Colorado, United States

Winter Park Ski Resort

ClosedOpens Mid November

Season dates, 166 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

Expert Terrain

12,060ft

Peak Elevation

3,060ft

Vertical Drop

166

Trails

325"

Annual Snow

Overview

Winter Park is a ski resort in Colorado, United States, with an elevation range from 9,000ft (2743m) to 12,060ft (3676m). The vertical drop is 3,060ft (933m) across 166 trails served by 25 lifts and 3,081 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Denver International (DEN), about 90 minutes away by car. Winter Park receives an average of 325 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Mid November to Late April

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Opens: Mid NovemberCloses: Late April

Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

90cm(35in)Heavy

Average snowfall in January, Winter Park's snowiest peak-season month.

325"

Annual Snowfall

(826cm)

-7°C

January Avg High

-17°C

January Avg Low

Snowmaking covers 15% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

Monthly Snowfall

325"

annual avg

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

166

Total Trails

Lifts

3,081

Skiable Acres

3,060ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

Beginner: 13 trails

19%

Intermediate: 32 trails

37%

Advanced: 61 trails

36%

Expert: 60 trails

8%Beginner (13)

19%Intermediate (32)

37%Advanced (61)

36%Expert (60)

Winter Park has 166 trails: 8% green, 19% blue, 37% black, and 36% double-black. Black and double-black trails make up 73% of the terrain at Winter Park.

Lift System & Elevation

Total Lifts

3,060ft

Vertical Drop

933m

(3,060ft)

Elevation Profile

12,060ft

Peak

9,000ft

Base

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$192

avg/day

$209

Jan

$209

Feb

$189

Mar

$159

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

$169

Nov

$219

Dec

Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: April ($159)

Best Month to Visit Winter Park

Top Pick

January

Deep snowfallLow crowdsPeak conditions

score

90cm

Low

$209/day

January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Winter Park, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 90cm. Crowd levels are low.

Open

65cm

snowfall

-5°/-15°

high/low °C

crowds

$219

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Winter Park.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$189

per day

Season Pass

$879

full season

Multi-Resort Pass Inclusion:

Ikon

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Winter Park is included on the Ikon pass.

Getting to Winter Park

Nearest Airport

Denver International (DEN)

Approx. 90 min drive

Location

Colorado, United States 🇺🇸

39.8841°N, 105.7625°W

The drive from Denver International to Winter Park takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Winter Park open for the season?

Winter Park typically opens in Mid November and closes in Late April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Winter Park?

A day lift pass at Winter Park starts at $189 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Winter Park good for beginners?

Winter Park has 8% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Winter Park get per year?

Winter Park receives an average of 325 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 15% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Winter Park?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Winter Park in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 90cm of snowfall and low crowd levels.

Overview

Terrain & Trails

166

Total Trails

Lifts

3,081

Skiable Acres

3,060ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

Beginner: 13 trails

19%

Intermediate: 32 trails

37%

Advanced: 61 trails

36%

Expert: 60 trails

8%Beginner (13)

19%Intermediate (32)

37%Advanced (61)

36%Expert (60)

Winter Park has 166 trails: 8% green, 19% blue, 37% black, and 36% double-black. Black and double-black trails make up 73% of the terrain at Winter Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Winter Park open for the season?

Winter Park typically opens in Mid November and closes in Late April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Winter Park?

A day lift pass at Winter Park starts at $189 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Winter Park good for beginners?

Winter Park has 8% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Winter Park get per year?

Winter Park receives an average of 325 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 15% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Winter Park?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Winter Park in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 90cm of snowfall and low crowd levels.