Powderhorn spreads 1,600 acres (648 hectares) down the side of the Grand Mesa, roughly 45 minutes east of Grand Junction on Colorado's Western Slope. Its 50 runs fall 1,650 ft (503 m) from a summit at 9,850 ft (3,002 m) to a base at 8,200 ft (2,499 m). Half the terrain is intermediate, with 26 per cent advanced, 20 per cent beginner and only 4 per cent expert, so it is a mid-grade mountain with a few steeper pockets rather than a place for extreme descents.

The Take Four quad, with a midway station, serves the left half of the mountain, while the West End double has long served the right side. A high-speed quad, the Wild West Express, was scheduled to replace the West End lift ahead of the 2026-27 season and roughly halve the ride time. Tenderfoot into Lower Dude is the longest run at 1.8 miles (2.9 km), a mellow cruise from top to bottom. With so little expert terrain, Powderhorn suits families, learners and intermediates who prefer quiet slopes and short lift lines, with enough pitch to keep advanced skiers entertained for a weekend.

The 2025-26 season at Powderhorn ran from 6 December 2025 to 15 March 2026, a roughly fifteen-week season supported by average annual snowfall of around 250 inches on the Grand Mesa. Season dates can shift depending on early and late-season weather conditions.

Midwinter, from December through February, typically brings the most consistent conditions to Powderhorn's intermediate-and-beginner-weighted terrain. As an independently operated resort, Powderhorn draws its visitor base primarily from Grand Junction and the broader Western Slope, along with regional visitors seeking an approachable, uncrowded alternative to the larger I-70 corridor resorts.

Powderhorn's family-friendly terrain mix continues to support strong learn-to-ski and family visitation throughout the season. School holiday periods bring increased family visitation given the resort's approachable pricing and beginner-focused terrain.

Specific event programming beyond standard operations is not confirmed in available resort information. Powderhorn continues to build on nearly six decades of history since its 1966 founding as the Grand Mesa's primary ski destination. The resort's Western Slope location and family-friendly character remain central to its regional appeal.