[7] The pass is also home to Wolf Creek ski area located on the eastern side of the Continental Divide on Highway 160.

Also on the eastern side is one of the largest RV parks in the United States, located just a few miles west of South Fork, Colorado.

[10] People familiar with the high alpine environment and water issues in the area question the wisdom of a resort style village at 10,000' elevation.

[15] Opponents of the "Village" state that the development would likely harm a vital wildlife corridor between the Weminuche and South San Juan Wilderness areas, alter backcountry experiences on Wolf Creek Pass, compete with local businesses in nearby Pagosa Springs and South Fork, adversely affect rare fen wetlands, and stress water supplies in the Rio Grande watershed.

Annual snowfall is heavy, averaging 392.1 inches (995.9 cm), one of the highest in the state, usually beginning by late September and not ceasing until early June.

[19][20] The Upper San Juan SNOTEL weather station is situated nearby, to the south of Wolf Creek Pass's summit.

Upper San Juan also has a subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc), but with a slightly lower average temperature and higher diurnal variation.