Winter Park sits just 67 miles from Denver—closer than any other major ski resort. The Moffat Tunnel cuts through the Continental Divide, making the resort accessible even when I-70 traffic crawls. Locals know: when Vail and Breckenridge are packed, Winter Park often has shorter lines.
Mary Jane, Winter Park's legendary neighbor, offers some of Colorado's best mogul skiing. The bumps here are serious—steep, long, and consistently challenging. But Winter Park's front side provides gentler terrain for families and intermediates.
The Winter Park Express—a ski train from Denver's Union Station—runs weekends in season. No traffic, no parking hassles, just a scenic ride through the mountains directly to the slopes.