Current Weather:
Light Snow
weather 18°

Base Depth:
72-79"

24hr Snowfall:
6"

Surface:
Powder

Winter Park

85 Parsenn Road, Winter Park, 80482
Phone: 970-726-5514 Snow Report: 970-726-7669 (snow report)
Winter Park Website

by Josh Bishop

The BASICS
• 143 trails
• 25 chair lifts
• 10,700’ summit elevation
• 3,060 acres of skiing
• 1,212 acres of off-piste terrain
• 375 inches of Annual Snowfall

Offering a wide variety of steep groomers, beginner trails, intermediate tree skiing, and aggressive mogul runs, the trails at Winter Park are just as diverse as the skiers who frequent them.

Although some expert trails exist on Winter Park, the most adventurous skiers head on over to Mary Jane for the most challenging tree runs and mogul fields. Mary Jane is especially thrilling on a powder day and if you’re adventurous. Just take note: some locals can get a little territorial of Mary Jane. They might be friendly off the mountain, but they will stop at nothing to get fresh tracks before you.

If Mary Jane doesn’t sound like your bag, Derailer, Long Haul, Cannon Ball, Railbender, and Trestle are excellent trails to start with. Afterwards, head up Parsenn Bowl on rustic Panoramic Express chair. Although dropping in Parsenn Bowl may look tempting, follow the signs to the Vasquez Cirque and ski the South Headwall, West Headwall, or the Alphabet Chutes. Be advised: this section is peppered with cliff bands, rocks, and other hazardous items. Once below the Chutes, exciting tree skiing is everywhere and each path will lead you back to the Eagle Wind chair for another run.

Intermediate skiers can find their own playground too on the wide-open Parsenn Bowl. They can then head over into the trees on Parry’s Peak, and over to the lower trails serviced by the Panoramic Express. Snowboaders will revel in the terrain park, and beginners will enjoy the endless variety of groomed greens. A family oriented resort, Winter Park’s terrain has something for everyone.

Off the mountain, Winter Park is an eclectic blend of passionate locals, college students, Denver weekenders, and vacationers from all over – all getting along in this winter wonderland. Everyone seems to have the same thing on their agenda: having a good time. Friendly and ego-free, the town makes it easy for that to happen. A wonderful collection of restaurants, hotels and shops pepper the streets and allow for a full vacation beyond the incredible skiing and fun town vibes.

A few Restaurants of note in Winter Park are: the Cheeky Monk and Dolan’s Restaurant. The Cheeky Monk offers an extensive Belgian Beer Garden is a great choice for the beer enthusiast Whereas Dolan’s is best known for an excellent wine list and splendid entrees.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

Current Weather:
Light Snow
weather 18°

Forecast:
Partly Sunny
weather 35°

SKI CONDITIONS

Latest Report: 20100311T05:50:00
24hr Snowfall:
6"		 Last Snowfall:
Mar 10 - 2"		 Surface:
Powder
Base Depth:
72-79"		 Trails Open:
133		 Total Trails:
145
Percent Trails Open:
85%		 Lifts Open:
icon 19		 Total Lifts:
icon 26
Terrain Type:
Beginner:
30		 Intermediate:
53		 Advanced:
51		 Expert:
8
Elevation:
weather Peak Elevation:
12060 ft 3676 m Vertical:
3060 ft 933 m Base Elevation:
9000 ft 2743 m		 Total Acres:
3078 Total Miles:
75
Longest Run:
Village Way
4 6 miles		 Easiest Run:
Porcupine		 Steepest Run:
Alphabet Chutes (specifically the G Chutes)
Best Bumps:
Drunken Frenchman		 Best Trail Name:
Awe Chute		  
 

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To get to Winter Park Resort from all points around the Denver area, find your way to I-70 heading West out of Denver. Follow I-70 West approximately 40 miles to Exit 232 to Winter Park, Empire and Granby. Follow Exit 232 onto Hwy 40 which will take you over Berthoud Pass (great photo ops) and to Winter Park. Mileage from Exit 232 to Winter Park is approximately 24 miles. Total mileage from Denver is 67 miles.

Alternative Route: Take I-70 West to Hwy 9. Go North on Hwy 9 thru Kremmling to Hwy 40. At Kremmling go East on Hwy 40 to Winter Park Resort.

Unfortunately, the Ski Train, which transported generations of skiers and snowboarders from Denver straight to Winter Park for 69 years, is no longer in operation.  It had been operating at a consistent loss for over 21 years and also had to content with escalating costs and conflicts with freight traffic.   Its equipment was recently purchased by a subsidiary of the Canadian National Railway.

Winter Park has a free shuttle service and a pedestrian walkway network including a pedestrian bridge over the Fraser River between the car park and slopes.