Powderhorn sits on the edge of the Grand Mesa at an altitude of about 8,000 feet, surrounded by 360,000 acres of Grand Mesa National Forest and as such, boasts phenomenal views of the valley winter or summer. Just 35 miles east of Grand Junction, Powderhorn is one of the Colorado gems come winter with incredible terrain for skiing and snowboarding without the expensive tickets and lines, its slopes rising 4,000 feet above the valley floor. Powderhorn also offers summer festivals and events as well, so don't miss out on this Colorado gem due to a seasonal misunderstanding.