Powderhorn is located on the beautiful North Slope of the Grand Mesa, the highest flat-top mountain in the world. For skiing, the Powderhorn lifts are virtually at your doorstep. The resort also sponsors a children's Learn to Ski program. In warm weather, many lakes offer trout fishing and other water activities. Mountain bike rentals and horseback riding are available at Mesa Lakes Resort, five miles away. Powderhorn is on the nation's list of scenic byways. Colorado National Monument is an hour's drive away, and Glenwood Springs' natural hot-spring pools are within a 90-minute drive.