Winter Park Resort

Winter Park is known as Denver's mountain, easily accessible by the Winter Park Express ski train. The resort offers a distinct split in character: its front side features family-friendly groomed terrain, while Mary Jane is celebrated as the mogul capital of Colorado. Winter Park is also generally considered more affordable than other resorts along the I-70 corridor.

The Winter Park Express ski train operates on select weekends from Denver Union Station, providing direct access to the resort's base. This offers a convenient alternative to driving and helps avoid traffic.

For those driving, the route from Denver crosses Berthoud Pass. While scenic, it is crucial to check CDOT (Colorado Department of Transportation) conditions, especially during storms, as the pass can be challenging.

Winter Park Resort boasts a diverse ski area split across two main regions. The front side is characterised by its family-friendly groomed terrain, offering smooth runs suitable for a wide range of abilities. In contrast, Mary Jane is famously known as the mogul capital of Colorado, presenting a challenging experience for advanced skiers.

For strong intermediates, Parsenn Bowl provides a unique above-treeline experience. It offers expansive open-bowl skiing that is accessible at this difficulty level, which is a rare feature.

Discovery Park on the Winter Park side is specifically designed for beginners. It features gentle terrain, dedicated lifts, and a carefully structured progression path that allows new skiers to learn and gain confidence away from the busier main mountain areas.

Mary Jane is truly a mogul heaven for advanced skiers. It features a range of sustained bump runs, including popular trails like Drunken Frenchman, Trestle, and Brakeman. For those looking for an even greater challenge, Vasquez Cirque offers thrilling hike-to chutes.

To hone your mogul skills, consider enrolling in Mary Jane mogul clinics, which are widely considered the best instruction available for bumps in Colorado.

Winter Park Resort is a key destination included on the Ikon Pass.

The resort is home to the National Sports Centre for the Disabled, an organisation recognised globally for offering one of the world's leading adaptive ski programmes.