Winter

Winter Park, high in the Colorado Rockies is the closest major ski resort to Denver. Well known for its moguls, excellent powder, impressive snow record and the largest collection of extreme off piste skiing its the third largest resort in the state. There are over 3000 acres of interconnecting skiing available across 5 mountains including a high alpine bowl, provide an excellent range of terrain for all abilities. A regular shuttle service, free with the lift pass, connects the surrounding towns to the ski area.

 

 

Winter Park has provided Americans with an amazing ski area for many years which they have successfully kept to themselves. But now the secret is out and Winter Park has joined the ranks of Colorado’s premier ski resorts sought out by British skiers and boarders.

With ski lifts to 3650m and a base of 2750m the resort boasts an average snowfall of 365 inches of snow a year guaranteeing a regular supply of fresh powder, is snow sure and open from before Thanksgiving till the end of April.

There are 25 lifts in operation linking the mountains and the longest run is currently 5.1 miles. Parsenn Bowl was added recently, a huge expanse of above-treeline skiing heading down into pretty glades, all accessible via the new Treeline lift, which reaches a giddy 12,060ft and gives spectacular views. While the unpretentious feel of the resort appeals to boarders, and the resort looks after them. Facilities include a half-pipe with a pumping sound system under the Eskimo Express, and two terrain parks with every kind of jump, rail and kicker.

The town of Winter Park and its nearby neighbour, Fraser, have lively bars as well as a great choice of restaurants and shopping

 

Summer

The lifts of Winter Park remain open all year round, making the resort a 4 season destination for hiking the many hundreds of kilometres of trails and footpaths. It is also recognised as one of the premier destinations for mountain biking with trails for all skill levels.

The area around Winter Park is also world renowned for its fishing along the Fraser River and this was the favourite haunt of the 34th US President Dwight Eisenhower who used to frequent the area on many an occasion to relax. Alternatively why not head to one of the lakes in the area to try your luck or go for a swim

If you love golf, Pole Creek’s 27 hole course is only 15 minutes from the Winter Park village. Among its accolades its been voted the number one course to play in Colorado, one of the top 75 public courses in the USA and for 4 years running the Four Star Places to Play.

Colorado is famous for its ranches and cattle. If you fancy a spot of horse riding, cowboy style there’s plenty of choice. Why not try a spot of ranching at the same time.

If your looking for a change of scenery then the Rocky Mountain National Park is only 30 minutes away or if you fancy a spot of retail therepy then Denver is home to one of the largest Shopping Malls in the USA. 

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Winter Park and the surrounding area

Outdoor activities are abundant on the thousands of acres of the nearby Arapaho National Forest and three designated wilderness areas. The area is a natural winter playground for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snow tubing, snowmobiling, dog-sledding, and horse-drawn sleigh rides. Plus the tubing hill in nearby Fraser is a family favourite!

à Ski Resorts:

· Winter Park—1 mile and less 5 mins

· Sol Vista—Less 20 minutes

· Copper Mountain—hour 10 mins

· Brekenridge—1 hour

· Beaver Creek—1 hour 30 mins

· Veil—1 hour 30 mins

· Keystone—50 mins

· Steamboat—1 hour 15 mins

· Arapahoe Basin—1 hour (ski till June)

· Loveland—45 mins (ski till June)

· Telluride—4 Hours

· Aspen—3 hours

 

 

à Fly Fishing in clear mountain streams

à Hot Springs

à 600km of Hiking and biking

à 3 Lakes including largest natural lake in Colorado with:

· fishing

· Canoeing

· Sailing

· Water ski

à Six, 18 hole Golf Courses including the Top 75 ranked and No 1 Place to Play in Colorado, 4 years running Fairways at Pole Creek easily reachable within 20 mins.

à Horse riding and Cowboy Ranching

à White Water Rafting

à Rock Climbing

 

 

In Summary