Winter

Step out on snowshoes or cross-country skis. Hop aboard a snowmobile, horse-drawn sleigh or even a dog sled. You can break trail through snow mountain meadows or head up to the tops of majestic peaks along the Continental Divide. Along the way, be on the lookout for incredible wildlife: You might see a fox, elk, deer or even a moose.

Many of our local resorts are open year-round and offer fun for the whole family. Stay in a rustic cabin with a roaring fireplace, take your group out on fun-filled sleigh ride and sit around a bonfire drinking hot chocolate and listen to great stories, or soak your bones in a natural hot springs.

Winter Park and the Fraser Valley is haven for nordic enthusiasts. If you enjoy skating, classic technique or venturing off the track, this is cross-country skiing at its finest. Glide your way through frosted pine forests and rolling meadows blanketed in snow or test your skills at one of the many cross-country races.

You'll have room to zoom on a guided snowmobile tour. Local outfitters offers tours from one hour to a full day. Or, rent a machine and spend the day exploring the lakes and forest of Grand County on your own.

Dog Sled Rides of Winter Park

P.O. Box 518
Fraser, CO 80442
(970) 726-TEAM (8326)
winterpark@dogsledrides.com

Enjoy a two-hour, ten-mile trip pulled by eight Siberian and Alaskan huskies through the backcountry of Winter Park. Our very experienced guides will educate you about the animals, trees and mountains that you will see on your trip.

SkiCoupons.com

P.O. Box 102548
Denver, CO 80250
1-800-318-9030
go@skicoupons.com

Your year-round vacation discount, deals and savings web site. This site will save you big money with free, printable coupons. Save on lodging, activities, skiing, snowboarding, dining, tours, golfing, biking, rafting, horseback riding, shopping, sportsgear, fishing and much, more more! Enter our free raffle to win skis, snowboards, backpacks, bikes and more.

King Mountain Ranch

P.O. Box 497
Granby, CO 80446
1-800-476-5464
hosts@kingranchresort.com

The King Mountain Ranch is a full service Guest and Dude Ranch Resort and Conference Retreat Center located just 90 miles northwest of Denver, Co. near Rocky Mountain National Park. Surrounded by over a million acres of national forest and nestled in a beautiful mountain valley, the King Mountain Ranch Resort is the perfect setting for vacations, exclusive corporate retreats, and family reunions.

The Grand Tour

P.O. Box 131
Granby, CO 80446
1-800-247-2636
staff@grand-county.com

Grand County, Colorado, for family vacations and western towns, anytime of year! So big, so close.

Grand Adventures, LLC

P.O. Box 1329
Winter Park, CO 80482
1-800-726-9247
info@grandadventures.com

Horseback trail rides, haywagon rides, dinner rides, and pony rides. Winter activities include snowmobiling, sleigh rides, dog sledding, snowshoe tours and more!

Grand Lake Touring Center

P.O. Box 590
Grand Lake, CO 80447
(970) 627-8008
jspeck@rkymtnhi.com

Grand Lake Touring Center offer the beginner to advanced skier a variety of terrain. We have 25K of well-groomed tracked and skating trails. We offer rentals, lessons and retail items. Enjoy our full restaurant and lounge with a view of the Never Summer Range.

Trailblazer Snowmobile Tours

P.O. Box 3437
Winter Park, CO 80482
800-669-0134
trailblazer@columbine.com

WINTER PARK'S FAVORITE SINCE 1983!
Trailblazer features the areas only high performance snowmobile tour, Colorado's largest permitted trail system, competitive rates and tour options for the whole family.
Nobody rides like Trailblazer!

Devil's Thumb Ranch

P.O. Box 750
Tabernash, CO 80478
(970) 726-5632
devthumb@rkymtnhi.com

Offering European elegance combined with American hospitality at Winter Park's premier multi-sport resort. Skiing, horseback riding, fishing, sleigh-rides, and a variety of accommodations including lodge rooms and private cabins.

Devils Thumb Oufitters

P.O. Box 603
Tabernash, CO 80478
(970) 726-1099
Dalelind@oneimage.com

Nestled at the end of the road, Devil's Thumb Ranch offers one-hour, two-hour, and half-day trail rides, hay wagon rides and overnight horse pack trips. In winter we offers sleigh rides. Please call for more information.

Spirit Lake Polaris and Rentals

P.O. Box 1248
Grand Lake, CO 80447
1-800-894-3336
SLPolaris@coweblink.net

Winter self-guided snowmobile rentals. Ride 120 miles of groomed trails from main street. 10% off Mon-Thurs except holidays. Damage protection and overnight rentals. Summer - Jeep, jet skis, ATV, motorcycle, and scooter rentals.

The Ski Train

555 17th St., Ste. 2400
Denver, CO 80202
303-296-I-SKI

For over 50 years The Ski Train has brought skiers and sightseers from downtown Denver to the base of the Winter Park Ski Area. Eliminate the hassle of driving and take our comfortable, spacious train through the beautiful Colorado Rockies. Please call for a schedule.

Rocky Mountain Field Seminars

1895 Fall River Road
Estes Park, CO 80517
800-748-7002
fieldseminars@rmna.org

A university without walls! Credit/non-credit educational classes combine outdoor field trips and indoor lectures exploring natural science, natural and cultural history, and the arts in Rocky Mountain National Park.

SolVista Golf & Ski Ranch

P.O. Box 1110
Granby, CO 80446
970-887-2709

Set majestically in the Colorado Rockies, SolVista Golf & Ski Ranch evokes the kind of Western charm and small-town friendliness that our guests truly cherish. So, we invite you to learn more about SolVista, our many activities, our renowned ski instructors and the sheer beauty of the surrounding valley. If you like what you see, think about us for your next family vacation.

Grand Adventure Balloon Tours

P.O. Box 3423
Winter Park, CO 80482
1-888-887-1340
fly4ahi@rkymtnhi.com

Spectacular flights over the Winter Park/Fraser Valley year-round. See a bird's eye view of the Continental Divide and all the beautiful mountains, lakes, rivers, and forests within.

Blue Sky Balloon & Airplane Adventures

P.O. Box 350
Granby, CO 80446
1-800-696-1384
BlueSkyBalloon@aol.com

Drift away in your private hot air balloon! MOST EXPERIENCED! MOST AFFORDABLE! Low family and group rates. Airplane tours and air taxi service to DIA available, too.

Cozens Ranch Museum

P.O. Box 165
Hot Sulphur Spgs., CO 80451
(970) 726-5488

First ranch house in the Fraser Valley was also a stagecoach stop and a post office.

Dashing Thru the Snow Sleigh Rides

1400 County Rd. 5
Fraser, CO 80442
(970) 726-5376

Sleigh bells! Draft horses, old-fashioned style sleighs, beautiful trails, starry skies, warm woolen blankets, an exceptional menu, a rustic "cowboy" cabin, live entertainment, and real western hospitality.

Fraser Tubing Hill

P.O. Box 219
Fraser, CO 80442
(970) 726-5954

Bring the whole family for a snow tubing adventure! Located behind the Alco shopping center in Fraser. Groups welcome.

Grand County Historical Association

P.O. Box 165
Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451
(970) 725-3939

The Grand County Museum preserves and interprets the history of Grand County, Colorado. Collections include over 7,000 photographs, artifacts, and manuscripts. Exhibits include railroading, skiing, Ute Indians, and pioneer life.

Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa

P.O. Box 275
Hot Sulphur Spgs., CO 80451
1-800-510-6235
HotSprings@rkymtnhi.com

Where the Ute Indians once bathed, healed mind, body, and spirit and relaxed in sacred waters... at 7,600 feet elevation. The Springs has been in operation continually for the past 140 years. There are now 10 pools and private baths plus our new jet spa and outdoor oriental bath and solarium pool. Come for a massage or body wrap and stay in our lodge.

Ice Skating in the Fraser Valley

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1-800-903-7275
chamber@winterpark-info.com

•Cooper Creek Square Rink - Skating is free, skates may be rented at nearby Christy Sports (726-8873) or the Viking Lodge (726-8885).
•Devil's Thumb Ranch - Skating is $3.00 and skate rental is $3.00. Call 726-8231.
•Fraser Valley Recreation Rink - Located in Fraser off County Rd. 5. No fee-bring your own skates. Call 726-4708.
•YMCA/Snow Mtn. Ranch - No fee-bring your own skates. Call 887-2152.

Mountain Madness, Inc.

P.O. Box 522
Tabernash, CO 80478
(970) 726-4529

Mountain Madness Rentals provides fun for all ages. We offer Sno-Scoots for the kids and guided Polaris snowmobile tours for everyone. Kids 10 and under ride free with adults.

National Sports Center for the Disabled

P.O. Box 1290
Winter Park, CO 80482
(970) 726-1540
info@nscd.org

The National Sports Center for the Disabled is an innovative non-profit organization that provides year-round therpeutic recreation and competitive opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. Lessons are by reservation only,

On the Trail Snowmobile Rentals

P.O. Box 629
Grand Lake, CO `80447
(970) 627-0171

Snowmobile rentals.

Winding River Resort

P.O. Box 629
Grand Lake, CO 80447
(970) 627-3215
trailboss@rkymtnhi.com

A family-oriented camping and lodging resort on the North Fork of the Colorado River bordering Rocky Mountain National Park. We offer horseback riding, hay rides, animal farm, playground, hiking, biking, and fishing and camping. In the winter we have sleigh rides and snowmobile rentals.

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