Resort at a Glance: Meadow Ridge Resort

The buildings of Meadow Ridge Resort are perched atop one of the region’s many plateaus, giving guests at this mountain retreat unimpeded views of the beautiful Fraser Valley and nearby Winter Park. These condos make plenty of room for guests; one-, two-, and three-bedroom units come with full kitchens, private balconies or patios, and roaring fireplaces.

• Be active in the complex’s workout room and racquetball court.
• Stay connected: Each condo has complimentary WiFi access.
• Splash around in the heated outdoor pool
• Meadow Ridge Resort Clubhouse is now open

Winter Park, Colorado: Year-Round Outdoor Adventures in Picturesque Ski Village

Winter 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.