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With a 76-year history, Winter Park Resort is Colorado's longest continually operated ski resort with the newest experiences. Averaging over 320 inches of annual snowfall and 300 days of sunshine, paired with 3,081 acres of award-winning terrain including groomers, terrain parks, deeps, steeps, trees and most definitely world-famous bumps at Mary Jane. Located just 67 miles northwest of Denver, Winter Park Resort is the closest major destination resort to Denver International Airport.
WInter Park Ski Resort consists of three interconnected mountain peaks Winter Park, Mary Jane, and Vasquez Ridge which share a common Lift Ticket. Mary Jane has a separate base area and is known for its moguls, tree skiing, hidden huts, and generally more difficult terrain. It encompasses the above- tree line terrain of Parsenn Bowl. Vasquez Ridge, offers intermediate terrain and mogul runs. There is an additional 435 acres of backcountry terrain in the Vasquez Cirque access to this area requires hiking from the top of Mary Jane.
Additional resort statistics:
Base 9000 ft, Summit 12,060 ft, Vertical Rise, 3060 ft., Skiable Area 3081 Acres, Trails: 166 Total: (8% Beginner, 19% Advanced, 52% Difficult, 3% Expert). Average Snowfall 320 inches (27 Feet)
The Vintage Hotel Winter Park is located has a shared lounge, a picnic area and billiards. The Zephyr Express is 950 metres from the venue. It lies in the centre of Winter Park, only steps from Coca Cola Tubing Hill at Winter Park. The city centre is a 15-minute walk away. The Cabriolet Gondola is 1,416 feet long with 38 open-air gondolas. Each gondola has an eight-place cabin. The travel time between Cabriolet's two terminals at the Vintage and the Village is about 2-1/2 minutes. Resort officials estimate the gondola lift has the potential to carry 2,800 riders per hour. It is also located near the hotel.
Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with bath towels, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries, non-smoking rooms, WiFi and cable channels. The Vintage Hotel offers a scenic view of the town and the ski area. Each room also has a microwave oven and small refrigerator provided. This is not a full kitchen.
The Five Mountain Tavern restaurant (not guaranteed to be open due to staffing issues) is located on site and each room has utensils and cookware. Winter Park Resort circle bus stop is within walking distance and the Hotel also has a shuttle. The venue boasts an outdoor heated swimming pool.
Trip includes:
Round Trip Airfare on SW Airlines
Lift tickets $76 per day for four or more days
Round trip bus transportation from Denver to Winter Park (2 hours) with food stop
6 nights lodging at the Vintage Hotel in Studio suites with kitchenette and two double beds.
Amenities include Large Hot Tubs & Heated pool
Welcome Party, group party and $15 Winter Park gift card
Round trip direct flights from Milwaukee to Denver on Southwest Airlines:
2/11 SW Flt #2041 MKE/DEN 11:40 AM-3;25 PM
2/17 SW Flt #1333 DEN/MKE 1:00 PM-4:15 PM
Trip Leader: Dawn Petermann 414 315-5100 dpetermann@yahoo.com
Lodging and air no lift tickets
$1247 (Cost Pay by Credit Card) $1211 (Cost Pay by Check Cost)
Lodging only no air or lift tickets
$1037 (Cost Pay by Credit Card) $1007 (Cost Pay by Check Cost)
Lodging, air & 4 day lift package (additional days $76 each)
$1560 (Cost Pay by Credit Card) $1515 (Cost Pay by Check Cost)
Lodging only 4 day lift package (Additional days $76 each)
$1414 (Cost Pay by Credit Card) $1284 (Cost Pay by Check Cost)
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