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Winter Park Resorts consists of four adjacent mountains: Winter Park, Mary Jane, (including Parsenn Bowl), Vasquez Cirque, and Vasquez Ridge-making it one of the largest ski resorts in Colorado. The four distinct sections of the mountain are interconnected by a network of trails and lifts. Winter Park Resort is the oldest continually operated resort in Colorado and is ranked #9 in the nation by SKI magazine.
Total skiable acreage is 2,770 acres which includes 134 designated trails and 715 acres of off-piste terrain. Twenty-four lifts including eight high-speed express quads, four triples, seven double chairlifts, two surface lifts and three Magic Carpets provide an uphill capacity of 36,000 riders per hour.
Winter Park offers a natural progression for freeriders of all levels with three terrain parks. Small features and rails in Discovery Park are designed for beginners. Kendrick Terrain Park is a step up for intermediates and Rail Yard is geared toward advanced riders. The Superpipe, located on the face of Allan Phipps, is 450-feet long and has 18-foot walls. New this season, amplitude banners in the pipe let riders see how much air they're getting. A half-pipe is located next to the Superpipe. (less) ... (more) |
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Winter Park Resort, one of the closest ski areas to Denver, is a locals' favorite. Located in the scenic Fraser Valley in the Rocky Mountains, this state-owned park boasts agreeable rates and first-class powder. Winter Park offers miles of downhill runs, plenty of rails for snowboarders and skiers, and abundance of terrain for those of all skill levels.
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Winter Park is spread across three mountains - Winter Park, Mary Jane, and Vasquez Ridge. The three are connected by several trails and multiple lifts. Although there are trails of all difficulty spread between the three different mountains, they are clearly marked. A special area for beginners and ski lessons makes newcomers feel at home.
In the early 1900s when the Moffat Tunnel was completed through the Rockies, Front Range locals began to ride the train to Winter Park. The shacks built for the tunnel construction crews made perfect warming huts for hardy skiers who climbed the mountains and cruised down on long boards. The ski area now is part of the Denver public parks system and ranks as one of the largest ski areas in the state. (less) ... (more) |
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Winter Park & The Fraser Valley is not just a year-round mountain destination resort in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Granted, it has breathtaking scenery and being just 67 miles from Denver, it's easily accessible. But what makes our destination resort different from all the other fabulous Colorado resorts? Most importantly, it's where outdoor enthusiasts will find a quality experience, no matter what their ability level. It's true. Many skiers and snowboarders already know Winter Park for its winter playground, being it's home to Winter Park Resort, Colorado's Favorite and the National Sports Center for the Disabled, the world's largest disabled program. But beyond the ski area, all the way to Rocky Mountain National Park, there is almost every type of outdoor recreation possible. (less) ... (more) |
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