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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.

 

FAST FACTS

 

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!

 

ATTRACTIONS

 

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


EVENT SCHEDULE


Grand County “Blues from the Top” Festival June 26-27, 2010
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, 2010
Bring the entire family to the 4th of July holiday fun and fireworks
at the Fraser Sports Complex in Fraser, Colorado! Kids games,
live music, food and fun.
800.903.7275 • www.playwinterpark.com

Winter Park Music Festival
July 10, 2010
Listen to free music and enjoy the beautiful mountain
settings with great festival food. More details to follow!
800.903.7275 • www.playwinterpark.com

Cruiser Bike Party and Fat Tire Classic
July 16-18, 2010
Come join the National Sports Center for the Disabled and the
Chamber of Commerce for this fun event with live music, food,
cruiser bike parade, and the amazing Yellow Design Bike Stunt
Team. 800.903.7275 • www.playwinterpark.com

Winter Park Jazz Festival
July 24-25, 2010
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 29 - August 1, 2010
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 2-8, 2010
Everyone’s invited to this popular annual event featuring a rodeo,
barbecue, dance, tractor pulls, horse show and more!
877.573.4263 • www.middleparkfairandrodeo.com

Grand County Parade of Homes
September 11-12 & 18-19, 2010
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



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