Winter 2025-26 promises to be a season to remember for Winter Park Resort – marked by milestone celebrations, enhanced guest experiences, and brand new early-season festivities that promise to crank up the winter stoke. Winter Park is honoring Mary Jane®, its wild, raw, and unfiltered sister mountain, with a 50th birthday bash and season-long revelry. Taking advantage of its $37 million snowmaking upgrades, the resort is also unveiling “Send’er November,” an early-season lineup of passholder perks, powder-day rewards, and high-altitude fun, making an early-season visit to the slopes better than ever.
Mary Jane® Celebrates 50 years of Pure and Unspoiled Skiing and Riding
Mary Jane, Winter Park’s famed and untamed second mountain, will celebrate 50 years on January 10, 2026. Since opening in 1976, Mary Jane has become one of North America’s most iconic ski destinations, renowned for legendary bump runs, secret stashes, and steep tree runs, encapsulating the uninhibited, untamed spirit of skiing and riding. From first chair to late slushy spring tracks, there will be lots of chances to honor our favorite lady of the mountains, Mary Jane.
A November to Remember
To mark the start of winter and Mary Jane’s 50th birthday season, Winter Park is launching Send’er November, a month-long celebration of the season yet to come. Ski twice in November, and unlock benefits all season long, including:
- An early-access day to Mary Jane terrain before it opens to the public;
- Membership to the private ski patrol text alert list with real-time rope drop notifications, terrain openings and directed skiing; and
- Five transferable Early Ups tickets for first tracks access.
As part of Send’er November, Winter Park will be hosting a Pass Holder Lounge at Sunspot along with other events worth showing up for. November 8, 15, and 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sunspot, there will be weekly giveaways like season parking passes, custom gear giveaways, and gear kits.
There will be forecast talks with OpenSnow, live music and DJ sets, free food samples from new on-mountain menus, and free ski and snowboard waxes. There is no charge to attend. Guests simply need to show up.
To round out Send’er November, Winter Park will host a series of events to dial up early-season excitement.
- November 15 – Hot Doggin’ & Haute Moves – an amateur ski ballet contest with more cash prizes
- November 23 – Mini Mary Jane Mogul Showdown – a throwback challenge course with bumps, blades, synchronized skiing, and retro rules.
Upgraded Snowmaking Improves Early-Season Skiing and Riding
Winter Park’s new $37 million snowmaking system is already showing its worth beyond just better early-season conditions. In just one year of use, the new snowmaking system is showing improved efficiency and has cut energy consumption almost in half. Improved efficiencies mean Winter Park can open more terrain—sooner, which means better early-season skiing and riding.
The improvements also mean a longer, more reliable season and a better on-mountain experience—all while operating more sustainably.
More Reasons to Visit Winter Park Resort During the 2025-26 Winter Season
Winter Park is reinvigorating its on-mountain dining, with menus that balance quality and variety. Resort restaurants like Lunch Rock, Sunspot, Snoasis, Chili Hut, Club Car, and Mary Jane Café are introducing new options guided by guest feedback.
- New this winter is the The Locals’ Call, a new restaurant concept taking over the Doc’s space in the base-area Village. A natural gathering spot with a sunny patio across from the Gondola, The Locals’ Call will feature approachable and seasonal food with drink offerings to match.
- Also new this winter will be refreshed food stations at Mary Jane Café, Sunspot and Moffat Market. Grilled favorites along with Indian and Himalayan options, empanadas, street tacos and more will give guests a lot more variety and more choices when it comes to on-mountain dining.
- Strengthening the resort’s ties to regional agriculture, Winter Park will again partner with Fitch Ranch, a family-owned Grand County ranch, that provides local, sustainably raised beef and proteins.
Winter Park is embracing its recognition as a top family- and beginner-friendly resort.
- Kids Ski Free: Kids 14 and under receive a free lift ticket with Ski & Ride School lessons, plus kids 12 and under receive free rentals with an adult three-day rental package.
- Learn-to-Ski Guarantee: New skiers who can’t master 10 designated green trails after three lessons get a fourth lesson free.
- Pro Tip Sessions: 60-minute lessons for intermediate and advanced riders, starting at $99 with early lift access
The Winter Park Express is Back with Expanded Service
Again this season, the Winter Park Express will offer special trips during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Beginning December 19, 2025, the Winter Park Express will offer service to and from Winter Park’s slopes every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through January 4, 2026. Winter Park Express in partnership with CDOT and Amtrak will also continue offering regular service Thursday through Sunday beginning January 8, 2026 through March 29, 2026. One-way fare prices start at $19 a person and will top out at $39 a person, depending on selected dates and capacity. Children 12 and under are half the adult fare. Prices remain unchanged from last winter.
