6 Reasons To Book Your Ski Trip Early This Season

We know—when summer calls, it’s challenging to remember that all of your favorite mountain spots will soon have snow on the ground again! But the reality is that we’re always thinking about winter here, and we want you to have the best experience when you come to slide on snow with us. What’s one of the biggest actions you can take to set yourself up for ski trip success? Book your vacation early this year! Read on for a few reasons why:

Get the Best Pick – And the Best Value – on Lodging

We wouldn’t feel right *not* putting this deal at the top of the list — it’s the best value of the season on your winter vacation! When you book early and stay 4+ nights, you unlock:

Up to 50% off lodging

A $100 resort credit to use around the mountain (Psst – have you tried the Waffle Fry Nachos at Derailer?)

Free Early Ups – access to the lifts before they open to the public

Get The Best Value of the Season

Save Now, Ski Later with Flex Lift Tickets

Are you a skier, not so much a planner? Flex Lift Tickets are built for you.

Buy now, pick your dates later. And new this season, you no longer have to use them back-to-back! Take a long weekend, space out your days, or wait for the perfect snow. Flex Lift Tickets give you the flexibility you want in your ski season, without the last minute price tag.

It’s simple. You lock in the lower rate now and just show up with your tickets ready to go when you are.

Grab Your Flex Lift Tickets

Your kids can ski for FREE.

This one’ is big. Kids can ski for free at Winter Park! When you book a kids group lesson, their lift ticket is on us. It’s a simple way to save and a fun way to help them fall in love with the mountain. (Psst: this deal goes on sale July 1. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear about our Deals & Packages!)

Need rentals? Kids rent for free with 3+ day adult rentals, too! This is just one more way that we’re making family ski trips easier and more affordable.

Kids Ski FREE

Getting Here Is Half the Fun

Planning early means more than securing your lift tickets and rooms; it also means you get more choices in how you arrive.

Scenic drive over Berthoud Pass? Go for it. Prefer to kick back and ride? Snag yourself a seat on the Winter Park Express ski train, which drops you off just steps from the Gondola.

Flying in? Shuttle services like Home James can bring you from the airport straight to the resort.

Secure Your Spot in Our Most Popular Activities

Winter Park has more to offer than just skiing, and when you book early you get first pick of the experiences that will make your trip unforgettable.

Our most popular activities tend to sell out fast, especially on weekends and holidays. Booking ahead means you can relax knowing everything’s taken care of and you won’t miss out!

Lock in your spot for:

Scenic Snowcat Tours

Coca-Cola Tubing Hill tickets

SnoGo Ski Bike Tours

Snowshoe Tours

And so much more!

You’ll have something to look forward to!

Once your trip is booked, the fun part starts: the countdown to your mountain getaway!

With everything locked in, you can shift into daydream mode. Start building your playlist, check the snow report, and pin a photo of Parry Peak to the fridge. You’ve already handled the hard part—now it’s just about looking forward to winter.