Warren Miller’s new film Dynasty will be making an appearance in Winter Park, Colorado. On October 28th, 2009 there will be two showings of Warren’s film for the 2009/10 ski season. Showings will be at 6PM and 9pm. The film will be playing at the Silver Screen Cinema in Downtown Winter Park.
If you want to get jazzed about the upcoming ski season there is no better way than a little Warren Miller ski film to get those skiing juices going. There is always some ski resort goodies and such that you get with the movie program also. Winter Park Resort almost always makes an appearance in the movie so come on out and show your support. The trailer description is below:
“Narrated by Jonny Moseley and presented in high definition, Dynasty showcases a blend of fresh cinematography and vintage clips from the past six decades of Warren Miller footage. Join us for a breathtaking global tour that will get you ready for winter, craving snow and wishing you were out there riding!”
Check out the trailer for Dynasty at Warren Miller Films Ski Net. If this doesn’t get you ready and amped for the ski season you might not want to get the boards out this year.
When is the best time of year for skiing Winter Park Resort up here in the Colorado Rockies you may be asking? Or what is the snowfall averages in December at the base. When is it the warmest and the snow the deepest? All very good questions when planning your vacation or your trip up to the hill. Well, here are some facts for all you research before you ski planners out there.
Just because the snow is falling and the resort hasn’t opened yet, doesn’t mean that there’s nothing to do in the Valley. Come over the hill to Smokin’ Moe’s in Winter Park on October 3rd for a down home Louisiana blues show with legendary Larry Garner. Show starts at 9pm, with a $10 cover. Call Moe’s for more information at 970 726 4600. Now’s a great time to check out the foliage too, it’s just beautiful up here right now.
All of you who were full of sorrow to see the 69 years of the Ski Train come to an end will be elated to know that the Ski Train is coming back to Winter Park for the 2009-2010 season. Iowa Pacific Holdings LLC has stepped up with cars and engines to get the train going again. Amtrak will use their employees and manage the train schedules. The train will run starting Dec. 26 and finish on Mar. 28 when it pulls into Union Station for the last time of the season. We’ll keep you posted when we see what the schedule looks like. Book your trip and ride the train, just like the old days!
The J4 Junior Olympics will be held again this year in Winter Park, CO. During the weekend of March 16-20, over 200 11 -13 year olds will be competing for the medals. The racers come from 18 different states, from the Central and Southern Rockies al the way to the Mid-West. They compete in the Grand Slalom, the Super G., and the Slalom. They hold the races on Hughes run and it is great fun to watch them speed down the mountain. For more information contact the Winter Park Competition Center at 970.726.1590. Get your lodging booked with us at a Zephyr condo and you can watch the racers from your balcony!
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