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Summer
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Check your itinerary. Because summertime in Winter Park and the
Fraser Valley offers a laundry list of fun for the whole family. The Ski Train rolls out of Union Station and
drops you – and your mountain bike, if you’re so inclined – smack on the grassy
slopes on Winter Park Resort. Visit Summer
Activities at Winter
Park Resort online. Visit gallery
page for more pictures!
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There just isn’t a mountain more inviting or varied than
this. Winter Park Resort offers something
for everyone. Whether you take a
cruise on the Fraser River Trail or a climb to the top of the Continental
Divide, you’ll see why Winter Park earned the heavyweight title of Mountain
Bike Capital, USA! 45
lift-accessible trails. Information: (303) 892-0961 |
| Imagine this.
You’re a top member of the world champion bobsled team. All eyes are on you as you leave the
gate. Well, here you can live the
fantasy. Winter Park’s Alpine Slide is
Colorado’s longest, twisting and turning its way 3,030 feet down the
mountain. That’s 26 turns you can
take at a speed that’s comfortable for you. |
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The Zephyr Express transports passengers to the summit of
Winter Park mountain where they can enjoy a hike, a mountain bike ride, shopping
at the Mercantile – Winter Park’s official retail shop – or lingering over a
relaxing lunch on the sunny decks of The Lodge at Sunspot. |
| Putter around the base of the slopes on the
18-hole Mountainside Mini Golf course. Each hole depicts
historic aspects of the Fraser Valley. |
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Come test your climbing skills on the OUTDOOR
Climbing Wall. To rise above the crowd, come defy gravity, slip
on a harness and check out the Outdoor Climbing Wall. This
activity delivers challenge, excitement, and adventure to your
Winter Park Resort experience. |
| Check out the Leaps & Bounds Bungee, which
consists of four individual trampolines linked by one center
tower. "Jumpers" slip on a special harness that is
attached to a giant bungee cord on the tower. Once snugly
secured into the harness, the acrobatics can begin. Flips and
twists are easy to perform with the help of the bungee
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Have you ever floated in space?! The Rock n'
Roll Gyro is similar to the equipment designed by NASA for
astronaut training, and used by many air forces to train their
fighter pilots. The three ringed gyro is powered by the rider.
The force applied by a rider's legs and arms causes the Rock n'
Roll Gyro to begin rotating in a three dimensional orbit. The
more pressure the rider applies the faster the rotation. Because
the rider is always moving in three directions and the stomach
stays at the center of the orbit, motion sickness does not
occur. Fast or slow or in between, this unique attraction should
not be missed. |
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Crankworx
Colorado Festival
World's best riders compete for over
$30,000 in prize money at Winter Park Resort - "Mountain Bike Capital USA".
Entertainment & the sickest riding on the planet.
Saturday, August 3, 2008
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Taste
of Grand County
Come enjoy the atmosphere of a summer afternoon at the base
of the beautiful Winter Park Resort. With tastings by local restaurants that
compliment that hand-crafted beers, fine wines and live music, you're sure
to have a great time.
Saturday, August 9, 2008 |
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Famous
Flamethrowers High Altitude Chili Cookoff
Costumed chili chefs compete in this
regional cook-off for the state title and the opportunity to represent the
Rocky Mountain region in the World Chili Cook-off. Presented in part by
Tommyknocker Brewery, a portion of event proceeds benefit the National Sports
Center for the Disabled (NSCD).
Saturday, August 23, 2008
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| For other ideas and information, visit the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
on-line or call (303) 422-0666 or (800) 903-7275. They will be happy to offer assistance or suggestions. |
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Space
is often limited for various activities; reservations are recommended. These activities are run through private
companies and are listed for your information and do not necessarily have an
endorsement of the Ski Train.
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