Ski Winter Park - Colorado's Best Ski Resort

     Winter Park Resort is Colorado's favorite. It is also Colorado's best destination ski resort! Just a short drive from Denver and Denver International Airport, Winter Park beats all the rest in amount/quality of snow, family friendliness, difficulty and the variety of terrain and ease of access.

     Lets start with how close Winterpark is to DIA and Denver. The Resort sits 62 miles from Denver's western border as the crow flies. Drive time from central Denver is around 75 minutes in good traffic. From DIA the drive time is about 2 hours. Compared to resorts farther along the I-70 corridor Winter Park is much more accessible as the Eisenhower Tunnel does not need to be negotiated. Also, the Berthoud Pass road upgrade has been completed and the trip over is a breeze.

     Winterpark: also the place to come for the family vacation. Lots and lots of family and kid friendly activities can be found here in this part of Grand County, Colorado. The Fraser tubing hill, The Village ice skating pond, snow mobile rentals, snowshoeing just to name a few that are fun for the whole family.

      With the most consistent snow in the Colorado Rockies, Winter Park also boasts more sunny days than any other resort in the state. Famous for its varied terrain, the resort is right for beginner to expert level skiers and snowboarders. With five interconnected mountains and three terrain parks, you are sure to have a perfect time at this activity-filled Colorado Rocky ski destination. There is plenty of lodging, with lodges, ski homes, vacation cabins, ski in and out condos, and bed & breakfasts , and at prices that correspond to everyone's budget. Relax in a hot tub, sit by the fire, dine at one of the wonderful restaurants, watch the sunset from one of the village bars, and your vacation will be unmatched.

     Snowfall averages for Winter Park are around 359 inches per year. That is number one for destination resort in COLORADO. Vail is a close second, with 348 inches per year, but who can deal with the Vail attitude and prices? Here are the WP ski trail stats:

Summit elevation: 10,700 feet
Vertical drop: 1,700 feet
Skiable acres: 2,762
Trails: 134
Lifts: 24
Trail levels: All
Average snowfall: 359