Hesperus Ski area is the farthest south west in Colorado. Located in the Four Corners at Hesperus Colorado, between Cortez and Durango on the Beautiful San Jaun Skyway. . Join us for uncrowded Winter fun. Take in a Spectacular Sunsets over Mesa Verde. Enjoy the views of Shiprock, Sleeping Ute, La Plata Canyon and the spectacular LaPlata Mountains from our 8,880 foot Summit.