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Its fair to say that the folks who come to Winter Park are more interested in the skiing than the party scene, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t have a few friendly establishments where you can toast the day, fill your belly, and blow off a little steam!   Our Top 10 Apres Ski Favorites Around Winter Park   #1   De...

A ski vacation is one of the most fulfilling, fun and memorable experiences you can have, but getting all details in order can be a daunting experience.  Worry not, the reservation team at Winter Park Lodging Company are here to help with their top ten tips to stretch your dollars, keep you smiling and make the most out of you...

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...

Winter Park: Colorado's Favorite!   So you have decided to take your ski trip to Winter Park, Colorado.  Colorado’s favorite!  Now first and foremost is deciding on your ski lodging.  Should you stay in town or go farther down the road to Fraser or go for the luxury ski trip and get the ski in and ski out dig...

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...

Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner in Winter Park, CO Looking to have a family retreat on the skiing hills of the Colorado Rocky Mountains?  Well, we think the perfect place to give thanks for all that  is good in our lives is here in wonderful Winter Park, Colorado. Never been to the ski resorts of Colorado Thanksgiving time?- Y...

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 ...