We have put together a list of everything you need to know about Winter Park Resort.

Winter Park Resort is the closest major ski resort located roughly 60 miles from Denver. The resort, offering over 3,000 acres of skiable terrain, of which nearly a third are designated beginner trails, make it one of the top-pick resort for beginners. 

• Beginner runs: 8%
• Intermediate runs: 18%
• Advanced runs: 71%
• Expert runs: 3%
• Total ski runs: 171
• Terrain Parks: 8

• Summit elevation: 12,060 feet
• Skiable area: 3,081 acres
• Average snowfall: 353 inches/year

Enlarged Trail Map

Winter Park Resort has several lift pass options including Day Lift Tickets, Flex Lift Tickets, and different types of Season Passes.

Day Lift Tickets are available for 1 to 5 days for all ages. It is recommended to pre-book in advance for a discounted price and to secure the spot.

Flex Lift Tickets 

Flex Lift Tickets and Midweek Flex Lift Tickets allow you to lock in the number of days you would like to ski at a discounted rate and decide the arrival date later. It is available for a 2-day,3-day or a 4-day with 2 rest days excluding holiday dates.

Flex Lift Tickets holiday blackout dates:  

• December 26 - 31, 2024 
• Jan 18 & 19, 2025 
• Feb. 15 & 16, 2025 

Midweek Flex Lift Tickets holiday blackout dates:  

• All Saturdays and Sundays  
• Dec. 26 - 31, 2024 
• Jan. 20, 2025 
• Feb. 17, 2025 
• Mar. 10-14, 2025 

Winter Park Season Pass gives you unlimited days of skiing at the resort for the entire season. 

• Additional Benefits: You can get a discount on Winter Park-owned rentals, food and beverage. Also, share discounted lift tickets with friends and family. Read more
• Ideal for: It is the most flexible and cheapest option if you are planning to ski for more than 5 days at Winter Park. 

Midweek Pass

Midweek Pass gives you unlimited skis or rides at Winter Park Resort Monday through Friday excluding holiday dates. 

• Additional Benefits: You can get a discount on Winter Park-owned retail, food and beverage. Also, share discounted lift tickets with friends and family. Read more
• Ideal for: If you are planning to ski a lot at Winter Park only on weekdays.

The IKON Pass offers unlimited access to 17 resorts and up to 7 days of access each at 41 destinations. 

• Mountain Access: This pass gives you unlimited and unrestricted access to Winter Park throughout the ski season.
• Additional Benefits: You can get a discount on retail, food and beverage. Also, share discounted lift tickets with friends and family. T&C apply
• Ideal for: If you are planning to ski for 5 days or more at Winter Park and are also interested in skiing other resorts.

The IKON Base Pass offers unlimited access to 14 resorts and 5 days access each at 37 destinations with holiday date restrictions for some resorts. 

• Mountain Access: This Pass gives you unlimited access to Winter Park excluding holiday dates.
• Additional Benefits: You can get a discount on Winter Park-owned retail, food and beverage. Also, share discounted lift tickets with friends and family. T&C applied.
• Ideal for: If you are planning to ski for 5 days or more at Winter Park and are also interested in skiing other resorts with flexible ski dates depending on the resort access restrictions.

The IKON Base Pass offers unlimited access to 14 resorts and 5 days access each at 37 destinations with holiday date restrictions for some resorts. 

• Mountain Access: This Pass gives you unlimited access to Winter Park excluding holiday dates.
• Additional Benefits: You can get a discount on Winter Park-owned retail, food and beverage. Also, share discounted lift tickets with friends and family. T&C applied.
• Ideal for: If you are planning to ski 5 days or more at Winter Park and are also planning to ski at Aspen Snowmass, Sun Valley, Deer Valley Resort, Snowbasin, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Taos Ski Valley and Alta Ski Area.

The IKON session pass gives you access to 40 destinations for a total of 2 to 4 days. 

• Mountain Access: The pass gives you access to the number of ski days on the passes that are valid throughout the entire season, excluding holiday dates.
• Additional Benefits: You can get a discount on Winter Park-owned retail, food and beverage. Also, share discounted lift tickets with friends and family. T&C applied.
• Ideal for: If you are unsure about your arrival date and are planning to ski for 2 to 4 days at Winter Park or multiple resorts.

Winter Park Ski and Snowboard School offers group and private lessons as well as ski programs.

• Group Lesson: Full-day lessons are available for kids ages 4 to 14. For ages 15 and above, AM half-day lessons are only available for first-timers to blue-level skiers and riders. PM half-day lessons are open to all levels.
• Private Lesson: This is a fully tailored half-day 3 hours or full-day 6 hours lesson. For ages 3 to 4 years old, it is a one-on-one lesson, no adult accompaniment required. All other private lessons can have up to 4 people, there is an additional fee per additional person if there are more than 4 people (subject to change). 
• Learn to Ski or Ride: This is a half-day group lesson for kids (ages 4 to 14) and first-timer adults. The package included a lift ticket, equipment rentals and 3 hours lesson.
• Lesson 5 Pack: This is a 5-group lessons package that allows you to split and share with friends and family, and it can be used on the same day for multiple participants or throughout the season.
• Multi-Week Lesson (Age 4-14): This is a 4 full-day lesson for skiers and snowboarders of all levels over the course of 4 consecutive weekends. Prebooking is recommended as availability is limited.

There are also 3 types of special lessons available for skiers only. A 72-hour advanced booking is required.

• Trees and Steeps - For those who want to focus on skiing between trees and take on steep terrain.
• Bump Master - For those interested in mogul technique or becoming more efficient on bumps.
• Women’s Ski Clinic - Specially designed by expert female ski instructors to identify holdbacks and develop breakthroughs. A 72-hour advanced booking is required.

Some important things to note:

• Lessons do not include lift tickets or rentals, except for Learn to Ski or Ride. 
• Lesson spots are limited so it is recommended that you book early. 
• The prices of the lessons also vary depending on the dates, the most expensive being holiday dates.

Ski and Ride School Meeting Areas.

Winter Park Resort has a ski town, Winter Park, located within walking distance from the resort. The Winter Park Village itself is also very convenient, located at the base of Winter Park, it features a variety of amenities, including restaurants, shops, and accommodation options.

Winter Park has many lodging options around the ski resort and the ski town from luxury ski-in/ski-out accommodations to budget-friendly options.

There are two main areas in Winter Park that you should consider staying at:

• Winter Park Village: This area is located conveniently at the base of the resort, it includes everything you need including shops, restaurants and bars. Staying in this area also gives you easy access to chairlift and some lodging access to ski-in/ski-out. Many popular hotels are located here including Zephyr Mountain Lodge, The Vintage and Winter Park Mountain Lodge.
• Downtown Winter Park: This area is 3 miles away from the resort, which offers a more economical choice of accommodations and access to more restaurant options. Many popular hotels include The Viking Lodge - Downtown Winter Park, Colorado and the Best Western Alpenglo Lodge.

Regardless of which area you choose to stay at, the most convenient lodgings are ski-in-ski-out or a short walk to the lifts. See Winter Park ski-in-ski-out lodgings for more information.

Winter Park has several on-mountain dining options, below are some of the highly-rated dining locations.

The Lodge at Sunspot is located at the top of The Gondola with a scenic view of the mountain at 10,700 ft. 

Opening hours (subject to change):
Breakfast: 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Lunch: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Bar: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

December 19, 2024 - March 29, 2025
4 p.m.-8 p.m.

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Vertical Bistro & Tap is located in the Village at  Winter Park Resort and offers fine dining dishes made with local ingredients.

Opening hours (subject to change):

12 p.m.-8 p.m. (Sun-Mon, Thu)

12 p.m.-9 p.m. (Fri-Sat)

Bar: 12 p.m.-10 p.m. (Fri-Sat)

Happy Hour: 3 p.m.-5 p.m.

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Winter Park Resort Village Map