Wolf Creek Snow Report 2/28/23

Wow, the end of the month already!? Time seems to be flying by! Make sure to make the time to enjoy the mountain before the warm weather rolls around… Here’s a look at Wolf Creek currently:

The mountain received 2″ of fresh snow within the last 24 hours. Screenshot_20230228_112104

The 7-day snowfall total was 51″.

The midway snow depth 112″ and the summit snow depth is 129″.

It is currently snowing heavily.

The surface conditions are powder/packed powder with extensive grooming throughout the mountain.

Today’s Pick of the Hill is Tranquility.

The forecast shows snow over the next several days!

For the most up-to-date information call 1-800-SKI-WOLF

Road conditions and restrictions in the area may be found by visiting COTrip.org

Wolf Creek Snow Report 2/17/2023

Happy Friday! It’s time to roll into the holiday weekend and play in some powder and soak in some healing waters!! Let’s check on the current snow report at Wolf Creek:

The mountain has received 26″ of snow in the last 72 hours and 4″ in the last 48 hours.

The year-to-date snowfall is 279″.

The midway snow depth is 99″ and the summit snow depth is 110″.

The surface conditions are powder/packed powder with extensive grooming throughout the mountain.

Today’s pick of the hill is Looky Loo. Screenshot_20230217_033910

Lift tickets are at Peak Rates this weekend: $95 for adults, $64 for seniors and $52 for children. Regular rates will resume on Monday, February 20th.

The Mardi Gras Fun Race is this Sunday, February 19th. Race your friends or challenge your own fastest time. Free and open to skiers and boarders of all ages and ability levels.

Treasure and Noel Sports are having a Sale! Select items are 25% off.

Based on the forecast, we are expecting to see some snow over the next 5 days!

Y’all have a fantastic and safe weekend!

For the most up-to-date information call 1-800-SKI-WOLF

Road conditions and restrictions in the area may be found by visiting COTrip.org

Upcoming Events in Pagosa Springs February, 2023.

Happy Tuesday Y’all! Be sure to check out these upcoming events:

WEDNESDAY 2/8: Wolf Creek Ski Area Local’s Day – Everyone’s a Local. No proof of residency required. Lift tickets are $62 for adults, $43 for seniors and $32 for children. https://wolfcreekski.com/local-appreciation-days/

WEDNESDAY 2/8: Live Music at The Alley House Grille-Lounge. 5:30pm-8:30pm. Food, cocktails and live music with Bob Hemenger.

SATURDAY 2/11: Galentine’s Day at Higher Grounds Coffee. 4-6pm. Celebrate Galentine’s with a painting party. All supplies provided. The bar will be open. Sign up at https://www.pagosacommunityinitiative.org/events.

SATURDAY 2/11: A Celebration of the Heart at Pagosa Lodge. 5pm-7:30pm. A Celebration of the Heart benefit dinner and music. Heart checks, healthy appetizers, cash bar and live music with the SpiritHeart Band. $25/person or $40/couple. Call/text 970-510-0309 to reserve a spot.

SUNDAY 2/12: Valentine’s Day Race at Wolf Creek Ski Area. 11am-1pm. Race your friends or just challenge your own fastest time. Free and open to skiers and boDefault-Event-Photo_000arders of all ages and abilities. Sign up is from 9:30am-10:30am in the Raven’s Nest building and the race is from 11am-1pm on Charisma Run.

SATURDAY 2/18: Mardi Gras at Tennyson Building Event Center. 7pm-10:30pm. Featuring live music with Elder Grown and School of Movement Burlesque. Door and bar open at 6:30pm. $40. Tickets: https://eventcenterps.com/event/mardi-gras-2023/.

SUNDAY 2/19: Mardi Gras Fun Race at Wolf Creek Ski Area. 11am-1pm. Race your friends or just challenge your own fastest time. Free and open to skiers and boarders of all ages and abilities. Sign up is from 9:30am-10:30am in the Raven’s Nest building and the race is from 11am-1pm on Charisma Run.

TUESDAY 2/21-2/26: Bamboo Fly Rod Building Class at PJ’s Fine Bamboo Rods. 8:30am. PJ’s will host six-day bamboo fly rod building class numerous times a year. Build your own handcrafted bamboo fly rod from a culm of bamboo to your very own custom bamboo fly rod. Register for this class and future events at https://pjsfinebamboo.com/classes.

WEDNESDAY 2/22: Live Music at The Alley House Grille. 5:30pm-8:30pm. Food cocktails and live music with Bob Hemenger. Jazz night!

SATURDAY 2/25: 3rd Annual Snodeo at Archuleta County Fairgrounds. 9am-noon. Wolf Creek Trailblazers local snowmobile Club is hosting the event. Spectators and participants welcome!

SATURDAY 2/25: Curtains Up Pagosa February Follies at Pagosa Springs High School Auditorium. 7pm. A variety show style performance with audience participation. Singing and dancing, stand-up comedy and short skits. Family friendly. Reserved seating. $30 for adults, $20 for Students and $10 for 12 and under. More information about Curtains Up at https://curtainsuppagosa.org.

2/7/23 Wolf Creek Snow Report

I hope y’all are having a great week so far! Let’s take a quick look at the snow report for Wolf Creek Ski Area:

The mountain has received 3″ of snow within the last 7 days.

The midway snow depth is at 84″ and the summit snow depth is at 94″.

The snowfall year-to-date is 250″.Screenshot_20230207_111635

The surface conditions are powder/packed powder with excellent conditions and extensive grooming throughout the mountain.

The road conditions are dry.

Lift tickets are at regular rates today:  $85 for adults, $54 for seniors and $42 for children.

Today, Tuesday, February 7th, is a Tuesday Turns and Technique Clinic. Skiers and boarders can purchase a lift ticket for $62 ($43 for seniors) and a 2-hour morning lesson for any ability for just $45.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 8th, is a Local Appreciation Day. Lift tickets are $62 for adults, $43 for seniors and $32 for children.

For the most up-to-date information call 1-800-SKI-WOLF

Road conditions and restrictions in the area may be found by visiting COTrip.org

Wolf Creek Ski Report 12/13/2022

Screenshot_20221213_112412Happy Tuesday! Finally, we got some serious snow!!! 

Wolf Creek received 12″ in the last 24 hours, bringing the 7-day total to 26″! The snowfall year-to-date is now 90″!

The midway depth is 50″ and the summit depth is 55″.

The surface conditions are still powder/packed powder with excellent early season conditions and unmarked obstacles.

The pick of the hill today is Tranquility.

Lift tickets are at regular rates: $85 for adults, $54 for seniors and $42 for children.

The Ski School, Ski and Snowboard Rentals, Treasure Sports, Pathfinder Bar, Base Camp, Prospector Grill, Alberta Grill, Continental Espresso Bar, Raven’s Nest Pizzaria and the Wolf Creek Lodge are all open! Be sure to check them out!

Expect very low temperatures in the next week.

Snow is in the forecast on Thursday and Friday!

For the most up-to-date information call 1-800-SKI-WOLF

Road conditions and restrictions in the area may be found by visiting COTrip.org

Have a great week! As always, I will keep you posted!

 

Wolf Creek Snow Report

We are halfway through the week! Only a few more days until the weekend. And trust me, you’re going to be even more excited for the weekend when you hear about the snow Wolf Creek has received over the last few days!

Wolf creek has received 11″ from the most recent storm, bringing the 7-day total to 16″!

The snowfall year-to-date is 71″.Screenshot_20221207_103332

The midway snow depth is 39″ and the summit snow depth is 42″.

The conditions are powder/packed powder with excellent early season conditions and unmarked obstacles.

The mountain is officially 100% open with 9 lifts and 1,600 skiable acres!!!

The pick of the hill today is Tranquility.

Lift tickets are at Local Appreciation rates today and tomorrow (12/7 & 12/8). $62 for adults, $43 for seniors and $32 for children!

Based on the forecast, it looks like we might receive more snow today. After this storm moves out, we most likely won’t be seeing more snowfall until Sunday.

As always, please use caution when driving!

For the most up-to-date information call 1-800-SKI-WOLF

Road conditions and restrictions in the area may be found by visiting COTrip.org

Happy Shredding! If we receive more snow, I’ll be sure to update y’all! 

Attention Fellow SnowHomies!

The past few weeks have been quite dry in Pagosa Springs, but luckily we are able to escape to the mountain where there is always a place for fun!

Our local ski resort has been blessed with 27 inches of fresh snow in the latest storm leaving us 13 inches of fresh pow in the last 24 hours. Blue skies are upon us today, resulting in powder packed and extensively groomed bluebird conditions. Year-to-date snow fall is currently residing at 251″

Wolf Creek Pass is located approximately 24 miles South East of Pagosa Springs in the beautiful San Juan mountains. A 30-40 minute drive from your new potential home! If you are looking to buy a home in Pagosa and start living the mountain life or continue your journey here, Wolf Creek is a perfect place to dip your toes (or edges) into some fun and experience an exciting life here.

If your family is new to skiing/riding and you are looking to have an out of body experience, Wolf Creek offers group or private lessons and rentals at an excellent price. Check out their website wolfcreekski.com to plan a trip.

This Sunday, February 6th Wolf Creek will be hosting a special event: A Fun Race! Race your friends or just challenge your own fastest time. Free and open to skiers and boarders of all ages and abilities. Sign up is from 9:30am to 10:30am in the Raven’s Nest building and the race is from 11am to 1pm on Charisma run.

If you are looking to buy a home in this sweet little town, make sure to check out the properties we have available on our website. Becoming a local has its benefits, such as access to local day rates at both Wolf Creek Pass and the Hot Springs located on the river through town. We have a lot of fun out here, and you could too! Make sure to tie in both of those places to your visit to get the full experience of winter in Pagosa. All four seasons are a blast!

Make sure to check back next week for more events and updates here in beautiful Pagosa.

 

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Turning your House into a Smart Home

Smart Home
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Smart Upgrade: The Benefits of Smart Home Technology

When our parents and grandparents talked about upgrading their homes, they meant things like slapping on a fresh coat of paint in the front hallway or refacing the kitchen cabinets. However, things are a lot different these days. Today, when Gen-Xers and millennials talk about upgrades, they mean things that the older generation would swear came right out of Star Trek or maybe even the Twilight Zone

Smart home automation improvements add to the value of your home and create a nice level of convenience. They are increasingly popular among millennials because they’re energy-efficient and convenient, not to mention the “cool” factor. As people spend more time at home because of COVID-19 lifestyle changes, smart tech has become an improvement that homebuyers look for, making it a must-add for sellers looking for a healthy ROI. 

If you’re not sure how a smart home upgrade could benefit you, keep reading! This article brought to you by Amy Collett and NextHome Rocky Mountain Realty & Rentals.

Appliances

Smart appliances are one of the most popular high-tech home upgrades you can make. A self-regulating, programmable smart refrigerator can help you save on energy costs, as can smart water heaters and washer/dryers. Security features like automatic locks and home monitoring systems, which allow you to look in on the homefront through a phone app, are even more popular among homeowners than appliances. 

Smart Locks
This is another smart feature with a definite “cool” appeal. There’s no need to fumble with your keys in the dark or risk being locked out when your doors can be upgraded with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth-enabled automatic locks. What’s more, they’re programmable, which means you can arrange to give certain people (family, friends) access to your home, so no need to worry about paying to change the locks when someone loses their keys in a bar or restaurant.

Smart Lighting

Smart lighting can make a tremendous difference in your electric bill each month. Smart LED light bulbs can save you up to 75 percent on energy costs. They can be installed with a dimmer switch, light intensity control, and motion sensors that allow for lighting to switch on and off depending on whether or not anyone is in the room. One of the most appealing features to young homeowners is voice control using Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple Homekit. 

Smart Sprinklers

This may not be near the top of your “gotta have” list, but for homeowners who have a green thumb, it’s a definite favorite. With built-in wifi, you can program your smart sprinkler system while you’re on the road, at work, or anywhere, for that matter. It’s an environmentally friendly upgrade that could save up to 50 percent on annual water expenditure.  

Hiring Help

Consumers, especially young ones, are into improvements that will benefit them right now. Smart home security systems allow homeowners to see who’s ringing the doorbell, which helps them to stay in control of their environment — who wants to open the front door to a guy selling magazine subscriptions? These smart home security systems can be surprisingly affordable; just do your research so you get one that has all the features you want!


Many smart home improvements can be made easily, without the need for an expert. For example, if you can screw in a lightbulb and use a smartphone you can set your house up with a money-saving smart lighting upgrade. However, if you’re looking at something more extensive or more technologically sophisticated, consider hiring an electrician who has experience with smart home technology. 

Adding value to your home is always a good idea, especially if it involves saving money using popular new applications. Technology is supposed to make our lives easier and help us live more efficiently, so it makes sense to upgrade a home with the latest smart technology.

A big thanks to Amy Collett for guest writing this article! Check out her website here: http://bizwell.org