“Spring nordic skiing in April, really? It looks like winter here.”
Grand Mesa- Alpine and Nordic Skiing
What do you think about exploring a 10,000 ft mountain that had views of a desert? A ski paradise? Probably not. But, trust me, it is.
Welcome to Grand Mesa.
Just west of Grand Junction and very obvious on the landscape is a 10,000′ flat mountain that is full of peaks, trails, and lakes. Wintertime on the mesa is for snow machines, skis, and snowshoes.
The Grand Mesa Nordic Council maintains an extensive groomed trail network. A $10 per person day-use donation is all it takes to get out.
Powderhorn Resort is on the north side, just south of Mesa, Colorado. It is a small resort with a secret. When it gets snow, it gets a lot. In my opinion, the ski resort is best explored between the runs (provided that you are a good skier). The tree skiing is the best in Colorado: untouched, rolling, and expansive. On a powder day, it is the best I have experienced. The last time I was out, I decided to explore the world in-between. When I saw ski tracks heading out into the woods, I took them. I was rewarded with rows of pillows, endless tree skiing, short drops, and a new appreciation for what good Grand Junction skiers have kept secret for years. No one reads this blog, so I am confident that I’m not ruining things for them. But, just to be safe….
Shhh, don’t tell anyone.
