| Hesperus Ski Area | |
| Location: | Hesperus La Plata County, Colorado |
| Nearest City: | Durango 11miles |
| Pushpin Map: | Colorado#United States |
| Pushpin Relief: | 1 |
| Coordinates: | 37.2978°N -108.055°W |
| Vertical: | >700feet |
| Top Elevation: | 8888feet |
| Base Elevation: | 8200feet |
| Skiable Area: | 60acres |
| Number Trails: | 26 – 30% easiest – 20% more difficult – 50% experts only |
| Liftsystem: | 1 double chair |
| Snowfall: | 150inches |
| Nightskiing: | yes |
The Hesperus Ski Area is located near the town of Hesperus, Colorado, which is in the south west part of the state. It is off of U.S. Highway 160 just west of the town of the same name.
Ski Hesperus has 13 runs, of which 30% are beginner difficulty, 20% are intermediate and 50% are of expert difficulty.[1] The summit elevation is 8,880 feet, the base elevation is 8,200 feet and the vertical drop is 680 feet.[1] It features one rope tow (which has been closed for many years) and one double chair lift. There is also a full service snack bar, ski and snowboard rentals, ski and snowboard lessons and a tubing hill.
Ski Hesperus opened in 1962. It has operated off and on over the years, and was open every season from 2006 to 2023.[1] On December 27 2023, Ski Hesperus announced its closure for the remainder of the 2023-24 season due to a mechanical issue with their sole double chair lift.[2] On March 12 2024, it was announced that the mountain would remain closed for the 2024-25 season.[3]