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Winter Park ski resort is the best value ski resort in Colorado as well as being a true skiers mountain; with 7 peaks offering a tremendous variety of terrain. Snowsure and high elevation ensure a long season.

Winter Park SKI RESORT

Winter Park is without question, Colorado's best value ski resort for international visitors and only 90 minutes from Denver airport. Combining the 4th largest ski area in Colorado alongside a neat ski in/ski out resort base - linked by shuttle bus to a small but traditional mountain town - Winter Park ticks a lot of boxes. Beyond skiing, enjoy exhilarating tubing at the Coca-Cola Tubing Hill, scenic gondola rides, snowshoeing, snowcat tours, and family-friendly events such as pond skimming and live music during Spring Splash. Special activities, like the Sunset Snowcat & S’mores Tour and holiday drone shows, add extra excitement to your stay.

If you need a break from the slopes, try ice skating on a real frozen pond, sledding in Hideaway Park, or join nature tours designed for children and adults alike.

Dining at Winter Park is as satisfying as the activities. Choose from mountain casual spots like Lunch Rock and Sunspot Lodge for stunning views with your meal, or relax at base-area favourites such as Lime Mexican Cantina, Pizza Pedal’r, and Back Bowl Soup. For more variety, nearby town favourites like Deano’s Mountain Bistro, Hernando's Pizza Pub, Goodys Mountain Creperie, and Pepe Osaka’s Fishtaco offer everything from gourmet dinners to family-friendly comfort food. With more than 60 restaurants, there’s a perfect option for every taste.

How to Get to Winter Park from the UK

Fly direct from London to Denver International Airport (approximately 9.5 hours). From Denver, Winter Park is reached by shuttle bus or private transfer in less than 2 hours via Interstate 70 through Berthoud Pass. Alternatively, you can overnight in Denver and take the Amtrak train daily from Union Station direct to Winter Park. Holiday World arranges all flights and transfers as part of your ATOL-protected package.

Why book Winter Park with Holiday World?

With over 30 years of North America ski expertise and 5 Winter Park properties to choose from, Holiday World Ski Classics offers among the widest accommodation selection of any UK operator. We provide exclusive international lift ticket pricing for Winter Park, including multi-pass advisory on either Winter Park season pass or Ikon Pass options, and early booking hotel discounts of up to 40%.

THE SKIING IN Winter Park SKI RESORT

Winter Park ski resort consists of five adjacent mountains: Winter Park, Mary Jane, Parsenn Bowl, Vasquez Cirque, and Vasquez Ridge making it the fourth largest ski resort in Colorado. A network of trails and lifts interconnects the five distinct sections of each mountain. Five inter-connected peaks, 143 runs and over 3,000 acres of skiing means that Winter Park will keep you interested. Winter Park, has a total of 3,078 total skiable acres, that includes 142 designated trails, 25 Lifts and 1,212 acres of off-piste terrain, including Vasquez Cirque and glade skiing.

Is Winter Park good for Beginners?

Beginners find gentle green runs in areas like Winter Park Territory, Discovery Park, and Sorensen Park, while intermediates and experts enjoy blue, black, and even double-black runs in places like Mary Jane, Vasquez Ridge, Eagle Wind, and The Cirque.

Dedicated Beginner Areas: Discovery Park (mid-mountain, accessed via the free Galloping Goose lift) and Sorensen Park (reserved for ski school) are specifically set up for new skiers and children, providing a safe, comfortable learning environment removed from crowded, advanced runs.

Is Winter Park good for Intermediates?

Almost half of the trails cater for intermediate skiers, a perfect choice for those who like to cruise the wide-open spaces.
Wide Green Runs: Trails like Bill Wilson’s Way, Village Way, and Turnpike offer long, gentle descents perfect for new skiers and families, with good signage and easy navigation.

Is Winter Park good for Advanced skiers?

One of the best aspects is the sheer variety, the expert terrain is made up of a combination of Mary Jane with some of the USA's best mogul skiing and the new Vasquez Cirque which is host to the most extreme runs in Colorado.

is Winter Park good for families?

Top-Rated for Families: Winter Park was voted the most family-friendly ski resort in North America, thanks to its activities both on and off the slopes, the welcoming atmosphere, and convenient on-mountain lodging and services

Free Guided Mountain Tours - Twice daily tours are a great way to see the mountain and find the local's favourite or secret stashes. All participants must be an intermediate or better skier or rider. Lift ticket is required.

Winter Park is an Ikon Pass Resort.

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