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Winter Park Lodging |
Best
Western - Alpenglo Lodge
78665 US Hwy 40
Winter Park, CO 80482
888.726.8088
970.726.8822
Walk to over 20 restaurants. Free hot breakfast and 12 and under are free. Suites
and condominium options available. Expanded satellite TV, free local calls,
hot tub. |
Grand Adventures 79303 US Highway 40 Winter Park, CO 800.726.9247 Snowmobile the Continental Divide on Colorado high alpine trails as you never have before. Tours top outat nearly 12,000 feet with views of the entire Winter Park Ski area and the Fraser Valley. Colorado Deals and Discounts Coupon |
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| As you crest the 11,400 foot summit of Berthoud Pass and make your way down US Highway 40, the valley opens up before you like your own four-season playground. From the snowcapped peaks of the Continental Divide to the northern runout of the Fraser River and its tributaries, Winter Park & The Fraser Valley shimmers with life. This is the great outdoors you've dreamed about: where fresh air and gorgeous natural surroundings meet high-alpine adventures and soothing retreats. It's the perfect convergence of life, nature, and the elements. Winter Park & The Fraser Valley inspires visitors from around the world and constantly rewards those lucky enough to call this home. Come see for yourself When the snow flies in Colorado, Winter Park Resort and SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch offer mountains of snow-fueled adventure from world famous ski bumps to sun-kissed cirques. Plus, you can enjoy four fantastic Nordic centers, guided or unguided snowmobile tours, dog sled rides, snowshoeing and more. All just 90 minutes from Denver. Winter Park & The Fraser Valley... Wide Open Spaces. | | |
December
12/05-12/20 Jake Gaedtke "A Year
in the Life of the Colorado Landscape"
12/05-12/20 Elk Horn Art Gallery presents Jake
Gaedtke
12/12-01/02 Grand Re-Opening & Holiday Festivities
12/12-12/13 Surefoot Colorado Ski Cup- Men's
and Women's Slalom/Giant Slalom
12/12
Tommelfest at Devil's Thumb Ranch
12/12
Wild
Horse Gourmet teams up with Pick Me!
12/13
Grand Chorale
Christmas Shows
12/14-12/19 US Freestyle Selections
12/16
Powder Addiction
and Grand Adventures Chamber Mixer
12/16
Sol Vista
Basin Opens
12/17
Grapes and
Gifts at Verso Cellars CASA Benefit
12/17
Wild Horse
Gourmet Grand Opening & Chamber Holiday Party
12/17-12/18 Winter Park Open-NSCD Race
12/19-12/20 Surefoot Colorado Ski Cup- Men's
Giant Slalom
12/19
Holiday
Ornament Decorating with Santa and his "live" reindeer
12/19
Wild Horse
Gourmet partners with Frank Expressions
12/19
Christmas
with Claddagh
12/20
Community
Messiah Sing
12/20
Tele-Daze
#1
12/24
Christmas
Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks
12/26
Night Skiing
and Tubing @ Sol Vista Basin
12/26
Holiday
Tubing @ Sol Vista Basin
12/28
Holiday
Tubing @ Sol Vista Basin
12/29
Holiday
Tubing @ Sol Vista Basin
12/30
Holiday
Tubing @ Sol Vista Basin
12/31
New Year’s
Eve- Free Torchlight Parade @ Sol Vista Basin
12/31
New Year’s
Eve Celebration
12/31
Grand County
Blues Society New Year's Eve Celebration
January 2010
01/01
First Friday
Open House
01/01
Meet Doc
Susie
01/02
Night Skiing
and Tubing @ Sol Vista Basin
01/04
Gravity
Goddess Women's Progressive Ski Clinic
01/09
Night Skiing
and Tubing @ Sol Vista Basin
01/11
Gravity
Goddess Women's Progressive Ski Clinic
01/13
Gravity
Goddess Women's Mid-Week Clinic
01/16
Mary Jane
Bump Jamboree
01/16
Night Skiing
and Tubing @ Sol Vista Basin
01/16
Kids’
Totally Insane Winter Blast
01/17
Tele-Daze
#2
01/18
Gravity
Goddess Women's Progressive Ski Clinic
01/22
27th Annual
Chef's Cup
01/22-01/24 Bob's Mogul Camp
01/23-01/24 Winter Park Winter Carnival Presented
by Sprint
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Winter Park's
annual Winter Carnival gets even more fun and festive this year, with
the addition of a 2-day dog-sledding race, new family activities and
the celebration of Winter Park Resort's 70th Anniversary!
Mark your calendar for January 22 - 24. More than 55 dog sled teams
are expected to compete over the weekend in exciting race formats
from 9 am - 1 pm each day. Spectators are welcome and will have lots
of activities to choose from, including a snowshoe walk, dog agility
shows, and hot chocolate and s'mores in front of a roaring bon
fire. Downtown Winter Park will celebrate with a parade down Main
Street on Saturday, fireworks, sledding and lots of family activities.
At the ski resort, the party will include free bump tips, snow sculpture
contest, live music, a giant birthday cake and lots more. Get all
the details at www.PlayWinterPark.com
and look for great deals on lodging, dining out and more
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01/2
Night Skiing
and Tubing @ Sol Vista Basin
01/23
Winter Park
Amateur Freeride Series - King of the Grommets (Slopestyle)
01/23-01/28 Surefoot Colorado Ski Cup
01/30-01/31 Burton Am Series and Super Demo Tour
01/30-01/31 USCSA Men's and Women's Giant
Slalom
01/30
Night Skiing
and Tubing @ Sol Vista Basin
01/30
23rd Annual
Governor's Cup
01/31
Tele-Daze
#3
February 2010
02/01-02/02 SIA on Snow Demo
02/03-02/05 Bob's Mogul Camp
02/06
Night Skiing
and Tubing @ Sol Vista Basin
02/06
Mary Jane
Bump Jamboree
02/10
Gravity
Goddess Women's Mid-Week Clinic
02/13-02/14 Burton Women's Ride Camp
02/13
Night Skiing
and Tubing @ Sol Vista Basin
02/13
Mardi Gras
Festival
02/13
Mardi Gras
Snow Fest @ Sol Vista Basin
02/13
Blues Show
with Soulmate
02/16
Mardi Gras
with Trampled Under Foot
02/19-02/21 35th Annual Wells Fargo Cup
02/20
Mary Jane
Bump Jamboree
02/20
Night Skiing
and Tubing @ Sol Vista Basin
02/21
Tele-Daze
#4
02/24-02/26 Bob's Mogul Camp
02/27
Night Skiing
and Tubing @ Sol Vista Basin
02/27
Transworld
TRANS-AM Series
March 2010
03/04-03/06 Steeps & Deep Camp
03/06
Mary Jane
Bump Jamboree
03/06
Night Skiing
and Tubing @ Sol Vista Basin
03/12-03/14 Bob's Mogul Camp
03/13
Night Skiing
and Tubing @ Sol Vista Basin
03/13-03/14 Winter Park Freeskiing Open
03/13
Spring Break
Beach Bash @ Sol Vista Basin
03/14
Tele-Daze
#5
03/17
Gravity
Goddess Women's Mid-Week Clinic
03/20
Winter Park
Amateur Freeride Series - King of the Grommets
03/20
Night Skiing
and Tubing @ Sol Vista Basin
03/23-03/28 Nature Valley Nastar Nationals
03/27
Night Skiing
and Tubing @ Sol Vista Basin
03/27
Snowman
Mania
03/27
Season Ending
Splash @ Sol Vista Basin
April 2010
04/03
Easter Egg
Hunt
04/03
19th Annual
Tom's Terrific Cross Country Downhill
04/03-04/04 Spring Blast presented by Snickers®
- Party at the Park
04/03-04/08 US Adaptive National Championships
04/04-04/08 Wells Fargo Golden Bunny Classic Candy
Hunt and Fun Race
04/10-04/11 Rocky Mountain Freestyle - Moguls
04/10-04/11 Spring Blast presented by Snickers®
- Family Weekend
04/17-04/18 Spring Blast presented by Snickers®
- Throw Back to the 80's
04/18
Coca-Cola®
Spring SplashNovember 2009
December 2009
SolVista Basin Opens for the Season
Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks
New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks
Jingle Rails Snowboard Rail Jam January 2010
Winter Carnival and Mary Jane’s Birthday Bash
Winter Park College Ski Week February 2010
Subaru Women’s Winter Tour
Wells Fargo Bank Cup March 2010
Alpina/Madshus Stampede
Rocky Mountain Freestyle Divisional Championship April 2010
SolVista Basin Closes
Tom’s Terrific Cross-Country Downhill
Winter Park Resort Closes: Spring Splash | | | | WInter Park Resort is an authentic Colorado resort known for its huge annual snowfall with an annual average of 29 feet. Only 67 miles from Denver, Winter park offers a family-friendly atmosphere combined with incredible variations in terrain spanning across 3,078 acres. ranked #1 for bumps by Skiing magazine, “the Jane” continues to illustrate the saying, “no pain, no Jane” with her astonishing VW-sized bumps. | | | | CLOSEST TOWNS: Winter Park
Granby / Grand Lake SEASON - Nov. 18, 2009 - Apr. 18, 2010 HOURS - 9am-4pm [weekdays]
8:30am-4pm [weekends/holidays]
ELEVATION
Peak - 12,060 ft.
Base - 9,000 ft.
Vertical Rise - 3,060 ft.
TERRAIN & SERVICES
Beginner - 8%
Intermediate/Advanced - 17% / 19%
Most Difficult/Expert - 53% / 3%
Skiable Acres - 2,771
Number of Trails - 134
Longest Trail - 5.2 miles
Terrain Parks - 4
Total Lifts - 24
Avg Annual Snowfall - 354.2 inches
Avg Days of Sun per Year - 300 days INFORMATION
970.726.5514
Snow Report: 303.572.7669
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www.winterparkresort.com
LODGING | CENTRAL RESV
800.729.5813
www.winterparkresort.com
ADDRESS
Winter Park / Mary Jane
P.O. Box 36
Winter Park, CO 80482
MILES FROM DENVER - 67 | | | | | | Winter Park Resort- Bae AreaCam | | | | | | | | | | | | LESSONS / CHILDCARE Winter Park Ski & Ride School offers alpine, snowboarding, telemark, family and private lessons
along with clinics designed specifically for men and women.
Childcare: Kids Adventure Junction offers care for children two months to five years as well as lessons and supervision for kids as young as three years (potty-trained and willing).
Of Note: Take advantage of the three day kid’s lift ticket, lesson, lunch and rental package for just $364 – almost a 10% savings off daily prices. Contact: Winter Park Resort Ski and Ride School at 800-729-7907. GREAT DEAL
Buy three nights of lodging, get your fourth night FREE at participating properties. Booking and deposit must be made by November 30, 2009. Based on availability, restrictions apply. For more information, call 800-729-5813.
MOUNTAIN DINING
New this season, the "First Tracks Breakfast" is a true powder hound's delight! Be the first one on the mountain and treat yourself to untouched terrain and a gourmet breakfast at The Lodge at Sunspot. Reservations are required, 970.726.1446. FYI
The Village at Winter Park offers convenient access to shops, restaurants, activities, lodging and more! Ride the Village Cabriolet lift from the Vintage parking lot and be dropped off in the heart of the action right at the base of Winter Park Resort.
BIGGEST EVENT
Winter Park Resort is the oldest, continually-operated resort in Colorado and celebrates their 70th anniversary this winter. In addition to annual events, like Mary Jane’s Birthday Bash and Spring Blast, expect a season-long celebration honoring this ski areas rich history and strong traditions. Mary Jane’s Birthday Bash and Winter Carnival: Jan. 2010. The resort, along with the town of Winter Park, throw a non-stop birthday celebration featuring a packed schedule of events both on-mountain and in town. Everyone is invited as the Fraser Valley comes alive with a parade, fireworks, parties, and music – all in the name of winter fun.
APRES SPOT
At the base of Winter Park, The Derailer Bar offers great drink specials, live music and pub food. Check out Lime and Cheeky Monk in the Village at Winter Park for great après specials and full dinner dining options. Mary Jane loyalists prefer the Club Car, serving up our signature drink – the Mary Jane Ale.
ALTERNATE DAY
Winter Park and the Fraser Valley is a haven for winter sport enthusiasts. For a day away from the slopes, check out the variety of Nordic trails at Devils Thumb Ranch or enjoy some pampering in their full-service day spa, 970-726-5632. For the more adventurous, explore the Continental Divide from the seat of a snowmobile, available through Grand Adventures at 970-729-7907. | | | | Winter Park Resort
Three interconnected mountains offer groomed terrain, steep and deep powder runs and magnificent moguls. Fun. Family. Adventure. Winter Park Resort is Colorado - pure and simple. 800.977.2754 or www.skiwinterpark.com. SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch
SolVista ski area is comprised of two separate yet inter-connected mountains. East Mountain's terrain is primarily beginner and intermediate, while West Mountain's terrain is primarily intermediate and advanced with limited beginner access. 888.850.4615 or www.solvista.com.
Colorado Adventure Park
The Colorado Adventure Park offers snow tubing and snow scoots. Plans for winter 2009/2010 include an ice skating rink, a snow play area with an igloo/icehouse, ski jumps, sledding, cross-country skiing and an upscale rustic lodge for concessions, rentals and storage. www.coloradoadventurepark.com or 970.726.5779. Fraser Tubing Hill
Bring the whole family for a thrilling ride down the groomed slope. 970.726.5954. Cross-Country Skiing
With 260k of groomed trails and hundreds more miles of backcountry trails to explore, Winter Park & The Fraser Valley is a haven for cross country skiers. Glide your way through frosted pine forests and rolling meadows. The only sound you’ll hear is the rhythm of your own skis. 800.903.7275 or www.playwinterpark.com. National Sports Center for the Disabled
This non-profit offers year-round, therapeutic recreation and competitive opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. Specializing in winter sports including alpine skiing, snowboarding, nordic skiing and snowshoeing. 303.316.1543 or www.nscd.org. Dog Sled Rides of Winter Park
Ever thought of mushing a team of huskies over beautiful snowy terrain? Dog Sled Rides of Winter Park has 80 Siberian and Alaskan huskies. During the winter, the dogs pull sleds in the forests near Winter Park. They love their job and can’t wait until we have enough snow to take out guests. On the ride, they can accommodate one, two or three guests in each sled. 970.726.8326 or www.dogsledrides.com/winterpark. | | DIRECTIONS BY CAR
67 miles from Denver via I-70. Take Exit 232 to US 40 over scenic Berthoud Pass.
DIRECTIONS BY TRAIN
Amtrak service is available to
Winter Park Resort via the town of Fraser (located just four miles away) and offers a memorable experience for those looking for an alternative route to the resort. Daily service to Fraser is available on the California Zephyr line, year-round. For more information, visit www.winterparkresort.com. |
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