ACTIVITIES AT WINTER PARK RESORT
For activities at Winter Park Resort, call 970. 726.1564 or go to: http://www.skiwinterpark.com/todo/resortactivities/ winteractivties/index.htm
Here are some highlights that the resort offers:
Scenic Chairlift Rides - Want something fun to do without being a skier or snowboarder? Take a winter scenic chairlift ride as a "foot passenger" to The Lodge at Sunspot.
Scenic Snowcat Tours - Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Winter Park Mountain in a heated, enclosed 12-passenger snowcat.
Snowshoe Tours - Explore Winter Park's miles of snowshoe trails with a knowledgeable guide.
Slope Tracker - The souvenir that proves you really did take that run. SlopeTracker uses GPS technology to track vertical feet, calories burned, distance traveled and so much more.
NASTAR Racing - Race against the clock with your friends or by yourself.
Mountaintop Nondenominational Services - Outdoor services are held every Sunday, December 11, 2005 through April 16, 2006 at 12:45 PM at the top of the Zephyr Express chairlift. A lift ticket is required.
ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THE RESORT
Snowshoeing - Winter Park has some of the best snowshoe trails in Colorado! You can get a trail map at the Chamber of Commerce in town, or go on a guided tour below.
You can rent snowshoes at Redfeather Snowshoe Rentals are available at Balcony House Guest Services located in the Balcony House at the base of Winter Park Resort. Tour Reservations & Information: 800.729.7907
http://www.skiwinterpark.com/todo/resortactivities/winteractivties/snowshoetours.htm
You can also rent snowshoes at Devil's Thumb Ranch, 800.933.4339 ; http://www.devilsthumbranch.com. They have a lot of trails - gorgeous views.
Cross Country Skiing - Devil's Thumb Ranch (800) 933-4339 - Best cross country skiing. You can rent equipment and head out onto countless trails. For more info: http://devilsthumbranch.com
Snowmobiling & Sleigh and Dog Sled Rides - Grand Adventures - call (800)726-9247 to reserve your reservation snowmobile tours. For more information or to book dog sled rides, call (970) 726-8326. Enjoy a two-hour, ten-mile trip pulled by eight Siberian and Alaskan huskies through the backcountry of Winter Park. Their guides will educate you about the animals, trees and mountains that you will see on your trip http://www.grandadventures.com
Hot Springs - Hot Sulphur Springs (970) 725-3306 - Where the Ute Indians once bathed, healed mind, body, and spirit and relaxed in sacred waters... at 7,600 feet elevation. The Springs has been in operation continually for the past 140 years. There are now 22 pools and private baths plus a new jet spa and outdoor oriental bath and solarium pool. They have massages and body wraps too. We like going here - definitely unique. Many of the upper and private pools do not allow children to enter. They have to stay in a specific area. For information, http://www.hotsulphursprings.com or call. This is about a 40 minute drive from Winter Park.
Sledding - Fraser Tubing Hill (970) 726-5954 -Bring the whole family for a snow tubing adventure. This is a hit to everyone we've ever talked to whether they are 3 years or 70 years old. Located behind the Alco shopping center in Fraser. Go thru the town of Winter Park on I-40 to Fraser - turn left at the first (main) traffic light and you will see it ahead of you. Groups welcome. They do charge about $12/hour for kids and $14/hour for adults but it's worth it. Good article about it at: http://www.coloradoan.com/news/coloradoanpublishing/Winteractive2004/frasier.html
Skating - Cooper Creek Square Rink - Skating is free, skates may be rented at nearby Christy Sports (726-8873) or the Viking Lodge (726-8885). Located near Cooper Creek shopping center, in the middle of town on the left-hand side (large open air shopping center)
Hot Air Ballooning - Great Adventures (970) 887-1340 - for reservations and information go to http://www.grandadventureballoon.com/home.html
Ski Shots or Family Photos from HypeShot Studios - Professional action ski shots or family photos. Photography services are provided by HypeShot Studios, Inc. - we will actually ski with you to capture the photos you've always wanted.
CD packed with photos that you can email to your friends and family, upload to online printing services or print them yourself when you get home Additional Services:
Ski Alternate photo shoots. i.e. snowmobile, snowshoe, Family Portraits. Visit http://HypeShot.com for more information and services. | | |
