providing access to colorado's high country adventures for disadvantaged youth

Our mission is to provide free ski and ride lessons over four consecutive weekends at Winter Park Resort in Colorado, with the goal of nurturing a lasting affinity for nature and outdoor activities among underserved children from Denver. Through this initiative, we aim to create transformative experiences that inspire lifelong connections to the beauty of the outdoors, fostering a sense of adventure, resilience, and appreciation for our natural environment.
2024-2025

Grand county partners

We are proud to partner with these Grand County Organizations to provide services to our program participants

SKI AND RIDE SCHOOL

Winter Park Resort - Mary Jane

From snowshoeing and ski biking to sunset snowcat tours and tubing, you'll find adventure around every turn (skis or no skis!) at Winter Park. Day or night, there's a way to elevate your winter trip with unique, memory-making experiences that will put the "wheee" in "we had a really fun time on our vacation."

TRANSPORTATION

Home James Transportation

HOME JAMES TRANSPORTATION
AIRPORT SHUTTLE TO WINTER PARK & GRAND COUNTY
PRIVATE SERVICE THROUGHOUT COLORADO
THE ONLY PUC-REGULATED TRANSPORTATION SERVICE TO WINTER PARK!

TRANSPORTATION

GRAND MOUNTAIN RIDES, LLC

     Grand Mountain Rides, LLC provides safe, professional mountain transportation to and from Denver, including Denver International Airport. From Private Luxury Rides covering all your favorite mountain locations including your favorite ski destination to economical Shared Shuttle Rides to/from Winter Park, Fraser, Tabernash, Granby, and Grand Lake, we provide door to door service and the best possible experience.


GEAR AND SOFT GOODS

CHRISTY SPORTS

NO MATTER THE SEASON, CHRISTY SPORTS HAS EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED TO KEEP YOUR STOKE HIGH. WE LOVE TO  #STEPOUTSIDE  AS MUCH AS YOU DO. OUR PASSION FOR THE GREAT OUTDOORS INSPIRES US TO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO GET YOU THE PRODUCTS YOU NEED WHILE DELIVERING THE BEST EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE. THAT’S THE CHRISTY DIFFERENCE.


2024-2025

Ski and ride lesson schedule

For the 2024-2025 we offer two options during the ski and ride season at Winter Park Resort; February-March session on Sundays and a March-April session on Saturdays.
Session 1

Sundays February 16th & 23rd and March 2nd & 9th 

730am

Meet shuttle at TBD

Breakfast snacks on shuttle; Educational materials

900am

Check-in with Winter Park Ski and Ride School

Lift ticket and rental equipment setup

1200pm

Lunch provided by Winter Park Resort

Menu TBD

330pm

End of Ski and Ride School

Return rental equipment, afternoon snacks

400pm

Shuttle pick up at Ski and Ride School; WP Base

Drop off at 600pm

Session 2

Saturdays March 22nd & 29th and April 6th & 13th

730am

Meet shuttle at TBD

Breakfast snacks on shuttle; Educational materials

900am

Check-in with Winter Park Ski and Ride School

Lift ticket and rental equipment setup

1200pm

Lunch provided by Winter Park Resort

Menu TBD

330pm

End of Ski and Ride School

Return rental equipment, afternoon snacks

400pm

Shuttle pick up at Ski and Ride School; WP Base

Drop off at 600pm

Contact Us:

Please contact us about donations and volunteer opportunities.
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The winter park Colorado experience

Come ski and ride with us!

Donors and volunteers please come ski and ride with us at beautiful Winter Park Resort/ Mary Jane. 

Winter Park Village, Winter Park Colorado

720-422-0225

info@highcountryaccess.org