Ski season is the best time of the year in Winter Park.Not only are we home to the No. 1 ski resort in North America,butour area also offers a convenienttransportation method from Denver International Airport to Winter Park Resort.The Amtrak Winter Park Express, colloquially known as theWinter Park ski train,providesa direct route from Denver Union Station to Winter Park Resort. Its the only ski resort in the United States with direct rail access! Check outourWinter Activities Guidefor more local information on the best things to do during ski season in Winter Park, Colorado!
Your Guide to the Winter Park Ski Train
Seasonality
TheWinter ParkExpressis available every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from mid-January to earlyApril. The train also hasstorage so you can use yourskis and snowboards. Or,rent your gear when you get to town at our favoriteWinter Park ski rentalcompanies!
The Route
The Winter ParkExpressoffers a direct route fromDenver Union StationtoWinter Park Resort. The trip takes about two hours, which gives youplenty of time to soak in those mountain views. For more awe-inspiring scenery, head to thetrains Sightseeing Lounge, which offers extensive views of the Rocky Mountains. Dont forget to grab a refreshment and a snack from the Moffat Tunnel!
History
As you glide by the stunning vistas, youll also be tracing ghosts of the past. The Winter Park Ski Train passes through several tunnelsfollowingits route, including the famed Moffat Tunnel. The Moffat Tunnel opened for operation in 1928 and served as Denvers first direct westerly route across the Continental Divide. Dont hold your breath while you pass through the Moffat Tunnel,thoughits six miles long! The original Winter Park Express ran from 1940 until 2009 when it closed due to issues related to cost. A celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Winter Park Ski Train demonstrated (through sold-out rides) that there was enough public interest to tentatively reopen the route, to the delight of Winter Park Resort-bound skiers.
Tickets
Best of all,booking your tripon the Winter Park Express is easy andaffordable! Ticket fares start at $29 for a one-way trip, andchildren ages 2-12 years old can ride for just $14.50!
Ride the Winter Park Ski Train Each Winter
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