Brian Harrod

Review of Winter Park Resort/Intrawest

First thing, bring a humidifier if you stay up the...

First thing, bring a humidifier if you stay up there very dry at night! Some rooms may include one.

Over all great mountain, not a mountain for pros. It is by far a beginner mountain, due to the way the mountain, there is almost no line at any chairlift. If you have a ski bike, they allow it, and it is a perfect resort for it. Long runs allow you to cruise for ages. Back to skiing. The runs all feel the same, and you better like moguls, because they are on nearly every expert run. Because there are really long runs, the chair lifts are also very long.

The on slope resort is very cozy. Although I do recommend a room facing away from the slopes and Ill tell you why later. stayed in a condo suite. The beds were very comfortable, the sheets ever so slightly itchy, not bad though. Good lighting, and a nice balcony. The TVs are new Samsung smart TVs with a very large one in the main bed room. The Kitchen as all the amenities, sink, refrigerator etc. The one I stayed in had to queen size beds in one room, one queen in another, and two sofas that are pull out bed. The jacuzzi is warm and there is a larger one for the the adults. This is why you should fer a room facing away from the slopes. At night, some people stay late, and even though they dont talk super loud, it is very annoying. Our window, had slight gaps even when closed all the way. I couldnt sleep until they left. Over all, my experience was great, very nice people(could be because they were all stoned but), great environment, and nice shops. The recipe for a great trip.

Summary:

Slopes- fun for newbies

Hotel-good comfortable rooms

Food- The lime, not authentic Mexican food, but still good for Colorado(I'm picky being from southern cali)

Rentals/demos- decent selection, the boot flex only went up to 90

Clothing stores- good selection from Columbia to Patagonia. Expensive unless on sales towards end of season, and still a lot of money, but not bad for a resort thats a little secluded.