Good!3.8 / 5Dec 27, 2018
Jeff S. expert snowboarder
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Pros
- Easily accessible from Denver including the weekend train between Denver Union Station and the resort
- Excellent range of terrain for different abilities including mogul runs
- Family-friendly resort with great ski school programs and tubing activities
Cons
- Smaller base area compared to larger Colorado resorts
Winter Park Ski Packages |
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fraser
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16% off | $323 |
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Winter Park Mountain Lodge
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20% off | $391 |
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The Vintage Hotel
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24% off | $502 |
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Overall
Colorado’s longest continually operating ski resort, Winter Park Resort opened for business way back in 1940 and has been putting smiles on the faces of skiers ever since! Famed for its monster moguls, if you’re a fan of knee-shocking bumps the size of small cars then you’ll love it here, but that’s not all. The terrain on offer is vast, with a rare combination of very different types of trails. High alpine chutes and powder bowls, glade skiing and backcountry runs, secluded powder stashes and spacious groomers, all this and more makes Winter Park Resort a truly diverse mountain. Skiers and snowboarders who want to get a taste of off-piste and backcountry style riding while still keeping within ski area boundaries should look no further than Winter Park Resort!
Best month to go
January to February
Locals here enjoy a wonderfully long ski season, the high elevation soon turns the peaks white once fall turns to winter. Generally, the slopes and lifts on the lower parts of the mountain are open for a full five months, sometimes even a little longer, from mid-November to late-April. As with all of Colorado, the best months for snow are January and February. It takes a big dump of powder before the expert-only terrain at the top of the mountain is ready to be shred, so if this is a big draw for you then time your visit during February. While weekdays can be surprisingly quiet, weekends can see droves of skiers and snowboarders from Denver descend on Winter Park Resort, particularly during the peak season of December to February.
FLY TO
Denver International Airport
DRIVE / SHUTTLE TO
Winter Park (2 hours)
Base of Winter Park Resort (Walk)
- Several lodging options
- Quiet area, limited nightlife
- High-end accommodation
Winter Park (4-5 mi)
- Cheaper accommodation than at the base
- Range of dining, shopping and nightlife options
- Shuttle service to the ski resort
Old Town (1-2 mi)
- Sits between base and town of Winter Park
- Variety of accommodation from condos to rental homes
- Shuttle service to the ski resort
Fraser (5-6 mi)
- Cheaper lodging than at Winter Park
- Wide range of accommodation from hotels to AirBnbs
- Has grocery stores and other outlets
For beginners
The Winter Park Territory is best suited for beginners and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. There's plenty of terrain to work on your technique and control, however, the area does gets quite congested during busy season.
More beginners tipsFor intermediates
Parsenn Bowl Territory is where the intermediates will want to go! Enjoy the 360 degree vistas atop the 12,000 ft peak before testing your limits on the blue runs here.
More intermediates tipsFor experts
For experts, head to the Mary Jane territory where the majority of the runs are black diamond. Only one run in this area is groomed so head off into the trees and enjoy the powder and pumps as you navigate down the slope. Our favorite here would be the High Lonesome Trail before veering right into the seemingly endless and well-spaced trees!
More experts tipsFind freshies
For powder stashes head to Eagle Wind territory, it's difficult to access, which means its often last to be tracked out! Or check out Parsenn Bowl and The Cirque as well as Vasquez Ridge territory after a big dump.
Ditch the crowds
Most of the family-friendly terrain is close to the amenities, so escape the crowds and head up the mountain to Parsenn Bowl, The Cirque and Eagle Wind territories.
Non skiers
Non-skiers can try the old-fashioned thrill of tubing at the Historic Fraser Tubing Hill or the Colorado Adventure Park. The resort also offers dog sled, snowmobile and snowcat tours during the winter seasons.
Families
Winter Park Resort makes for a great skiing destination if you're after a quiet family getaway. Most of the family-friendly terrain is close to the the amenties in the Winter Park territory but if you're a family of intermediate skiers and snowboarders, you'll have tons to explore!
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Winter Park Reviews
Jeff S. Very Good!4.2 / 5Dec 04, 2018
Zain S. intermediate snowboarder
Average!3.5 / 5Nov 20, 2018
Jimmy C. advanced skier
Fabulous!4.3 / 5Nov 20, 2018
Chris F. advanced skier
Superb!4.8 / 5Nov 14, 2018
Gabby D. advanced snowboarder
Fabulous!4.3 / 5Nov 06, 2018
Concierge Choice L. expert snowboarder
Average!2.3 / 5Mar 04, 2018
RLRene L.
Winter Park used to be a great place for beginners to ski, but not anymore. The beginners slope, and magic carpet area, known as Sorensen park is no longer open to the public, except between 15h30 and 16h15, which is not worth the trip, or the price of renting ski's. It has now been taken over by the ski-school, like a bunch of thugs. When my... Morebeginner skier
Good!3.8 / 5Dec 04, 2017
TMTravis M.
Winter Park is a great resort that has much to offer skiers and snowboarders of any ability. Winter Park side has many runs that suite beginner to intermediate skill levels along with world class terrain parks if you feel daring. And Mary Jane is awesome if you wanna get away from the groomers and tackle trails and tree runs that are more suited... Moreintermediate snowboarder
Fabulous!4.3 / 5Dec 03, 2017
DWDaniel W.
WP is a fantastic resort and my personal favorite in Colorado. They have a ton of runs and cater to every level of skier. When The Cirque is open, you're able to ski down steep terrain and end in great tree skiing.... Moreadvanced skier
Fabulous!4.4 / 5Nov 30, 2017
TBTanner B.
I spent a day up here with a friend as my first time skiing in Colorado. I've been skiing since a kid and stopped in college and I'm making a comeback! Winter Park was great and I really enjoyed myself. My brother also came by and had to do a rental. He had a really good experience and the service was very helpful and quick. I also had a wax and... Moreadvanced skier