POWEDERHORN MOUNTAIN RESORT MESA, Colo.- Leaf peeping has become a favorite pastime in the Grand Valley, and fall on the Western slope is quickly approaching. Powderhorn Mountain Resort offers one of Colorado’s most pristine locations right on top of the Grand Mesa, showcasing the spectacular colors of fall and providing everlasting views of the Grand Valley. This year, Powderhorn Mountain Resort introduces a new autumn themed event to celebrate the season: Fall Fest, Sept. 22-23.

Powderhorn’s Fall Fest includes a fun and friendly venue with food, live music, lift rides, and activities of all ages. The Fall Fest weekend event features, family photo locations in the leaves and trees, free disc golf at Powderhorn’s new 18-hole course, free camping in the lower lot and of course, the chance to purchase and take home your 2012/13 Powderhorn Season Pass. Guests are to be reminded that they must be able load and unload the lift unassisted.

The event schedule goes from Sept. 22-23 and may change as the weather permits. Lift rides will be from 11-2p.m.Live music on the sunset deck will be from 1-4 p.m. The live music includes Desert Moon on Sept.22 and Pineapple Crackers on Sept.23. For more information about Powderhorn Mountain Resort’s Color Weekend event, visit www.powderhorn.com.