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The locals know to follow the snow! Perhaps that's why "Colorado's Favorite Resort" also boasts the highest annual snowfall of major Colorado ski areas with an abundant 369 inches each year.

Located only 67 miles from Denver, Winter Park sits in the Vasquez Mountains of Arapaho National Forest.

Winter Park, Mary Jane, Parsenn Bowl, Vasquez Cirque and Vasquez Ridge make up the five distinct mountains that host Winter Park's 2,886 acres of incredibly varied terrain. With slopeside lodging and fun nighttime activities near by, you'll quickly see why the locals call this their favorite.

  

  

RESORT STATISTICS

  

Average Annual Snowfall:
Winter Park with over 369 inches / 9.1 meters, has the most consistent snow season after season.

Mountain Characteristics

Winter Park:
Vertical Drop - 1700 ft
Maximum Run Length - 2 miles
Top Elevation - 10,700 ft
Base Elevation - 9,000 ft
Beginner - 27.8%
Intermediate - 20.5%
Advanced - 33.1%
Most Difficult - 18.4%
Expert Only - 0%

Mary Jane:
Vertical Drop - 2610 ft
Maximum Run Length - 4.5 miles
Top Elevation - 12.060 ft
Base Elevation - 9,450 ft
Beginner - 1%
Intermediate - 19%
Advanced - 22%
Most Difficult - 57%
Expert Only - 1%

Vasquez Ridge:
Vertical Drop - 1214 ft
Maximum Run Length - 1.4 miles
Top Elevation - 10,700 ft
Base Elevation - 9,486 ft
Beginner - 10%
Intermediate - 35%
Advanced - 3%
Most Difficult - 51%
Expert Only - 0%

Parsenn Bowl:
Vertical Drop - 1712 ft
Maximum Run Length - 5.1 miles
Top Elevation - 12,060 ft
Base Elevation - 10,348 ft
Beginner - 1%
Intermediate - 19%
Advanced - 22%
Most Difficult - 57%
Expert Only - 1%

Vasquez Cirque:
Vertical Drop - 1500 ft
Maximum Run Length - NA
Top Elevation - 11,900 ft
Base Elevation - 10,400 ft
Beginner - 0%
Intermediate - 0%
Advanced - 2%
Most Difficult - 85%
Expert Only - 14%

Terrain
Trails: 3,060 total skiable acreage (1,238.34 hectares), includes 143 designated trails and 1,212 acres (490 hectares) of off-piste terrain, including Vasquez Cirque and glade skiing.

Lift Facilities
26 lifts including 7 High-Speed Express Quads, 5 Triple Chairlifts, 7 Double Chairlifts, 3 Magic Carpets. Uphill capacity of 36,920 skiers per hour. The Zephyr Express is modified to accommodate 20 gondola cabins for dinner service to The Lodge at Sunspot.

Snowmaking
Snow is made on 26 trails covering 300 acres.
Our snowmaking capabilites guarantee the opening of Winter Park before Thanksgiving.
 

   

    

  

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