The blues are BACK in Winter Park!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Chris

If you’re a fan of the fantastic live Blues shows that Grand County Blues Society hosts in Winter Park, it’s been a long couple of months for you waiting for the next show. We’re in luck though: this FRIDAY, November 11th at 9PM, Smokin’ Moes welcomes back Samantha Fish and Kate Moss for a night of rockin’ blues! Samantha Fish will be jamming on her guitar as if she’s been playing for a liftetime instead of less than a decade, and will be accompanied by special guest Kate Moss. We’ll likely hear a lot of music off Samantha’s first solo album released in April, called Runaway.

American Blues News reviewed one of her songs, 4 Non-Blondes, as being part Rolling Stones, part John Lee Hooker, and part Dukes of Hazzard car chase. In other words, Samantha knows how to play the blues, and we’re guaranteed another amazing show this Friday. Kate Moss will certainly only add to the party; she’s no stranger to the guitar herself. With these two on stage together, be ready to dance.

One added bonus: the Blues Society is kind enough to appreciate Verteran’s Day at the show, so any Verteran plus one guest will get into the show FREE! Guess what else? If you’re a guest of Winter Park Lodging Company, mention it at the door and your ticket will be on the house too! If you didn’t book with us this time, your ticket is $10, but it’s for a good cause: the Grand County Blues Society is a non-profit, so all the cash they collect at the door goes toward keeping Blues in the School and Blue Star Connection successful programs. Plus, our donations and ticket purchases help us to to keep bringing great live blues music back to Winter Park as often as we can. So, after you’re done waxing your skis for the early opening of Winter Park Resort this Saturday, come out to Smokin’ Moes for a great night with us. Want to make a weekend out of it? Give Winter Park Lodging Company a call to set up your lodging, lift tickets, ski rentals, and some free tickets to a great show!

Winter Park, CO Airfare Deal Alert – November

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Valarie

Winter Park just got slammed with a couple of feet of snow a couple of weeks ago, and the lifts start running on November 17th. That’s just a couple of weeks away! Don’t miss the start of a great ski season in Winter Park. Grab one of these flight deals and head on up to Winter Park soon. Can’t wait to see you in the powder!

Don’t see your departure city? Check www.airfarewatchdog.com to see if there’s a deal to Denver for you. Plus, don’t forget that Winter Park Lodging Company has discounts and deals all over town, from ski rental deals starting at $18 per day, to discounts on dog sled rides, snowmobile tours & rentals, sleigh rides and more. Click here to check out all discounts offered by Winter Park Lodging Company now.

$112 RT	Albuquerque, NM
$124 RT	Austin, TX
$158 RT	Billings, MT
$164 RT	Bismarck, ND
$198 RT	Charlotte, NC
$184 RT	Chicago, IL
$198 RT	Ft. Myers, FL
$138 RT	Houston, TX
$138 RT	Lincoln, NE
$118 RT	Los Angelos, CA
$168 RT	Milwaukee, WI
$168 RT	New Orleans, LA
$152 RT	Newport News, VA
$164 RT	Portland, OR
$110 RT	Rapid City, ND
$118 RT	San Diego, CA
$178 RT	Spokane, WA
$148 RT	Tulsa, OK
$138 RT	Wichita, KS
$150 RT	Yuma, AZ

Remember to check with us for availability at a vacation rental in Winter Park for your dates first, then book your flights! Search Winter Park Lodging Company now to see what options await you.

Winter Park, CO, Airfare Deal Alert – October

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Chris

October is one of the busiest months for us at Winter Park Lodging Company. It seems everyone has figured out their winter travel plans and are starting to book. Is it because the flights are so low? ALL of these flights are $118 round trip or less!

There are nearly 100 more flight deals for Denver listed on www.airfarewatchdog.com, plenty of which are $130 to $200 round trip, from Seattle to Wilmington. Like Portland for $158 and El Paso for$140, for example.

We hope you can take advantage of some of these flights from your home city and visit us for a ski holiday in Winter Park this year. Already have plans to ski Winter Park this winter? Great! Search for your lodging today and get your fourth night free with Winter Park Lodging Company.

$98 RT	Austin, TX
$78 RT	Albuquerque, NM
$118 RT	Boise, ID
$118 RT	Chicago, IL
$118 RT	Des Moines, IA
$118 RT	Houston, TX
$118 RT	Kansas City, MO
$118 RT	Las Vegas, NV
$118 RT	Los Angelos, CA
$98 RT	Omaha, NE
$118 RT	Oklahoma City, OK
$98 RT	Phoenix, AZ
$118 RT	Sacramento, CA
$78 RT	Salt Lake City, UT
$118 RT	San Antonio, TX
$118 RT	San Diego, CA
$118 RT	Santa Ana, CA
$118 RT	St. Louis, MO
$78 RT	Tucson, AZ
$118 RT	Wichita, KS

Remember to check with us for availability at a vacation rental in Winter Park for your dates first, then book your flights! Search Winter Park Lodging Company now to see what options await you.

Winter Park Resort April Skiing

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Chris

Winter park colorado april skiing April Skiing Winter Park Colorado

Looking for the best month of the year to ski in Colorado? Well that would be April in my opinion. The weather is a little warmer and there are some glorious days with a nice white blanket of snow overnight and a sunny blue sky day for what we here would call a bluebird day.

The deals on lodging and lift tickets always seem to pop up in late April and the big spring-break crowds of March fade away. Want to celebrate spring? There is no way better than to spend an the afternoon after a day of skiing on one of Winter Parks glorious decks with a beer in hand. Need some deck suggestions? Well, we have The Sushi Bar, Derailer, Doc’s Roadhouse, The Cheeky Monk, Fontenot’s and these are the places not on the ski hill. On the the Winter Park Resort ski hills I would suggest Snowoasis, Sunspot or Club Car at the bottom of Mary Jane.

The snow report is saying we are in for a bunch more snow before this ski season comes to an end. Here is what our favorite snow forecast site (Snowforecast.com) is saying about the rest of March and April snow at Winter Park Resort:

There is a break in weather/ snow possible after next Tuesday/ Wednesday’s storm, then another shot at snow possible for the last weekend in March (27th/ 28th). Pacific storms (with snow) should move through with good frequency right into April. The rest of April still looks potentially snowy (what we mean by “snowy” – at least 1 day with snow for every 2 sunny/ no snow days).

Don’t forget about the best day of the year in Winter Park, the Winter Park Spring Splash, April 18th this year. A day of fun, debauchery and a celebration of the ski season gone past. A day that should not be missed by anyone that has a love for skiing and Winter Park, Colorado.

The above photo is by Mr Scott Heffel on Jones Pass for a Skiing Magazine photo shoot.

Valentine’s Roses for your Sweetie in Winter Park

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Valarie

Nothing is more classy than giving a dozen roses to your Valentine. Whether you’re a local or a visitor in Winter Park for the romantic holiday, you can surprise your sweet heart with a dozen red roses for Valentine’s Day.

Kara and Rami with Pick Me Floral Design and Event Planning are just the people you need, offering a Valentine’s rose deal for either pick up or delivery. For delivery the cost is $75 and for pick up it’s $65 (pre-orders only). A deal either way, for beautiful roses to brighten up your Valentine’s Day. Email kara@lovethisday.com or call 970-531-9237 today.

Ski Broker in Winter Park continues to keep us happy!

Posted on November 29, 2009 by sam

ski broker Well, I did it. I finally bought a new snowboard. I’ve been riding on the same one for five years now, and while it was a very sturdy, balanced, reliable board, it was time for an upgrade. (I promise this blog is not just a justification of my purchase to avoid buyer’s remorse).

So, after contemplating, researching, and saving pennies, I called Ski Broker in Fraser (one of their three locations) to ask if I could pretty please borrow a demo board to try out and possibly purchase (demo boards are brand new models that ski and snowboard companies send over to rental shops so customers can try out this year’s new gear). When Alissa, one of many knowledgable and helpful staff members, heard I was interested in buying, she went above and beyond to track down a board that would be perfect for me. With the help of Alissa, Paul (owner, check out his story: http://www.wpskibroker.com/AboutUs/tabid/54/Default.aspx), and Jamie (who assured me a snowboard was a necessity), I am now looking at a brand new Arbor Push snowboard. When it finally snows here, I’ll absolutely take a picture on the slopes to show it off

When I am about to spend half my rent money on a snowboard, I want to purchase one from someone who I know, trust, and is passionate about skiing and snowboarding themselves. Isn’t that what you want when you’re renting gear or having someone polish and tune up your own gear? Well, good news, that’s exaclty what you’ll find in our local, family owned Ski Broker. These guys do it all: they have a fantastic selection of rentals (of everything, including snowshoes and clothing) and gear for purchase, as well as extensive tunes and repairs. Check out their website for everything they have to offer: http://www.wpskibroker.com/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx. Since we trust them so much we wanted to share them with our guests, so don’t forget that when you book with us you receive 22% off your rentals at Ski Broker!

Fall Foliage Starting to Shine | Head to Winter Park for the Aspen

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Amy

Just drove through the Rocky Mountain National Park last weekend, and had a great surprise. The Aspen are beginning to turn colors. There’s nothing as brilliant as an Aspen grove in full glowing gold. The drive up 40 through Empire affords leaf peepers great views of Aspen intermingled with the evergreen. Continuing on to the Park you will see some gorgeous views between Granby and Grand Lake.

It’s also the time of year for the elk to start making their way down into the valley. We were lucky enough to see a herd of elk way up at the top. The bull was gigantic and made the females run when he bugled. In the next few weeks, they should be down in the valley just inside the Park. It is a great place to view them, since they are very close to the road and not really bothered by people. Best time to go is early evening, just before dusk. Bundle up, it gets cold once the sun goes down and you won’t want to leave. September is a gorgeous time of year in Winter Park, be sure to make your reservation to come up and enjoy the colors and wildlife. Give us a call to book 877 329 1383.

Trailhead Lodges Pool – Concrete complete, opening August 22nd

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Amy

Trailhead Lodges Pool - Almost done!

The outdoor heated pool at Trailhead Lodges in downtown Winter Park is almost done as is the clubhouse and hot tub. Book your lodging at one of our Trailhead Lodges (1 bedroom #512, or 2 bedroom #633 or 2 bedroom #734).

It will be heated and usable all winter!

Winter Park Market – Now Open!

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Chris

I drove by the Winter Park Rec Center and new gas station yesterday and saw a “Winter Park Market – open!” sign so I couldn’t resist, I swung in to check it out. Construction seemed to last forever over the last year so I wanted to see what it produced (no pun intended). I was impressed – it looked like a Whole Foods in there with a mountain flair. Fresh produce, an aisle of herbal medicines, organic everything.

I met one of the owners, Stephanie Tuttle, who told me that she and Tracey Chambers, the other owner, have “put so much love and engery into this store…This store is our dream and our passion. We love our community and wanted to make this market the place to be. It is a need for our community and we wanted to see it really be a special place.”

She also explained that they are a “progressive” gas station meaning you can stop in to get gas but when you come in to get your Cheetos, they hope you will opt for a delicious organic bar, or if you must – their “Killer Apple Pie”. They didn’t even sign on with one of the big cigarette companies who would make them put up a big display and give them discounts. Instead, they have a few packs over in the corner – a really nice change to see.

So, if you want to stock up on the good stuff and enjoy a healthy vacation in Winter Park, stop in and see Stephanie and Tracey. Here’s to the good life!

Women’s Downhill Mountain Bike Camp at Winter Park Resort

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Amy

Winter Park Ride School is offering a downhill bike camp exclusively for women. July 23 and 24 will be packed with riders and coaches working together on fine tuning their downhill skills. Whether you are a beginner who needs a push to get you onto the downhill terrain, or an advanced rider looking for some tips on how to take that big drop, this camp has it. Each of the 2 days will be filled with 6 hours of riding with a coach in groups up to 5. The cost is $300 with your own bike, and $350 with a rental. Lodging is not included, so be sure to give Winter Park Lodging Company a call to book your condo at the Winter Park base. For more information on the bike camp call 970.726.1564.