Hesperus Ski Area

The Hesperus Ski Area is located near the town of Hesperus, Colorado, which is in the south west part of the state. It is off of U.S. Highway 160 just west of the town of the same name.

Hesperus Ski Area
The ski area in summer
Hesperus Ski Area
Location in Colorado
Hesperus Ski Area
Hesperus Ski Area (the United States)
LocationHesperus
La Plata County, Colorado
Nearest major cityDurango: 11 mi (18 km)
Coordinates37°17′52″N 108°03′18″W
Vertical>700 ft (210 m)
Top elevation8,888 ft (2,709 m)
Base elevation8,200 ft (2,500 m)
Skiable area60 acres (0.2 km2)
Runs26
– 30% easiest
– 20% more difficult
– 50% experts only
Lift system1 double chair
Snowfall150 inches (380 cm)
Night skiingyes

Description

Ski Hesperus has 13 runs, of which 30% are beginner difficulty, 20% are intermediate and 50% are of expert difficulty.[1] The summit elevation is 8,880 feet, the base elevation is 8,200 feet and the vertical drop is 680 feet.[1] It features one rope tow (which has been closed for many years) and one double chair lift. There is also a full service snack bar, ski and snowboard rentals, ski and snowboard lessons and a tubing hill.

History

Ski Hesperus opened in 1962. It has operated off and on over the years, and has been opened every season since 2006.[1]

References

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