Winter Park

About Winter Park

If a casual, relaxing ski town with well-varied terrain for every skiing level, kids’ activities, and diverse lodging accommodations sounds like something you're looking for in a ski vacation, then Winter Park ski area is a great option.

Families and those on a budget will especially appreciate the menu of off-mountain activities, lodging and dining options at Winter Park Resort. The new Coca Cola Tube Park, off the Village Cabriolet, will provide endless laughs and excitement for the little ones, while the pristine tree skiing keeps the teens and adults entertained.

How to get to Winter Park

Winter Park is located about 67 miles west of Denver International Airport (DIA), making it easily accessible. The resort can also be reached via Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) and Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) by car.

Winter Park offers a free shuttle service that runs between the base village and the resort called The Lift! The village is also pedestrian-friendly, with most attractions within walking distance.

Skiing in Winter Park

The Winter Park ski area offers numerous stashes and trails for every ability. Looker's right side of the mountain is a beginner and intermediate cruiser paradise. Novice skiers and those who prefer slower speeds and gentle slopes will find a multitude of trails to explore at their own pace. Plus, beginner skiers can find several green runs from the top of the 11,200-foot Mary Jane, which yields more than 2,000 vertical feet of beginner skiing, back to the base of Winter Park. Few ski resorts can offer beginners that kind of access.

Intermediate to advanced intermediates have so many terrain options they'll think that Winter Park was made just for them. From perfectly spaced glades and sustained cruisers that run the entire length of the mountain, the Winter Park intermediate skiing is standout. 

Beginner Skiing in Winter Park

The Winter Park side, as opposed to the Mary Jane of the resort, is an ideal "learn to ski" area, and also a great place for more experienced beginners to explore the mountain’s green runs. Nearly 30-percent of the terrain on the Winter Park side is designated as beginner trails, so novices have a large number of green runs to choose from. If you’re looking at a trail map, the right side of the mountain, from Gemini Express to High Lonesome Express lift, is nearly entirely beginner trails.

The best Winter Park beginner terrain is scattered all over looker’s right side of the resort. First timers will want to start at the surface area, or magic carpet, lifts at the Winter Park base area. There they’ll find a gentle slope to learn on, and namely beginner skiers in that area, since experts and intermediates stick to looker’s left side of the base area.

Family vacations in Winter Park

Winter Park is a well-loved ski area by both visitors and Denverites, alike. The resort’s close proximity−67 miles−from Denver, and it’s perfectly varied terrain, has earned its accolade as “Colorado’s Favorite.” Families of all skiing abilities love Winter Park’s terrain options, the many family friendly dining options, and the new tubing park at the base area.