29% off (Sale price $76.30, Reg. Price $108.10) :: Hotel at a Glance: Winter Park Mountain LodgeAs the name suggests, Winter Park Mountain Lodge is a haven for guests in search of an all-season retreat in the Colorado wilderness. In addition to views of the nearby forest or mountains, guest rooms welcome travelers with amenities including flat-screen TVs, refrigerators and microwaves, and WiFi. Take a dip in the indoor pool, or go for a soak in one of two indoor hot tubs. Eat well at Moffat Station Restaurant and Bar, where chefs pair seasonal dishes with microbrews and craft cocktails. This deal includes welcome drinks (house wine or draft beer) for two. Hours of operation change seasonally. Seasonal excursions: In the colder months, hit the slopes or go for a snowmobile tour. In the warmer months, golf a few rounds or hit the resort’s wooded bike trailsWinter Park, Colorado: Year-Round Outdoor Adventures in Picturesque Ski VillageWinter Park made its mark in the late 1930s as one of Colorado’s first ski towns. Today, the alpine berg draws sizable crowds during ski season but still retains its small-town vibe. Ski season—when an average of more than 320 inches of snow blankets the slopes of Winter Park Resort—typically runs from mid-November to late April. Skiers and snowboarders have access to more than 3,000 acres of terrain, 25 chairlifts, and five terrain parks. Mary Jane Mountain proffers legendary mogul runs, leading Skiing Magazine to name it the No. 1 place for mogul skiing in North America.The park’s surrounding mountains and forests offer plenty to do off-season, too. Come summertime, Winter Park Resort is a popular mountain-biking destination, with 40 miles of downhill trails that feature tabletop jumps and banked cruisers. About 35 miles north of Winter Park, there’s fantastic hiking along a trail that skirts the Continental Divide, wending past waterfalls and through open meadows en route to Columbine Lake. Autumn is particularly scenic, as the leaves of native aspens turn red, gold, and orange.
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