Winter Park and the Fraser Valley
Everything we tell our own guests about the valley, winter and summer.
Find a homeThings to do in Winter Park
Lifts turn from November into April.
- Winter Park Resort3,081 skiable acres, a 12,060 foot summit and about 345 inches of snow a year. The Gondola runs from the base village to Sunspot at the top.winterparkresort.com ↗
- Mary JaneWinter Park's steeper side, known for moguls, trees and long bump runs. Same lift ticket, its own base area.
- Nordic skiingGrand County has three Nordic centers, groomed for classic and skate. Rentals and lessons at each.
- SnowshoeingEvery Nordic center keeps separate snowshoe trails with rentals. The Fraser River Trail is flat enough for children.
- SnowmobilingGuided tours climb toward the Continental Divide, and unguided rentals run on marked trails.grandadventures.com ↗
- TubingLift-served tubing lanes for all ages, a few with night sessions.
- SleddingThe Town of Winter Park lends sleds for free at the hill in Hideaway Park.
- Dog sleddingRide behind a husky team through the forest at Snow Mountain Ranch. Rides run on set days and sell out, so book ahead.redemptionsledtours.com ↗
- Ice skatingOutdoor rinks with skate rentals in Fraser and at Snow Mountain Ranch.
- Sleigh ridesHorse-drawn sleighs across snowy meadows, then hot cocoa and marshmallows by the fire.winterparksleighrides.com ↗
- Hot air ballooningBalloon flights over the valley run year round, early in the morning when the air is calm.grandadventureballoon.com ↗
- Hot springsPools fed by natural mineral springs, open every day of the year.hotsulphursprings.com ↗
- Grand Park Rec CenterPool, lazy river, water slide and climbing wall in Fraser for a day off the snow.
Denver to Winter Park
Getting here
Winter Park is about 67 miles from downtown Denver, roughly 1 hour 40 minutes by car on I-70 and US-40 over Berthoud Pass, at 11,307 feet. In winter the Amtrak Winter Park Express runs from Denver Union Station to the resort base in about two hours.
Amtrak ski train from Union Station, winter season only
Road conditions on CDOT COtrip (opens in a new tab)Car, train or shuttle
From the airport
Denver International is about 90 miles, roughly two hours.
By car
I-70 west, then US-40 over the pass. Check cotrip.org for chain laws before you leave.
Winter Park Express
Amtrak's ski train runs from Denver Union Station to the resort base Thursday to Sunday, mid-December to late March. The A Line connects the airport to Union Station.
The Lift
A free bus that links Winter Park and Fraser.
Home James
Shared and private shuttles from Denver International.
Powderhound Private Transfers
Private transfers for groups of four or more.
Our culinary favorites
Breakfast and coffee
- Rollin' Street BakeryCzech chimney cakes, pastries and coffee.
- Carver's Bakery & CafeBreakfast in town.
- Wake N' BaconLocal, seasonal breakfast.
- Goody's Mountain CreperieSweet and savory crepes.
Lunch
- Rudi's DeliSandwiches to take up the hill.
- Smokehouse BBQBarbecue in Winter Park.
- Hernando's Pizza PubPizza pub in Winter Park.
- The Ditch on 40Family-run; burgers, New Mexican food and margaritas.
Après
- Vicious Cycle BreweryLocal beer.
- Idlewild SpiritsDistillery and restaurant.
- Foundry Cinema & BowlFilms, bowling and a full bar.
- Gravity HausTerrain Taco, downtown Winter Park.
Dinner
- Deno's Mountain BistroSteaks, pasta and a long wine list.
- Tabernash TavernDinner up the valley.
- Devil's Thumb RanchFarm-to-table at the ranch.
- Pepe Osaka's Fish TacosTacos and sushi.
Essentials
| Groceries | Safeway, Fraser | Full grocery, 6 am to 11 pm. |
|---|---|---|
| Trails End Mercantile | At the resort base, 8 am to 8 pm in ski season. | |
| Medical | Winter Park Medical Center | Emergency and urgent care near the resort. |
| Fraser Medical Clinic | Primary care in Fraser. | |
| Middle Park Health, Granby | The nearest hospital. | |
| Gear rental | Black Tie Ski Rentals | Skis and boots delivered to your door, 20 percent off through our link. |
| Beavers Sports at Iron Horse | Between Buildings C and D, 8 am to 6 pm daily, 20 percent off online rentals for Iron Horse guests. | |
| X Sports | 20 percent off rentals for our guests. |
The valley
The Fraser River runs 32 miles north from Berthoud Pass, past Winter Park, Fraser and Tabernash to Granby. Grand Lake and the west entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park sit above it.
