Tenderfoot Uphill
Backcountry Skiing Route
Details
1.91 mi
1,591 ft
An intermediate uphill route that’s open for use during operating hours.
Powderhorn is very accommodating to uphill use, with designated routes during operating hours and nearly free rein of the mountain otherwise. Mapped here is a designated route from the base area to the top of West End. It follows Lower Dude to Middle Dude to Tenderfoot, and connects with several advanced runs for the downhill. One of these is Sven’s Bend, home of glorious tree skiing through an aspen grove. If you want to avoid the black diamonds, simply descend the way you came on Tenderfoot. This blue groomer is mainly a long and scenic cruise, but with some fast rollovers near the middle. No matter what runs you take on the descent, however, be sure to cut over to Middle Dude so you don’t get stuck at the bottom of West End lift.
Uphilling at Powder Mountain is very much a local scene, with few people other than Grand Junction residents showing up with touring gear. Anyone is welcome of course, with an uphill day ticket or season pass. See Powderhorn’s [uphill policy]( for more information and how to get a pass. Written by Jesse Weber
Powderhorn is very accommodating to uphill use, with designated routes during operating hours and nearly free rein of the mountain otherwise. Mapped here is a designated route from the base area to the top of West End. It follows Lower Dude to Middle Dude to Tenderfoot, and connects with several advanced runs for the downhill. One of these is Sven’s Bend, home of glorious tree skiing through an aspen grove. If you want to avoid the black diamonds, simply descend the way you came on Tenderfoot. This blue groomer is mainly a long and scenic cruise, but with some fast rollovers near the middle. No matter what runs you take on the descent, however, be sure to cut over to Middle Dude so you don’t get stuck at the bottom of West End lift.
Uphilling at Powder Mountain is very much a local scene, with few people other than Grand Junction residents showing up with touring gear. Anyone is welcome of course, with an uphill day ticket or season pass. See Powderhorn’s [uphill policy]( for more information and how to get a pass. Written by Jesse Weber
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powderhorn Road Climb | 0.60 mi | 404 ft | 12.6% |
| Tenderfoot | 1.90 mi | 1,585 ft | 15.8% |
| 3 suns uphill | 1.17 mi | 1,207 ft | 19.6% |
| Tenderfoot (Start Under Easy Rider Lift & End @ Top West End Lift) | 1.81 mi | 1,588 ft | 16.5% |
| F S 100 Road Climb | 0.64 mi | 755 ft | 22.1% |