Lakota's Luxurious Homes Boast Panoramic Views of the Continental Divide + Prime Location Directly Across from Winter Park Resort 

A mountain home with quick, easy access to Winter Park Resort but secluded enough to give you that getting-away-from-it-all vibe? A relative unicorn in a resort town, Winter Park's Lakota subdivision gives you just that. Sitting across Highway 40 from the resort and surrounded by the Arapahoe National Forest, Lakota's 200 acres of forested uplands boasts a prime location with sweeping views of Winter Park Resort, the Vasquez Mountains, and the Continental Divide. A master-planned community with no outlet (read: quiet and peaceful), Lakota's paved roads wind across the hillside and are lined with upscale homes that boast…

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The Competition Center: Winter Park Resort's Year-Round Mountain Sports Club

One of the longest running sports clubs in the region, the Competition Center at Winter Park Resort goes big when it comes to developing young athletes. Originally founded as The Winter Park Ski Club in 1962, it was officially adopted under the resort's operations in 1982 as the Competition Center. Dedicated to helping youth and adults achieve their highest potential as athletes, people, and competitors, the Comp Center coaches and mentors snowboarders, skiers, and mountain bikers. Kids can start participating in the Comp Center at age 6, with the opportunity to grow their love of their sport through a training environment that focuses on the total athlete and enjoying the…

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Grand Beginnings Supports Programs, Health, and Education for Young Children

Our small mountain community continually makes investment in our youth a priority. We know that beautiful communities grow and sustain when our young people are supported and given opportunities that promote healthy development and learning. We as a community are all in for ensuring our kids have the resources needed to equip them to live healthy, balanced lives with the potential to pursue their passions. And it all starts with early childhood education.

Among the many benefits, children who participate in early childhood programs grow up to be healthier - both physically and mentally - and better educated, with higher-paying jobs and lower rates of…

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Winter Adventures: Tubing + Sledding from Winter Park to Grand Lake

There's no question we live in a year-round playground, but this time of year makes it clear why the Winter Park area gets its name from all the snowy-season outdoor fun to be had here in Grand County. Big winter storms followed by crisp, bluebird days highlight the sheer beauty of the Rocky Mountains, and we're all ready to get outside and play in the snow! Opportunities for winter adventure abound: whether you're skiing or riding one of our world class resorts, hitting the trails on cross-country skis, snowmobiling through the backcountry, ice fishing on the three lakes, or tubing down a mountainside, it's hard not to enjoy a day well spent in the mountains of Grand County. 

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Celebrate the Holidays in the Mountains with a Full Calendar of Festive Local Events

Blankets of snow, twinkling lights, smoke drifting out of chimneys, and turning lifts. It really doesn't get much more magical than experiencing the holidays in our little winter wonderland. The month of December brings a calendar full of free, family-friendly events here in Grand County. From Winter Park to Grand Lake, you're sure to find an event to get you in the holiday spirit!  

WINTER PARK RESORT: REINDEER IN THE VILLAGE

SUNDAYS, DECEMBER 10th and 17th: 11am-5pm

Reindeer in real life?! Winter Park Resort is bringing the Christmas magic this year. Two of Santa's reindeer will be in the Village at Winter Park Resort for back-to-back weekends this…

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Old Town Winter Park: A Hidden Gem with Old-School Ski Town Charm and Prime Access to Winter Park Resort 

Nestled at the base of Winter Park Resort along the Fraser River, Old Town Winter Park might just be the neighborhood you never knew existed. You can ski Winter Park hundreds of times and take advantage of the dining and shopping in downtown Winter Park yet still miss this quaint little community with old-school ski town vibes. 

Old Town Winter Park was one of the two small settlements that later become the official Town of Winter Park. Established to facilitate the construction of the Moffat Tunnel in the early 1920s, its only inhabitants were builders of the Moffat Tunnel, miners, and loggers. Hideaway Park was settled shortly…

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Updated Zephyr Mountain Lodge Condo! 


Experience Unbeatable Comfort in this Updated 1-bedroom Condo at Zephyr Mountain Lodge This upgraded 1-bedroom condo at Zephyr Mountain Lodge is the ultimate ski retreat. With freshly painted walls, new flooring, furniture, and bathroom upgrades, this ski condo is perfect for a luxurious stay. Enjoy underground parking + two sets of ski lockers. The updated kitchen allows you to prepare your own meals or dine at one of the many restaurants in the Village at Winter Park Resort. Relax after a long day of skiing in one of two large hot tubs in the building. The location of this ski condo is unbeatable; it's just a 30-second walk from the Zephyr door to the gondola. HOA dues cover everything but taxes! The condo…

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Grand County Advocates is Dedicated to Creating a Violence-Free Community


We are so proud of the work our local nonprofits do to provide support to our community members who need it most. Our small, rural community shows it self to be committed to those less fortunate or in crisis over and over again. And Grand County Advocates is another beautiful example of big hearts banding together to meet people when they might otherwise have nowhere to turn, providing powerful support, encouragement, and resources to those experiencing domestic abuse and violence.

Residents and visitors can feel like our idyllic mountain town and its laid-back lifestyle full of adventure and love for the outdoors is immune to the abuse and violence Grand County Advocates…

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Cozy Cabin in Sunset Ridge

 

Just in time for ski season this cozy 4 bed, 3 bath cabin is ideally located on one acre of healthy trees. Centrally located in Grand County,  a short drive to Winter Park Resort, Granby Ranch, Devils Thumb Ranch, and Pole Creek Golf Club. As an added bonus, the local trail system can be accessed directly from the property! 

The cabin appears understated from the road, however once inside the main level offers an open floor plan with the kitchen, living, and dining room, two bedrooms and a shared bathroom. At the lower level, there is a 2nd living space, bathroom, laundry, and 2 additional bedrooms, one with an ensuite bath. Professional updates throughout include tile, vanities, tub, lighting, flooring, and drywall.…

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Take the Ski Train to Skip the Traffic and Enjoy the Views on the Winter Park Express!

If you've skied Winter Park Resort and its Seven Territories, you know it lives up to the hype. A powder day on Vasquez Ridge is about as good as it gets, and the thousands of acres of terrain make it easy to find your own little slice of paradise on any given day on the mountain. The new six-person Pioneer Lift and its mid-loading station are icing on the cake!

Those already in-the-know that Winter Park is the place to ski and ride are likely also familiar with the potential traffic on I-70 as you make your way between Winter Park and the Front Range. If you're up against ski traffic, Colorado's only direct-from-Denver-to-lift ski train, the Winter Park…

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