Winter Park Resort

Non-Stop Fun at
Winter Park Resort

Variety is the spice of life — and it’s why just about everyone puts Winter Park Resort at the top of their must-do list for summer.

One of the resort's most popular activities is top-to-bottom mountain biking for intermediate to advanced riders. Cyclists and their trusty set of wheels are whisked to the summit of Winter Park Mountain via the Zephyr Express chairlift. From there, riders can access the resort's 50-mile network of interconnected trails. One chairlift ride with a bike costs $16 or $22 for unlimited rides and bike rentals are available at the base of Winter Park Resort.

For those who prefer hiking boots to bike pedals, Winter Park has designated two trails exclusively for hikers. A chairlift ride on the Zephyr Express delivers hikers to the trailheads of the Nystrom and Ute Trails. The Nystrom Trail follows a mountain ridge to Mary Jane's 12,060-foot summit for a decidedly invigorating workout. The Ute Trail is a relatively gentle, downhill hike that crosses the wide-open trails of Winter Park Mountain and dips into sections of dense evergreen forest and on to the base.

Thrill seekers of all ages are drawn to Colorado's longest Alpine Slide. Riders climb into a sturdy plastic sled equipped with runners and hand-held brakes before speeding their way down 3,030 feet of dips and swooping turns. The parallel tracks (one for slower riders and one for speed demons) are accessed from the Arrow chairlift. Ride the slide for $12/adult and $10/child (6-13).
Catch one of the latest mountain crazes and play a round of disc golf. Perched at the top of Winter Park Mountain, the course's 18 holes wind around the summit for 360 degrees of jaw-dropping scenery. The course is free with the purchase of a Zephyr Express lift ticket ($10/adult and $8/child, ages

6-13), and disc rental is available at the base of the resort. Or, putter around the base of the slopes on tMountainside Mini Golf course. This original course depicts some of the features and folklore of Winter Park and the Fraser Valley's history. A round of 18 holes costs $8/adult and $6/child (6-13).

Guests get a high-flying rush on the Leaps & Bounds Bungee. Safely harnessed, all ages can flip and get huge altitude jumping on this trampoline tethered by bungee cords. Cost is $10/adult and $8/child (6-13).

For a truly unique experience, the Rock 'n Roll Gyro is a human-sized sphere that allows riders to move themselves upside down and all around to create a sensation similar to weightlessness. Cost is $8/adult and $6/child (6-13). Height restrictions apply.

To rise above the crowd, slip on a harness and check out the Outdoor Climbing Wall. This 24-foot wall offers three different routes with varying degrees of difficulty and has an automatic belay safety system. The cost is $8/adult and $6/child (6-13) per climb.

All base activities may be purchased individually, however the all-in-one Park Pass offers the best value. The pass includes unlimited use of Alpine Slide, Mini Golf, Zephyr Scenic lift ride and bike transport, Human Maze, Outdoor Climbing Wall, Gyro and Leaps n' Bounds Bungee. Cost for a full-day Park Pass is $49/adult/child and a half-day Park Pass is $44/adult/child, valid 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Kids five and under are free.