As you crest the 11,400-foot summit of Berthoud Pass and make your way down US Highway 40, the valley opens up before you like your own four-season playground. From the snowcapped peaks of the Continental Divide to the northern runout of the Fraser River and its tributaries, Winter Park & The Fraser Valley shimmers with life.

This is the great outdoors you've dreamed about: where fresh air and gorgeous natural surroundings meet high-alpine adventures and soothing retreats. It's the perfect convergence of life, nature, and the elements. Winter Park & The Fraser Valley inspires visitors from around the world and constantly rewards those lucky enough to call this home. Come see for yourself.

All just 67 miles from Denver, recreation opportunites abound: 600+ of marked and mapped hiking and biking trails, four world-class golf courses, hot mineral springs, whitewater rafting, fly fishing, horseback riding and more. Winter Park & The Fraser Valley... Wide Open Spaces.

Winter Park & The Fraser valley……. This is my open space. Yours is waiting.

At 9,110' Winter Park has mild summers with warm days reaching the 80s and nights dropping into the 40s. Winter Park has 250 sunny days a year!

Winter Park Resort
The longest Alpine Slide in Colorado serpentines down the slopes of Winter Park. A labyrinth of fun awaits at the human maze. Mountainside Mini Golf features historic aspects of the Fraser Valley at all 18 holes.

Take in spectacular views of the Continental Divide as you ride the Zephyr Express Chairflift to the top of the mountain. Hike or bike the resort's vast trail system or enjoy lunch at the Lodge at Sunspot, a true mountaintop oasis.

600 Miles of Fun!
It's no wonder the area is referred to as "Mountain Bike Capital USATM." Some 600 miles of hiking and biking trails spread across the valley through peaceful meadows, past rushing streams and up rugged mountainsides.

Most of the trails take advantage of the area's bounty of public lands, including the Arapaho National Forest, Rocky Mountain National Park and BLM lands. 52 miles of single - and double-track trails are part of Winter Park Resort's extensive trail system - much of it accessible by chairlift.

High Country Stampede Rodeo
Come "set a spell" for this great western tradition every Saturday night at the John Work Arena outside Fraser. Bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing, and bronco riding are real crowd pleasers. The evening begins with a western-style barbecue at 5:30 pm. Rodeo begins at 7:30 pm. Call 800.903.7275 for more information.

Grand Links
Grand County hosts four championship golf courses, Pole Creek Golf Club, Grand Elk Ranch and Club, Grand Lake Golf Course and Headwaters Golf Course (formerly SolVista Golf Club), all within 40 minutes of each other. With views of the Continental Divide and a variety of terrain, Winter Park and the Fraser Valley is a spectacular mountain golf vacation destination. Call 800.903.7275 for more information.

Festivals
From music to art, Winter Park and the Fraser Valley offer a festival for every visitor. Please contact the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce for a complete event calendar. • 800.903.7275

Grand County “Blues from the Top” Festival June 27-28, 2009
Blues artists from around the country perform against the backdrop of the Continental Divide in this cool, rockin’ two-day festival in downtown Winter Park.
800.903.7275 • www.grandblues.org

Fraser Valley 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks July 4, 2009
Bring the entire family to the 4th of July holiday fun and fireworks at the Fraser Sports Complex in Fraser, Colorado! Kids games, pie eating contest, live music, food and fun. 800.903.7275 • www.playwinterpark.com

Winter Park Jazz Festival July 26-27, 2009
Cool mountain air blends with the sultry sounds of renowned jazz artists in the new ampitheatre in Winter Park. This event is a must for jazz enthusiasts. 800.903.7275 • www.playwinterpark.com

Crankworx Colorado July 30 - August 2, 2009
Your jaw will drop to the dirt when you see the unimaginable happen at this mountain bike freeride festival. Mountain bike athletes from around the country pull out all the stops with stunts and tricks. 970.726.5514 • www.crankworxcolorado.com

Middle Park Fair & Rodeo August 7-9, 2009
Everyone’s invited to this popular annual event featuring a rodeo, barbecue, dance, tractor pulls, horse show and more! 877.573.4263 • www.kremmlingchamber.com

Fraser River Days August 8-9, 2009
Celebrate our wide open spaces with free fly-fishing lessons, guided interpretive hikes on the Fraser River Trail, environmental seminars, exhibits, live music, raptors and lumberjack show. 800.903.7275 • playwinterpark.com

Salute to American Veterans Rally & Festival August 14-16, 2009
This 16-year event has now located to Winter Park & The Fraser Valley. Features the POW/MIA ride from Granby to Winter Park with over a 1,000 motorcycles, parade, food, live music, exhibitors, flyovers in military aircraft and the Vietnam Traveling Wall.

Grand County Parade of Homes Sept. 12-13 & 19-20, 2009
Come tour some of Grand County’s finest homes. All built by local builders, these beautiful and unique homes showcase what the mountain living lifestyle is all about. 866.726.4118 • www.grandcountyparadeofhomes.com