| As the 2005-2006 ski season unfolds it appears to be | | | | information, and guided tours. The snowmobile tour |
| heading for the record books. The snowfall across | | | | offered by Grand Adventures ( which aside from |
| Colorado has come in welcome piles of powder | | | | being an exhilarating ride to the top of the |
| throughout November and December. Revenue and | | | | Continental Divide and back, follows the historic |
| smiles are up as visitors pour into Rocky Mountain | | | | "Moffat" railroad route that trains had to use up until |
| winter wonderland. Next up, breaking the season | | | | 78 years ago when the tunnel through the mountains |
| barrier of 12 million skier visits. Winter Park Ski Resort | | | | was completed. |
| announced that 2005-2006 could become its best | | | | Sleigh rides are a romantic way to enjoy a starlit |
| season yet. Winter Park, with its close proximity to | | | | evening in Fraser Valley. For the animal lover, Dog |
| Denver, its ski train ( and a small town charm is a | | | | Sled Rides offer a thrilling journey through Winter |
| local's favorite. Accommodations in the surrounding | | | | Park's beautiful backcountry. Snow tubing is an |
| area are plentiful, but for a quaint and charming | | | | exhilarating ride down the slopes and is a wonderful |
| retreat, a rental cabin or condo with fireplace is the | | | | activity for both kids and adults alike. |
| perfect choice for a snowy mountain escape. | | | | After a long day in the cold, hot mineral baths are |
| Vacations Inc ( specializes in both large and small | | | | great for getting rid of a chill. Located about 30 |
| vacation rentals for Winter Park and The Fraser | | | | minutes from Winter Park, the hot mineral pools and |
| Valley. | | | | baths once used by the Ute Indians for their healing |
| Winter Park has justifiably gained a reputation for | | | | powers are newly renovated. Brian Lence, Vice |
| world class skiing and snowboarding, but many | | | | President of Sales and Marketing for Vacations Inc |
| vacationers are now in search of unique activities to | | | | described the pools as the "ultimate unique |
| add to the traditional fare of downhilling. In order to | | | | experience… imagine yourself relaxing in a |
| achieve a more rounded winter vacation experience, | | | | 112°natural mineral pool, looking out across the |
| the valley has evolved to offer a host of outdoor | | | | Grand County snow-laden vistas of rivers, meadows |
| winter activities both for the skier and non skier alike. | | | | and mountains, and right in front of you along comes |
| Winter Park Ski Resort is 3000 acres of greens, | | | | a coal train or the Amtrak California Zephyr to |
| blues, and blacks, both groomed and knee deep in | | | | provide the sound effects. It doesn't get more |
| the white stuff. Winter Park is one of Colorado's | | | | unique than that!" |
| premier resorts and is most easily accessible from | | | | For those who prefer to remain indoors, Winter Park |
| Denver and the airport. Cross country skiing is also | | | | offers quaint shops of all types and numerous dining |
| popular in Winter Park with over 260 kilometers of | | | | locales, both fine and not-so-fine. Also, the ski train |
| groomed trails. The Fraser Valley offers a wide | | | | provides an escape to the city lights of Denver's |
| variety of choices for skating, classic or venturing off | | | | downtown for the urban minded. |
| the track. | | | | This season is breaking snowfall records. Winter Park, |
| Numerous companies throughout the valley specialize | | | | Colorado's winter wonderland is your escape. Come |
| in snowmobile rentals and provide maps, grooming | | | | enjoy the powder. |