Destination information
Biggest ski area in the US! Colorado’s best kept secret is out! The 4 interconnected mountains and raised alpine bowl provide an unrivalled diversity of skiing, with lots and lots of snow. The closest Colorado resort to Denver, Winter Park receives the most snow of all the state’s ski resorts. It has 4 distinct mountains: Winter Park, Mary Jane (including Parsenn Bowl), Vasquez Cirque and Vasquez Ridge great for the advanced and intermediate skiers. A network of trails and lifts interconnects the 4 sections. Winter Park itself has lots of beginners’ terrain, there are also 4 levels of terrain parks. après-ski Winter Park has a ‘golden mile’ of restaurants including Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Cajun, German and, of course, there's steaks, burgers and ribs, too! There’s a silver-screen cinema, and live blues in Smokin’ Moe’s and other venues.
Winter Park Terrain
Beginners 21% Intermediate 25% Advanced 54%
Beginners ****
With excellent nursery slopes and an adventure trail Winter Park has great skiing for beginners.
Intermediates ****
Intermediates are spoilt for choice whichever of the mountains they decide to tackle, with Mary Jane having the tougher blue/black runs.
Advanced *****
Winter Park, Mary Jane offer the best in terrain, keeping even the expert skiiers entertained with their mogul fields and tough tree skiing.
Snowboarders ***
Whether a big kid or a younger one, expert, or first timer, there's a park especially for you.
Getting around
Shuttle buses run from the town to the lift base Winter Park.
Additional info
Slope Closures info:
Please note the current prediction for slope closure is approx 22 Apr '12.
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Getting there
Flight details: Gatwick to Denver with Delta Air Lines (via Atlanta)
Flight time: 9 hours 15 min to Atlanta further 3 hours to Denver.
Drive time: Winter Park 1 hour 20 min
Transfers: Return coach transfers from: Winter Park £86 per adult / £61 per child
Time difference: GMT -7 hours