Winter Park ski resort
Snow Range
2743-3676m
pre-book your lift pass & save up to 50% against in resort pricing
Straddling the Continental Divide, high in the Colorado Rockies, Winter Park has provided Americans with an amazing ski area of three big mountains plus an inviting bowl which they have successfully kept to themselves. But now the secret is out and Winter Park has joined the lengthening ski of Colorado ski resorts sought out by British skiers and boarders. Being the closest major ski area to Denver, Winter Park is an affordable, convenient resort with a choice of over 50 bars or restaurants and offering friendly service combined with the laid back atmosphere of genuine Colorado.
- the experience
- the slopes Winter Park snowboarding
- Winter Park lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Winter Park
The experience
Winter Park Après Ski
Bags of choice at bargain prices.
The Crooked Creek Saloon, Winter Park Pub. Frequent live music at the slope and Karaoke at the Bucket.
Activities
· Dog sledding · Snowshoeing · Sleigh rides · Inner tubing · Ice skating · Snowmobiling · Cross-country skiing · Hot sulphur springs · Day at Sol Vista · Berthoud Pass for a backcountry paradise
Eating out in Winter Park
From Colorado to Cajun and easy on the pocket. The Shed of Winter Park, Hernando's Pizzaria, BBQ, Fontenots and the Lodge at Sunspot.
Other amenities
· Shopping · Swimming Pool 15 minutes' drive · Cinema · Ski and town shuttle · Factory outlet shopping at Silverthorne (90 mins)
Twin centres
Why not combine Winter Park and Aspen and enjoy some stunning mountain scenery by train with the Amtrak - California Zephyr Train? Departing daily from Fraser into Glenwood Springs, where we arrange for a taxi to take you directly to Aspen (45 minutes drive). The train journey takes approx. 3 hours 30 minutes, following the Colorado river and passing through Glenwood Canyon. For any combination of days or different arrival days, call our Custom Made department on 0870 160 4090
Resort features
- First Time
- Mountainside Rentals
- Ski Away Days
Transfer time
Denver 1 hrs 45 mins
Select choice of coach transfer or car hire at time of booking
The slopes
Beginners
Apart from a variety of beginner runs, Winter Park has its own dedicated beginner area called Discovery Park, with gentle runs, adventure trails and first timers race course.
Intermediates
Head for Vasquez Ridge and Winter Park and enjoy! Wide open perfectly groomed cruising runs such as Jabberwocky and Sundance abound. Winter Park's ace in the pack is Parsenn Bowl where 99% of the bowl terrain is designed for intermediates.
Advanced
Experts will revel in the delights of Mary Jane, where you can test your skills on moguls and steeps galore and hone your powder skills at Parsenn Bowl. Another 435 acres of exciting and challenging terrain awaits at Vasquez Cirque.
Snowboarding
There are loads of trees to snake through and try Parsenn Bowl for some powder turns. The new Rail Yard Terrain Park at 3650ft long and 15 acres, runs the length of one of the longest runs. There are rails, hits and jumps ideal for first timers, for the more experienced a roller coaster of lifts and dips and the new Vertigo Halfpipe.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
95kms
Piste Type No. of Runs Easy 33 Intermediate 26 Difficult 70 -
Number of lifts
26
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Direction of slopes
N, SE, W
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Snow cannons
27 runs
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Longest run
5.1 miles (8.2km)
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Mountain restaurants
9
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Cross-country trails
300 kms (Winter Park)
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Snow Range
2743-3676m
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Village Height:
2,743m (9,000ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
3,676m (12,060ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| Adult (13-69 yrs) | 6 Days | Extra day |
| Value season | £146 | £16 |
| High season | £253 | £39 |
| Low season | £198 | £5 |
| Mid season | £217 | £20 |
| Child (6-12 yrs) | ||
| Value season | £78 | £13 |
| High season | £118 | £14 |
| Low season | £98 | £16 |
| Mid season | £146 | £22 |
High season: deps. 19/12-01/01
Low season: deps. 02/01-12/02
Mid season: deps. 13/02-26/03
Photo required for lift pass? No
Are lift passes for consecutive days? No. A 6 day pass is valid for 6 out of 7 days.
Lift pass coverage: All the lifts at Copper Mountain and Winter Park.
Ski/Board Tuition
| Half day | Full day* | |
| Adult (13+) | £21 | - |
| Child (3-12 yrs) | - | £38 |
* includes lunch
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| 1 Day | 3 Days | |
| Adult ski or board (18+ yrs) | £53 | - |
| Youth ski or board (13-17 yrs) | £53 | £158 |
| Child ski (3-12 yrs) | - | £158 |
| Child board (6-13 yrs) | - | £158 |
1 day package includes half day lift pass, tuition and equipment hire. Starts daily 0930-1200 or 1245-1515.
3 day package includes 3 days lift pass, tuition, equipment hire and supervised lunch. Starts daily 0930.
the savings
• Pre-book a 7, 8 or 9 day lift pass by 01/12 & get 2 FREE days* or a 10 day lift pass & get 4 FREE days*
* free days already included in our pricing
• FREE lift pass for children (12 & under) with each adult pre-booking a 5 day or more lift pass of the same duration. Not valid 20/12-03/01 & 14/02-27/03.
• Slopeside 'ski up' overnight storage
• Daily base wax
• Complimentary tune up during stay
• Damage protection
• Swap between skis & snowboards as often as you like
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| Adult (13+ yrs) | 6 days | Extra day |
| Skis or board only | £91 | £13 |
| Skis or board & boots | £108 | £16 |
| Superior skis | £127 | £18 |
| Superior skis & boots | £144 | £21 |
| Child (12 & under) | ||
| Skis only | £78 | £10 |
| Ski & boots | £95 | £13 |
| Snowboard & boots | £95 | £13 |
the savings
• Pre-book a 7, 8 or 9 day lift pass by 01/12 & get 2 FREE days* or a 10 day lift pass & get 4 FREE days*
* free days already included in our pricing
• FREE lift pass for children (12 & under) with each adult pre-booking a 5 day or more lift pass of the same duration. Not valid 20/12-03/01 & 14/02-27/03.
• Slopeside 'ski up' overnight storage
• Daily base wax
• Complimentary tune up during stay
• Damage protection
• Swap between skis & snowboards as often as you like
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.
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