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. Being the closest major ski area to Denver, Winter Park is an affordable, convenient resort with the laid back atmosphere of genuine Colorado. It has the best snowfall record of all Colorado's major resorts.back to top
Resort Altitude (m): 2743
Highest Lift (m): 3676
Total Piste (km): 95
Longest Ascent (km): 8
Pistes:
Easy (green): 25
Intermediate (blue/red): 65
Hard (black): 23
Terrain / Snowboard Park: Yes
Resort Ratings:
Beginners: 5/5
Intermediates: 4/5
Advanced: 4/5
Snowboarders: 4/5
Families: 3/5
Non-Skiers: 2/5
Apres-Ski: 3/5
Resort Charm: 2/5
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Bags of choice at bargain prices. Kickapoo Tavern and Derailer Bar (main lift base) and Club Car. The Slope (live music), the Shed or Adolph's have a good reputation. The Crooked Creek Saloon or Randi's Irish Saloon are usually lively.back to top
From Colorado to Cajun and easy on the pocket. The Crooked Creek Saloon at Frasier, or the Shed for good steak and seafood, Deno's Bar & Bistro, Hernado's Pizzaria, Wildcreek and The Lodge at Sunspot can all be recommended.back to top
Cinema and swimming pool, health club and comedy club. • Dog sledding • Snow shoeing • Inner tubing • Ice Skating • Snow mobiling • Cross country skiing • Hot Sulphur Springs (nearby) • Night skiing at Silver Creek • Berthoud Pass for a backcountry paradiseback to top
The Ski School runs classes for children aged between 5 and 13 and provides lunch. For non-skiing children the popular Childrens Center runs a number of programmes (aged 2 months to 5 years).back to top
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