Fall is here and winter is upon us! Is there a more prefect time to escape in the Rocky Mountains? Check out all the local activities in Winter Park:

Fall:

1. Scenic Drives: Take in the entire Colorado mountain splendor from the comfort of your vehicle. Create your own soundtrack and enjoy one of the many mountain roads that will make your jaw drop with gorgeous alpine views.
2. Hiking/Walking – Is there a more spectacular time to enjoy fall foliage than high in the Rocky Mountains? Extensive hiking and walking trails for all levels of fitness are available in and around Winter Park. Take up the best of the best and escape to nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. (more…)

Opening days are a time of heightened excitement, fun festivities, and crazy events. Check out these opening days. Notice a pattern? They are not that far from today!

Arapahoe Basin – Mid-October
Aspen Highlands – December 9
Aspen Mountain – November 23
Beaver Creek – November 22
Breckenridge – November 10
Buttermilk – December 9 (more…)

Looking for Fun things to do in and around Winter Park?
Check out these upcoming events for fall and winter:

October 2006

10/12 Gridiron Fall Ball Funraiser at Deno’s Bistro

10/13 3rd Annual Grand County BEDA Casino Night

10/13 – 10/15 22nd Annual Ski Swap at Winter Park Resort

10/14 Autumn Art Festival in Central Park

10/14 Saturday Night in the Park: Mountain Lion Discussion at
Kawuneeche Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park

10/14 6th Annual Grand Kids Fall Festival with live music, BBQ,
hay rides and autumn arts and crafts (more…)

What’s happening in the ski industry? Here are some of the top stories:

• Talk of global warming completely wiping out the ski industry in the year 2100. Yes, not a lot of us will be around, but can you imagine future generations that will never know the feeling of fresh powder?

• Colorado Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame induct 5 members: Barbara Ferries-Henderson, Mark Tache, Henry Christian Hall, and Jim Temple, and Ray Duncan. The accomplishments of these five incredible individuals include founding two of the premier ski resorts in Colorado, ski jumping, and ski racing. The annual Gala to honor these members will be held October 14, 2006 in Denver. (more…)