Winter Park Ski Resort

In America, size counts. And with a 350-inch average yearly snowfall, Winter Park gets the gold star for big snow in Colorado. The skiing and boarding is vast and varied, from deep to groomed, bumps to cruisers. Meanwhile, the town of Winter Park may sleep whilst the sun is high, but at night the lights come on and the people come out to play.

The ski area is split into five well-linked sectors. Mary Jane ripples with steep moguls and chutes, providing big thrills for experts. Intermediates can play all over the smooth corduroy of Winter Park mountain and Vasquez Ridge and try out the powder in Parsenn Bowl. There’s also Discovery Park, the 25 acre beginners’ area, complete with adventure trail through the forest. All this plus five snow-parks earns Winter Park a world-class ranking.

Winter Park town, set about two miles from the slopes and linked by bus, is quiet during the day but comes to life at night. The pubs open their doors and the restaurants spill over with people enjoying seafood and steak, German and Tex-Mex. Further up the hill, you’ll find Winter Park Village, a small, quieter dwelling at the foot of the slopes that mainly consists of condos and hotels. The purchase by Intrawest has seen money pumped into Winter Park, with more shops, eateries and hotels appearing all the time, and even a full-scale lake.

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Winter Park Transfer Time
Denver
Map Marker 1h 45m

Best For...

  • All abilities
  • Snow-sure conditions
  • Uncrowded slopes

Resort Statistics

  • Resort Altitude 2,743m
  • Skiing Altitude 3,676m
  • Total Ski Area 143km
  • Lifts 22
  • Blue Runs 11km
  • Red Runs 53km
  • Black Runs 79km

Ski Accommodation in Winter Park, USA

Our collection of Winter Park ski accommodation has been hand-picked by our ski experts. Whether you’re looking for a luxury escape, a boutique hotel or something suitable for the whole family, our experts would be delighted to help you find the perfect accommodation for your ski holiday.

Ski Accommodation
Ski Areas in Winter Park

Ski Areas in Winter Park

With an elevation up to 3,676m, Winter Park is served by 22 lifts across 143km of slopes. With the two main interconnected mountains offering different styles of skiing, the area serves terrain for all abilities – making it a perfect family-friendly ski resort.

Skiing in Winter Park

Skiing in Winter Park

Winter Park boasts a range of slopes for downhill skiing, catering for all abilities. The Winter Park mountain is more suited to beginners and intermediates, with its wide-groomed. This is in contrast to the Mary Jane mountain, which caters for the more advanced among us where the terrain is more challenging.

Snowboarding in Winter Park

Snowboarding in Winter Park

Winter Park ski resort hosts trails for all standards of boarders. Freestylers and freeriders will enjoy the challenges the Mary Jane area has to offer whereas beginners and carvers will love the groomed slopes in the Winter Park area’s open bowls. There are also three fun-parks across the ski resort with rails, jumps and pipes.

Ski Schools in Winter Park

Ski Schools in Winter Park

Winter Park’s Ski and Ride School caters for all abilities in both ski and snowboard, in private or group lessons. Taught by experienced instructors, all levels of skill are accommodated for, so whether your new on the slopes or want to hone in on your carving skills, the Ski and Ride school will be happy to help you.

Crèches in Winter Park

Crèches in Winter Park

Winter Park offers childcare for children between the ages of six months to six years, daily from 8am – 4pm. The Ski and Ride School also offer children’s ski lessons between the ages of three and 14.

Restaurants in Winter Park

Restaurants in Winter Park

Winter Park ski resort has a variety of restaurants ranging from fine dining to quick eats. The Sunspot Mountaintop Lodge is perfect for a romantic dining experience, situated at the top of the main gondola. Here diners can enjoy the views as well as indulge in delicious food. Hernando’s Pizza and Pasta Pub is famous in the resort for its perfect pizza, making it an easy choice for families.

Après Ski in Winter Park

Après Ski in Winter Park

There is a small range of places for aprés in Winter Park ski resort. The Winter Park Pub is the most famous in the resort, started by a group of skiers 20 years ago. It hosts a variety of beers, some live music and is also known for its good pizza and taco Tuesdays. Rippy’s Mountain Tavern oozes Colorado vibes with a selection of farm-fresh ingredients, craft beers, and specialty cocktails.

Non-Skiers in Winter Park

Non-Skiers

Non-skiers can enjoy a range of other winter activities including ice skating, snow tubing and dog sledding in Winter Park. There is also The Foundry Cinema & Bowl where families can enjoy spending time together watching a film or playing bowling. There is also the Grand Park Recreation Centre housing a hot tub, swimming pool, gym and climbing wall. There are also a range of spa facilities available across the ski resort.

Map of Winter Park

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