I haven't had the chance to really explore the area below the cat track between Knife Ridge and Horseshoe Bowl. Plus, the entire slope is tree-free until you hit the Dog Chutes further down the ridge, giving you an unlimited number of lines. However, the 55 degree slope is still definitely worth the 10 minute hike to hit waist-deep, powder stashes with the occasional cliff drop. Knife Ridge would be absolutely fantastic if it lasted for another 500 vertical feet! As it is, you get maybe 4-5 fast paced turns before you run into the cat-track at the bottom. From there, you can take the Alberta Lift up to hit Knife Ridge or go back to the base area. Instead, you'll be encountering very steep, chute-like, mogul, tree runs that collect together in an open area at the bottom and run you back to the Alberta Lift on a calming blue. Most of the drops are planned off to the side of the main route down. Not to worry though, none of these gates require a cliff drop if you don't want one. On the way down from Alberta Peak you'll most likely run into the Waterfall Chutes, which contains one of the largest cliff drops in the area - a 40 foot drop on the skiers left when you enter Waterfall Gate 3. They only give you one way down without hitting a 30-40 ft drop with a large amount of speed to clear the outcrops unless you decide to traverse around the area. However, be wary of the Alberta Peak Chutes! They aren't so much chutes as they are a slanted wall of jagged rocks. However, this isn't to say that Bonanza, Montezuma, and Horseshoe Bowl don't have their fair share of adrenaline inducing drops and steeps!Īlberta Peak gives you access to some of Wolf Creek's best terrain and longest, continuous vertical. The most exciting of this expert terrain can be found on Alberta Peak, Knife Ridge, and the Waterfall Area. While there are several huckable cliffs, steeps, and chutes, they tend to be very short lived. The only thing holding Wolf Creek back is its lack long-run expert terrain. Wolf Creek consistently gets 500+ inches of snowfall per year, making it one of the premier powder destinations for southern resorts. Wolf Creek Ski Area is one of the small, hidden gems that remains uncrowded in Colorado despite its great variety of terrain, friendly staff, and unbeatable snowfall.

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