Porcupine Gulch

Porcupine Gulch is an abandoned ski area located in Colorado's high country, now primarily of historical and archaeological interest to skiing enthusiasts and backcountry explorers. Once a modest regional ski destination, the area has reverted to natural terrain suitable for backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, and summer hiking. The gulch offers access to alpine meadows and forested slopes typical of Colorado's Rocky Mountain terrain, with elevations that provide reliable snow during winter months. Today, visitors interested in ski history and backcountry recreation can explore the remnants of the former resort infrastructure while enjoying untracked snow and solitude in a relatively undeveloped mountain setting.