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WINTER PARK RESORT

WINTER PARK,COLORADO 80482

Area Telephone:(970) 726-5514 (303) 892-0961 Denver Dir

Fax:(970) 726-1572

Snow Condition:(970) 572-SNOW

AREA'S SKIING STATISTICS

Elevation:  Top:12,060 feet MJ; Base:9,000 feet WP

Vertical Drop: 3,060 feet combined

Skiing Terrain: 2,770 acres,133 trails, 227 acres of bowl skiing; Runs for all ability levels

Lift Capacity Per Hour: 36,000

Average Annual Snowfall: WP 351 inches (10 year average)

Snowmaking: 294 acres on 26 trails

Lifts: Magic Carpet: 3; Tows: 2; Bars: 0; Chairs:19 (7dbl,4tpl,8 h-s qd); Trams: 0; Gondolas: 0

Average Area Temperature: 25ºF

Sunshine: 83% of Season

Longest run: WP 2.0; MJ 4.5; VR 1.4 miles––combined 5.1 mi

EQUIPMENT AND SCHOOLING

Ski Rental and Repair:  Ski & snowboard rentals at Winter Park & Mary Jane or in town,2 miles

X-Country Rental/Repair: Rental and repair in Winter Park,2 miles

Ski Patrol: Yes,NSPS & Professional Patrol

Ski School Method: Guest-Centered Teaching™ method

Special Instruction: Classes in racing, freestyle and children’s program; women’s workshops & clinics; telemark clinics, early season warm-up clinics, mogul clinics, skier and rider pipe and park freeride clinics.

Ski Class Rates: During Value Season - 11/17-12/25/04, 1/3-1/14, 1/18-2/18, 2/22-3/4, 3/28-4/17/05: Group: $50 for 2½-hr lesson; all levels.
Private: $199/ 2-hr (1-3 people); First Tracks or Last Tracks: $99/ 1½-hr (1-3 people)

Handicapped (lessons, rates,svcs.): Over 800 lessons per week are provided for handicapped of all ages; Children 13 & under - $42 (half day) and $84 (full day); adults $53 (half day) and $103 (full day). Prices includes lift, lesson & adaptive equipment; competition program for disabled athletes, (970) 726-1540 for reservations.

Ski School Telephone: Guest Contact Center at (800) 729-7907

ADDITIONAL RECREATION

Cross Country: Nearby

Touring: Nearby 250 km of trail

Dog Sledding: Yes

Helicopter Service: No

Ice Fishing: Nearby

Ice Skating: Nearby

Indoor Tennis: No

Mountaineering: Nearby, Rocky Mtn Ntl Pk Movie Theater: Winter Park

Ski Jumping: N/A

Sledding: Nearby

Sleigh Riding: Nearby

Snowboarding: At area

Snowcat Riding: At area

Snowmobiling: Nearby

Swimming: Heated pools at lodges

Tobogganing: Nearby

Snowtubing: Nearby (4 miles)

Other: Comedy club, health clubs, roller skating, ice skating, racquetball, day spa & massage services

NASTAR: Daily

LODGING FACILITIES

Lodging Within Walking Distance of Slope: 2 lodges within walking distance

Slope Transportation: Free valley wide shuttle system; lodges also provide shuttle service

Hotel/Lodges: Options include over 100 condominium complexes, private homes, family-friendly mountain inns (serving breakfast & dinner daily), hotels, bed and breakfasts, lodges and motels.

Lodging and Condominium Telephone: (970) 726-5587; (800) 729-5813 (US & Can.)

Average Room Cost Per Day: $60.00/night/person based on double occupancy

Camper Facilities: Daytime parking only. Snow Mountain Ranch camping facilities within 10 miles

RESTAURANTS AND APRES-SKI

Restaurants: Winter Park & Mary Jane – Base- 8; On-Mountain: 5;; Other: 40 Restaurant/bars in the town of Winter Park and surrounding area.

Bars/Lounges: 20 bars and lounges in area Comedy club

SERVICES

Shops: Ski and rental shops, coffee shops, boutique, t-shirt, novelty items at area; specialty, drug, liquor, cleaners, bank, post office, grocery and churches nearby

Credit Cards Accepted: AE,VISA,MC,Discover for lifts,ski school, restaurants and rentals

Nursery and Child Care: For ages 2 mos.–5 year s; Hours:8:00–4:00–all day; Supervision; $89/child w/lunch during Value Season (11/17 - 12/25/04, 1/3-1/14, 1/18-2/18, 2/22-3/4, 3/28-4/17/05)

Medical: Clinic at base of ski area and in town. General practice and orthopedic; Kremmling Memorial Hospital–40 miles; St.; Anthony’s Emergency Clinic in Granby–15 miles

TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION

Auto: From Denver on I-70west to U.S. 40 to area––67 mi., 1 ½ hrs; DIA 85 miles Van:Home James Transp. Svcs. daily door-to-door trips from Denver’s Airport– –(800) 453-2525 or (970) 726-5587 Train: The WP/Rio Grande Ski Train leaves Denver’s Union Stn. at 7:15 am Sat. & Sun.; returns 4:15 pm; Dec.-April (303) 296-ISKI Train:AMTRAK’s Calif. Zephyr ser ves WP daily from Chicago & the West Coast––(800) 453-2525

SKIING SEASON AND RATES

Season: November 17, 2004–April 17, 2005

Days Open & Hours of Operation:
Days Open: Daily
Hours:9:00–4:00 Weekdays
8:30–4:00 Weekends & Hols.
Halfday pass begins at 9:00am & 12:45pm weekdays; 8:30am & 12:45pm weekends
Night Skiing: None

Rates (all lifts): Listed below are 2003-04 Regular Season rates

Multi-day Rates:

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