Peak Elevation
10,100 ft
3,078 m
Vertical Drop
1,200 ft
366 m
Skiable Area
230 ac
93 ha
Avg Snowfall
250 in
635 cm
Lifts
3
Conquistador Ski Resort Weather Forecast
About
Conquistador Ski Resort is a historic, non-operational ski area in Colorado, United States. Ski operations are not active. Conquistador was a former ski area near Westcliffe, Colorado, in the Wet Mountains. It operated from 1978 to 1988 (reaching about a 1,200-foot vertical drop with three chairlifts), briefly reopened in 1992-1993 as Mountain Cliffe, and then closed for good; its lifts were removed in 1996 and the base lodge later became the Hermit Basin Conference Center.
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Operated by Paul Zeller and Mark Musser
Data validated from official sources but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the resort directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does Conquistador Ski Resort have?
Conquistador Ski Resort has 3 ski lifts, with a combined uphill capacity of approximately 3,500 riders per hour.
What is the vertical drop at Conquistador Ski Resort?
Conquistador Ski Resort has a vertical drop of 1,200 feet (366 meters).
What is the peak elevation of Conquistador Ski Resort?
The summit of Conquistador Ski Resort sits at 10,100 feet (3,078 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does Conquistador Ski Resort have?
Conquistador Ski Resort has 15 marked trails.
How big is the skiable terrain at Conquistador Ski Resort?
Conquistador Ski Resort covers 230 acres (93 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does Conquistador Ski Resort offer night skiing?
No, Conquistador Ski Resort does not offer night skiing.
Does Conquistador Ski Resort have snowmaking?
Yes, Conquistador Ski Resort has snowmaking to supplement natural snowfall and extend the ski season.
How much snow does Conquistador Ski Resort get each year?
Conquistador Ski Resort averages around 250 inches (635 cm) of snowfall per season.