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.

The Winter Park Lodging Company Difference

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Chris

Winter Park Lodging Company staff Why book with the Winter Park Lodging Company?

Jump for joy with Winter Park Lodging Company, the fastest growing lodging company in Grand County. Unlike other lodging companies, our guests choose exactly where they want to stay in Winter Park. With actual photos and specific amenities listed on our website, plus a friendly and knowledgeble crew of locals to answer your questions, we’ll help you find the best lodging match for you to max out your fun. Fun for the whole family awaits you on the hills of Winter Park Resort, the slopes of the Fraser tube hill and the side of a mountain on your mountain bike.

Check out the other differences that set us apart from the other Winter Park rental management companies.

Ski and board for $55/day most everyday of the ski season

Free wireless or high-speed Internet in every property

Free goodie bag with snacks, coupons and freebies waiting for you upon arrival

Over 35 ski in/out properties plus over 30 more in Winter Park and Fraser

Free printing for boarding passes, etc.

Free air mattresses, pack-n-plays and other rentals

HUGE deals on ski rentals, activities and restaurants

Call us at 1-877-329-1383 or contact Winter Park Lodging Company so we can help you plan a vacation to remember thru the years.

Colorado Skiing | ski discounts are abundant this year!

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Chris

Colorado Ski Deals

The recession has officially knocked the ski industry back on it’s heels and now is the time to get some skiing and lodging deals. This is from a Denver Post article about deals that ski resorts are offering to get guests back up to the hills in numbers like the 2007/08 ski season.

Vail Resorts is actually selling the idea that now that the economy is in the dumps they will give you a hamburger that is now a deal for the $8.75 to $11.00 that you were paying last year and the years before. Well, before this economic crash we deserved to eat a sub par, expensive hamburger while skiing on crowded slopes. Thank you Vail for now treating us with a little more dignity now that no one wants to buy your overpriced food.

I have a better idea than going back to the still overpriced burger. Come up to Winter Park Resort and save money on lift tickets, restaurants/bars , activities and don’t reward those that were overcharging and under serving in the first place. Winter Park is Colorado’s favorite. If you want to splurge on lodging, skiing, dining it is all here to do that. If you would like to save some money and ski the most snow at any of the Colorado destination resorts then Winter Park is also your place!

Winter Park Lodging Company will try to save each and every guest as much money as it can on your Colorado ski vacation. That is how we have done it last year and the year before and the year before that. Check out our discounts page and see how much we can save you on your ski trip. Snowmobiling, dog sled ride, horse drawn sleigh rides and restaurant discounts are all here.

Our Winter Park lodging selection is large and our service can not be matched! And we will not tell you that we sold you an over priced, sub-quality burger next year.

Rise and Shine Bakery Cafe in Winter Park

Posted on October 5, 2009 by sam

perfect latte I did two things this summer: drink too much coffee at Rise & Shine Bakery Cafe, and mountain bike, in that order. Now that the snow has started falling I may be giving up mountain biking for a few months, but nothing will be able to keep me from my favorite coffee. And don’t think I’m the only one; Rise & Shine is a local’s favorite, serving up freshly roasted organic coffee, lattes, mimosas, bloody marys, and homemade bread, pastries, doughnuts, and bagels baked fresh daily. With a great lunch menu as well, Rise & Shine is a perfect stop before or after hitting the slopes all day.

On your next visit to Winter Park, make sure to stop at Rise & Shine to experience the fun, cozy, coffeehouse atmosphere and homemade breakfast at my favorite cafe. Peter Baldo, owner of Rise & Shine and coffee perfectionist, has been kind enough to offer guests of Winter Park Lodging Company any specialty drink for a dollar off!

Christmas at Winter Park Resort

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Chris

Christmas at Winter Park Resort Christmas time at Winter Park Resort! There is no way better to spend your holidays in the Colorado Rockies than with family, friends, skiing and enjoying the wonderful outdoors.

The photo to the left is the annual Winter Park Resort Christmas Torchlight Parade. The night begins with Christmas carols at the bonfire at the base of Winter Park Resort, by the Zephyr lift. Around 5:30PM, a procession of torch carrying skiers head down Lower Hughes trail, followed by Santa and his elves. A spectacular fireworks display and snow-cats adorned with Christmas colors light up the slopes in a Christmas tree formation to conclude the festivities. Immediately after the show at 6:30PM, guests are welcome to attend Christmas Eve services. Services will be in the lower level of the Balcony House and Catholic Church services located in West Portal Level 4. Services are scheduled to last about an hour.

Sunspot is open for Christmas eve dinner. For information or reservations on the Christmas Eve dinner at the Lodge at Sunspot call 970.726.1446.

What a way to spend your holidays, on the slopes of Winter Park and Mary Jane. Make your lodging reservations today and lets create some magical Christmas memories.

Fall Fun in Winter Park

Posted on October 4, 2009 by rachelb

Fall is upon us and there are still quite a few fun activities to check out during October. Here are some highlights…

October 9-10: 24th Annual Ski Swap. Come on down to West Portal Station to get huge discounts on new and used ski gear and outerwear for the whole family. The swap is a primary fundraiser for the Winter Park Competition Center and scholarship funds, so help the cause! For more info, call 970-726-1590

October 15: Scary Movie Night @ the Fraser Library- “Children of the Corn”. Be prepared to get spooked- show starts at 6pm. For info call 970-726-5689

October 28: Showing of Warren Miller’s Dynasty. Head to Winter Parks Silver Screen Cinemas to check out the best in the ski movie biz. Showings at 6 and 9pm. Contact 970-726-5390 for more details.

October 31: Cooper Creek is hosting the 9th annual Trick or Treat Street and Haunted House. From 4-7pm, come out with the kids for some spooky family fun! Here are a few of the activities planned-

trick or treating througout the mall
haunted house and spooky graveyard
phantom photo booth
free spooky supper at Moe’s
Scarecrow scare-off contest announced at Moe’s at 7pm

here’s the WPLC scarecrow holding down the fort….