Winter Park

Winter Park’s 143 trails are grouped into seven territories, including everything from beginner slopes to the famous Mary Jane Territory which draws in moguls from around the world. Skiing and snowboarding aren’t the only ways to explore the park. You can mix it up with snowshoeing, snowcat tours, ice skating, tubing, sleigh rides, dog sledding, and fat biking. Or, visit the park in the summer on a tour of the rocky mountains.

• Winter Park is frequented by winter sports enthusiasts and mountain bikers.
• The resort offers childcare, lockers, and ship-ahead luggage service.
• You can book a guide for insider access and fast lane passes.
• Lodging, dining, and shopping are available at the resort.

Winter Park is located 75 miles (120 kilometers) from Denver and can be reached by car, bus, or Amtrak train. There are also direct shuttle options from Denver International Airport. The Winter Park Express Amtrak train can take you from downtown Denver directly to Winter Park.

The park’s winter season typically runs from mid-November through mid-April and reopens for the summer activities in June. To steer clear of crowded slopes and long lift lines, avoid visiting on holidays and weekends.

Summertime in the Rocky Mountains means it’s time to trade in your skis for a mountain bike and hop back on the lift. Winter Park’s Trestle Bike Park offers lifted access to more than 40 miles (64 kilometers) of downhill, single-track mountain biking. Next door, the Winter Park Village outdoor amusement park rolls out fun for the whole family with an alpine slide, trampoline, climbing wall, and mini golf and disc golf courses.

You can drive the 66 miles (106 kilometers) from Denver to Winter Park, or go by shuttle bus or seasonal train. Seasonal shared or private shuttles depart from Denver International Airport. The Amtrak Winter Park Express operates between Denver Union Station and the park between mid-January and late-March, Friday–Sunday.

Yes, Winter Park is suitable for beginners — about 30 percent of the trails are classified as beginner. There are many green trails to try, mostly on the looker's right side of the mountain. Skiing and snowboarding lessons are available for kids and adults. Private lessons are also offered for adults.

No, the Amtrak train that travels between Denver Union Station and Winter Park is seasonal and only operates in the ski season, between mid-January and late-March. At other times of year you’ll need to drive to the park, or take a shared or private shuttle bus from Denver International Airport.

Yes, Colorado’s Winter Park is worth visiting, especially for snow sports enthusiasts. It has won awards and been deemed a top ski resort in North America over the years. It offers more than 3,000 skiable acres (1,200 hectares), and off-season there's hiking trails, bike tracks, fishing, and more.

Lift tickets at Winter Park can get expensive. To save money, buy them online in advance. Buying them at least 72 hours before your visit can shave up to 40 percent off the price. The four interconnected peaks at Winter Park use the same lift ticket.

One-day tickets to Colorado’s Winter Park can be as low as $89 if they’re bought in advance online. Paying for season passes or multi-day passes, especially midweek passes, work out more economical per day if they’re used often enough, but you have to pay a larger upfront cost.