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Winter Park

Closest to Denver, far from ordinary.

The nearest major mountain to Denver — reachable by road or by rail — with Mary Jane's storied terrain and an unpolished, authentic valley. We bring the concierge layer it's been missing.

~9,000 ft
Base elevation
Mary Jane
Legendary bumps & steeps
DEN + rail
Winter Park Express train
~67 mi
From Denver
Winter Park, Handled

Winter Park is Denver's home mountain — the closest major resort to the city, and the only one you can reach by train from Union Station. It pairs approachable, authentic valley life with Mary Jane, a mountain that serious skiers respect for its bumps and steeps. It's the least pretentious of Colorado's big resorts, and quietly getting more refined.

We add what the valley hasn't traditionally offered: luxury homes, private chefs, and a concierge who makes the easy-to-reach mountain feel genuinely elevated.

What We Arrange

Every detail, before you land.

Stays

Homes & Residences

Luxury homes in the Fraser Valley, slopeside residences, and full-service base-area suites — the elevated end of a still-authentic market.

Dining

Tables & Private Chefs

The valley's best tables, private chefs for homes with a view of the Divide, and après worth staying out for.

Experiences

Mary Jane & the Valley

Private guides for Mary Jane's terrain, ski school, Trestle bike park and Fraser River in summer, and the Continental Divide on your doorstep.

Transport

Arrival, Rail & Ground

DEN arrivals ninety minutes out, the scenic Winter Park Express train, and private transfers throughout the valley.

Signature Experiences

Winter Park, at its best

A few of the moments we plan here — matched to your group, your dates, and the season.

Winter

Mary Jane, With a Guide

The legendary bumps, trees, and steeps of Mary Jane read by a private guide — the terrain that earns Winter Park its serious-skier reputation.

Arrival

The Train From the City

The Winter Park Express from Denver's Union Station to the base of the mountain — a rare car-free arrival we time and handle end to end.

Summer

Trestle, Trails & the Fraser

One of the country's top lift-served bike parks, high-country hiking, and the Fraser River — an active, uncrowded warm season close to the city.

When To Come

Reading the seasons

Winter
Nov–Apr
Long season, big snow, and Mary Jane's terrain at its best. Weekends draw Denver day-trippers; midweek stays are wonderfully quiet.
Summer
Jun–Sep
Trestle Bike Park, hiking, and the Fraser River — a genuine outdoor-sports season an easy ninety minutes from the city.
Shoulder
May, Oct
The valley at its most local and relaxed, with softer rates and open space.
Getting Here

The arrival

Winter Park is about ninety minutes and 67 miles from Denver International (DEN) — the closest major resort to the city. Uniquely, the seasonal Winter Park Express train runs from Denver's Union Station right to the mountain base; we can build the whole arrival around the rail for a car-free trip, or coordinate private transfers.

Good Questions

Winter Park, answered

Why choose Winter Park over the I-70 resorts?

It's the closest major mountain to Denver, it's reachable by train, and it's less crowded and less pretentious than the marquee I-70 resorts — while Mary Jane gives strong skiers terrain to respect. For proximity and authenticity, it's hard to beat.

Can you really take a train to Winter Park?

Yes — the seasonal Winter Park Express runs from Denver's Union Station directly to the mountain base on winter weekends and holidays. It's one of the only car-free ski arrivals in the country, and we handle the timing and transfers around it.

What is Mary Jane known for?

Mary Jane is the section of Winter Park famous for its ungroomed bumps, trees, and steep terrain — a favorite of experienced skiers. The resort pairs it with more approachable terrain, so mixed-ability groups are well served.

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Winter Park starts with one message.

Tell us your dates and your group. We'll follow up with a plan and a clear quote — no obligation.