany it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"><\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/9552685a-d90e-4ccd-8b5b-e80ffaa0fb37\/powderhornwestendcatwalk.jpeg\" data-image-dimensions=\"3840x2160\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/powderhornwestendcatwalk.webp\"><figcaption class=\"image-caption-wrapper\">\n<p data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Powderhorn\u2019s layout is generally easy to understand, but getting to and from the West End area can involve frustratingly flat trails.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The resort is laid out in two wings with only one major lift serving each, creating a sort of double-peaked footprint. The Flat Top Flyer, the resort\u2019s only high speed quad, runs out of the base and serves the eastern flank, while the West End lift, a slow fixed grip double, serves the western flank. The West End\u2019s base can\u2019t be accessed by car, and requires that guests must first take the Flat Top Flyer or Easy Rider (the minor lift serving the learner area). There are several runs that allow you to cross from one end to the other without much trouble, but many of these are flat catwalks that can slow down the progress, especially Tenderfoot from the top of the West End, Boardwalk going to the West End base, and the upper portion of Bill\u2019s Run off Flat Top Flyer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Beginner Terrain<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">There isn\u2019t much on the table for beginners at Powderhorn, but the learner area around the Easy Rider lift provides a couple of magic carpets, gentle wide groomed runs, and tree trails for skiers taking their first turns. Beyond that, the opportunities for progression into intermediate runs is limited to a green switchback coming from the top of the Flat Top Flyer which then splits off into a couple of more wide open groomed runs toward the bottom.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"><\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/9defbc96-d417-468f-a954-70ed4e3db152\/powderhornmiddledudeintermediateterrain.jpeg\" data-image-dimensions=\"3840x2160\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/powderhornmiddledudeintermediateterrain.webp\"><figcaption class=\"image-caption-wrapper\">\n<p data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Powderhorn has plenty of intermediate cruisers, with red-rock desert views to boot.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Intermediate Terrain<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">Intermediate skiers have much more to work with on the mountain; groomed blue runs act as the web stringing the resort together from all corners while cutting around smaller pockets of trees. They\u2019re all pretty similar to one another, though some of the blue runs around the West End can be steeper than on the rest of the mountain. Grooming is solid and plentiful across the footprint.<\/p>\n<h3>Terrain Parks<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">You\u2019ll find two parks on Upper and Lower Peacemaker, easily lapped via Flat Top Flyer, with small and medium sized jumps, boxes, and rails at the time of our visit.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Advanced and Expert Terrain<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">The mountain\u2019s advanced terrain can be split into two pods. Black Diamond runs off the Flat Top Flyer are are long and moguled, with some options for tree skiing. Runs like Wonderbump and Cannonball (though the latter is more a single black than double) take a good amount of stamina to power through.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"><\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/e49200d5-850d-4167-ae50-c05a5b1b3a16\/powderhornyoohoogladerun.jpeg\" data-image-dimensions=\"3840x2160\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/powderhornyoohoogladerun.webp\"><figcaption class=\"image-caption-wrapper\">\n<p data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Powderhorn has some nice steeps and excellent glades, but experts should be able to handle everything.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">If you really want tougher terrain, you\u2019ll be consistently spending time in the West End. The West End maintains the best terrain on the mountain, with a wider variety of moguled black diamond runs and a solid offering of steep glades. The standout here are the boulder fields dotted near the lift path, which provide some opportunities for deep pivot turns and can act as smaller cliffs to launch off of. Of course, since these tend to stick further out of the ground, they\u2019re more likely to be closed during the early and late season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Unfortunately, you\u2019ll need to ride the ancient West End lift to effectively lap these runs, and it\u2019s a slog at 12-15 minutes per lap. A higher speed upgrade is really the only major lift infrastructure improvement the resort could benefit from.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">There\u2019s almost no truly expert level terrain on the mountain, and the only run that would really qualify as such is Mudslide, a sweet run with pitches steeper than the rest of the mountain featuring gladded moguls and boulders. But even that\u2019s short lived, almost immediately dumping into the more mild Cow Camp run.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The totality of all these runs might amount to a single advanced zone at a larger resort, but it gets the job done with a solid day\u2019s worth of exploration, and can provide some serious fun in untracked snow.<\/p>\n<h3>TRAIL MAP<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"><\/p>\n<p>          <a class=\"\n                sqs-block-image-link\n                \n          \n        \n              \" href=\"https:\/\/www.peakrankings.com\/s\/PowderhornTrailMappng.png\"><\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/737a7c26-3bd4-4c58-b756-4ec12db322c2\/PowderhornTrailMappng.png\" data-image-dimensions=\"4167x4167\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"4167\" height=\"4167\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PowderhornTrailMappng.webp\"><\/p>\n<p>          <\/a><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Uphilling<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">Powderhorn allows uphilling on a number of routes for low-priced day passes or an uphilling season pass. If you buy a full downhill season pass, an uphill pass is included.<\/p>\n<h3>Crowd Flow<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">Powderhorn sees low crowds, mostly serving locals from the Grand Junction and Palisade area. Even with a smaller footprint, pockets of powder can stick around for days after a storm. Lift lines longer than a couple minutes are rare, even on weekends and holidays, though small lines can occasionally form around the West End lift due to its lower capacity. The lack of serious traffic creates a laid back and unpretentious atmosphere at the resort.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"><\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/c3517438-28f2-4615-a38a-870513899b80\/powderhornbaseview.jpeg\" data-image-dimensions=\"3840x2160\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/powderhornbaseview.webp\"><figcaption class=\"image-caption-wrapper\">\n<p data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Powderhorn rarely sees major crowds, with lift lines usually occurring only on the busiest weekends and holidays.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Facilities, Food and Apr\u00e8s<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">Facilities are pretty sparse at Powderhorn\u2014you\u2019re not coming here for the pomp and circumstance of a destination mountain. The base lodge maintains functional staples like the ticketing office, rental shop, and restrooms. They have a simple grill with burgers and fries priced at non-extortion prices, a cafe, and taco truck serving lunch. Beyond the base, there are just a couple of porta-potties and ski patrol huts scattered across the mountain, so if you\u2019re hungry or thirsty you have to head back down or pack a lunch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">For apr\u00e8s, there\u2019s a circular tented Umbrella Bar located right at the bottom of the Flat Top Flyer, serving local brews and wines in a relaxed atmosphere.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">If you want more options, there are a few more places to eat and drink around the tiny town of Mesa, CO, just 10 minutes down the road. For any real kind of variety, you\u2019ll need to drive to Palisade (apparently an up and coming wine region), or further along to Grand Junction, the biggest city on the Western Slope with a plethora of restaurants and bars.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"><\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/42a81b6f-0d10-4087-ab0e-2b6ccbcbf388\/powderhornbaselodge.jpeg\" data-image-dimensions=\"3840x2160\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/powderhornbaselodge.webp\"><figcaption class=\"image-caption-wrapper\">\n<p data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Powderhorn has a nice and spacious base lodge, but there are no facilities besides porta-potties elsewhere at the resort.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Lodging<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">The Goldenwoods Condos and some Tiny Homes are available per night just steps from the base. If you\u2019re willing to drive, you can find some more options in Mesa, as well as some smaller lodges and cabin rentals in the surrounding area. For cheaper options, you\u2019ll have to commute from Palisade or Grand Junction.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting There<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">The resort is located 45 minutes east of Grand Junction via I-70 and State Highway 65. Grand Junction\u2019s airport can be a good option anyway to access western CO resorts like Telluride or Aspen for those who don\u2019t want to brave Vail and Loveland Pass via Denver. Otherwise, Powderhorn is also 1.5 hours north of the Montrose Regional Airport, up and over the Grand Mesa and its scenic byway, or about 4.5 hours west of Denver International Airport.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Public transit to the resort is nonexistent, but parking is ample and free on a first-come, first-serve basis, with a circulator shuttle picking skiers up from lower lots on busier days.<\/p>\n<h3>Pass Affiliation and Partner Resorts<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">Powderhorn is majority owned by Pacific Group Resorts, a multi-mountain owner whose name flies under the radar in the North American ski scene. Smaller companies owning multiple mountains are increasingly rare in a world where headlines are dominated by Vail Resorts and Alterra gobbling up as much competition as possible. Most of these remaining smaller operators usually have a regional focus, but PGRI is something of an anomaly with resorts spread out geographically across the continent.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Powderhorn season pass holders get ticket access to its PGRI sister mountains (Jays Peak, Wisp Resort, Ragged Mountain, Wintergreen and Mt. Washington), as well as several days at other independent resort partners (Monarch, Loveland, Silverton, Eagle Point, and Sunlight).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Powderhorn is also available on the Indy Pass with no additional blackout dates, but blackout dates on the Indy Base Pass apply. <\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"><\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" data-stretch=\"false\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e7a324590664f18b1bfea0c\/3989052c-2979-4ed4-b125-46037afa20d0\/powderhorncondoview.jpeg\" data-image-dimensions=\"3840x2160\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" loading=\"lazy\" data-loader=\"sqs\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/powderhorncondoview.webp\"><figcaption class=\"image-caption-wrapper\">\n<p data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Despite its regional orientation, Powderhorn has some nice condos for on-site lodging.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Verdict<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">Powderhorn isn\u2019t going to blow anyone expecting a destination experience away with its offerings. It\u2019s no true fly-to resort and experts need not apply, but for the average skier who\u2019s looking for a good deal with solid intermediate and advanced offerings, Powderhorn punches above its weight. It combines a non-pretentious attitude and low crowd flow while being a step above competitors with spartan infrastructure and beginner terrain options. The value proposition, inclusion on the Indy Pass, and handful of partner resorts mean that Powderhorn could make sense as a stop on a greater roadtrip of independent ski mountains, or as a solid regional option if you\u2019re already in the area and want to get some laps in.<\/p>\n<h3>Pricing<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">Full-day adult tickets range from $89 to $109, with a variety of discounts for half-day tickets, buying them in advance online, or for kids. They also offer further discounts for access limited to the Easy Rider lift only.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MOUNTAIN SCORE \u00a0 #18 in Colorado 58 \u00a0 #79 Overall WRITTEN REVIEW MOUNTAIN STATS CATEGORY BREAKDOWN\u00a0 See our criteria 7 Snow: 5 Resiliency: 5 Size: 6 Terrain Diversity: 6 Challenge: 5 Lifts: 8 Crowd Flow: 3 Facilities: 7 Navigation: 6 Mountain Aesthetic: GOOD TO KNOW 1-Day Ticket: $89-$109 Pass Affiliation: Indy Pass On-site Lodging: Yes&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1047,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[17],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1045"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1045"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1045\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1058,"href":"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1045\/revisions\/1058"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1047"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1045"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1045"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.balikesirbirey.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1045"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}