Found 6 blog entries tagged as biking.

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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Planning a Camping Trip in Grand County? Get to Know All the Best Campgrounds and Dispersed Camping in the Area!

Unobstructed stars filling the night sky, the dull glow of a campfire, and that connection to nature that only comes with a night spent camping in Grand County's Rocky Mountains - those are summer (and fall!) goals for mountain living. Pair that with access to lakes, rivers, forests, and trails steps from your campground, and life really doesn't get much better. 

Access to the best  "car camping" here in the Winter Park area is abundant. Whether you're looking to secure a coveted established campsite well in advance; roll in to take your chances on a first come, first served site at one of the many campgrounds; or set up camp in an…

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Sweet Mountain Summer: Top 10 Ways to Take Advantage of Warmer Weather + Longer Days in Grand County

We're sure you've heard it before - when it comes to Grand County, people "come for the winter and stay for the summer." There's no question that Winter Park is known for its deep powder, epic resort & backcountry skiing, and wealth of winter fun, but the secret is out: summer in the mountains is about as good as it gets. Ideal temperatures, opportunities for adventure in every direction, and fun, free events all summer long make the short but oh-so-sweet season yet another reason we love calling this place home. 

And if you're looking to get the most out of your summer in the mountains, be sure to check out these top 10 summer activities in…

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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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Put Some Mountains in Your Biking! 

Winter Park, CO biking

Summer days equate to summer rides for us! We honestly aren't sure if life can get any better than a good ride on a summer day. It's no question that Grand County offers some of the best mountain biking around. With over 600 miles of cross-country trails in the Fraser Valley alone and world-class downhill trails at both Winter Park Resort and Granby Ranch, it's easy to find the perfect route for anything from your epic 30-mile adventure or a quick loop on your lunch break. 

While we both love exploring the extensive trail system, we each have our favorite "go-to" rides. Leah makes getting out on the Tipperary Creek trail a habit as she can easily ride to the trailhead from right out her back door. This…

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2022 Summer Events: Concerts, Festivals, Races + More

Summer has officially arrived, and a jam-packed summer event schedule has arrived with it! In addition to the extensive opportunities to play outside hiking, biking, fishing, boating, camping, golfing and enjoying the sheer beauty of our slice of the Rocky Mountains, our community has pulled out all the stops to bring you concerts, festivals, races, and more throughout the summer season. It's often been said that people move to Winter Park for the winter but stay for the summer--we think you'll  agree if you are fortunate enough to get time to enjoy this place we call home this summer!

BLUES FROM THE TOP

June 24-26

This three-day music festival held at the Rendezvous Event Center in…

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