Skiing & Winter Sports

Lots of winter activities in Grand Junction

Carving fresh trails through pristine backcountry powder, snowshoeing through quiet, snow-covered groves, or flying downhill in a snow tube — whatever Colorado winter sports get your pulse pounding can be found around Grand Junction. The nearby Powderhorn Mountain Resort offers up some of the best skiing and snowboarding in Western Colorado with over 1,600 acres of terrain and nearly 1,700 feet of vertical drop. There are also plenty of opportunities for cross-country skiing, telemarking and more.

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Powderhorn Mountain Resort

48338 Powderhorn Rd.
Mesa, CO 81643

Website 970-268-5700

Tucked alongside the northern edge of Western Colorado's beautiful Grand Mesa, Powderhorn Mountain Resort offers breathtaking views, on over 1,600 acres of mountain terrain. Take exit 49 off I-70...

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River City Sportplex

2515 Riverside Parkway
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-242-7465

All ice sports, including hockey, figure skating, public skating, birthdays, and private events.

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Mesa Creek Back Country Ski Area

39.067171, -108.105364
Eckert, CO 81418

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Mesa Creek Back Country Ski area is the Mesa's original ski area. After the lifts were moved to what is now Powderhorn Resort, it became a haven for back-country skiers seeking their own lines....

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Grand Mesa Nordic Council

Montrose
Montrose, CO 81402

Website 970-434-9753

The Grand Mesa Nordic Council (GMNC) grooms and maintains 50 km of cross country ski trails on the Skyway, County Line, and Ward trail systems on the Grand Mesa. The Grand Mesa is the largest flat...

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Board & Buckle CO

2822 N. Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-242-9285

Bikes in the summer; skis and more in the winter. We rent a full selection of gear, regardless of the season. Choose from road or mountain bikes in the summer and downhill, cross-country or...

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Colorado Discover Ability

601 Struthers Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-257-1222

Adaptive outdoor recreation experiences for people with disabilities.

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