Safety on the Winter Park Slopes

Posted on October 7, 2009 by rachelb

Beginning this 09′ ski season, Intrawest has announced its aim to increase awareness of the importance of wearing helmets at Winter Park and all their ski resorts in North America. The plan will include a recommendation for skiiers and snowboarders of all ages visiting their resorts to wear helmets. A mandatory helmet requirement will be instated for all children and youth participants in ski and snowboard school programs as well as all students participating in freestyle terrain park programs, regardless of their age.

These new helmet guidelines are supported by both the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) and Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA).

As for what we think, we’re happy to hear that Intrawest is taking this step. We can all agree that nobody wants to get caught in a situation wishing they had been wearing a helmet. Safety first- Strap on your head gear!

Winter Park Colorado in October

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Chris

Mtn Biking Winter Park Oct 7 Mountain Biking Under the Snowy Peaks

What a crazy place for weather! On Monday we received 5 inches of snow. Tuesday it pretty much all melted down here in the valley. And Wednesday it hits 60 degrees and is beautiful. We went on our family biking expedition out in Pole Creek today and the views were unbelievable. All the peaks around us were covered in snow and the sun was shining. All this in a light jacket and shorts.

Check out the views in the photo to the left. Crazy beautiful up here this time of year. The aspen have almost all changed and there are not many people in town and the mountain biking is fantastic. Still warm enough that Nicholas & Willem, the twins, ride in the Burley as happy as can be. Only time they complain is when dad doesn’t go fast enough up the hills and they chant “all done, all done, all done”.

Need a getaway in October? There is not prettier more relaxing place in Colorado!

Thanksgiving at the Winter Park Resort, Colorado

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Chris

White or Dark Meat? It’s all free!

Kick off the ski and holiday season with quality, family ski time. You’ll enjoy great rates, no crowds and a FREE Thanksgiving Turkey. Choose from over 70 beautiful homes and condos in Winter Park to celebrate your thanks this season. Book your stay between Nov 23-27, and we stock your fridge with a free Thanksgiving Turkey, thawed and ready to go. All you have to do is stick it in the oven and enjoy.

Winter Park Resort’s opening day is in just over forty days, and the flakes are already flying. From the looks of it, we may have a record-breaking early ski season here in Winter Park. Get your turkey gobblin’ family on up here for a Thanksgiving ski trip! Check out all our Winter Park Thanksgiving lodging or call us at 1-877-329-1383 or email us seven days a week to book.