Never grow up, just find a bigger playground! Just because you're all grown up, doesn't mean you have to stop playing. Welcome to Winter Park - your bigger playground.  With over 360” of snow each year for skiing, snowboarding, tubing, sleigh rides and snow angel making, surely your inner child can find plenty to do. Whether you’re an adrenaline seeker or just looking for some R&R, it’s a good thing Winter Park is right here in Denver’s back yard, just 67 miles from the city.

Fast Fact - "Park to Park Connection" - Winter Park is the mountain park for the city of Denver. Home to 2 ski resorts: Winter Park Resort and SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch. 588,000 acres of open space to explore.

Winter Park and Fraser Valley Chamber
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New
Denver Ski Bus - new weekend ski shuttle, making trips to Winter Park. http://www.denskibus.com

Winter Park-Fraser Valley Key Card - your key to savings! Examples of offers: get 2 free lift tickets to Winter Park Resort during early season, $25 pre-loaded onto your card for Stay & Play packages. http://www.WinterParkKeyCard.com

WInter Park Resort is an authentic Colorado resort known for its huge annual snowfall with an annual average of 29 feet. Only 67 miles from Denver, Winter park offers a family-friendly atmosphere combined with incredible variations in terrain spanning across 3,078 acres. ranked #1 for bumps by Skiing magazine, “the Jane” continues to illustrate the saying, “no pain, no Jane” with her astonishing VW-sized bumps.

What's New in 2011-12?
The area receiving the most upgrades is the mile-long terrain park system, including Rail Yard, Dark Territory and three other beginner and intermediate parks.

Longest Trail
Longest Trails per Mountain: Winter Park: 1.3 miles (2.0 kilometers) Mary Jane: 1.4 miles (2.3 kilometers) Vasquez Ridge: 0.8 miles (1.2 kilometers) Vasquez Cirque: 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometers) Parsenn Bowl 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometers) Village Way trail: 4.6 miles (7.4 kilometers)

Signature Trail
On a powder day, head to the glades of Mary Jane, hit the bowl skiing in Parsenn Bowl, or the inbounds backcountry terrain of Vasquez Cirque.

Can't Miss Deal
Book your rentals in advance and save up to 33%

Lessons/Childcare
Winter Park Resort's Ski and Ride School has taught guests how to ski and ride longer than any other Colorado resort. Celebrating 70 seasons of continual operation, the Winter Park Ski and Ride School boasts some of the best professional instructors for all levels of skiing and riding. The Winter Park Ski and Ride School is offering a three-day camp in March, focused on steep terrain and deep powder. The camp includes access to the Cirque via snowmobile. The School also offers one of the most extensive selections of programs designed just for women.

Mountain Dining
The Lodge at Sunspot: This two-mile high mountaintop lodge features panoramic views of the Continental Divide and the Rocky Mountains. Enjoy dinner at The Lodge at Sunspot every Friday and Saturday night along with lunch daily. The full-service dining room is open seven days a week, featuring Colorado-inspired lunch fare, while The Provisioner provides an upscale food court. Grab gear at The Sunspot Mercantile; warm up with a drink from the Coffee Shop & Bakery; or just relax by the fire in the Sunspot Lounge. Foot passenger tickets are available from the base of Winter Park Resort to The Lodge at Sunspot via the Zephyr Express chairlift between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For dinner and evening cocktail information, call (970)726-1446 Snoasis Market: Located on mid-mountain Winter Park, Snoasis is a blast to the past with its music, colors, and deck space, and it's the resort's best place to sit back, take in a specialty drink and watch as skiers and riders defy gravity in the Dark Territory terrain park. Lunch Rock: Located at 11,200 feet above sea level, this mountaintop spot specializes in casual food, barbecues, deck dining, and incredible views of Parry Peak. Open daily.

FYI
The $120+ million Village at Winter Park is now complete with new restaurants, shops and activities. See the events calendar for FREE family ice skating lessons, fireside storytelling, mini rail jams and more! Take the FREE open-air Village Cabriolet from the Vintage Hotel parking lot to the heart of The Village at Winter Park.

Apres Spot
Derailer Bar at West Portal: When guests hear the Derailer Bar train whistle blow at 2 p.m., it's time to head in for Winter Park's favorite après ski scene and "blow off a little steam." The Derailer Bar is a two-level bar offering a full-service lunch menu featuring pub-style food and a variety of daily drink specials.

Alerternate Day
Winter Park Resort offers Snowshoeing tours and Snowcat Tours to our guests who would like to experience the mountain without skis or a snowboard.

Winter Park Resort
Three interconnected mountains offer groomed terrain, steep and deep powder runs and magnificent moguls. Fun. Family. Adventure. Winter Park Resort is Colorado - pure and simple. 800.977.2754 or www.skiwinterpark.com.

Colorado Adventure Park
The Colorado Adventure Park offers snow tubing and snow scoots. Plans for winter 2009/2010 include an ice skating rink, a snow play area with an igloo/icehouse, ski jumps, sledding, cross-country skiing and an upscale rustic lodge for concessions, rentals and storage. www.coloradoadventurepark.com or 970.726.5779.

Fraser Tubing Hill
Bring the whole family for a thrilling ride down the groomed slope. 970.726.5954.

Cross-Country Skiing
With 260k of groomed trails and hundreds more miles of backcountry trails to explore, Winter Park & The Fraser Valley is a haven for cross country skiers. Glide your way through frosted pine forests and rolling meadows. The only sound you’ll hear is the rhythm of your own skis. 800.903.7275 or www.playwinterpark.com.

National Sports Center for the Disabled
This non-profit offers year-round, therapeutic recreation and competitive opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. Specializing in winter sports including alpine skiing, snowboarding, nordic skiing and snowshoeing. 303.316.1543 or www.nscd.org.

Dog Sled Rides of Winter Park
Ever thought of mushing a team of huskies over beautiful snowy terrain? Dog Sled Rides of Winter Park has 80 Siberian and Alaskan huskies. During the winter, the dogs pull sleds in the forests near Winter Park. They love their job and can’t wait until we have enough snow to take out guests. On the ride, they can accommodate one, two or three guests in each sled. 970.726.8326 or www.dogsledrides.com/winterpark.

Home to Winter Park Resort's new Montana tuning machine, Winter Park Resort Rentals carries the newest in sports rentals for skiing and snowboarding. As well, guests can purchase lift tickets and lessons. Free overnight rental storage is included with rentals. Find Winter Park Resort Rentals at two locations- inside West Portal and in the Village at Winter Park. Click here for more rental information

DIRECTIONS BY CAR
Directions from Denver* Take I70 west to Highway 40 (exit 232). Continue 28 miles to Winter Park.

Directions from Co. Springs* North on I25 to C470 west. Exit onto I70 west. Continue to Highway 40 (exit 232). 28 miles to Winter Park.

Directions from Albuquerque* North on I25 to C470 west, just south of Denver. Exit onto I70 west. Continue to Highway 40 (exit 232). 28 miles to Winter Park.

Directions from Salt Lake City* I70 east to Highway 40 (exit 232). Continue 28 miles to Winter Park.
Winter Park is accessible by car, shuttle 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.

Winter Park is accessible by car, shuttle 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. For more information, call Winter Park Central Reservations at (800) 729-5813. Home James Transportation Services offers door-to-door private and group shuttle trips throughout the day from Denver International Airport to the Winter Park area during ski season. For reservations, call Winter Park Central Reservations at (800) 729-5813 (U.S. & Canada) or (970) 726-5587