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Winter Park Ski Holidays

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Winter Park - Powder High Fives - Alterra Mountain Company
Colorado's oldest continually-run ski resort, Winter Park ski holidays provide a serious winter playground that’s relatively undiscovered by British skiers.
  • Family Friendly
  • Powder
  • Quick Transfer Time
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Close to Denver Airport, with fantastic snow and more than 3,000 acres of terrain, ski holidays in Winter Park are surprisingly under the radar in the UK ski market. We don’t think it’ll be long before the secret gets out.

Each of the resort's ‘seven territories’ provides a different experience, depending on the level of challenge you’re after. There’s everything from the infamous moguls at Mary Jane to the fabulous groomers on Winter Park’s front face, and the dedicated beginners’ area is fantastic for kids. You can upgrade to the Ikon Base Pass to also ski at Steamboat and Copper Mountain.

At the base of the mountain, the cosy village is excellent value for money. Recent developments have added new bars, restaurants and shops but the atmosphere is low key - this isn’t a resort for party animals.

"Winter Park is the closest resort to Denver, offering some of the most attractive and varied ski terrain in Colorado, as well as one of the best value season lift passes."

Accommodation in Winter Park

Winter Park’s great value accommodation is mostly clustered around the ski lifts. There’s an excellent range of condos, from two-person studios to spacious family apartments, as well as hotel options. The rustic town of Winter Park is 10 minute shuttle ride, with larger supermarkets for self-catering. We’ve stayed at or visited all our Winter Park accommodation options, so call us for advice and we’ll recommend the best ones for you.

Our Prices

Every holiday is tailor-made, just for you.

To give you the most choice and best value, we create every holiday from scratch. This means that the quotation you receive is unique, based on your preferred departure dates, group size and holiday preferences.

We save you time and get the most for your money.

We sift through the prices and promotions for every airline, hotel and resort, exploring all options. We don’t publish all our prices online. Instead, we give personal quotations within 1-2 days of receiving your request.

Resort Guide

Season
November to April
Nearest airport
Denver
Transfer time
1 hour 45 minutes
Transport
Transfer or car hire
Elevation
12,060 ft
Vertical drop
3,060 ft
Avg snowfall
29 ft
Ski area
3,081 acres
Ski lifts
23
Runs
166
Grade
51% advanced 21% intermediates 28% beginners

Customer Reviews

What our customers say about Winter Park.

Wide range of slopes for all abilities.
David Martin
22nd December 2025
Good skiing, motorway blues and great bump runs. Not busy on weekdays. Easy to drive too from Denver. Easy access to downtown restaurants and breakfast.
Nick Jones
15th March 2025
Low key, quiet resort that has great skiing and adequate apres ski.
David Martin
2nd January 2024
Nice condo overlooking the gondola so we could time our trips on the mountain. Great activities in late afternoon at the top of the gondola - country music bands and food to go with! Nice resort, good skiing and an adequate range of restaurants in the resort. Nuisance to have to pay for parking.
Serena Cowell
5th April 2023
Nice resort but they do shut a bit early i,e. 9 oclock !
Michael Salsbury
15th March 2020
Excellent ski resort. Family orientated and a place for all capabilities. Fantastic for self catering!
Edward Holden
13th March 2020
Lovely resort with great snow. Rather quiet in the evenings but plenty of choice for eating in the Winter Park itself. Easy to navigate the mountain.
Cathie Coleman
12th March 2020
Fantastic skiing, my favourite ski area of all the American/Canadian resorts we’ve been to. Plenty for all levels of ability. Lots of tree skiing which was great fun. Slopes virtually to ourselves during the week and not too busy at weekends (even though the weekend we were there was President’s weekend. Good choice of mountain restaurants and not too busy. Only downside was Lack of apres and that…
Helene Wilson
27th February 2020
Love this resort . Been going there for more than 10 years and will probably go again next year. So many runs and such a variety that there are many we still have not tackled.
Mhoire Hamill
25th February 2020
Fab-U-Lous.
Keith Lewis-Badgett
11th February 2020

Insider Tips

See our latest Winter Park blog posts.

Whistler Blackcomb November Snow 2025 © Matt Sylvestr
6th November 2025  -  Rollo Squire
Ski Resort Opening Dates 2025/26 - The Snow is Falling!
Wax your skis and boards, dig out your ski jacket and check your passport expiry date - the 2025/26 ski season is finally here! The snow is falling thick and fast, especially in North America, where some resorts are already open. Everything is pointing to an unforgettable winter - here's all you need to know about where the snow is falling and when the lifts start spinning.
Rupert scoping out savings in Kirkwood, California, April 2024
7th November 2024  -  Rupert Hatfield
How to Save Thousands on your North American Ski Holiday
Skiing in North America has an unjust reputation for being expensive based on high in-season prices for lift tickets and accommodation. But savvy skiers and snowboarders who book before December can save over £2,500pp on a 10 night holiday and can ski for as little as £32 per day. Ski Safari has run the numbers to find the biggest savings across North American resorts.
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