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Image of Hesperus Ski Area in Colorado at night
Night skiing at Hesperus Ski Area. Photo: Hesperus Ski Area

Hesperus Ski Area – Hesperus

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Hesperus Ski Area is a popular hill for Durango locals to go to after the workday. It’s always fun getting some turns in under the stars with Hesperus night skiing, which is the largest in the Southwest.

It’s a small ski area located 11 miles west of Durango, on Highway 160 in Hesperus, Colorado.

Terrain

Hesperus Ski Area Hesperus CO
Hesperus Ski Area in Hesperus, CO.

There are twenty-six runs and a surprising amount of expert terrain (single black diamonds). The pitch at Hesperus is decent. There is one double chairlift, which is old, slow, and wooden. But that’s part of the charm.

The summit at Hesperus Ski Area is 8,880 feet above sea level. 80% of the skiable terrain is lighted for night skiing. It’s a great place to get some affordable turns in. The scenery around Durango is fantastic and can really be enjoyed from the mountain.

Village

Hesperus Ski Area Main Lodge
Main Lodge at Hesperus.

There is one main lodge offering food, beverages, and ski rentals. Everything is reasonably priced at Ski Hesperus.

Nearby, Durango offers everything else. Shopping, restaurants, bars, and lodging line the streets. Downtown is a historic town full of attractions to make your stay a memorable one.

Ski Hesperus also features a snow tubing hill. The ski area is located 11 miles west of Durango. Follow US Highway 160 out of town for 11 miles until you reach Ski Hesperus. If you keep heading west on Hwy 160, you’ll reach Purgatory Resort.

Hesperus Tubing Hill.
Hesperus Tubing Hill.
Hesperus Ski Area Ski Rentals
Ski Rentals.
Hesperus Ski Area Ski Patrol
Ski Patrol.
Hesperus Ski Area
Concession shack.
Hesperus Ski Area
Inside main lodge.
Hesperus Ski Area
Concessions for sale.
Hesperus Ski Area Chair Lift at Base
Base chair lift at Hesperus.
Hesperus Ski Area
Riding the chair lift.
Hesperus Ski Area Intermediate Trail
Intermediate run at Hesperus.
Hesperus Ski Area Buried Punch Buggy
Buried punch buggy.
Hesperus Ski Area Punch Buggy
You can ski over it if you dare.
Hesperus Ski Area Aerial View
View from atop Hesperus Ski Area.
Hesperus Ski Area Foggy Snow Day
Foggy snow day at Hesperus.
Hesperus Ski Area Chairlift View
Looking across the mountain.
Ski Hesperus Quick Draw Night Skiing
Evening view from top of Quick Draw, looking down at base.
Ski Hesperus Vertical
700 foot vertical drop.
Ski Hesperus LaPlata Mountains
Looking north from Hesperus at LaPlata Mountains.

Details

Address: 9848 Highway, US-160, Hesperus, CO 81326 (near Durango)

Phone: 970-259-3711

Season: December – March

Hours: Vary according to month and day | Check online before visiting

Mountain Stats:

  • Elevation: 8,100 ft – 8,880 ft
  • Vertical: 700 ft
  • Ski Area: 160 acres
  • Average Snowfall: 150 in (381 cm)

​Trail Map: Ski Hesperus (png)

Website: ski-hesperus.com

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