Winter Park, known as "Colorado's Favorite," is strategically located next to the Continental Divide and receives an average of more than 359 inches of snow annually – more than any other major Colorado resort. Twenty-one lifts access 134 trails on 2,762 acres. Winter Park Mountain offers wide-open cruising trails, award-winning beginner terrain and family-friendly facilities. A radically different culture prevails at Mary Jane. Named after a notorious lady of the evening, "the Jane" has trails that are long, steep, and planted with mega moguls--ranked #1 for bumps by Skiing Magazine. Summer at the Park features 50 miles of lift-served mountain bike trails, an Alpine Slide, human maze, hiking trails, a Mini-Golf course, the Leaps & Bounds Bungee, indoor and outdoor climbing walls, Zip Line and outdoor dining. Beaver Village Condominiums Vacations, Inc. Winter Park Mountain Lodge Resort Information: Lifts: 22 lifts - 8 high-speed quads, 4 triples, 7 doubles, and 3 magic carpets Base Elevation: 9000 ft. Peak Elevation: 12,060 ft. Skiable Area: 3,100 acres, 143 runs Ability: 8% beginner, 17% intermediate, 19% advanced, 53% most difficult, 3% expert SkiTops University - Resource links down this page: Transportation Resort Misconceptions Top Selling Points Best Client Type Recommendations / Highlights Other Resort Activities Unique Resort Features Take The Test Consumer Info Page Trail Maps General Information - As provided by the resort: Air Service to Resort: A short 1.5 to 2 hour drive, Denver International Airport (DIA) is the closest airport to Winter Park Resort. All major carriers service DIA. Home James Shuttle Service runs daily ground transfers between DIA and Winter Park. Once in Winter Park, "The Lift" free shuttle system transports guests between Winter Park Resort and the towns of Winter Park and Fraser. A car is not necessary, however some guests feel more comfortable driving themselves. Other Transportation Options: Train - Amtrak's California Zephyr line makes two stops daily in the Town of Fraser, only two miles from Winter Park Resort. Common Misperceptions: Misperception #1 - Because Winter Park is so close to Denver, it must be crowded with Denver skiers. The Truth - Winter Park is the closest major resort to Denver. It does see a fairly large number of Denver skiers on the weekends, but because it is one of the largest resorts in Colorado and has the second highest lift capacity of any resort in Colorado, we're able to move a lot of people around the mountain in a short period of time. Guests might encounter a short wait in the morning at our main lifts from the base, but once up on the mountain they won't notice a thing. Misperception #2 - Winter Park is a "beginner's area." The Truth - Winter Park is a great place for beginners. We consistently have one of the highest-ranking ski school programs in the country. That doesn't mean that we're ONLY a beginner's area. In fact, beginner terrain is only 9% of our mountain. Intermediate and advanced terrain comprises 37 and 54 percent, respectively. 3% of the mountain is expert only. Misperception #3 - There's no night life/après ski activities in Winter Park. The Truth - Because Winter Park has a small town atmosphere, some people think there's nothing to do when you get off the slopes. That's simply not true. For people wanting food and drink, Winter Park has over 50 bars and restaurants. There's live music, dancing, relaxed martini bars, and everything in between. For others still looking for a bit more action, the Fraser Tubing Hill is open until 10PM for more snow sliding excitement. And then of course, there's night snowmobiling… You get the picture. Top 5 Selling Points: 1. Snow - Winter Park consistently receives the most snow in Colorado. That means deep, dependable snow throughout the season. 2. Size - Winter Park is one of the largest resorts in Colorado with over 2,886 skiable acres. That means no skiing the same run day after day. 3. Atmosphere - Winter Park has a small-town relaxed atmosphere. The locals are friendly and so are the visitors. No snobs allowed. 4. Location - Winter Park is the closest major resort to Denver. Access is quick, easy, and the views when driving over the Continental Divide are beautiful. 5. Price - Winter Park is one of the best values in ski vacations. Compare our prices against our competitors and you'll see that our customers get a lot of "bang for their buck." Best Resort Client: The best client for this resort is someone who wants great terrain, deep snow, a relaxed atmosphere, and a great value. Our customers are snow enthusiasts that love to have fun, both on and off the slope. They like the quiet atmosphere of the town and the great variety of things to do. Our customers don't own jewelry that costs more than most people's homes. Recommendations / Highlights: Most Unique Restaurant Menu - The Shed Most Beautiful Restaurant Location - The Ranch House Restaurant at Devil's Thumb Best Martini - Higher Grounds A "Must Do" Activity - The Fraser Tubing Hill Legendary Ski/Snowboard Trail - Outhouse The Best Place to Nordic Ski - Either Devil's Thumb or Snow Mountain Ranch Place to Snowmobile - Either the Winter Park Tour Center or Grand Adventures Other Activities: Nordic Skiing Ice Skating Snowshoeing Snowmobiling Dog Sled Rides Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides Tubing Hill Snowcat Tours Night Skiing at Sol Vista Golf and Ski Ranch Shopping What's New This Year: New Triple Chairlift – Winter Park Resort's most exciting capital improvement includes a new triple chairlift named Eagle Wind, providing access the backside of Parsenn Bowl. Eagle Wind starts at an elevation of 10,316 feet along the Vasquez Cirque egress and extends up to the backside of Parsenn Bowl to 11,486 feet. New Trails – For the 2006/07 season, seven new trails have been cut into the backside of Parsenn Bowl featuring names of historic Northern Arapaho chiefs and areas. Terrain ranges from advanced to expert and bring Winter Park Resort's total trail count to 143. New Lunch Space for Kid's Ski & Ride School – Kids taking part in Winter Park's Ski and Ride School Kids Program will love the new elbow room they have thanks to a Snoasis remodel done over the summer dedicated just to them. New Advanced Sales Fulfillment Center – Parents have another reason to smile with the Winter Park Ski and Ride School Advanced Sales Fulfillment Center located on the ground level of West Portal Station (formerly known as the Boxcar Deli). Here, parents can fulfill any prearranged lift ticket and lesson seven days a week without standing outside to fill out paperwork or