Photo: Robert Meszaros / CC BY 3.0About Winter Park
Winter Park is a ski resort in Colorado. It offers 3,060 feet of vertical drop, 3,081 skiable acres, 166 marked runs, served by 23 lifts, with an average of about 345" of snow a year. Winter Park opened in 1940 as a Denver-owned ski area and grew into a major multi-terrain destination including Mary Jane. Alterra Mountain Company operates the resort under a long-term agreement. The official statistics page lists 166 trails, 23 lifts and 344.6 inches of annual snowfall. Elevation and snowfall figures differ on destination pages.
Why Visit Winter Park?
- 166 runs with 3,061ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 344"
- 3,081 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 23 lifts including gondola, chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Winter Park, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
12,060ft
Summit Elevation
3,676m
8,999ft
Base Elevation
2,743m
3,061ft
Vertical Drop
933m
3,081 acres
Skiable Area
1,246.84 ha
166
Total Runs
5.0mi
Longest Run
8km
23
Lifts
344"
Avg. Snowfall
875cm annually
How Winter Park compares
Terrain Breakdown
8%
17%
51%
24%
●Beginner
8% of trails
■Intermediate
17% of trails
◆Advanced
51% of trails
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◆◆Expert
24% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 12, 2025
Closing DayApril 26, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Winter Park
By Car
Winter Park is in Colorado, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude39.8868
Longitude-105.7625
RegionColorado, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Winter Park trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Winter Park averages 344" of snowfall a year.
Winter Park rates 8% of its terrain as beginner, across 166 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Winter Park averages 344" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 12,060 ft.
Winter Park is located in Colorado, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 39.8868, -105.7625.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Winter Park, plus any places we've researched.
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