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Winter Park ski resort

About Winter Park

Beginner runs:
12
Intermediate runs:
53
Advanced runs:
78
Total runs:
143
Chairs:
19
Drags:
5
Gondola cable cars:
1
Total lifts:
25
Parks:
6
Pipes:
1
Introduction

Winter Park ski resort is an undeniable all-rounder; loved by Denver residents as much as its international clientele, Winter Park boasts great skiing, shopping and dining, all infused with that alluring Colorado chilled-out vibe.

Since the turn of the century Winter Park has undergone an extensive makeover with new lifts on the mountain and a new resort village at the base. The redesign was the brainchild of Intrawest, the company originally behind Whistler Blackcomb and half a dozen other North American ventures.

Despite the heavy spending, the resort has managed to maintain its enticing ‘ski town’ feel. The new base area, named The Village, has smartly avoided playing on the region's cowboy heritage; instead visitors will feel a sense of gradual evolution rather than a touristic imitation of a bygone era.

The nearby towns of Winter Park (not to be confused with slopeside Winter Park Mountain Resort) and Fraser – both accessible via a free shuttle – were once home to the majority of lodging, shopping and nightlife, which gave the resort a somewhat dispersed feel. However, the new slopeside base at Winter Park has changed this, creating a lively après-ski scene and helping the resort become a more complete package.

Location

Winter Park Resort is the closest major ski resort to Denver, which is a 90-minute drive away to the southeast, in Colorado. The resort is nestled within the Vasquez Mountains, which form part of the Arapaho National Forest.

Slope Elevation
Winter Park
Resort:
2743m
Top:
3676m
Base:
2743m

On the slopes

Winter Park has plenty of terrain for all levels of skier, with four main ski areas: Winter Park, Mary Jane, Vasquez Ridge and Parsenn Bowl. There is also a fifth, smaller area, Vasquez Cirque, which is suited to advanced skiers.

There are an unusually high percentage of runs rated ‘most difficult' for advanced skiers in Winter Park. In fact, there are more than 60 black trails; many of which are found on Mary Jane Mountain and the recently added Vasquez Cirque off-piste zone, home to the long moguled run, Outhouse.

Groswold's Discovery Park is a huge area at the base of Winter Park’s slopes. Beginners can learn here without having the distraction of more experienced skiers slaloming past. The Mary Jane area is another haven for beginners looking to put their newly-found knowledge into practice.

Intermediates have most of the area to enjoy, including the popular Parsenn Bowl and fast, long runs such as Mary Jane Trail. Many blues also lead from the Mary Jane and Winter Park ski area.

There are six terrain parks plus a superpipe for freestylers and snowboarders of all ability levels. Among these is Rail Park, which is home to the superpipe and a range of other features such as rails, jibs and boxes.

Snow reliability is good in Winter Park and there is snowmaking on a large percentage of the runs. As a consequence, the ski season is relatively long, running from late November to mid-April.

Weather

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Average snow depth in Winter Park

Average snow depth in Winter Park


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