Winter Park is always a blast! One of my favorite mountains I've been to. I heavily recommend the Mary Jane side of the mountain, especially for fellow snowboarders. Less moguls, usually less traffic, and some opportunities to play in the trees. The folks operating the mountain are always kind and on solo days I seemed to find new friends on the lift ride to the top. Friendly folks all around. Stay safe. Have fun. And shred on! read more

My impressions of this park are probably impacted by the fact that they desperately need snow. (As most ski resorts out here do). However other factors also influenced my impression. They need better access to maps, both the posted sign size and paper maps. For example, a trail map at bottom of each lift and at top of lift would be good too esp when more than 1 lift ends at same location. And why not put a map of ski village buildings on the trail map to help with orientation. I wish they would have groomed the trails more so in the morning so snow would have been fresher. It just seemed to make it more icy by grooming at night. Since many trails were closed people were condensed into those trails that were open. Squeezing more people into a smaller area will course make lift lines crowded but also puts more traffic on the slopes. The lift lines were absolutely ridiculous on the weekend. I didn't pay that much for lift ticket to repeatedly stand in lift line for 20 minutes. Also it would have been nice to have an increase in ski patrol monitoring some of the trails to discourage the aggressive behavior including the boarder who purposely ran into me and knocked me down. (When they laugh and keep going you know it was on purpose) We purchased lift tickets months ago so I don't remember the details of the process except that it wasn't straightforward. I ordered lift tickets for both myself and my husband so assuming I did the same thing each time but no he got a pass with early up access and I didn't. Weird. Okay here are some positives: I do like the availability of restrooms throughout the resort including up on some slopes. That is very nice. I appreciated sharing the slopes with amputees and individuals using wheelchairs. It is nice to see the inclusivity. I also really enjoyed going up to Sunspot lodge in the evening for sunset. That was very fun. read more

Slopes are amazing. They have just about anything for every skill level. Love that they have a lot of moguls that you can dip into while skiing down a green or blue. It's also nice that they have a lot of free parking and very easy to get to from denver. read more

Winter Park Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Winter Park, Colorado

We are visiting Winter Park Resort for a wedding! Room was nice! In the non-skiing season, there's lots of trails for biking and hiking. The $73 adventure park here at the resort was ok. Chair lift is $34 for scenic views on top of the mountain. Our room was adequate. No huge bells and whistles and a bit dated in the furniture, but the bed was comfortable and easy to get in and out of the free parking garage during this time of year. read more

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I have been coming here for 4 years! It has been so fun! They have so many good tree trails, hard and easy slopes, and over all just a really good spot to ski! You just should not go on the weekend it gets really crowded! During the weekdays it is pretty and not too many people! read more

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We love coming here with our family for skiing. Everyone is so friendly great service especially the rental department. They are amazing. Very helpful people. Everyone on the slopes was also very helpful and friendly. One of the best resorts in the midWest top-notch and we will continue to visit every year. Definitely five stars. read more

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Shuttle was easy to use and the employees of Winter Park were all incredibly kind. Not a ton of snow when I went, but it was a still fun to ski! read more

Abusive children's ski instructor. I was sitting down strapping into my board, I proceeded to get up to ride down but as soon as I got up this ski instructor skied from behind me and cut right in front of me then got mad that "I got in her way." Skier / boarder uphill is the one who has to watch out for those downhill so I was not at fault. The whole slope was open and there was no need for her to be anywhere near me. Nevertheless she began to curse me out in front of a little girl she was teaching and started hitting me in the chest and head with her ski poles. Even after I told her to stop hitting me she would just hit me again and then mock me. I will be calling customer service to report her. This is completely unacceptable, especially infront of a young impressionable kid you're teaching. For real, do you want to get physically assaulted by the staff at a ski resort? Do you want your kid learning from a physically abusive ski instructor? read more

Winter Park Resort - Ski instructor that hit me with her poles multiple times - Ski Resorts Near Me - Winter Park, Colorado

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Parking is a nightmare. No attendants in the morning to maximize lot usage. Wasted space all over the place. Also received a $125 ticket for using ski drop off at Village garage for 22 minutes before parking became free at 3:00. Never left my car. All before even getting on the mountain. read more

We have been to winter park a few times and always had such a great experience. Unfortunately, this year was not the case. Started out by us booking a ski in-out room several months in advanced to be informed the day of that there was a pipe issue in the room above us. They got us set up in another section of the resort to find out after we already got settled that the two nearest hot tubs are out of order so we would have to drive to our original location for the hot tub. I understand that the resort has nothing to do with the conditions. However, it was an extremely warm February day then below freezing the following day. On the third day, my husband and I got on one of the lifts and started going down a blue when I was injured because of the ice then four other individuals were also injured on the same trail at the same time with various injuries. I was shocked that the trail and lift were open. Now, the patrol & resort ER was 5 stars. Their quick responsiveness to me and all the others, their prioritization, skills, and communication was stellar. Truly such amazing teamwork. We love the convenience of this resort but sad to say we won't be back. read more

Besides the Folks ( you know the Darwin Award recipients) that decide to go out of bounds on skis and skimobiles and inevitably run in Avalanches Winter Park Resort is a hoot. Great powder easy to get to from Denver. Fantastic array of slopes for any skill level. This time we snowshoed on the Jim Creek Trail which is a great 5 mile in and out trek. It is gorgeous and if you like snowshoeing this one is fun. Yeah it aint a killer like Butler Gulch but very pleasant. Parking lots are good. read more

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Winter Park is Amazing for Novice Skiers We are a family of very casual skiers - Our kids have gone several times, I myself hadn't been on skies for three decades. We came to visit family in Colorado and ended up skiing on Friday, Jan 3rd at Winter Park. The weather was spectacular and we had an absolute blast. The lift staff were super helpful and friendly, especially on Galloping Goose. Our first-time skier would often fall getting off at the top, and the staff would happily help her back up each time. Several of our family members stuck to Shoe Fly and Tie Siding, which are a special gift to beginner skiers (and snowboarders!!). Over the course of the day the rest of us explored other parts of the mountain, but we were only able to cover a small portion even of the green trails. We are dreaming of coming back as soon as we can! read more

Winter Park Resort - The smile says it all! - Ski Resorts Near Me - Winter Park, Colorado

Came here with a large group to go skiing. It was a very busy day at the park and while lift lines were very long, the slopes didn't feel overly crowded once you were going down. Things were overall well organized and run throughout the park. They have plenty of options for food and beverages. They have everything you need to purchase or rent for equipment. Parking was a nightmare and $50+. The lifts are also only open until 4:00 pm, which is a bummer considering how much everything costs. read more

After almost 20 years of going to the Epic Pass mountains we made the switch to Ikon this season and are so glad we did because we get to ski at Winter Park. It's crazy to me that we haven't been here more, and getting the chance to explore the mountain we have found some amazing terrain and have overall really enjoyed our experience at the ski area. Yes, the lift lines are long on weekends, yes, the parking situation is a little rough, but it's a ski area in Colorado so it's to be expected. You definitely have to get here early to get free parking but the shuttle situation is decent (not great, if you miss the shuttle it's a LONG wait for the next one) or you can pay up to $50 to park in a closer paid lot if you choose to. The skiing itself is great, the terrain is varied especially if you include Mary Jane in your day and presents something for everyone. The food options are limited but the food at the base itself is actually really good and reasonably, by ski area standards, priced. We will definitely be back a lot as I have found a new appreciation for the City of Denver-owned staple of Colorado skiing! read more

Winter Park Resort - High lonesome lift on a bluebird day! - Ski Resorts Near Me - Winter Park, Colorado

A great fun ski resort with very friendly staffs and mostly nice people. We had a great time on the mountain for the last few days. This is my first year switching from Epic pass to Ikon and the lodges and staffs are better. Even the meals seem to be better value. The only reason I took away a star is that there are many chairs that have not opened yet. We are only able to ski the right side or Mary Jane. I guess that also means that we have a reason to come back in the future? read more

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We didn't stay at the resort so I can't speak to that part. Only the skiing, transportation, and the Village. I haven't skied here in a long time. Came for Spring Break with the family.I had an opportunity to ski alone while my wife and son were taking a lesson. I almost forgot how fun it is. The runs were well maintained and the staff at the ski lifts were nice. The view was incredible. It snowed a lot on our second day so we got some fresh powder. Very nice. Unfortunately, it also got colder and our son didn't like it. It was his first time in the snow so he wasn't used to it. Naturally that cut our ski time but it was fun while it lasted. Next time he'll enjoy it more. But it wasn't all bad. The Village is a fun place to hang out with all the stores and food and drink options around. I also liked the efficiency of the shuttle system that took us to and from the parking lot. And since Winter Park is the main attraction in the area all or most bus lines lead to the resort. The Coca Cola Tubing is also located here. read more

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My FAVORITE ski resort. Long runs and a good variety of them too!! Great ski school and plenty of greens for newbie skiers to enjoy as well as ADA certified program. Close to Denver metro and unpretentious!! If you complain about poor shopping and lack of restaurants, then you're not a serious skier. Shopping and terrific restaurants can be found in town down the road but not at the base. AND THATS OKAY!! MaryJane is the bomb for great skiing and fun! I come every year!! read more

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Beautiful place, pricey but expect for a ski resort. The girl at the ticket counter for the activities didn't seem to want to be there but it was at the end of their day and about to close. We just got there and had a few questions and she seemed bothered but other than lots of cute shops and restaurants if you didn't want to leave the area and drive into town. read more

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The whole point in winter park is to get to the slopes and play! Beautiful, clean and family friendly! read more

Winter Park Resort - Play area - Ski Resorts Near Me - Winter Park, Colorado

The first time I was here was five years ago. I wasn't able to ski because I was pregnant. This time I was able to ski. It was lots of fun. I took a lesson to refresh my memory because it had been several years since I last skied. I basically had a private lesson because the other person taking the class with me had to leave early. Overall, I liked my instructor. I think he did a good job. He took me to Discovery Park. It is a great spot for beginners. After that I was good to go. The Village is also lots of fun. There are several shops and restaurant. There is even a nice playground for the kids. read more

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Weekday price was $200 for a day pass and that's absolutely outrageous. I highly recommend planning your trip way in advance and find discounted prices online because it's ridiculous!!! read more

Winter Park Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Winter Park, Colorado

A return trip to Winter Park after an amazing first time (2 seasons ago) did not disappoint!!! My friends and I spent 5 days there the second week of February. Like everywhere else on the West coast and the Rockies, WP had not received a ton of snow but the condition was better than what the numbers had indicated. I was pleasantly surprised! It snowed twice while we were there and it didn't disappoint!! The tree runs in the Parsenn Bowl and the Eagle Wind area were SO much fun. I couldn't stop smiling :D Once again, the view from the top of the Pano chair was amazing and Eagle Wind continues to be my favorite area on the mountain. I do wish they would upgrade the Eagle Wind chair, but I don't even really mind the old school, slow chair. It adds to the experience! Already thinking about going back... I've skied all top 10 ski resorts in North America (and most of top 10-20) and I only make return trips to mountains I love, so for me to make a 2nd, 3rd trip, that means the mountain is awesome!! Winter Park, I love you. read more

There appears to be no sanitation standards in Winter Park. It's a beautiful resort with amazing potential. I actually wanted to like it more than Aspen, but it's dirty! I tried to contact the health inspector for Winter Park but there isn't one. No wonder why it's so dirty. I would still encourage you to visit, just Olán in getting sick. Exceptionally disappointed with our experience and with Winter Park overall. read more

Winter Park Resort - The lodge at the top of the mountain - Ski Resorts Near Me - Winter Park, Colorado

Ikon pass is not worth its cost! Plus, the people that work at Ikon don't care about pass holders. I have a pass this season that i tried to see if I can use it for next year or even get a discount for next year but they denied it. I can't use due to family health matters including a death of my father which I told them I can show a death certificate but they didn't care nor even listen to me nor seem to care about anything. I would not recommend Ikon pass as this company does not care about their pass holders who actually help their company. I was for several years but I will NOT be an Ikon pass holder anymore! read more

I had the best time here with my friends! I am a beginner skier and decided to take a full day lesson. I chose the adult small group and we had 5 people total. It was a great experience. My instructor was very knowledgeable and I was put into a group with people at a similar level. The next two days I skied on my own and felt comfortable on my own. You have several options for parking starting at $5 at the entrance where the shuttle takes you down and $30 per day to park in the garage. One of my favorites parts were the hosts all over the resort and on the mountain. They are super friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Winter Park Resort - Bill Wilson's Way - Ski Resorts Near Me - Winter Park, Colorado

The mountain is ok but the staff is rude and doesn't seem to care about anything other than standing around doing nothing. Beware of lift lines that look short but take forever while the lift attendants stand around listening to their AirPods , not helping with line organization and not filling up chairs. Also beware of unmarked rocks! I've never seen so many ski patrol on a mountain yet again, I saw lots of standing around. Meanwhile there were some serious rocks in the middle of the trail that should have been marked with poles. So dangerous!! I'm blown away by the lack of care this staff shows. I used to love this resort but after a handful of iffy experiences here over the last year I don't think this resort deserves more than two stars but I gave it 3 for old times sake. read more

The first time I came here to Winter Park I was skiing Black Diamond Hills (expert runs) in Wisconsin at the world renown ski areas like Wilmot & Alpine Valley (lol what a joke). My buddy & I thought we were studs. So my buddy & I came out west and decided to hit a black diamond run @ Winter Park. At the top the run started w/a nice gentle drop, easy peasy. We were so cocky we were like this is a Black Diamond hill? Part way down the mountain we approached a sign in the middle of the run w/a black diamond, WTF? As we approached the sign it was like where was the bottom of this run? As we edged closer to the sign we stopped & realized uhhh maybe we bit off more then we could handle. The run dropped off at about a 60 degree pitch w/moguls waist high. I looked at my buddy and he looked at me an we decided that maybe we weren't such hot shots after all & decided we didn't want to end up in the hospital trying to do this our first run. Since we were going to be there for a week we both chickened out, took off our skis and crossed over to a run more suited to our level of skiing (Black Diamond Hills from the Midwest). Skiing at Winter Park was like no other experience I ever had up until this time. I had to really learn how to control my ability to slalom & carve the turns down the mountainside as the pitch length & vertical drop was like nothing I had ever skied in the Midwest. Once you go west to Colorado you can never go back to the bunny hills of the Midwest. I loved Winter Park so much we went back a couple of years after the first time, but this time they opened up the back portion of the mountain known as Mary Jane. When Mary Jane opened, they added 18 new trails (350 acres) and increasing the size of Winter Park Resort by 80%. I remember one time it was near the end of the day & I was skiing the back area by Mary Jane coming back through the trails between the trees. I fell & ended up in a tree well by the base of the tree in snow chest deep. It was late in the day & there was no one else around. As I tried to pull myself out of the tree well I grabbed onto a small branch but the branch was too small & it snapped off. After several attempts w/the same result of each tree branch snapping off I was getting a little panicked as there weren't any other people around & it was nearing the end of the day. Well I was finally able to pull myself out & get back to the ski lodge. Winter Park has been around for 80 years & was recently voted as North America's No 1 resort. Winter park is truly a world class ski resort & is a must if you're a skier. read more

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Under-rated...it has lots of excellent terrain and steady / reliable amount of snow. It is a merger of Winter Park & Mary Jane; the MJ area has the biggest terrain. For a day trip, this is one of our favorites. On the MJ side, Super Gauge, Panoramic & Eagle Wind have plenty of great tree & bowl skiing. On the WP side, Explorer has moguls and Olympia is a great blue run zone to catch early powder when everyone else is charging MJ. Parking is a challenge. Arrive early enough to get a space in the Utah lot at MJ base. Otherwise pay and walk at WP. read more

Winter Park Resort - Top of Pano (12,000 ft) - Ski Resorts Near Me - Winter Park, Colorado

Wagon Review: 10/10 build quality. Great method of environmentally friendly resort transportation. Certified crowd pleaser. read more

Winter Park Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Winter Park, Colorado

Very fun time skiing here last week. We had a cloudy day that turned into beautiful skies. The snow was a bit firm but it softened up nicely. They have a huge area so stay careful about where you are. Sticking to the gondola was our plan. You can park across the village for cheaper rates. I had the Lentil vege burger for lunch, with a side of fries and an Aspen Brewing Co Independence Pass Ipa. Great tasting food, with lots of toppings for the burger. read more

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This resort has serious issues that only get worse as the crowds get larger... 1. Not enough high-speed lifts 2. Explorer & Prospector lifts ALWAYS break down... the 2 busiest lifts, they are too slow to service the number of people on a holiday weekend and the simply break every time we are there (several times a year). They will go down for 1 hour or more usually. Leaving hundreds of people there. 3. Lunch Rock is at least 50% too small to seat the needed number of people 4. Lunch Rock is ran by idiots, literally a. in/out lines to order, get, pay for food are all in the exact same spot. b. they make you wait in 3 separate (LONG 15-20 min each) lines to get a specific thing... like you cannot get pizza and mac-n-cheese / soup / chili and fries in the same line.. its 3 different lines! c. they could EASILY rearrange the cashier placement and the lines coming in to fix A & B at the same time. Clearly they are just not smart enough. read more

Mike was absolutely incredible and so welcoming while working our Slide Thru Sessions event. His energy was electric and he was a part of the celebration. He added to the experience and I hope to have him again if we book an event with Winter Park in the future. Mike, your kindness means more than you know THANK YOU! read more

Winter Park Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Winter Park, Colorado

Under rated condos, under rated resort. Tucked away but close enough to Denver. 5 stars all around -- will return

Went skiing here two days this year 2024. We had a nice time. The first day was a Thursday and it was great. No lines, good snow, and lots of fun. The second day was a Saturday. Unfortunately it was really crowded and windy. Because of the wind the top lifts were closed which I forced the crowds of people to all ski the bottom lifts. That is what you get for going on a Saturday. I still had a great time. It is a nice mountain with a lot of good runs. read more

Winter Park is a great spot to ski! My favorite part about this mountain is that there is a lot of beginner tree terrain. Skiing in the trees definitely freaks me out, so it's awesome to know that you can try it out a little without there being such an intense commitment. There also is a good amount of beginner terrain that are marked green but they're even easier that that. They have a Discovery Park served by a few lifts so that newbies can stay out of the way of skiers who are going faster. This was a great place to teach my boyfriend how to ski! The only thing I would like to see fixed is more maps! Sure, the lifts show what type of terrain is available from each lift, but it would be nice to see a map of the runs at the base of the lifts. read more

Winter Park Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Winter Park, Colorado

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I've heard that during peak season the lifts gets so busy and the rental lines are a pain but I went in the middle of January and there was barely anybody in the slopes. The weather was amazing, lifts were safe and the views are out of this world. So, I've only skied once before. For beginners out there, I don't recommend Coming here. I only felt confident skiing in the green "easy" slopes (about 10% of the mountain) and even those were hard for me. if you're an experienced skier and feel Comfortable with mid level slopes, then you'll def enjoy this place. COST: $$$ SERVICE: A AMBIANCE: A+++ read more

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Beautiful resort with plenty of activities to safely do, even during this pandemic! I visited for a ride on the gondola and hiking at the top of the mountain on a Saturday morning in August. Though I didn't purchase a gondola ticket in advance online, I was able to purchase on site for $29, no problem. These tickets are available in person or online (48 hours in advance) and tickets for bike riding are online only. They have plenty of signage reminding people to wear masks and distance, and all staff wore masks as well. At all entrances to restaurants, restrooms, etc, there is signage regarding masks and floor decals to keep people separated. They were limiting people on the gondola to 1-2 per ride (unless part of a family) as well. The resort was absolutely gorgeous. I did the lower roof of the Rockies hike and the trail was well-maintained and there was a lot of signage directing you where to go. There was barely anyone on the trail so it was a relaxing sunny day. The fantasy meadow didn't have as many blooms as a spot about halfway through the hike, but was still very pretty. read more

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It was fun! I haven't been in four years! We would go here for family reunions to ride the alpine slide. They have the gondola which is a few years new. Unfortunately, you have buy the day pass for the alpine slide and you can't just buy tickets specifically for that attraction anymore. Since I wanted to go on the gondola, I think I got a better deal buying the day pass anyways but it's weird there is no option to just purchase a ticket to the alpine slide anymore. I rode the slide twice and would've gone a third time but wanted to ride the gondola. The view was amazing going up the gondola and the top. I sat there for a while. I then ate at Goody's which has crepes and different food, including ice cream. They were good. it did take a while to get my wrist band even though I bought tickets in advance. I'm guessing they were short staff. However, the wrist band wouldn't scan because I bought the tickets the night before. But the weird thing is I don't remember an option to pick a date on the website so I assumed it would still be okay. Kind of confusing since there is pricing to order 48 hours in advance but didn't see where you can pick a date to go. Maybe I missed it. Thankfully, they resold the ticket and changed it to the day I was there and the guy told me it happens a lot. So at least they still honored it. But it seems like you need to purchase tickets the day you plan to go to winter park resort. It also looks like they don't have a photo booth to buy pictures on the alpine slide. It was a fun time overall. I hope they change it where you can purchase tickets for the alpine slide only in the future and to have more clarity with purchasing tickets onlinez read more

Due to the coronavirus you have to pre buy trestle downhill mountain biking tickets and we did not know it would rain for two days straight while we were there. I asked the person at the ticket counter if we could get a rain check or anything, she asked her manager to come over to talk to me and she was very rude to start. I bought tickets for myself and my 3 boys and we got to go down the mountain once, then hard rain and flooding throughout the trails commenced. All I asked for was either a rain check or even a half day ticket the next day. She said they have a very strict policy for rain checks- they can only refund at the time of severe lightning and the lift/ gondola has to be stopped for 70 minutes or more. I used to like this place, not anymore read more

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My son and I spent a day here in the summer enjoying the alpine slide, mountain bike courses, and more. It was so much fun, and the staff was very helpful. Whether it was the staff that helped us choose which passes to buy, or our instructor (Bruce) who helped our 9 year old learn to mountain bike for the first time; everyone we met was helpful and friendly. The resort is under a lot of construction and improvements, but I think it was still laid out and easy to find our way around. The rental equipment was name brand and in good condition. We didn't stay the night here, but parking was free and we had no problem finding our way around. If I had one complaint it was the price of the food.. 23 bucks bought two hot dogs and two small Gatorades. I felt it was a little heavy for what we got to eat. Besides that, the prices for lift tickets and instruction were fair. We will definitely be back again! read more

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