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Embrace Summer in the Mountains with a Calendar Full of Events!

Summer is in full swing here in Grand County, and I'm here for all of it! The longer days full of sunshine and blue skies, lush green mountainsides, postcard-worthy wildflowers, majestic lakes, roaring rivers, and seemingly endless opportunities for outdoor adventure make summer here in the Winter Park area as good as it gets. 

One of the (many) perks of living in the mountains in the summer is the full calendar of events. Couple opportunities to enjoy live outdoor music, sign up for races, sip craft drinks, experience an old-school circus, head to the rodeo, and more with Grand County's Top 10 Summer Activities , and life doesn't get much better! From one-time to weekly events,…

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June Brings Mountain Summer Magic with Music, Picnics, Festivals, Races and More!

I'm sure you've heard it before, but it rings true every year: people come to the Fraser Valley for the winters and stay for the summers. Summertime in Grand County is truly as good as it gets! With sunshine-filled days, ideal temperatures, lush green landscapes, and dry trails ready for adventure, it’s the perfect time to get outside and soak in the beauty of sweet summer in our slice of the Rocky Mountains. Whether you’re hiking, biking, fishing, paddling, camping, golfing, enjoying our mountain lakes, or simply basking in the summer sun while soaking in the mountain views, there’s no shortage of ways to take advantage of the Winter Park area this summer. And the…

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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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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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