Category: Local Info & News

It is fair to say that when the snow starts flying, the big focus in Winter Park is the world class skiing to be had at Winter Park Resort.  But we all need a day away from the slopes from time to time, and with so many other activities on offer, it would be a crying shame to go home without trying out at least a couple of the...

how to have your cake & eat it Cooking a cake at altitude can be a tricky business due to the reduced air pressure up here in the high country.  Forget those store bought cakes and wow your guests with your baking prowess with this fool-proof little gem from Debs’ chalet girl days. No measuring, weighing or fancy utensils ...

The Mighty Elk Rut The Winter Park & Fraser Valley (and nearby Rocky Mountain National Park) is a hot spot for migrating elk during their annual rut, and a fabulous place to witness the natural world up close & personal. The elk (wapiti) is one of the largest species of the deer family, and one of the largest land mammals i...

The Mission: Plan 3 full days of activities, for two people, for under $100! Sounds like a tall order I know, but we’re excited to give it a go.  My friends (Ellie & Joe) are coming to visit this July 12th – 14th, and so for the sake of argument, we’ll use that particular weekend as our testing ground. Day 1: Thursday 12th...

31st Winter Park Jazz Fest Lineup Announced We are still skiing here in Winter Park but plans for the summer season are all coming together.  The biggest event of the Winter Park summer music season has announced its lineup.  And what a lineup it is!  Looks to be a great weekend of cool jazz in the Colorado Rocky Mou...

Fall Drive to View the Changing Aspen in WInter Park, CO Its looking like the last week of August and first two weeks of September are going to be  the prime time to view the changing aspen here in Winter Park, Colorado.  With Rocky Mountian National Park just a short drive away Winter Park is a situated perfectly for a f...

Bowling and Movies in Winter Park, CO Winter Park new movie theatre and bowling alley have arrived and the building looks great.  Offering two movie screens and eight lanes of bowling The Foundry Cinema & Bowl looks to be great addition to Winter Park’s entertainment offerings. The Foundry Cinema and Bowl is not your ...

The Perfect Pre-Mountain Bike Breakfast Looking for that yummy, healthy get out the door fast breakfast to fill you up for your Winter Park Mountain bike ride?  Well, we have the recipe for you. The kids love them and they are oh-so-yummy and filling for you older guys. These are good with maple syrup but out of this world wit...

Colorado Adventure Park Winter Park, Colorado Have you been sledding at the Fraser Tubing Hill recently.  There is a new company over behind the Alco store and they are providing some fancy tubing.  The place is called Colorado Adventure Park it is a great experience for the whole family.  And I mean the whole family...

The Winter Park area is home to multiple, great cross country trails which are “off the beaten path”. If you enjoy spending time outdoors but are looking for solitude that can’t be found at any resort, look no further than the Rendezvous trails. The trails at Rendezvous are not only very accessible, but also offer a wide range of d...