Winter Park Resort
Colorado's longest continually operating ski resort, accessible by ski train from Denver, with the legendary Mary Jane mogul terrain.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
914m (2,999ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,676m (12,060ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,762m (9,062ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
838cm (330in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
166
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
23
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
1,212ha (2,995ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
8%
Intermediate
36%
Advanced
56%
Best For
When to go
Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.
Winter Park Resort's heaviest snowfall lands in January; the snowpack peaks in February.
- Snowfall
- peaks Jan
- Snowpack
- peaks Feb
- Typical season
- Oct – May
Snowfall: NOAA, 30-year normals (1991–2020).
Snow depth: NOAA, daily station data (1994–2023).
Location
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