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Winter Park

Take a minute to catch your breath. The view is stunning. The mountain is nearly unbelievable, we can’t even begin to describe the snow. But with 3,081 acres of trees, bumps and groomers – all winding their way through sun and snow, you won’t want the days to end. When you finally drag yourself off the slopes you’ll find the town welcoming and the people warm. This slice of paradise is conveniently 67 miles from Denver, tucked away into the Rockies. Winter Park offers a ski holiday of a lifetime.

Overview

Head to Winter Park Resort for a winter adventure where you will explore exhilarating steeps, panoramic bowls, cruisy groomers, 80+ terrain park features, jumps, bumps and powder stashes at Colorado’s longest operating ski resort. With over 3000 acres of vast and varied ski terrain spread across it’s amazing Seven Territories, Winter Park satisfies all ages and abilities

Incredible snow – up to 9m a year of light dry Colorado powder
Closest resort to Denver International Airport (67 miles)
Consists of 5 adjacent mountains making it one of the largest ski resorts in Colorado
A huge variety of terrain
3081 acres of trees, bumps and groomers
166 runs with 23 lifts meaning short lines and more time on the slopes

Mountain Statistics

Statistics

Top Elevation	3,676 Metres
Base Elevation	2,743 Metres
Vertical Drop	667 Metres
Skiable Terrain	3,081 Acres
Lifts	23 lifts
Runs	166
Ave Annual Snowfall	884 cms
Terrain Beginner	8%
Terrain Intermediate	18%
Terrain Advanced	71%
Terrain Expert	3%
Ski in / Ski out	Yes

Other Activities

At Winter Park there is more on offer than just world-class skiing and snowboarding with amazing adventures adding to your ski/board winter experience.

Snowshoeing
Fitness clubs
Ice-skating
Snowtubing
Shopping
Horse-drawn sleigh rides
Hot springs
Day spas
Dog sled rides
Theatre
Indoor Rock Climbing

Getting There

Getting to Winter Park

Winter Park is accessible by car, van service, or train. By car, from Denver, take Interstate 70 West to exit 232 onto U.S. Hwy 40 to Winter Park. The resort is 85 miles (137 km) from Denver International Airport.

Hertz rental cars are available locally or in Denver. Other rental car agencies are also available in Denver.

Transportation services offer door-to-door van trips throughout the day from Denver International Airport to the Winter Park area during ski season. Private charters and taxi service is also available.

Amtrak’s California Zephyr serves Winter Park daily, with westbound service from Chicago and Omaha and eastbound service from Los Angeles, San Francisco and Salt Lake City. Sleeping accommodations are available on both routes.

Ask our Active Travel Experts to assist you in prearranging transfers or a rental car for your stay.