Winter Park Mountain
When Winter Park
Mountain first opened in 1940, guests paid $1 for a 1/2 mile rope tow and a
handful of runs. Since then, Winter Park Mountain, the heart and soul of the
resort, has been a haven for family skiing with its beautifully-groomed cruiser
runs, terrain parks, halfpipe and a host of popular learn-to-ski programs
including Groswold's Discovery Park, a $2-million, 20-acre learn-to-ski or ride
area.
Mary
Jane Mountain
Mary Jane, a legendary social figure among the
early railroaders and miners who settled in the Fraser Valley, acquired the land
at the base of the mountain in the late 1800's. Mary Jane Mountain first opened
to skiers in 1976, and this once closely-guarded local's secret has developed a
worldwide reputation for having some of the best bump skiing in North America.
In fact, this year Snow Country magazine named Mary Jane one of the Top 5
Resorts in North America for Bump Skiing. Long, unrelenting mogul runs and
steep, technical chutes highlight this paradise of advanced terrain. Just one
date with Mary Jane and you'll see why a favorite saying among locals is "No
Pain, No Jane."
Vasquez
Ridge
Named after a French fur trapper who worked this mountain
in the 1800's, Vasquez Ridge, Winter Park's third mountain, opened in 1986 is a
favorite for many because of its beautiful vistas, great sunny afternoons and
powder stashes that tend to last long into the day. Being further off the beaten
path, and serviced by the Pioneer Express high speed quad lift, guests love the
wide-open runs like "Stagecoach" and "Sundance" and the short challenging bump
runs like "Gambler" and "Aces & Eights".
Parsenn Bowl
A wide-open, high-alpine
bowl that first opened in 1992. Parsenn Bowl is a favorite attraction at Winter
Park Resort and the site of the ski and snowboard camps that last well into
June. With a top elevation of 12,060', you really get to experience
high-altitude skiing at its best. The views are just about perfect and the
terrain is ideal for intermediate and advanced skiers and riders. Hint: Parsenn
Bowl is nirvana on a powder day.
Vasquez Cirque
The Cirque markes the
largest terrain opening in the history of Winter Park Resort and is sure to be
an instant hit with the extreme crowd. 435 acres of prime, off-piste terrain
that features a mix of cornices, rock outcroppings, steeps and glades. Note:
this is for the extreme backcountry adventurer-conditions are vastly different
from other parts of the mountain. Ski, board or telemark within your
ability.
