Winter Park Resort Invests $9 Million in Capital Improvements on Mary Jane Mountain
WINTER PARK, COLO., September 1, 2005 – Having created the legend of Mary Jane in Colorado since its 1975 opening, Mary Jane Mountain, part of Winter Park/Mary Jane, is undergoing a top-to-bottom $9 million upgrade. Marking Mary Jane’s 30th birthday, these capital improvements take what’s already great about Mary Jane and make the coming season even better.
Set amidst the majestic Colorado Rocky Mountains and spanning Continental Divide just 67 miles outside of Denver, Mary Jane’s extensive mountain terrain, famed for its average annual snowfall of 349 inches and unparalleled bump and tree skiing, has long been a sought after soul-skiing experience for Coloradans and most recently skiers and rides from afar. Ranked #1 for bumps by Skiing Magazine over the past three years, Mary Jane continues to be recognized nationally for her “No Pain, No Jane” bump-appeal.
When Mary Jane opens this winter, the mountain will feature several on-mountain improvements designed to keep the heart and soul of Mary Jane Mountain alive for a better guest experience. Such capital improvements include:
- A new six-pack chairlift. Designed by Leitner-Poma of America, the new high-speed detachable six-pack chairlift replacing the existing high-speed Summit Express quad is designed to transport up to 2,600 passengers an hour.
- Enhanced tree skiing and riding. Part of Winter Park Resort’s Pine Beetle kill mitigation efforts, select glading and clearing of natural debris on Mary Jane Mountain will work to enhance and protect natural terrain while providing guests with a better tree skiing and riding experience.
- A completely refurbished Club Car restaurant. Located at the base of Mary Jane, the improved Club Car bistro-style restaurant will exude mountain rustic charm through a bigger and newer bar, expanded seating, upgraded ceiling and lighting fixtures and new furniture and leather accents. To remain true to its roots, the menu’s theme will stay the same per request of loyal guests.
- Improved on-mountain signage. Designed to get skiers and riders to where they want to go while providing accurate depictions of each slope’s terrain, Mary Jane’s new signage will help alleviate confusion while keeping skiers and riders aware of how best to get down the mountain. Recycled from 60 dead trees affected by the Pine Beetle, this $300,000 Environmental Graphic Design Sign Plan for all of Mary Jane’s on-mountain signage was created by Winter Park Resort and has since been adopted by the US Forest Service.
