With 100 kilometers of trails at Devils Thumb Ranch and Snow Mountain Ranch YMCA of the Rockies, and 35 kilometers of trails at Grand Lake Touring Center skiing is not only made for downhill. You can enjoy classic or skate skiing through the Arapahoe National Forest. Beginner or expert any of these places can accommodate you. Private or group lessons are available on beginner trails, while the experienced skier can enjoy longer trails with steeper climbs.
There are also a variety of trails that are snowshoe and cross country friendly throughout the Winter Park Fraser Valley. Please stop by the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce for more information and maps
Winter Park Resort is Colorado's longest continually operated ski resort featuring over 3,000 acres of award-winning terrain including groomers, terrain parks, bumps, steeps and trees. All of this terrain is strewn across 5 separate parts of the mountain all accessible on one pass or ticket; Winter Park, Mary Jane, Parsenn Bowl, Vasquez Cirque and Vasquez Ridge. Going from being on the top of the world at 12,060 feet of Parsenn Bowl skiing the gladded tree runs, to hitting the #1 bumps in North America at Mary Jane.
Not hitting slopes for the day? How about going and enjoying a good ol' fashion sleigh ride. Cuddle up with your loved ones underneath warm blankets and enjoy a warm cup of hot cocoa while roasting marshmallows or gaze at the stars and dive into a three course meal. Sleigh ride outfitters will cater to your old fashioned experience.
Want to cruise up to the top of the Continental Divide, do some trail riding between Winter Park and Fraser, or speed along the many trails in Grand Lake? You need to take a snowmobile tour on one of our snowmobile tour outfitters. Each company provides 1, 2, 4 or more hour guided or unguided tours.
Grand Adventures has two locations; offices based in the Village at Winter Park and in Grand Lake. Ride the Continental Divide snowmobiling trails as you never have before. Tours top out at nearly 12,000 feet with views of the entire Winter Park Ski area and the Fraser Valley . Perfect for the beginner to intermediate rider and families looking to experience Colorado 's backcountry on a snowmobile. Or headed further north to the Colorado’s capital for snowmobiling Grand Lake. Ride from the town of Grand Lake to over 100 miles of trails for the intermediate to advanced riders.
Trailblazer Snowmobile Tours is located in the heart of the Fraser Valley with access to over 100 miles of maintained trails in the Arapaho National Forest, our trail system is the largest permitted snowmobile trail system in Colorado. You can ride with Trailblazer and see different and exciting terrain each time you ride.
On the Trail Snowmobile Tours is located 3 miles northwest of the town of Grand Lake with single and double snowmobiles available you can enjoy over 130 miles of groomed trails and beautiful scenery.
Spirit Lake Lodge is also located in the heart of downtown Grand Lake. With the opportunity to spend the whole day riding snowmobiles and resting your head at night at the Spirit Lake Lodge. These snowmobiles are an unguided adventure through the Arapaho National Forest.
Get into the beautiful Colorado high country on a mountain bike, horseback, or by hiking on our 600+ miles of trails. Take a white water rafting trip down one of the thrilling Colorado rivers, or feel the old West by climbing aboard a horse-drawn wagon or stagecoach. A spectacular hot air balloon ride is a perfect way to see the beauty, from above, of the Fraser Valley. There's never a lack of something to do during our glorious summers... with so many activities and 588,000 acres to explore, you're bound to just not have enough time to do them all!
Ever thought of mushing a team of huskies over beautiful snowy terrain? Or testing your double-toe axel on ice skates? Don't forget to soak those weary muscles in our natural hot springs after your action-packed day. Winter Park isn't just about skiing, there are fun indoor and outdoor activities to enjoy. From tubing down a snow covered hill to a relaxing massage and spa day we have events and activities for the whole family to enjoy
