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WINTER PARK RESORT TO OPEN EARLY FOR 72^nd SEASONSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2011 WINTER PARK, COLO. (November 7, 2011)- Winter Park Resort, one of Colorado’s premier resort destinations, has announced that it will open four days earlier than originally planned for the 72^nd season on Saturday, on November 12, 2011. Skiing and riding will take place on 36 acres and five trails accessible via four lifts; Arrow, Gemini, Endeavour and depending on conditions, the Discovery lift.

“Winter Park Resort is responding to the high demand for early season access to the slopes from Colorado’s Front Range skiers and riders. Also, by opening ahead of schedule we are putting seasonal employees to work earlier than originally expected,” said Gary DeFrange, president and chief operating officer at Winter Park Resort. “Thanks to the hard work of our snowmaking and grooming crews, plus early season snowfall, the runs are primed and ready to go.”

Thursday evenings, 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm - starting 09 December 2010
Kids Ski & Ride School, West Portal Station
Kids, enjoy a night out in Winter Park! Parents take advantage of evening childcare and enjoy the new shops and restaurants in the Village at Winter Park. “Kids Night Out” is available for children ages 4 to 12 and the program is loaded with fun indoor activities and includes dinner and s’mores by the fire. Activities include crafts, games, movies and more.
This is a free childcare service offered to parents on the conditions that US$30 per child is spent at any commercial outlet in The Village at Winter Park during the hours that the children are in the program. Original receipts are required to verify the expenditure. If less than US$30 per child is spent, parents will be charged the difference.
Reserve your child’s space by 4pm day-of, callinng 800 729 7907. Enrolment is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Dates and times subject to change. Parents must pick up their children by 8.30 pm or full amount will be charged for Club Discovery.
>> Visit the our Winter Park ski area

 The lifts started running Wednesday 19th November 2008 at Winter Park Resort Colordao.

Check out the keen skiers and boarders who were ready and waiting.