Winter Park Overview

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Area Profile

Perfectly positioned next to the Continental Divide, Winter Park has the distinct advantage of being able to catch winter storms from nearly every direction. Western and southern storms get "trapped" by the Divide. Northern and eastern "upslope" storms often spread over the west side of the Divide and add to the snowpack. On average, Winter Park receives 369 inches of snow annually - a factor that has led to its long-held claim of being Denver's favorite place to ski. Winter Park is actually owned by the city of Denver, but operated by Intrawest. The area is 67 miles from Denver. Though it is completely interconnected by lifts, it has separate base areas: Mary Jane and Winter Park. Mary Jane is where you'll find the famous bumps and super-steeps. Advanced skiers favor the Zephyr Express on the Winter Park side. Tip: Try the Ski Train from Denver's Union Station for a different good time.

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Lodging Profile

Accommodation for more than 10,000 people during the ski season including mountain inns, bed and breakfasts, hotels, and condominiums ranging from upscale to budget. Locations are slopeside, downtown Winter Park, and some rooms tucked away in the forest. With 194 units, Fraser Crossing and founders Pointe offers a mix of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom units.

Services Profile

Zephyr Mountain Lodge offers restaurants, shopping, and lodging. Snowcat tours, dog sled rides, day spa services, gourmet dinners at the mountaintop Lodge at Sunspot. Ski and snowboard lessons and rentals available.

Area Recreation Profile

Take a mountain bike ride, take a hike, climb a wall or the mountain, have a picnic, play mini-golf, ride the alpine slide, and tour the mountain. Also enjoy music, wine, and food fests.

Snowboarding Profile

All trails open to snowboarders. Halfpipe and two terrain parks designed especially for snowboarders. Rental and shops available along with daily lessons and clinics.

Important Dates

  • Projected Days Open: 151
  • Days Open Last Year: 158
  • Years Open: 69
  • Average Snowfall: 899 cm
 

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: Beginner Runs 8% Intermediate Runs: Intermediate Runs 17% Advanced Runs: Advanced Runs 19% Expert Runs: Expert Runs 56%
 

Lifts

  • Total # Of Lifts: Total # Of Lifts 26
  • Gondolas & Trams: Gondolas & Trams 1
 
  • High Speed Sixes: High Speed Sixes 2
  • High Speed Quads: High Speed Quads 7
 
  • Quad Chairs: Quad Chairs N/A
  • Triple Chairs: Triple Chairs 4
 
  • Double Chairs: Double Chairs 6
  • Surface Lifts: Surface Lifts 5
 

Elevation

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  • Top: 3676 m
  • Vertical Drop: 518 m
  • Bottom: 2743 m
 
  • Longest Run: 8.2 km
  • Skiable Terrain: 1246 hectares
  • Snow Making: 121 hectares
 
 

Winter Park Contact Information

Winter Park Resort

P.O. Box 36

Winter Park, CO 80482   Driving Directions

Phone: (970) 726-5514

wpinfo@skiwinterpark.com

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