September 26th, 2009
The old ski train at Winter Park Resort
Many long time skiers and riders were dismayed last May when it was announced that the Winter Park Ski Train would end its popular 69-year tradition of bringing visitors to the Denver owned ski resort from Union Station in Denver. Phil Anschutz, ... Read More
September 22nd, 2009
In a new twist on traditional snow-making technology Winter Park ski resort in partnership with the Denver Water Board plans on adding silver iodine cloud seeding to its snow making tools. Four silver iodine burners will be installed in Grand County to increase precipitation at the ... Read More
May 25th, 2009
The C-Lot becomes a mini Woodstock every April during Spring Splash.
There is nothing like a Dead show,
and there’s nothing like the end of ski season party in the C-Lot at The Mary Jane. Part Woodstock, part Ullr festival and pure anarchy, Winter Park Resort has nothing to do with ... Read More
December 27th, 2008
With Christmas comes the crowds and more snow means more dough, or so goes the mantra of the ski industry in the Colorado Rockies, but not so this holiday season. Locals, who often shun the slopes during Christmas week are finding short lift lines and parking spots aplenty as the ... Read More
December 19th, 2008
A grassroots contest to come up with a name for the new Cabriolet (open-air gondola) at Winter Park Resort has been launched by some locals in the town of Winter Park, Colorado. The following has been seen posted around town this week:
“Contest to name the new Cabriolet (Gondola), at the ... Read More
December 9th, 2008
The Mary Jane, Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Untracked powder was on the bill of fare for the faithful at The Jane this chilly December morning. Having received well over two feet of snow in recent days, The Mary Jane was in fine shape to welcome back her longtime lovers. Favorite runs like ... Read More
December 7th, 2008
Burton's booth by Balcony House at Winter Park Resort's Snowboard Demo Day, 12-06-08
Fresh powder and newly opened ski trails greeted riders who ventured up to Winter Park Resort to take advantage of Snowboarding Demo Day. All the latest snowboards from manufactures like Burton, Nitro, ... Read More
December 6th, 2008
Skiers board the new Cabriolet at Winter Park Resort's "Village".
The new Cabriolet (open air gondola) at Winter Park Resort takes guests from the Vintage Hotel parking lot to the new Village near the base of Winter Park.
Winter Park Resort’s newest lift, the Cabriolet, began ... Read More