Winter is often a time for rest and hibernation, but here in our Rocky Mountain ski town, snowy adventures are ramping up, we’re clinking glasses at après celebrations, and we’re fired-up for adrenaline-pumping events! Experience some of that winter magic this season; check out the events below to start planning an invigorating winter getaway.
Opening Days
Now Open! | Downhill Skiing & Riding at Winter Park Resort
Check out our Alpine Ski & Stay Package to bundle lift tickets and lodging.
Early December (TBD) | Award-Winning Nordic Skiing at Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Check out our Nordic Ski & Stay Package for inclusive Nordic rentals and access.
Nov. 26, 2025 | Downhill Skiing & Riding at Granby Ranch
This easy-to-navigate ski area is great for families!
Special Events
Dec. 6, 2025 | Rocky Mountain Yule Celebration at Headwaters River Journey
Enjoy live music, dinner, and secure unique gifts for the holidays at the silent auction—all benefitting water conservation education! Get tickets here.
Dec. 13, 2025 | Tommelfest at Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Don’t miss the keg toss contest, free ski clinics, live music, and great food! Sign up for ski clinics and see the full event schedule here.
Dec. 20, 2025 | Run Like A Reindeer 5Kish – Downtown Winter Park
Ok, it might be a little shorter than the typical 5K, and pretty much all downhill, but doesn’t that make it all the more fun? Register here.
Dec. 31, 2025 | NYE at Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Customize your own cowboy hat, shimmy to live music, and toast to the New Year! Plan your stay to join in the festivities here.
Jan. 10, 2026 | Mary Jane 50th Birthday
If you’ve ever skied Winter Park Resort, you know how beloved and iconic the Mary Jane territory is. Known for leg-burning moguls, high altitude thrills, and incredible glades, Mary Jane is a local favorite, so we know the celebration will be a blast!
Must-Do Activities
Backcountry Catskiing Experience
This new Ranch offering gives you exclusive access—and an incredibly scenic ride in a heated snowcat—to untouched powder turns on own 6,500 mountain acres.
Full Moon Ski Tour
Just because the sun goes down, doesn’t mean the adventures end! This unique tour lets you venture out with a guide by the light of the moon!
21+ Holly Jolly Sleigh Ride
There’s nothing more magical than a horse-drawn sleigh ride through a winter wonderland… well, maybe a cozy drink in hand ups the ante! Enjoy a selection of tasty sips on this festive sleigh ride.
Mountaintop Après
Make a special trip to nearby Winter Park Resort for this must-do activity for the whole group! Take a scenic gondola ride to the top of the mountain as the sun sets, then grab drinks and groove to live music in Sunspot Lodge!