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Tempting though it may be to chase after animals for that fantastic Instagram photo, the wildlife in Grand County can pose a serious risk to hikers and bikers. When provoked, an animal attack can be deadly, both to you and the animal, so if you’re lucky enough to spot one, please observe from a distance! Here are a few tips for hi...

Each morning at 7:30, Tashi and Lhakpa arrive at Mountain Rose Café and setup their jewelry stand. Their smiles are radiant, at once calm and enthusiastic. A peaceful reminder of Buddhist and Sherpa culture, each visit to Tashi and Lhakpa’s stand leaves guests more at ease, and more beautifully accessorized, than when they arrived....

Grand lake Folk Festival has announced the headline act in this year’s  celebration: Trampled by Turtles! Come to our little slice of paradise this summer to experience the very best of both music and mountains. Grand Lake Folk FestivalWHO: Trampled By Turtles with Josiah and the Bonnevilles, Clay Street UnitWHEN: Saturday, Ju...

Skiing, biking, and hiking can really take it out of you, especially if you aren’t used to the high altitude in Winter Park. Take a day to relax and explore downtown Winter Park, where you can get a taste of everything Winter Park has to offer – dining, shopping, playing, and more.  WHERE TO EAT IN DOWNTOWN WINTER PARK I would...

Winter Park Resort recently teamed up with Amtrak to offer a one-day round trip ski-train offer in honor of Winter Park’s 75th anniversary celebrations.  In an unbelievable show of love for what used to be a treasured form of travel to Winter Park for Denver area skiers, all 400 tickets were sold out within 12 hours of going o...

If you’re ready for an equipment upgrade, but the price of a new set up sends cold shivers down your spine, it’s well worth asking your local ski or snowboard shop about end of season demo and retail sales. Demos are high performance ski and snowboard rentals that allow people to try out the latest and greatest equipment on the mar...

Hitting ‘The Spot’ For all those night owls looking for some tasty sustenance in the wee small hours in Winter Park, The Spot is the place to go for a belly-full of fresh cooked yumminess. This small, unassuming food stop serves up gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and a homemade tomato bisque soup Tuesdays through Sundays, from 10...

Take A Day Away From The Slopes If you’re visiting Winter Park for more than a few days, you might want to consider taking a day away from the slopes to rest the legs and sample some of the area’s other attractions on a day away from the slopes.  In this article, we’ll showcase some of the alternative pastimes to skiing and sn...

We all know that taking lessons are the key to success for beginner skiers and snowboarders, but let’s not discount the value of a little tune up for seasoned skiers too. Ski and snowboard equipment has changed dramatically in the last 10 years with the introduction of twin tips, rocker technology, reverse camber and more. &nb...

Winter Park has an abundance of restaurants, offering everything from sushi, to Mexican, to traditional steak house favorites. Being a local company, our employees have sampled the menus from lots of local eateries, and were very willing to share their thoughts on their favorite filling-stations to compile our Full Belly Award...