Grand County Life - Continental Divide

The Stories Behind Winter Park Resort’s Run Names (and a Few of My Favorites)!

From Cheshire Cat Grins to Cannonball Bumps: My Favorite Names on the Winter Park Trail Map

What’s in a name? If you’ve skied Winter Park Resort, you’ve likely noticed that the names of the ski runs are (quite literally) all over the map. From Jabberwocky to Derailer to Balch, there’s a method to the madness - and they make for great lift conversations!

From runs in the Eagle Wind Territory paying homage to the Indigenous land the resort sits on, to silly, tongue-in-cheek names like Drunken Frenchman, to a host of runs inspired by Alice in Wonderland, there’s no shortage of names to talk about and speculate on their roots. At Winter Park, a run name might have come from a founder’s whim, have grown organically from ski patrol or die-hard skiers,…

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Local Look: Howling Moon Sauna

Howling Moon Sauna Brings the Heat to Winter Park and Fraser: A New Way to Unwind in Grand County

If you're lucky enough to call Grand County home (or dreaming of putting down roots in our little slice of mountain paradise), you already know that getting outside and recharging post-adventure is part of the mountain lifestyle. Whether you're earning your turns on a powder day, exploring the backcountry on a snowmobile, riding through the woods on a sleigh, taking advantage of the three lakes region, hopping on the river, playing a round at one of our world-class golf courses, fishing our mountain lakes and rivers, camping, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, or taking advantage of your outdoor adventure of choice, you'll be ready to unwind after a…

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Neighborhoods + Subdivisions: Sunset Ridge

Sunset Ridge in Tabernash Offers Peaceful Mountain Living in a Secluded Neighborhood of Single-Family Homes with Sweeping Views, a Neighborhood Trail System, Private Fishing Access, and Low HOA Dues

Nestled in the heart of Grand County but off the beaten path, Sunset Ridge in Tabernash is a tucked-away gem. Established in 1972, the quiet, well-treed neighborhood of single-family homes boasts123 spacious lots ranging from around an acre to an acre and a half, most with sweeping views of the Continental Divide, Byers Peak, or Winter Park Resort. Neighborhood roads loop around off Devil’s Thumb Road, creating a no-outlet community and minimizing through traffic. Adding even more to the sense of peace and privacy, a stretch of open ranch land creates a…

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Neighborhoods and Subdivisions: Bridger's Cache

Winter Park's Only Ski-In/Ski-Out Single-Family Home Development, Bridger's Cache Offers Private Mountain Luxury in an Unbeatable Location

If you're an outdoor enthusiast (especially when it comes to winter sports), living in a ski-in/ski-out community is a good as it gets. And the secret is out: Winter Park Resort has been voted one of North America's top ski resorts over and over, making on-the-mountain living even more desirable. While a handful of townhomes offer out-the-door skiing, Bridger's Cache is the only single-family home development with direct access to skiing and riding at Winter Park Resort.

Tucked in a stand of hundred-year firs overlooking Winter Park Resort's Village with sweeping views of the Continental Divide, the…

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Local Look: Sleigh Rides

Soak in Grand County's Winter Wonderland on a Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride

There's nothing like a horse-drawn sleigh ride complete with jingling bells to get you in the holiday spirit! It is a truly magical and festive experience - a unique way to take advantage of this winter wonderland we call home. Snuggle in under warm wool blankets as you tour through pristine alpine meadows and woodlands, drift through crisp pine-scented air, and soak in the beauty of the mountain scenery as snow blankets the ground. Most rides end with hot chocolate around the outdoor fire when you return to the stables, a quintessential way to  wrap up the winter fun. We love this family-friendly option for enjoying the snow at a different pace! 

And it isn't just a holiday…

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Neighborhoods + Subdivisions: Beaver Village Condominiums

Beaver Village Condos Offer Unbeatable Location and Easy Mountain Living Minutes from Downtown Winter Park and Winter Park Resort 

Quick and easy access to Winter Park Resort is always highly sought-after, and the Beaver Village Condominiums complex just south of downtown Winter Park offers just that. Two miles from Winter Park Resort (easily accessed on The Lift free shuttle) and a quick walk to downtown Winter Park's dining and shopping, a home in Beaver Village brings easy mountain living with the gift of prime location for quick trail and resort access. 

Beaver Village sits on just over 26 acres, surrounded by the Arapaho National Forest. Its three filings comprise 200 units that offer one, two, three, and four-bedroom options, with…

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Neighborhoods + Subdivisions: Pole Creek Valley

Pole Creek Valley Offers Sweeping Views, Diverse Property Types, and Community Open Space in a Central and Easily-Accessed Location

Nestled in the valley along Pole Creek and Creeked Creek with ample open space and sweeping views of Winter Park Resort, Byers Beak, and the Continental Divide, Pole Creek Valley sits just outside of Tabernash - in the heart of it all but away from it all. Minutes from Fraser and a quick ten-minute drive to Granby, the Pole Creek Valley subdivision is centrally located, making it easy to take advantage of all the adventures Grand County has to offer.

The cozy and desirable neighborhood offers homebuyers a multitude of property types: single-family homes, townhomes, duplexes, and apartments all line the paved roads.…

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Neighborhoods + Subdivisions: Stagecoach Meadows

Stagecoach Meadows: Quiet Community with Mountain Ranch Living Vibes Minutes from the Heart of Fraser

The Fraser Valley is full of little gem, off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods, and Stagecoach Meadows just off County Road 5 in Fraser is one of our favorites. An alternative route from the Fraser ballfields to the top of Red Dirt Hill, County Road 5 winds between Fraser and Granby: a road-biking favorite, a scenic route with views for days, and a potential skip-the-weekend-traffic plan, but part of its beauty lies in the cozy residential communities along its path, including Stagecoach Meadows.

Minutes from town but in a world all its own, Stagecoach Meadows' ample-sized lots are nestled between Pole Creek and Crooked Creek among enchanting…

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Neighborhoods + Subdivisions: Lakota

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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Explore Grand County's Three Lakes Region

Lake Granby, Shadow Mountain Lake, and Grand Lake Bring the High-Mountain, On-the-Water Adventure + Beauty Here in Grand County

All connected but each distinct, the lakes that comprise the "three lakes" region here in Grand County make it easy to pack in adventure, views, and a reprieve from the hustle and heat. All three sit along the east side of Highway 34, making both a beautiful drive to Rocky Mountain National Park and a haven for summer fun in the heart of Grand. Lake Granby, Shadow Mountain Lake, and Grand Lake are not only the headwaters of the Colorado River; they are truly the jewels of the county come summertime. 

Fishing, swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, and kayaking are favorite on-the-lake activities throughout the summer and…

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