The Ski Train kicks off its 69th season on Saturday. Day trips will be available Saturdays and Sundays from Dec. 27 to March 29. Friday trips begin Feb. 6; Thursday trips begin Feb. 19.
The train departs from Union Station at 7:15 a.m. and drops passengers off at the ski lifts at the base of Winter Park Resort. At 4:15 p.m., the train leaves the resort and returns to Union Station. Snacks and box lunches are available; the train includes two cafe/lounge cars and several snack cars.
Once at Winter Park Resort, nonskiers can ride the free shuttle service into the town of Winter Park.
The fares for the 2008-09 season are $59 for coach tickets; $85 for club-car tickets (includes continental breakfast buffet and afternoon snacks); coach for youths 12 and under, and seniors 62 and older, is $49. For a group of 12 or more, the coach fare is also $49. Until Tuesday, individuals can purchase a coach four-pack for $169, a savings of 28 percent over purchasing tickets individually.
For schedules and reservations, or to purchase tickets or gift certificates, visit . Reservations also can be made by calling 303-296-4754.
Save with Copper Mountain packages.
Guests can save on January lift and lodging packages at Copper Mountain Resort when booking at least four nights of lodging and four days of lift tickets, starting from $109 per person, per night. Enjoy early access with the Beeline Advantage: kids 12 and under ski and stay free the entire time. Call 866-534-7444 to book.
Telluride ski packages.
Telluride Ski Resort has a Winter Getaway package that features lodging and lift tickets and is available Jan. 5-April 5. Choose from luxury ski-in, ski-out lodging in Mountain Village or properties that are walking distance from historic downtown Telluride. More: .
Top juniors to compete.
The USSA Revolution Tour will be Jan. 14-17 at Copper Mountain. The competition brings together top junior athletes from the region. Superpipe and slope-style athletes 13 and older (Snowboard cross 15 and older) compete together in an open-class-style event. USSA regional membership is required to compete, and a FIS license or FIS provisional license is also required for snowboard cross events. More: .
Light a fire on Valentine’s Day.
Copper Mountain heats up for Valentine’s Day with En Fuego from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 14. Activities include a torchlight parade, street entertainers, bonfires, fire performers and a fireworks display. More: .
Compiled by Andrea Labak and Dane Strom
