ColoradoSkiRealEstate

Winter Park has had a reputation for fantastic
skiing and the most consistent snow year after
year - but not for a having a happening village at
the base. Most of the bars, restaurants, and
shops have been in the town of Winter Park, just
a couple of miles down the road. The town itself
continues to thrive, but now people in Winter
Park have the added benefit of a developing
village at the base of the resort as well. The new
base village consists of 30,000 square feet of
additional shops, restaurants, and high-end
living areas.

Winter Park is actually owned by the city of Denver,
but operated by Intrawest. The area is 67 miles from
Denver. Though it is completely interconnected by
lifts, it has separate base areas: Mary Jane and
Winter Park. Mary Jane is where you'll find the
famous bumps and super-steeps. Advanced skiers
favor the Zephyr Express on the Winter Park side.
Winter Park is also home to the national program
for disabled skiers. It is the only Colorado ski resort
that offers a Ski Train from Denver's Union Station.

The new village cabriolet, an open-air gondola,
takes skiers from the free car parks to the
village and provides a central gathering point in
the village.