Winter Park Resort Offers So Much More than Skiing - Be Sure to Take Advantage of Summer at the Base!

We've said it once; we'll say it again - people come to Winter Park for the winters and stay for the summers! Given its name, it's easy to think of Winter Park, especially Winter Park Resort, as a snow-season destination. If you're not already in on the secret that is the Fraser Valley in the summertime, you're missing out on some of the best this county has to offer!

Hundreds of miles of cross-country mountain bike trails? Check. A world-class downhill mountain bike park? Check. High-mountain lakes and rivers for days? Check. Whether you're hiking, biking, fishing, spending a day on the lake, or curled up in a hammock in the woods with a good…

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Take Advantage of 40+ Miles of Gravity-Fed Trails at Trestle Bike Park this Summer!

Winter Park Resort is more than a ski destination. In summer, the mountain transforms into a downhill biking mecca when Trestle, the United States' largest full-service downhill bike park right here in our little town of Winter Park, opens up for the season. The old "earn your turns" expression takes a backseat as bikers take advantage of the gondola and lift rides up to hop on the adrenaline-fueled descents ending at the resort's base. From smoother, wider trails designed for the beginner downhill rider to "expert only" trails with steep terrain and jumps for days, the Trestle trail crew has created something for everyone.  

The bike park opened its first trail,…

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Spring Snowmelt Signals Rafting Season Is "Just Around the Bend"

With snowpack here in Grand County at relatively high levels well into the spring and the warmer temperatures getting the big spring melt underway, rafters are gearing up for a fun and long floating season. Sunny, warm days have us all digging out the sandals and jumping across puddles that are filling up from a season of heavy snowfall - puddle-filled parking lots are the precursor to rising rivers. While long summer days might mean biking, hiking, and fishing for many, here at the headwaters of the Colorado River, spring signals the rafting world to celebrate the start of boating season. 

Whether you're a novice on the water or a seasoned rafter, Grand County's waters are ready…

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Consistent Snowfall + Strong Snowpack Throughout the 2022-23 Ski Season Leaves Winter Park Resort's Mary Jane's Closing Date TBD

Winter Park Resort boasts its 7 Territories across its 3,081 acres of terrain: Winter Park Territory, Vasquez Ridge, Parsenn Bowl, Terrain Park, Eagle Wind, The Cirque, and, what some might call the crown jewel of Winter Park: the Mary Jane. Endearingly referred to as "the Jane Side," its steep terrain covered in bumps makes the "No Pain, No Jane" stickers hit home for those who've spent a day skiing the Jane and woken up with legs that betray them. You might have even seen a "Don't Groom Mary Jane" bumper sticker or two around town - those who love the bumps can't get enough of them and don't want it any other way!  

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Get the Local Experience with Winter Park Resort's Seasoned Guides

We've each had the privilege of living in Winter Park for almost 20 years. In that time, we've explored, made mistakes in our adventure-seeking, learned from seasoned locals, and found our go-to spots for best powder stashes, cross-country ski routes, early-morning skins, and more. Had the gift of a guide who knows Winter Park Resort and the surrounding area with intimacy and expertise been at our fingertips when we packed it all up and headed to the mountains, we would've jumped on the opportunity. Exploring the outdoors alongside someone who knows the the terrain, equipment, and tricks of the trade can give you an experience you wouldn't be able to have on your own. Guides have…

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Game On: Enjoy the Super Bowl Mountain-Style! 

Whether you're a Chiefs fan or an Eagles fan (or neither!) or whether you plan to spend the day playing in the snow or curled up by the fire, you're sure to find the perfect spot to watch the game if you're in Grand County this weekend. Looking for a big party with all the screens and all the energy? Prefer a more mellow game day experience at your home or vacation rental? Is getting in as many turns as possible before kick off your top priority? Or are you just in it for the game day food and halftime show? Regardless of your ideal Super Bowl Sunday, the Fraser Valley has you covered. 

GRANBY RANCH SUPER BOWL WATCH PARTY

If skiing and riding until the lifts stop turning is your goal and you'd…

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Rock that Armband! The Ins and Outs of Uphill Skiing at Winter Park Resort


Combining the tranquility of hiking with the adrenaline rush of downhill skiing and snowboarding isn't just for the backcountry these days. Skinning up at Winter Park Resort has become increasingly popular, and it's easy to see why. Access to first tracks before the sun even comes up? Avoiding lift lines and crowds? Getting a ski in when your daytime schedule is full? Every uphill enthusiast (or soon-to-be enthusiast--we think it's hard not to get hooked once you give it a try!) has their own reason for strapping on their skins and bypassing the lift. Whether you just like the solitude of the quiet mountain, you're not able to get out when the lifts are turning, or you genuinely…

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Skiing the Backcountry this Season? Know Before You Go: Take Advantage of Local Avalanche Classes & Training 

Skinning up a mountainside blanketed in untouched snow? Stopping at the top to catch your breath while soaking in 360-degree views off the Continental Divide before making fresh tracks through deep powder? Sign us up! Backcountry skiing and riding is an unparalleled avenue for experiencing the mountains in winter, and it's right out our back door. Berthoud Pass is full of backcountry riding opportunities--some might argue the best in the Rockies. Whether lapping the Parking Lot Glades or skiing the chutes, ski touring is a great way to explore new terrain, grow your skill set, connect with friends, and get a good work out in away from the…

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Planning a Stress-free Thanksgiving Dinner? Dine-In or Order To-Go at One of Our Local Favorites!


Whether you're visiting for the holiday or call the Fraser Valley your home, Thanksgiving week has so much to offer if you find yourself in Grand County these next few days. With the ski area open and in full swing, tubing hills ready to welcome guests, and enough snow on the ground to get out for a cross-country ski, opportunities to play outside are around every corner. Events like the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, Cooper Creek Square Celebration of Lights, and Winter Park Resort Holiday Tree Lighting give that festive feel to kick off the holiday season. You might want to spend your time enjoying all Grand County has to offer and leave the Thanksgiving…

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A Holiday Adventure: Harvest Your Own Christmas Tree!

We’re constantly in awe of the sheer beauty of the Rocky Mountains and the winter wonderland we call home. Getting out to harvest your own Christmas tree is one of the perks of living (or visiting) here! Kind of like “earn your turns,” we like to put in the work for our trees. We've lived through all the tree cutting experiences you can imagine. The fairy-tale jaunt through the woods with hot chocolate on a bluebird day? The best. Post-holing through the woods to find the perfect tree only to find it's 5-feet too tall when you get it home? Been there. Looking for the cute pic to share with family and friends of your baby on their first tree-cutting adventure only to find their too cold to expose…

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