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Winter 2008 / 2009
THE THINGS WINTER PARK RESORT WOULDN'T CHANGE FOR THE WORLD
Great Snow, Even Better Terrain and Family Friendly Atmosphere are Why Many Call Winter Park "Home"
Winter Park, Colo., Winter 2008/09 – Even though Winter Park Resort is Colorado's oldest continually operated ski resort, it remains Denver's best kept secret with a lot of new additions to brag about. Don't let the resort's age of 69 seasons fool you - Winter Park Resort offers many new and exciting changes, including the new Village at Winter Park Resort, Village Cabriolet, new lodging near its base, and five years worth of on-mountain improvements. It is, however, what Winter Park Resort wouldn't change for the world – great annual snowfall, vast amounts of mixed terrain and a family–friendly feel – that keeps guests coming back year after year.
Located just 67 miles northwest of Denver, Winter Park Resort is the Front Range's closest destination resort. A quick drive up the newly widened Berthoud Pass, or a two-hour Ski Train ride from Denver, lands you at the base of Winter Park Resort – the fourth largest ski resort in Colorado. Spanning 3,078 acres, Winter Park Resort is comprised of four distinct areas: the family-friendly mix of terrain and terrain parks on Winter Park Mountain; the steeps, deeps and trees of Mary Jane; the hike-to, off-piste expert terrain of Vasquez Cirque; and the local's secret stash on a powder day - Vasquez Ridge. What skiers and riders love most about Winter Park Resort's terrain is its mix of ease and challenge for every ability level.
Just as guests flock to Winter Park Resort to ski and ride, so do snowflakes. Many consider Winter Park Resort to be a magnet for snow. The resort's ideal location just next to the Continental Divide creates a special weather effect unique to Winter Park Resort. Snow clouds hover over the resort until they become light enough to make it up and over the Divide's majestic mountains. In the time it takes for storms to move on, feet, not inches, are likely to have fallen. On any given year, Winter Park Resort receives between 29-32 feet of snow annually. During the winter of 2007/08, 380 inches of snow fell between the end of October and mid April. As the locals say, "powder days aren't rare at Winter Park Resort, they're just taken for granted."
Between the snowfall, terrain, and friendly employees, it's no wonder why so many guests call Winter Park Resort their "second home." Families find themselves at ease once they come to Winter Park Resort because there's something to do for all ages. Those just starting out are in good hands with the resort's award-winning Ski and Ride School. Guests in need of more adventure can find it as they explore the resort's 3,078 acres and five terrain parks of varying skills. And those who don't ski or ride will enjoy Winter Park Resort's ice skating, snowshoeing, and snowcat tours, plus an array of fresh dining and shopping adventures in the new Village at Winter Park Resort await.
From the "purist" perspective, Winter Park Resort is a sanctuary for skiers and riders with simple tastes for a great experience. It offers great snow, even better terrain, and a welcoming staff excited to share with guests what they love most about calling this special resort home. To learn more about Winter Park Resort, including lift ticket pricing and winter events, visit www.winterparkresort.com or call (970) 726-1564.
For all media inquiries, contact Communications Manager Jenn deBerge at jdeberge@skiwinterpark.com, (970) 726-1573.
