Grand County Life

Neighborhoods + Subdivisions: Leland Creek

Winter Park's Leland Creek Offers Prime Location, Sweeping Views, and Out-the-Door Trail Access in a Community of Luxury Single-Family Homes

Living in Winter Park proper has its obvious perks: take advantage of walking distance to the shops and restaurants, pop up to the resort for a few runs, easily hop on The Lift transit system, live in the heart of summer events and festivals, explore miles of out-your-back-door trails, and be on the Front Range in about an hour. Mountain living with easy access to it all? A dream. But if you're looking for that get-away-from-it-all experience, the Leland Creek subdivision in Winter Park gives you all the benefits of living in town while sitting just enough above Main Street that you can have that peaceful…

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Top 5 Spring Après Ski Spots in Winter Park

Après Ski in WP: Pull Up a Chair and Soak Up the Sun on a Patio this Spring! 

It can feel like everyone comes out of hibernation when warmer weather and longer days grace the mountains each year! Instead of curling up by the fire with a puzzle, good book, glass of wine, or cup of hot tea after a day at the mountain, enjoying après ski outside on a sunny patio brings those spring skiing vibes we've been waiting for all winter. Don't get me wrong - I love taking advantage of the mid-winter snows and prime conditions at the mountain, but there is something just magical that happens when the temperatures tick up and we turn back the clocks every spring. The lost hour of sleep is well worth the exchange for that extra hour of sunshine each day. 

And…

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Celebrate Spring in the Mountains with Winter Park Resort's Annual Bash + Splash!

Powder Days, Sunshine, Live Music, and Themed Events Make April at Winter Park Resort a Month-Long Party! 

April showers and May flowers might signal spring in most places, but here in Winter Park, spring brings powder days, bluebird skies, snow "beaches," sunny patios, and a calendar full of events to celebrate the ski season and warmer weather. We shed the layers and embrace the climbing temperatures every spring - early morning skins up the Jane might have us in a t-shirt by the time we reach The Olympia, and the sun is still shining on that last chair that drops us off for a final run down a soft line to our favorite après deck. 

With spring break winding down and town a little quieter, we get to experience the the best of spring each April…

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Neighborhoods + Subdivision: Hi Country Haus

Hi Country Haus Condominium Complex in Downtown Winter Park Offers Convenient Mountain Living in a Prime Location

It's easy to see why properties in downtown Winter Park are so desirable - a quick walk to Main Street's shops and restaurants, less than three miles to Winter Park Resort, on the free local shuttle route, and out-the-door access to world-class hiking, biking, and cross country ski trails make Winter Park real estate some of the most sought-after in Grand County. Hi Country Haus (HCH) condominium complex capitalizes on that prime location: just east of Highway 40 on the north end of the Town of Winter Park, the long-standing condominium complex sits on a 25-acre wooded development nestled along the Fraser River and offers convenient…

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Top 10 Winter Park Valentine's Day Date Ideas

Celebrate Valentine's Day in the Mountains: Top 10 Date Ideas

February in the mountains is a beautiful amalgamation of the thick of winter and the coming spring. Snow still blankets the ground while temperatures are heating up, making it an ideal time to take advantage of all the opportunities the snow brings. The abundance of winter adventure makes it easy to get creative with your Valentine's Day, coupling an outdoor adventure, day at the spa, or local experience with a decadent, cozy dinner out.  Whether you're looking for high adventure or a relaxing indulgence, the Winter Park area has it all and more. 

1. TAKE A HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR

There's something undeniably romantic about floating above the Fraser Valley with spectacular views of…

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Town of Winter Park Transfer Tax Explained

Your Guide to the Town of Winter Park Real Estate Transfer Tax

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains with ideal proximity to Denver, Winter Park offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, small-town charm, and year-round opportunities to play outside. Minutes from world-class skiing at Winter Park Resort with out-the-door access to hiking, biking, and cross-country ski trails as well as shops, restaurants, and events on Winter Park's Main Street, homes in the Town of Winter Park are at the top of many prospective buyers' dream properties. And they're the most sought-after in the short-term rental market, meaning investment in Winter Park real estate has strong income potential.

If you're hoping to realize your dream of mountain living in…

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Skijoring: Winter's Wildest Sport is Coming to Grand Lake!

Mark Your Calendars for Grand Lake Skijoring: Rodeo Meets Ski Racing in this Epic Winter Event! 

Home to a ranching community that dates back to the mid 1800s as well as one of the top ski resorts in North America, Grand County is the epitome of mountain culture in the western U.S. What's a more natural way to celebrate our "wild west" roots and vibrant ski culture than combining the two in winter's wildest sport? Skiing meets (literal) horsepower in skijoring: part skiing, part rodeo, and all adrenaline. You might just have to see it to believe it, so mark your calendars for Grand Lake's (hopefully annual) skijoring competition March 8-9, 2025. 

WHAT IS SKIJORING? 

Skijoring gets its name from the Norwegian word skikjoring, meaning “ski…

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Local Happenings: Check Out Grand County's January + February Events

Embrace the Adventure with a Wealth of Midwinter Events this Snowy Season

Our winter wonderland is at its peak in the midwinter months! The snow and lower temps have settled in for the season, making it easy to take advantage of all the winter adventure available here in Grand County. Whether you're snowmobiling, exploring on cross-country skis, ice fishing, earning your turns, backcountry skiing, or taking advantage of downhill adventures at Winter Park Resort and Granby Ranch, opportunities to enjoy our majestic Rocky Mountains are abundant. Add in a calendar full of local events, and you have even more options for embracing winter in the mountains! 

THREE LAKES ICE FISHING CONTEST: JANUARY 24 - 26

The longest running ice-fishing contest in…

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Neighborhoods + Subdivisions: Trailhead Lodges

Trailhead Lodges: the Epitome of Easy Mountain Living with a Prime Riverfront Location in the Heart of Downtown Winter Park 

Trailhead Lodges are in the ideal location for taking advantage of all Winter Park has to offer while having a cozy, convenient, and amenity-packed home base! Out-the-door trail access, across-the-street proximity to Rendezvous Event Center, and a community clubhouse with a year-round heated outdoor pool and hot tub, Trailhead is the perfect community for easy mountain living right in the heart of downtown Winter Park! 

LOCATION

Truly one of the best locations in town, Trailhead Lodges condos are steps away from downtown Winter Park's hub of activity: Hideaway Park + Rendezvous Event Center. Pack a picnic and walk…

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Nonprofit Spotlight: Tame Wellness

Tame Wellness Creatively Supports Mental Health and Addiction Recovery with Community Events, Resource Connection, and Individualized Services

Founded in 2021, Tame Wellness is a Fraser-based nonprofit committed to a clear vision: empower people with supportive community and sustainable tools to promote mental health and physical wellness.  They think outside-of-the-box when it comes to connecting with and caring for those with addiction and mental health issues. Their creative approach creates sober spaces that offer a safe setting for anyone who is recovering from addiction or wanting to cut back on drinking while still seeking out opportunities to socialize and enjoy our beautiful community.  

Operating out of the belief that the opposite of…

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