Winter Park Ski Resort Guide
Winter Park, United States
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 12,073ft |
| Resort Height | 8,990ft |
| Nearest Airports | Denver International and Steamboat Springs |
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Winter Park
The ski area of Winter Park is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 8,990ft.
Summary
Winter Park has direct access to 134 marked pistes, served by a total of 22 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 8,990ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 12,073ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Winter Park is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Winter Park.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Hole In The wall'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Winter Park?
The next notable snow forecast is 2in, expected on 24 December.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Winter Park Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 61 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 47 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 35 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 29 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 137 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 22 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Winter Park Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 12,073ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 8,990ft |
| Resort Altitude (Winter Park) | 8,990ft |
| Max Vertical | 3,084ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Winter Park has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Winter Park?
This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Pacific, Colorado.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Winter Park is Denver International, 120 minutes drive away.
Steamboat Springs, Vail/Eagle, Yampa Valley, Colorado Springs and Laramie airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 22 ski lifts are able to uplift 35,030 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 45 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Winter Park open?
Opened (since October 28, 2024).
Usual opening is late October, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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