Resort Statistics and Info Vertical Drop: 700 ft   Summit Elevation: 8880 ft   Base Elevation: 8100 ft   Number of Lifts: 2   Number of Trails: 13   Longest Run: 5500 ft   Night Skiing: Yes   Season Opening/Closing:   Summer Sports:	Snow and Terrain Annual Snowfall: 150 in   Skiable Area: 80 acres   Trail Difficulties Easiest: 30%   More difficult: 20%   Most difficult: 30%   Experts Only: 20%   *The trail rating system is used only for reference and does not guarantee safety.
Snowboarding Permitted: Yes   Terrain Park: Yes   Half-Pipe: Yes	Cross-Country/Nordic Permitted: No   Classic track:   Skate track:
Helicopter Skiing Helicopter Skiing: No	Snowcat Skiing Snowcat Skiing: No
Snow Tubing and Sledding Services Offered:         Yes
Resort Contact Info Web Address:   Information #: 970-259-3711	Email Address:   Condition #: 970-259-3711

Hesperus Ski Resort News

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Dec 23, 2006 - HESPERUS, Colo. Like to carve snow after dark? Then circle Jan. 3 on your calendar. The latest winter storm brought two feet of snow to Hesperus Ski Area and allowed it to open Tuesday, but it will be nearly two weeks before the owners flick on the lights for night skiing. read more

Hesperus Ski Area opens slopes
Dec 21, 2006 - After not receiving enough snow to open last season, Hesperus Ski Area, located east of Cortez on U.S. Highway 160, opened this week with a total base of 23 inches. read more