Colorado's Winter Park Resort has announced that it will close some of its slopes on Sunday, April 23, 2023, but will keep the Mary Jane side of the mountain open as long as possible for late-season skiing and riding.
"Weather and snow conditions will ultimately dictate the close of the season, but based on consistent snowfall throughout the season and a current solid base of nearly six feet, the resort anticipates a closing day well into May and possibly beyond," a Winter park statement explains.
Winter Park opened for the 2022/23 winter season on Oct. 31, 2022, its earliest opening ever in its 83-year history. Depending on its final closing date, skiers and riders could rack up almost 30 weeks on the slopes, which is more than 200 days of lift-accessed skiing and riding.
"Winter Park sits at an ideal location to receive consistent snowfall season after season. We're tucked in at the southern end of the Fraser Valley right along the high peaks of the Continental Divide, which means storms tend to linger and produce reliable snowfall all winter long. Combine our weather patterns with our early season snowmaking, and Winter Park is perfectly situated for long, fruitful ski and ride seasons," added Sky Foulkes, president and COO of Winter Park Resort, who also noted that the long season provided maximum value to season pass holders.