The town of Winter Park has been humming with activity so far this June. The locals that live here have been enjoying the early warm weather and for “Winter Park” that means the 70s! We all are eagerly anticipating the June events schedule which is packed full of things to do! Our summer season really seems to officially start when the town of Winter Park starts planting flowers in the flower beds that line the streets of town and keep it colorful and beautiful!
June 16, 2012: Winter Park Resort Opens for the Summer
The big kick off to June events occurs when Winter Park Resort opens for the summer. On June 16, the resort opened for business with the Hill Climb, part of the Epic Mountain Bike Series. Cross country mountain bike enthusiasts pushed hard with the 5.3 climb from the base of Winter Park Resort to the top of Parsenn Bowl.
Winter Park Resort Activities:
Winter Park Resort activities are all open so day visitors can enjoy the Alpine Slide, Zephyr Scenic Lift Ride, Mini Golf, Human Maze,Outdoor Climbing Wall, GyroXtreme,Leaps & Bounds, Zip LineBungee, Jumpy Snowcat and Mary Jane Mine Mineral Panning. Day passes, half day passes or individual tickets are available to enjoy these family fun activities! The best deal out there is the Coca-Cola® Adventure 4 Pack. With this special you get 4 all day Adventure Passes, 4 – 12 oz beverages, 4 hot dogs, 4 bags of chips and four $10.00 vouchers toward any retail item at Winter Park Resort. What a deal – play all day, have lunch and shop!
Winter Park Trestle Bike Park:
New this year to the Trestle Bike Park is the trail called: “Cruel and Unusual”. This trail is for the advanced rider and is sure to thrill! A skills and terrain park at the base of Winter Park resort is soon to open giving you the opportunity to hone your skills on the over 40 trails! For more information call: 970-726-1564.
June 20, 2012: Women’s Wednesdays at Winter Park Resort
Women mountain bikers will enjoy the great deals for the ladies on Wednesdays for bike rentals, body armor. Be sure to check out the twilight hours so ladies you can ride all day long! For more information call: 970-726-1675.

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