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    Winter Park
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    Winter Park

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    Resort Overview

    Sprawling across 3,081 acres of Colorado's stunning Rocky Mountains, Winter Park Resort has been thrilling skiers and snowboarders since 1940. With seven distinct territories offering terrain for every skill level, from gentle learning slopes to heart-pumping extreme terrain, Winter Park combines authentic mountain character with modern amenities. The resort's legendary Mary Jane territory is particularly famous for its challenging moguls and tree runs.

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    Winter Park Snow Stake

    3353m elevation

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    Trails & Terrain

    Trails

    Total Runs

    171

    Total Area

    3081 ac

    1246.8 ha

    Difficulty Distribution

    Beginner
    24%
    Intermediate
    22%
    Advanced
    50%
    Expert
    4%
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    Winter Park Lift System

    Winter Park's network of 23 lifts efficiently connects all corners of this vast mountain playground. The 10-person Gondola whisks you from the base to the heart of the mountain in minutes, while high-speed six-person chairs like the Super Gauge Express and Panoramic Express access prime skiing terrain. Our lift system can transport over 40,000 riders per hour, ensuring more time on the slopes and less time in line.

    Lifts

    Total Lifts

    24

    Lift Types

    7

    Lift Breakdown

    Gondola
    2
    Gondola
    6-Person Chair
    3
    6-Person Chair
    Quad Chair
    6
    Quad Chair
    Triple Chair
    3
    Triple Chair
    Double Chair
    6
    Double Chair
    T-Bar
    1
    T-Bar
    Surface Lift
    3
    Surface Lift
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    Location & Getting There

    Just 67 miles from Denver, Winter Park offers an ideal balance of accessibility and mountain solitude. The resort is easy to reach by car via I-70 and US-40, or aboard the Winter Park Express ski train, which runs directly from Denver's Union Station to the resort base. The historic town of Winter Park provides a charming mountain community atmosphere with dining, shopping, and lodging options just minutes from the slopes.

    Season Info

    Winter Park enjoys one of Colorado's longest seasons, typically operating from mid-November through late April. The resort receives an average of 347 inches of annual snowfall, creating reliable conditions throughout the winter months. When natural snow needs a boost, an extensive snowmaking system ensures consistent coverage on key trails. Spring skiing here is particularly special, with warmer temperatures and frequent late-season storms providing excellent conditions.

    Current Season

    2025 - 2026

    Opening Day

    10/31/2025

    Closing Day

    4/26/2026

    Days Open

    178

    Annual Snowfall

    Metric

    8.76m

    876cm

    Imperial

    28.7ft

    345in

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