Found 57 blog entries tagged as Winter Park Resort.

Aspens, Adventure + Activities Abound! From Film Festivals to Oktoberfests to Trail Runs, Here's Everything Worth Marking on Your Fall Calendar

Summer's warm, easygoing days are winding down, but here in Grand County, that just means the best season of the year is about to begin. Every year around this time, I'm reminded all over again why fall in the mountains is my favorite; there's something about it that just feels like magic. Mornings arrive crisp and frosty, the high peaks start catching their first dusting of snow, and the aspens are just showing off with their vibrant gold, orange, and red everywhere you turn. The pace of life eases up too, leaving plenty of room to get outside in the cooler air and soak it all in. It's honestly one of my…

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"Summer Starts Sooner" this Memorial Day with Early Openings, Live Outdoor Music + Special Events Kicking off the Summer Season

Aside from a handful of spring snowstorms, it’s felt like patio-sitting summertime for longer than usual this spring, thanks to a relatively dry, warm winter. Early-season trails have been hike and bike ready since March, the sun has been shining, aspens are already budding, and wildflowers are even starting to pop. So it definitely feels like TIME to kick off summer here in the mountains!

Grand County summers are as good as it gets: from exploring the three lakes region and soaking in the old-school charm of Grand Lake’s boardwalk, to hopping on hundreds of miles of singletrack, catching live outdoor music, golfing our…

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Fraser Forward: The Town's New Plan Embraces Fraser's Spirit + Character While Connecting Housing, Jobs, Safety, and Outdoor Recreation Into One Community-Centered Shared Vision 

Our fun, funky little mountain town is looking toward the future with intention. There’s no question the Fraser Valley is growing in both popularity and population, and the Town of Fraser is committed to guiding that growth wisely without losing its unique character. You’ve probably seen the “Keep Fraser Funky” stickers or “Leaving Planet Earth” hats around town: Fraser embraces its outside-the-box personality and intends to stay true to its artsy, entrepreneurial, and free-spirited roots as it envisions the future.

The Town’s newly adopted Comprehensive Plan offers a…

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Take Advantage of Summer Day Camps, Specialty Programs, and Overnight Adventures for Kids in Grand County

While we’re still thinking about Spring Splash, the Jane Beach, and those slushy spring bumps, it might be time to do a little summer dreaming, too! Those of us with younger kids also know this season as the time to pull out the calendar and start signing up for summer camps! Whether you’ll be in town for part of the summer or here full time, Grand County summers are about as good as it gets. Hiking, biking, fishing, boating, camping, s’mores by the fire, and all the outdoor fun and adventure you can imagine can easily fill your days. But you also might be looking for activities to enrich your kids' summer while you work or head out on a…

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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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Wilds 360: Seamless Luxury in a Prime Location with Panoramic Views, High-End Design + the Best Amenities in Town

You may have noticed a flurry of activity and construction as you pull into downtown Winter Park these past few years, along with some homes that might have you thinking, "I'd love to soak in the sunset on one of those rooftop decks!" Homes in Winter Park proper have historically been few and far between. They tend to get snagged up almost as soon as they hit the market, especially single-family homes. One obvious solution? Build more. Enter: ROAM. 

The ROAM community is creating new opportunities to live close to the heart of town. It runs along the Fraser River on the east side of Highway 40, giving homeowners easy access to…

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No Pain, No Jane: Celebrating 50 Years of Skiing + Riding Winter Park's "Wild Side"

I’m a firm believer that every day in the mountains is worth celebrating. I never want to take for granted the alpenglow over snow-capped peaks, the view from the top of a summit, the ability to hop on trails right out my back door, or the slower pace of life. But this year, there's even more to celebrate here in Winter Park: Mary Jane’s 50th birthday!

Winter Park Resort’s Mary Jane territory ( “the Jane side”) is known for its steep, deep, and raw terrain. Largely ungroomed, the trails on the Jane develop some of the best moguls around. Couple those bumps with the steep pitch and it’s easy to see why the “No Pain, No Jane” slogan rings true. And if you spend a…

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Winter Park Resort Ups Its Game with 37 Million Dollar Investment in Snowmaking Capacity

Winter Park Resort kicked off the ski season on Halloween this year, tying its 2022–23 season record for earliest opening day since its inaugural season in 1940. With a late start to the snowy season, the resort’s $37 million investment in snowmaking capacity is clearly already paying off! After a relatively dry fall, the hopes of opening before Thanksgiving would’ve been dashed without a big push to build snow coverage as soon as the temps dropped low enough. They started blowing snow the night of October 16, covering enough ground for the lifts to start turning on October 31.

The investment in an upgraded system (that more than doubled the volume of water…

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 Thanksgiving Dinner Made Easy: Skip the Kitchen and Enjoy Local Favorites Serving up Traditional Meals this Year!

Whether you're visiting or call the Fraser Valley home, Thanksgiving week has so much to offer if you find yourself in Grand County for the laid-back holiday. With the both Winter Park Resort and Granby Ranch open and in full swing, tubing and sledding hills ready to welcome guests, and (hopefully!) enough snow on the ground to get out for a cross-country ski or snowmobile ride, there are a wealth of opportunities to play outside and appreciate the beauty of the mountains. And events like the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, Cooper Creek Square's Celebration of Lights, Winter Park Resort's Holiday Tree Lighting, Granby's Parade of Lights…

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Fraser Crossing + Founders Pointe: Sister Condominium Complexes with Prime Location and Luxury Amenities Steps from The Gondola at Winter Park Resort

Looking for a mountain property with a prime location, huge income potential, and complete ease-of-use to make your mountain living dream a reality? Frasers Crossing + Founders Pointe, two “sister” condominium complexes right at the base of Winter Park Resort, check all the boxes. These ski-in, ski-out condos are a short 150-yard walk through the base village to The Gondola and offer carefree  living with all the little luxuries that make it easy to enjoy your time in the mountains. 

Built in 2007, the two six-level complexes are connected via an underground parking garage and each boast a…

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