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WINTER PARK

📍Winter Park, Colorado, USA

🤙 Local's Favorite🌲 Tree Skiing🏔️ Expert ParadiseUnlimited on Ikon☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Murray Foubister · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
3,060 ft
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Skiable terrain
3,081 acres
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Avg snowfall
Over 344.6 in
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Lifts
23

Winter Park Ski + Ride School

Adults: outside West Portal Shop by Arrow Lift; children: Sorensen Park by Gemini Lift

Ski LessonsSnowboard LessonsPrivate LessonsKids Programs

Winter Park offers ski and snowboard lessons for adults and children. Adult groups meet outside the West Portal Shop by the Arrow Lift. Children’s groups meet outside Sorensen Park by the Gemini Lift.

Why we like it

If the family has both adult and child bookings, plan for two meeting spots at the Winter Park base and allow time to drop off children before the adult lesson.

Best for:

Adult and children’s groupsAdvance online bookingSki and snowboard instruction
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons, private lessons, kids programs.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Visit Website

NSCD Adaptive Ski School

Adaptive Program Center, Winter Park Resort

Ski LessonsSnowboard LessonsPrivate LessonsKids ProgramsAdaptiveAdaptive Skiing

The National Sports Center for the Disabled runs adaptive alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, ski biking, and snowshoeing at Winter Park.

Why we like it

Programs begin at age four and include instruction, lift access, and equipment, with individual, family, and inclusion formats published.

Best for:

Adaptive winter sportsPrograms ages four and olderInstruction, lift access, and equipment
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons, private lessons, kids programs, adaptive, adaptive skiing.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Visit Website

Beavers Sports Shop – Downtown Winter Park

78641 Main Street, Unit A, Winter Park

Beavers Sports Shop takes ski and snowboard rental reservations for its downtown Winter Park store at 78641 Main Street, Unit A.

Why we like it

Select the downtown Beavers location if you want to collect gear in town. The Iron Horse shop has a separate pickup address and booking option.

Best for:

Downtown pickupSki and snowboard hireAdvance reservations
Programs & instructor details

Earlier listings include Rentals; ask the provider about current options.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, phone.

Without current field-level confirmation: rentals.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Visit Website(970) 726-5988

Epic Mountain Sports

Downtown Winter Park

Rentals

Epic Mountain Sports is a family-owned ski-rental and repair shop in Downtown Winter Park.

Why we like it

Visitors can arrange rental equipment and repair service through the same downtown shop.

Best for:

Ski rentalsEquipment repairDowntown pickup
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Visit Website
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Pro Tip: Book Early

Lessons and rentals at popular resorts often book up quickly, especially during peak season and holidays. We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred times.

Sources & planning context

Other names · Winter Park Resort

Compare the kind of instruction or equipment you need. The provider can match your ability, age and dates to a current program.

Typically early November to early May

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://www.winterparkresort.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
3081
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Scenic gondola rides, alpine slide, putting and Trestle Bike Park.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning
Seasonal operations; weather and trail conditions affect opening.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
3060
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
23
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
Over 344.6
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
9000
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
12060
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
166
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Winter Park winter trail map ↗Parsenn Bowl contains intermediate and advanced-intermediate terrain; the Cirque is a separate expert zone. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mary Jane terrain guide ↗Mary Jane is a mountain territory containing multiple difficulties, known for steep moguls. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Winter Park parking and RV exceptions ↗Security may authorize self-contained RVs in upper G Lot only for up to three days in a 30-day period. No hookups, dump station or trash service. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Winter Park Express ↗Seasonal service from Denver Union Station to the resort, with the airport A Line connecting separately to downtown Denver. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mountain statistics ↗Winter Park base elevation 9,000 feet. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Vacation Rentals | Zephyr Mountain Lodge | Winter Park Resort ↗Vacation Rentals | Zephyr Mountain Lodge | Winter Park Resort · Condos · Official Winter Park source · ski-in ski-out · full kitchens · Hot Tub · underground parking · Free Local Shuttle · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Vintage Hotel | Winter Park, Colorado Lodging ↗The Vintage Hotel | Winter Park, Colorado Lodging · Hotel · Official Winter Park source · steps from the free Village Cabriolet, hop on this open-air lift · Heated Pool · Hot Tub · On-Site Restaurant · pet-friendly accommodations · Free Parking · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Fraser Crossing Founders Pointe | Hotel & Vacation Rental ↗Fraser Crossing Founders Pointe | Hotel & Vacation Rental · condominiums · Official Winter Park source · slopeside · Hot Tub · underground parking · Free Local Shuttle · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Best Western Alpenglo Lodge | Winter Park Hotel in Colorado ↗Downtown Winter Park hotel with free community shuttle, hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, 14-person hot tub, and microwaves and refrigerators in every room. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Winter Park Mountain Lodge | Winter Park Hotel | Colorado Mountain Lodging ↗A 110-room lodge directly across from the ski lifts, with refrigerators and microwaves, indoor pool, hot tubs, restaurant and bar. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Beavers Sports Shop ski and snowboard rental reservations ↗The operator separates its downtown Beavers shop at 78641 Main Street, Unit A, from the Iron Horse location and gives the downtown number as 970-726-5988. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snowboard & Ski Lessons | Winter Park Resort ↗Group Lesson Meeting Locations - Adult group lessons meet on the snow outside West Portal Shop, adjacent to the bottom of the Arrow Lift at Winter Park base. Kids group lessons meet outside Sorensen Park, next to the Gemini Lift. Book at least 72 hours in advance to score the best value. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Lodge at Sunspot ↗Top of the Gondola at 10,700 feet, with winter lunch, drinks, views and mountaintop après on selected dates. Check gondola access and event arrangements. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Deno's Mountain Bistro ↗A downtown Winter Park steakhouse and watering hole, open since 1976, with Mediterranean-style steakhouse fare, fine wines, and a full bar. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Vertical Bistro ↗Village bistro and taproom at 130 Parry Peak Way listed for lunch, après and dinner. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Bake Haus 232 ↗Lower level off the fountain at Cooper Creek Square. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches, breads, bagels, pastries and coffee. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Home ↗A long-running Winter Park pizza pub with hand-tossed pizza, pasta, appetizers, salads, and a full-service bar. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Winter Park — official hours information ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Winter Park — official homepage ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Ikon Pass — 26/27 opening and closing dates (updated September 29, 2026) ↗

    Official Ikon 26/27 opening table lists this destination as TBA. No exact dates are verified.

  • Official 2026–27 operating information ↗

    Official published resort facts. Values are resort-reported, not current trail/lift status.

  • Winter Park Summer Activities ↗

    Scenic gondola rides, alpine slide, putting and Trestle Bike Park.

  • Winter Park — Mountain Statistics ↗

    The operator publishes 166 designated trails.

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