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Best known for its world-class skiing, Winter Park is a beautiful place to call home with the Winter Park Resort. Even though winter is the busiest season, Winter Park has plenty to do year-round. Wander through the many trails on foot, bike, or horseback and soak in the gorgeous scenery.
Winter Park has more than 3,000 acres of skiable terrain of all kinds, so everyone from first timers to seasoned skiers can get their fill of high altitude exploration.
according to wpgov.com "In 1978, the village of Hideaway Park was incorporated and renamed Winter Park. According to Penny Rafferty Hamilton, a longtime local and author, the name change was influenced by the city of Denver."
Averaging over 320 inches of annual snowfall and 300 days of sunshine, Winter Park is Colorados longest continually operated ski resort. Located next door and accessible on the same lift ticket, Mary Janes infamous Outhouse run is one of the longest, steepest mogul runs on the planet.
Winter Park lies at 9,100 feet in elevation while the top of the Winter Park/Mary Jane ski area is a bit over 12,000 feet. This elevation range is equivalent to about 2770 - 3660 m.
Altitude sickness occurs most commonly at elevations greater than 8,000 feet above sea level. The Winter Park Resort Base is around 9,000 feet and the ski resort summit is above 12,000 feet. Dehydration and physical exertion are major contributing factors toward the sickness.
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