Star Gazing in Winter Park

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Amy

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What a great place to really look at the stars, on top of a mountain. Winter Park Resort is offering free Star Safaris tonight and next Thursday from 8:30-10:30pm where you can look through high-powered telescopes and use a laser to pinpoint stars and planets. The speakers are eager to share their knowledge about the science of the stars. The program is free. The only thing you will need to bring is warm clothes and your love of the night time sky. It can still get chilly in the mountains after the sun goes down.

The speakers will be professors from the Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

7/16 Dr. John Bally
7/23 Dr. Fran Bagenal

Winter Park Lodging Company has great condos in the Zephyr Mountain Lodge where you can continue to watch the stars from you private balcony. For more information please contact the Winter Park Resort at 970. 726.1564.

Winter Park Cruiser Bike Party

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Amy

bikes Don’t miss this event in Winter Park. There will be more “cruisers” than you’ve ever seen in one place. Saturday, July 18th, is a big day for all bikes, cruisers and mountain bikes alike. Fat Tire Beer and the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a great summer fun day at Hideaway Park, downtown WP and at the Winter Park base. Up at the Winter Park Base, you will find hundreds, 800 to be exact, mountain bikers amped up to take on the mountain and each other. fat-tire The 18th Annual Fat Tire Downhill Mountain Bike Race will benefit the American Red Cross and the National Sports Center for the Disabled. Registration /check in is open from 6-9am. Find out the winners at the awards ceremony that night in Hideaway Park at 6:30pm.

stunt-biker If you aren’t out to test your endurance with a race, you’ll still have a blast at the festivities in Hideaway Park. Watch the stunt teams at 2pm and 4pm in the stunt park. Be sure to find a good spot to watch the cruiser bike parade at 3pm. But why sit on the side of the action when you can enter your decorated bike and travel in the parade yourself. Around 4:30pm get ready to dance until 6pm. You can rest your legs while the Fat Tire awards are given out at 6pm and rev it up again until 8pm with more live music. For more information contact the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce 970 726 4118.

Winter Park Resort’s Season Ski Passes 2009/2010 Season

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Chris

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It is already the middle of July, so it is official, summer is more than half over and it is time to start thinking of the fluffy white stuff that will fall this winter and all the turns that will be made this 2009/210 ski season. I am quite proud to say I skied 40 days this past year and am shooting for 50 this coming year. Anywho, I’m wanting to update Y’all on the prices and options for this years ski season. So here goes:

Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus

The Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus offers unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park / Mary Jane and Copper, as well as six unrestricted days and FREE Friday afternoons at Steamboat. Pickup is available at Winter Park or Copper season pass offices only.

Adult Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus (ages 18-69)	$439
College Pass*	$329
Teen Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus (ages 13-17)	$329
Child Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus (ages 6-12)	$229
Senior Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus (ages 70+)	$239

Rocky Mountain Super Pass

The Rocky Mountain Super Pass is the best product for unlimited access to Winter Park / Mary Jane and Copper Mountain throughout the 09/10 ski season.

Adult Rocky Mountain Super Pass (ages 18-69)	$399
Teen Rocky Mountain Super Pass (ages 13-17)	$309
Child Rocky Mountain Super Pass (ages 6-12)	$209

Senior Rocky Mountain Super Pass (70+)	$209

Rocky Mountain Ultimate Pass

The Rocky Mountain Ultimate Pass gets you unrestricted skiing and riding at all three mountains all season long: Winter Park / Mary Jane, Copper and Steamboat.

Adult Rocky Mountain Ultimate Pass (ages 18-69)	$919
Teen Rocky Mountain Ultimate Pass (ages 13-17)	$519
Child Rocky Mountain Ultimate Pass (ages 6-12)	$309*
Senior Rocky Mountain Ultimate Pass (70+)	$389

* Receive a FREE child (6-12) Ultimate Pass with the purchase of a full-priced adult Ultimate Pass.

Winter Park / Mary Jane Season Pass

Unrestricted access to Winter Park’s cruisers and Mary Jane’s famous mogul runs all season long.

Adult Winter Park / Mary Jane Season Pass
(ages 18-69)

$369

Winter Park & Copper Four Passes

Ski and ride at either Winter Park / Mary Jane or Copper Mountain for 4 days.* This pass is not transferable.

Renew a Winter Park Four Pass
Blackout dates for Winter Park: December 27-31, 2009

$129

Renew a Copper Mountain Four Pass
New! No blackout date for Copper Four Pass holders

$119

NEW Four Passes can be purchased at select Christy Sports locations

2009/2010 Benefits for Winter Park, Copper
and Rocky Mountain Season Passes

▪ Ten $55 Friends & Family discount tickets to be used anytime during the season with no blackouts. Valid for teen, adult, and 70+ season passes only. Discount prices valid at Copper Mountain and Winter Park only. Not valid at Steamboat.

▪ One year (six month) subscription to Skiing Magazine.*

▪ Discounts on Rental/Retail, Food & Beverage and Ski & Ride School. Valid only at Winter Park & Copper.

▪ Receive special passholder offers via the Passholder Perks email.

▪ Copper Mountain season pass holders, as well as Rocky Mountain Super Pass and Super Pass Plus pass holders receive unlimited access to the Copper Scenic Chairlift Ride + $10 Equipment Haul during the 2009 summer season ($15 retail).

* $9 value. Offer is refundable. Instructions will be mailed to you. Limit one per household. Valid in the U.S. only

Winter Park Village | Woah, Bikes Slow Down!

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Chris

We took our 21 month old twins down to the fantastic new Winter Park Village today and we were very impressed with all the new shops, flowers and attractions that have been installed for their first summer. As you can see in the photo, Mr. Willem was very concerned with who yeilds to who and what 3.5 MPH really means. Nicholas Nut on the other hand was busy chasing the bicycle that whizzed by him. Seriously, the village is great for kids of all ages and adults. Come on out and see all the new Winter Park Village attractions and events. The highlight of our trip was getting the twins on the cabriolet (mobile tea cups as you can see below). For all the kids there is the new ice cream/creperie shop, Goody’s, that served up a great cotton candy shake (tasted very much like strawberry) and a scoop of cookies and cream ice cream. For the aduts there is the Cheeky Monk and Lime. There is also the Winter Park alpine slide and all the attractions that have returned from years past. What a great way to spend a beautiful day in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

If you haven’t seen the village yet you should make a point to get up to here to Winter Park and check it out. All your Winter Park Resort Lodging can be found with Winter Park Lodging Company. Winter Park Lodging Company now has 28 properties at the base of Winter Park Resort. From studios to four bedroom luxury condos all can be found in our listings.

Come have some fun in Winter Park, Colorado!

Winter Park’s Blue Sky Shoes

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Chris

Just thought I would just give a mention to the great shoe shop we have here in Winter Park. Blue Sky Shoes – Footwear and Trailgear. My ten year old Chacos had finally had enough this past weekend and my feet had had enough of the Chacos. So I went in to Blue Sky Shoes and was helped by two very knowledgeable friendly staff members. I came out with a brand spanking new pair of the most comfortable Keen closed toe sandles. I was in and out in no time and I love the shoes. If you are in need of mountain footwear of any kind (sans ski boots) head on over to Blue Sky shoes. I couldn’t find a website for them so here is their physical info:

78941 U.S. Hwy. 40
Winter Park, CO 80482

Phone
970.726.7157

Escape the Heat! Head for the Mountains!

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Amy

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With the summer temperatures rising in Denver, wouldn’t it be great to head over the pass and breathe some cool mountain air? Thanks to all the rain in June, things are greener than ever up here. Come up to enjoy some outdoor music, a craft show, or the rodeo. You can also hike, bike, or boat any day of the week. We’d be happy to find the perfect Winter Park lodging for you whether it’s a condo by the river, a townhome on the lake, or a private home nestled in the woods. Give us a call, 877.329.1383!

Free Friday Music, Movies and More at Winter Park Resort

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Valarie

Kick off the weekend with some evening mountain biking, free live music, an outdoor movie and more. New for this summer, all of these activities are on Fridays from 4pm to 7pm at the base of Winter Park Resort.

FREE Music & Movies
From 4:30 to 7:30 pm, you can enjoy free live music in front of the Discovery Center in The Village. After the music, get cozy under the stars with a free outdoor movie starting at 8pm. Check out the line-up below:

July 10th
- Music by Grand County’s own Hunker Down
- Movie is Journey to the Center of the Earth
July 17th
- Music by Empty Suits (Denver & Local)
- Movie is Hotel for Dogs
July 24th
- Music by Rockin’ Jake from New Orleans, LA
- Movie is Mamma Mia
July 31st
- Music by Healing Force of Denver
- Movie is Kung Fu Panda
August 7th
- Music by Thick As Thieves (Denver & Local)
- Movie is Madagascar II
August 14th
- Music by Peter Karp of Englewood, NJ
- Movie is Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
August 21
- Music by Johnny O Band of Denver
- Movie is Monsters Vs. Aliens
August 28
- Music by Dikki Du & The Zydeco Krewe of Lawtell, LA
- Movie is Horton Hears A Who
September 4
- Music by Tempa & The Tantrums of Denver
- Movie is Night at the Musuem 2

Evening Base Area Activities
Now you can hang out a little longer at the base of Winter Park to play an extra round of miniature golf or to take a sceninc evening ride on the chairlift. From 5pm to 7pm, a round of mini golf is $10/round or a scenic chairlift ride is $15/person.

Sunspot BBQ Dinners
Hungry after a long day of mountain biking & alpine sliding? You don’t have to go far from the Winter Park base to enjoy a yummy BBQ dinner – just 2000 feet on the Zephyr Express Chairlift! Take a beautiful ride with amazing views of the Continental Divide, then enjoy a beef rib eye steak, pork spare ribs, beef brisket, BBQ chicken or grilled portabella mushroom steak. All entrées include corn on the cob, Texas toast, ice cream dessert and choice of sides featuring potato salad, coleslaw or baked beans. Every Friday through Sept. 4th between 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The cost is $24.95/adult, $19.95/children (10 and under), which includes includes the round-trip chairlift ride, live entertainment, and dinner.

Mountain Bike Madness
Can’t get enough biking in or just can’t make it up during normal lift hours? Then the extended hours at Trestle Bike Park are sure to please. The lift pass for three extra hours on Fridays from 4pm to 7pm costs only $15, plus you can get a sweet deal on a sweet downhill bike and protective gear rental – starting at $29.99.

Trestle Bike Park Evening Race Series
Have you ever wanted to try out competing in a bike race, but just haven’t mustered up the courage? Well, the new Trestle Bike Park Evening Race Series could be the perfect place to start. There are races for gravity and cross-country riders of all ages. A great way for new riders, even kids, to give mountain bike racing a try. For more information, including registration fees, evening race times, and course details, visit www.trestlebikepark.com or call 970-726-1590.

Winter Park Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfasts

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Amy

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There are still 2 weekends left this summer when you can fill your belly with yummy pancakes! Look for the Lion’s Club Blue and Yellow trailer in Downtown Winter Park July 25 and 26, and then again August 8. They start early, 7:30am, and serve until 11:00am. They have all-u-can-eat pancakes, some with blueberries if you are feeling crazy, sausage, OJ, and bottomless coffee. The price is $6 for adults and $4 for kids under 12. Be sure to stop by the art/craft fairs that are happening in the park next to the trailer on July 25,26, and August 8. In the afternoon you can head to the Jazz Fest in Hideaway Park as well.

Dinner Discount at Pole Creek’s Bistro 28

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Amy

The Bistro 28 at Pole Creek Golf Course is offering a coupon for 50% off your second dinner entree. Check out their Asian influenced menu and you are guaranteed to find something that sounds delicious. Once you print out the coupon you are all set to enjoy a fantastic meal in the brand new clubhouse overlooking the golf course. Call them at 970.887.9797 to make your reservtion.

Pole Creek has new discounted rates!!

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Amy

Pole Creek Golf Course will now be offering a new Pre-Twilight Rate. This rate will be good Sunday through Thursday between 12:00pm and 2:00pm. The non-resident rate will be $72 for 18 holes, cart, and a bucket of balls. A savings of $21!! Residents can walk for $33 or ride for $42. Call the Pro Shop to book your tee time, 970.877.9195.