Summer at Winter Park is Officially Open

New York Times named Winter Park Resort one of six “Bargain Summer Trips Free From Crowds

Winter Park, CO - Even with lingering snow on the slopes, the 2011 summer season at Winter Park Resort officially opened on Saturday, June 11, 2011. All family base area activities are ready for guests, the Epic Singletrack Series began the first of seven races and life has returned to The Village at Winter Park. Trestle Bike Park is scheduled to open next Saturday, June 18.

Opening day coincides with a recent article published by The New York Times, where Winter Park Resort was honored by being named one of six destinations in a story written by travel editor, Michelle Higgins, titled Bargain Summer Trips Free From Crowds. It highlights a value vacation free from the heat, where lodging prices are drastically reduced in summer versus peak winter travel dates. The article also references the abundance of family activities and the lift-accessible mountain bike terrain in Trestle Bike Park. Other destinations named include Aruba, Las Vegas, St. Petersburg, FL., New Orleans and Scottsdale, AZ.
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Mother Nature Helps Winter Park Celebrate End of Season with Plenty of Powder

Winter Park. CO - Not going quietly, the 2010/11 season will end under a thick blanket of fresh powder and with many skiers and riders in a cold, wet splash on Sunday, April 24. This season has been truly memorable with incredible snowfall, entertaining events, warm and friendly staff and loyal guests.

Golden Bunny Candy Hunt -- Saturday, April 23
There is no shortage of Easter festivities at Winter Park Resort. Winter Park Willie and the Easter Bunny deliver on-mountain holiday fun with a candy hunt in Discovery Park. For children 5 and under, a base area egg hunt will be held as well. This 30-year tradition is a favorite for children of all ages. Other Easter activities include a “fun race” on the mountain and a coloring contest. Due to closing day being on Easter Sunday this year, please note the Easter activities will be held on Saturday, April 23.

Coca-Cola® Spring Splash -- Sunday, April 24
Closing day is considered a holiday on the mountain, so why not come out and enjoy one last day of spring skiing and riding? The fun-filled day starts at 12 p.m. as spectators watch skiers and riders struggle through obstacles on Larry Sale trail race course and then attempt to skim across an icy pond in hopes of finishing the race first. Prizes include a 2011-2012 season pass and cash prizes.

Registration begins hours before the race at 8 a.m., and participants race in the order they registered. Registration is limited to 100 participants and the roster filled quickly last year, it is advised to register early on Sunday. Helping celebrate the end of a great ski season “Better Than Bacon,” a popular band out of Fort Collins will set the tone for the closing day party from 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Colorado Has Plenty of Action Left in Their Season Still

Here are the areas in Colorado that are still turning the lifts:

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

Aspen Highlands

Beaver Creek Resort

Breckenridge Ski Resort

Copper Mountain Resort

Loveland Ski Area

Vail Mountain

Winter Park Resort

Silverton Mountain

Echo Mountain

April's Spring Skiing is a Blast at Winter Park Resort

Closing Day is Easter Sunday, April 24

Winter Park, CO - Boasting a season of incredible snow and with closing day not until April 24, Winter Park Resort is making April an event-filled month for guests by offering races, live music, Easter holiday festivities, and one of Colorado’s most sought after closing day parties.

Hi Standard Double Big Air -- Saturday, April 16
Vans and Protec presents the Hi Standard Double Big Air, in Rail Yard® terrain park. For this event, style is everything and nothing over a 720. Only $20 entry fee and $45 discounted lift ticket if needed. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three with a $3000 purse. For details, click here.

20th Annual Tom’s Terrific Cross Country Downhill -- Saturday, April 16
This five-kilometer "mostly downhill" fun race benefits junior skiers in the Competition Center. The race begins at 5 pm outside The Lodge at Sunspot atop Winter Park Mountain and involves some uphill sections and follows mostly green terrain. Past participants have raced on alpine, telemark, cross-country skis, snowboards and ski-boards. For more information, call the Competition Center at 970.726.1590. Registration Form

Spring Blast -- Saturday and Sunday, April 16-17
Spring Blast offers great food and drink specials at the Derailer Bar and Doc’s Roadhouse. Along with food and drink specials, guests can indulge in end-of-season sales and end the day with live music. Spring Blast is the perfect opportunity to bring the family out and enjoy live entertainment along with the beautiful spring weather. Saturday features the band “Hot Cheeze Soup” from 1-4pm, Sunday “James and The Devil” will rock the house from 1-4pm.

Golden Bunny Candy Hunt -- Saturday, April 23
There is no shortage of Easter festivities at Winter Park Resort. Winter Park Willie and the Easter Bunny deliver on-mountain holiday fun with a candy hunt in Discovery Park. For children 5 and under, a base area egg hunt will be held as well. This 30-year tradition is a favorite for children of all ages. Other Easter activities include a “fun race” on the mountain and a coloring contest. Due to closing day being on Easter Sunday this year, please note the Easter activities will be held on Saturday, April 23.

Coca-Cola® Spring Splash -- Sunday, April 24
Closing day is considered a holiday on the mountain, so why not come out and enjoy one last day of spring skiing and riding? The fun-filled day starts at 12 p.m. as spectators watch skiers and riders struggle through obstacles on Larry Sale trail race course and then attempt to skim across an icy pond in hopes of finishing the race first.

Prizes include a 2011-2012 season pass and cash prizes. Registration begins hours before the race at 8 a.m., and participants race in the order they registered. Registration is limited to 100 participants and the roster filled quickly last year, it is advised to register early on Sunday. Helping celebrate the end of a great ski season “Better Than Bacon,” a popular band out of Fort Collins will set the tone for the closing day party from 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Putnam U.S. Alpine Championships

Winter Park, CO - With the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup Finals and the NorAm Cup season in the rear-view mirror, the U.S. Ski Team returns home for the Putnam U.S. Alpine Championships set for March 31-April 3 in Winter Park, CO. Among those expected to compete are three-time World Cup giant slalom champion and Putnam athlete Ted Ligety (Park City, UT) and three-time Olympic medalist Julia Mancuso (Squaw Valley, CA).

The championships serve as the culmination of a five-month season that crossed continents and countries so America's best alpine skiers could go head-to-head with the world. Top athletes from the over 400 U.S. Ski Team club programs throughout the U.S. will converge on Winter Park for the four-day event.

The event also wraps a full-week of alpine racing at Winter Park which opens March 25 with the Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships, a culmination of the largest recreational ski and snowboard race program in the world.

"U.S. championships are always a fun way to close the season," said Mancuso, after finishing third in both the World Cup downhill and super G standings this season. "I'll definitely be racing everything in Winter Park."

On the elite World Cup level, former U.S. champion Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) added three more discipline titles to bring her career total to 12, while Ligety proved yet again that he is the greatest giant slalom athlete in recent years and Mancuso put on a season-long surge that resulted in victory at the final World Cup downhill.

Another notable U.S. Champs competitor is Nolan Kasper (Warren, VT), who is also a former NorAm champion. This season, Kasper jumped from 64th to 17th in the world slalom rankings and earned the Europa Cup slalom title. It was the first time an American had won a Europa Cup title since Monique Pelletier also took a slalom title in 1989.

"It's a long season, that's for sure," said Kasper. "But U.S. Champs is a pretty special event. There's no other way to see where you match up against the other top athletes across the country. Plus our families are all there and the coaches from our club programs. It feels like a big reunion."

Winter Park Again to Host Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships

Largest Recreational Ski and Snowboard Race in the World

Winter Park, CO - Winter Park Resort is proud to again host the Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships, March 24-27, 2011. This event is the largest recreational ski and snowboard race in the world, bringing racers of all ages from around the country. Over 1,200 racers and their families are expected to arrive in Winter Park between Tuesday, March 22 and Thursday, March 24. The public is welcome to watch all races, enjoy two days with live music and meeting members of the U.S. Ski Team.

To qualify for Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships, participants must be ranked in the top three in their age & gender category in their division at any of the Nature Valley NASTAR resorts across the country, as of Tuesday, February 22, 2011.

Ruby Hill Railyard's Fifth Season Comes to a Close

2011 On Track to be the Most Successful Season Yet

Denver, CO - Ruby Hill Rail Yard, Denver’s one-of-a-kind free urban ski and snowboard terrain park, will close for the 2011 season on Sunday, February 27.

Now in its fifth season, the 2011 Ruby Hill Rail Yard opened on January 8, 2011 for seven weeks and is on track to be the most well attended season to date. Ruby Hill’s success is largely due to the thirty-five volunteers who logged more than 900 hours to maintain the park, and to a snow cat that was provided by Winter Park Resort for maintenance purposes.

Ruby Hill Rail Yard is a result of a partnership between Winter Park Resort, Denver Parks and Recreation and Christy Sports: Winter Park provided seven rails, terrain park design and staff; Christy Sports provided over 300 free equipment rentals; and Denver Parks and Recreation provided the physical space and the youth programs that utilized the terrain park.

Thank you to the following partners for another successful season and for making Ruby Hill Rail Yard possible: Denver Parks and Recreation, Christy Sports, Johnson Controls, Denver Water, The North Face, Choose Outdoors, Wahoo’s Fish Taco and the Snowboard Outreach Society, along with the crew from Winter Park Resort.

Ruby Hill Rail Yard is located off of South Platte River Drive and West Florida Avenue. The Rail Yard will be open every day through Sunday, February 27, from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Top Disabled Skiers Compete at Winter Park Open

Winter Park, CO - Conditions as of 5:00pm on January 4, 2011

Packed Powder conditions with a 45 inch mid-mountain base and a 50 inch base at the summit. 20 lifts turning at 9am this morning, getting you to 133 trails, 8 terrain parks/pipes and 2560 acres are open.

Snowmaking Begins at Ruby Hill Railyard, Denver's Free Urban Terrain Park!

Winter Park Resort, Denver Parks and Recreation and Christy Sports Again Team Up To Bring Winter Sports To The City Of Denver Free Of Charge

Denver, CO - Due to cold temperatures in the Denver area, snowmaking at Ruby Hill Rail Yard has begun with over an acre of snow in anticipation of the Rail Park opening mid- January through February 2011.

Approximately 1 million gallons of water will be used to cover the area with snow. When it melts, it will return to the surrounding vegetation. Denver Water has agreed to let the City use this water as long as they reduce water needs in the summer by an equal amount. As a result, no water is being wasted – just reallocated.

First established in 2007, Ruby Hill Rail Yard was the country's first free urban terrain park based in a city. The experimental program instantly became a nationwide model for numerous cities and ski resort collaborations.

2010 Photo Credit: Dave Watson Photography

Winter Park Opens with a Powder Day!

Winter Park, CO -

71st Season begins with unbelievable early season conditions

Top-to-Bottom terrain on Winter Park Mountain, with Mary Jane expected to open with limited terrain on Saturday

71 Hour Lodging Sale of 71% OFF to Celebrate 71st Season

Snowfall totals include 13” - 72 hours, 10” - 48 hours, 6.5” - 24 hours

Winter Park Resort to Open New Private Lesson Center

Winter Park, CO - Winter Park Resort’s Ski + Ride School are improving a 63 year tradition of exceptional instruction with the opening of the new Private Lesson Center on December 11, 2010. As the longest continually operating professional ski school in Colorado, generations of guests have learned to ski and snowboard or advance their skills with the guidance of Winter Park’s highly trained coaches. The new Private Lesson Center is an innovative concept that combines Winter Park’s proven teaching techniques with the VIP level of customer service. This unique space features amenities to enhance the guests’ overall experience while being value priced, remaining true to Winter Park’s dedication to affordability.

The Private Lesson Center is designed to improve the complete resort experience for private lesson participants and includes exclusive lift line access to all lifts, concierge service, VIP rental delivery, boot dryers, performance lab featuring custom alignment services and free Wi-Fi access. This stand-alone building is centrally located within The Village at Winter Park and steps from the Zephyr Mountain Lodge and Zephyr Express Chairlift. As guests step into the Private Lesson Center, they will find plush leather couches, HD flat screen televisions, refurbished barn wood accents, customized lockers and a calming color palate accented with warm wooden cabinetry. The Private Lesson Center will provide a space for true Rocky Mountain hospitality for private lesson guests and their friends and family.

Winter Park Resort Shows its Colors

Winter Park, CO - Fall is in full swing at Winter Park Resort! The aspens are glowing gold, the air is getting crisp, and before you know it the flakes will start to fly.

Labor Day Weekend Offers Season Pass Sale Locations and Specials

Winter Park, Copper Mountain, Steamboat Springs, CO - Labor Day weekend is a turning point from summer to winter for snow sports enthusiasts looking for the hottest deals on season passes and pass products to their favorite Colorado resorts, Winter Park Resort, Copper Mountain and Steamboat. All Front Range Christy Sports locations and the Sport’s Authority Sniagrab location will be offering the Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus, in addition to all other pass products including the Winter Park Four Pass and the Copper Mountain Four Pack, September 3 – 6, 2010.

“With school back in session and fall right around the corner, now is the time to ensure you’re ready for another adventurous winter of Colorado skiing," says Rob Perlman, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Steamboat and Winter Park. "With special Front Range Labor Day sales and bonus packs and passes for Winter Park and Copper Mountain, these passes reflect some of the best deals of the season. However, you have to act soon as pricing guarantees run through September 6th."

Winter Park Resort Brings the Big Top Circus to the Mountain Top

Winter Park, CO - With the return of the Zoppé Italian Family Circus to Winter Park Resort, imaginations will be captivated in the intimate 500 seat tent located at the base of the resort, near West Portal Station. Guests will enjoy a one-ring circus performance that honors the history of the Old-World Italian tradition, August 6-8 and 13-15. New this year, children can live their dreams of circus life during the five-day Winter Park Circus Camp, August 9 -13. This exciting summer event will bring families together while exploring the wonders of the performing and visual arts of the circus at Winter Park Resort.

The Zoppé Italian Family Circus will be holding performances August 6-8 and 13-15, 2010. Starring Nino the clown, the circus is propelled by a central story (as opposed to individual acts) that feature acrobatic feats, equestrian showmanship, canine capers, clowning and plenty of audience participation. Lively characters will perform unique stunts throughout the heartfelt story. Circus ticket pricing: Adults $13; Kids (4-12) $8; Family 4 Pack $35; Kids (3 & under) FREE. Circus performance times: Weekend #1 - Friday, Aug 6- 7:00pm; Saturday, Aug 7 – 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm; Sunday Aug 8 – 1:00pm, 4:00pm; Weekend #2 – Friday, Aug 13 - 7:00pm; Saturday, Aug 14 – 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm; Sunday, Aug 15 – 1:00pm, 4:00pm.

Winter Park Resort Bustles with Family Activities During the Summer Months

Winter Park, CO - With free activities and value priced season passes and family four packs for base activities, Winter Park Resort is summer perfection for budget conscious families. Guests can explore mountain biking, hiking, Colorado’s longest Alpine Slide and new family activities and events. Unique to Winter Park are the engaging and educational free daily family activities that stretch the imagination while bringing families together in The Village at Winter Park all summer season.

After an adventure filled day on the mountain, The Village at Winter Park will offer families free* daily activities. Toddlers to teens and parents to grandparents can learn and experience something new each day this summer.

The Circus is Coming to Town
The big top is headed to the mountain top this August. The Zoppe Italian Circus will be holding performances August 6-8 and 13-15, 2010. Guests will be welcomed into the intimate 500 seat tent for a one-ring circus that honors the best history of the Old-World Italian tradition. Starring Nino the clown, the circus is propelled by a central story (as opposed to individual acts) that feature acrobatic feats, equestrian showmanship, canine capers, clowning and plenty of audience participation. Circus ticket pricing: Adults: $13, Kids ages 4-12: $8, Family 4 Pack: $35, Kids 3 & under are FREE.

Winter Park's Frreride Fridays Extended Hours Begin One Week Early at Trestle Bike Park

Winter Park, CO - Freeride Fridays extended bike park hours at Trestle Bike Park will begin one week early in response to guest request and optimal trail conditions due to warm weather and an extremely hard working bike park crew. Every Friday, from 4-7pm, guests will receive discounted lift tickets, discounted equipment rental packages and all the runs they can downhill bike in three hours. Three family-friendly base activities will also remain open, Mountain Mini Golf, Amaze’n Human Maze and the Zephyr Express Scenic Chairlift. With the lingering sunshine and warm summer mountain weather, it made sense to begin the second season of offering extended hours in June.

Every Friday extended Bike Park hours, 4pm to 7pm

Discounted lift tickets and equipment rental packages

Popular with local and Front Range riders

Family activities also open – mini golf, maze and scenic chairlift

Winter Park Resort and Trestle Bike Park Will Open for Summer Saturday

Winter Park, CO - The sun is shining, the grass is green, and summer at Winter Park Resort starts Saturday, June 12 with the official opening day. The Zephyr Express chairlift will start running at 9:30 a.m. for bikers to access Trestle Bike Park. Base area activities will open at 10:00 a.m.

Trestle Bike Park is the fastest growing bike park in the United States, home to 33 miles of downhill and freeride trails including 175 stunts and features. Throughout June, Trestle Bike Park will be open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with all day passes available for $34/person. Check www.TrestleBikePark.com on Friday, June 11, 2010 for an opening day trail status update to see which of your favorite trails will be open. Before you hit the trails, have fun and work on your bike handling skills on two pump tracks or bring the younger riders to practice in the Kids’ Skills Zone, located at the base of the Trestle Bike Park. The bike park crew is also working hard to complete a top to mid-mountain singletrack trail by opening day, Saturday, June 12, 2010. All trail openings are based on conditions and additional trails will open as conditions permit.

Three Free Tix with the 2010/11 Rocky Mountain Superpass

Winter Park/Copper Mountain/Steamboat Springs, CO - A new benefit of three FREE lift tickets has been added to the popular Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus, which offers unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain plus six unrestricted days at Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.® for only $49 down through June 1, 2010.

“Collectively, we decided to add a huge bonus benefit to the Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus if purchased through June 1,” said Rob Perlman, vice president of sales & marketing for Winter Park Resort. “The three free lift tickets, paired with the already doubled Friends & Family benefits for the 2010/11 season at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain, plus six days at Steamboat, makes this an incredible value and an even better deal for our loyal guests.”

Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus holders will enjoy the following benefits:

NEW three complimentary lift tickets with every adult pass purchase, good for one per resort: Winter Park, Copper Mountain and Steamboat, valid opening day at each resort through December 10, 2010.

Unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain, plus six unrestricted days at Steamboat

NEW for 2010/11- Double the Friends & Family discounted tickets to 20, available for use anytime during the 2010/11 season (only available at Winter Park and Copper, 10 per resort)

Discounts on resort food and beverage, retail, rental, and ski and ride lessons

Discounts off full-window rate lift tickets at most Intrawest resorts including Whistler Blackcomb, BC (excluding Colorado resorts)

Special pass holder offers via the Pass Perks monthly emails

Winter Park - As of 3:30pm on April 13, 2010

Winter Park, CO - Lift lines are short and the sun is making an appearance after a morning of light, fresh snow. We’ve seen 11 inches in the past week and snow is in the forecast. Skiing and riding is on spring conditions….with a 65 inch mid-mountain base and a 72 inch base at the summit. 17 lifts start turning at 9am this morning, getting you to 133 trails and 7 terrain parks crossing 2,680 acres.

We expect 1 – 2 inches of the good stuff today with a high temperature near 30 degrees. We may see another inch of snowfall overnight tonight as skies clear tomorrow. We expect a high temperature tomorrow near 45 degrees.

Ski Free in April
Stay a minimum of two nights and receive a free lift ticket with each nights lodging*. Seriously, free lift tickets.

Rocky Mountain Super Pass Unveiled at $409

The popular Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus is back for another year at an astounding value with unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain plus six unrestricted days at Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.® for only $409.

“The Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus is back with exclusive savings over the next three weeks for Colorado’s most loyal skiers and riders,” said Rob Perlman, vice president of sales & marketing for Winter Park Resort. “With double the Friends & Family benefits at Winter Park and Copper Mountain, plus six days at Steamboat for the same price as the popular Rocky Mountain Super Pass, now is the best time to purchase a pass for next season.”

Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus holders will enjoy the following benefits:
·Unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain, plus six unrestricted days at Steamboat
·NEW for 2010/11- Double the Friends & Family discounted tickets to 20, available for use anytime during the 2010/11 season (only available at Winter Park and Copper, 10 per each resort)
·Discounts on resort food and beverage, retail, rental, and ski and ride lessons
·Discounts off full-window rate lift tickets at most Intrawest resorts including Whistler Blackcomb, BC (excluding Colorado resorts)
·Special pass holder offers via the Pass Perks monthly emails.

"Winter Park, Copper Mountain and Steamboat are three globally-recognized mountain destinations, reminding us what's best about Colorado skiing," said Andy Wirth, vice president of sales & marketing for Steamboat. "The Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus provides unequalled value to everyone by bringing these three incredible brands together on one pass."