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June 7, 2007

WINTER PARK RESORT AWARDED THE BRONZE ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

Media Contacts:
Darcy Morse: (970) 726-1565
Jenn deBerge: (970) 726-1573

WINTER PARK, COLO., June 7, 2007 – Winter Park Resort announced today that it will receive a Bronze Environmental Achievement Award from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) for its area of excellence in pollution prevention and commitment to the environment surrounding the resort's 2006 Backside Parsenn Peak Project.  The resort's Backside Parsenn Peak Project encompasses the recent installation of the wind-powered Eagle Wind chairlift and accompanying terrain improvements.

"Winter Park once again is honored to receive an environmental award from CDPHE," said Doug Laraby Winter Park Planning Director.  "We take our public lands stewardship and environmental responsibilities seriously and we're delighted and humbled to be recognized for our efforts."

As part of the Winter Park Resort's Master Development Plan, the Backside Parsenn Peak Project was designed to preserve scenic panoramas and views while minimizing visual impacts through such acts as avoiding any major wetland disturbances; light glading to minimize impacts to lynx habitat; and utilizing a helicopter so to not disturb delicate forest and tundra. 

The Bronze tier of the CDPHE's Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) is the entry-level tier designed to recognize businesses, municipalities, and others that have made significant achievements in improving the environment of Colorado.  Winter Park Resort receives this prestigious awards based on the environmental outcome of the Backside Parsenn Peak Project, scope of project and dedicated history.  

The Colorado Environmental Achievement Award is Winter Park Resort's second environmental award received this year.  The resort was presented with the 2006 Silver Eagle Award for its commitment to the environment in the category of Excellence in Visual Impact at the 2007 National Ski Area Association Annual Meeting in April.

For more information on Winter Park Resort visit www.winterparkresort.com.  For all media inquiries, contact Darcy Morse at (970) 726-1565 or Jenn deBerge at (970) 726-1573.