WINTER PARK, COLORADO

The Trip:

Join the Snow Sharks as they take a trip to Winter Park Colorado, February 12-19, 2005

We are staying at Winter Parks newest resort, The Zephyr Mountain Lodge in fully equipped one and two bedroom condos.

*	Pre trip get acquainted party
*	Round trip transportation between Tampa and Denver, Direct on United airlines
		*	Depart Tampa Frontier Airlines Flight 417 at 9:35 AM
		*	Arrive Denver 11:20 AM
		*	Depart Denver Frontier Airlines Flight 357 at 4:50 PM
		*	Arrive Tampa 10:15 PM
*	7 Nights lodging at The Zephyr Lodge (www.zephyrlodge.com or www.zmlwp.com/index.html)
		*	Walking distance to shops, restaurants, activities and resort amenities
		*	Outdoor hot tubs and exercise room
		*	Gas fireplaces
		*	Fully equipped gourmet kitchens
*	Ground transportation from Denver International Airport to The Zephyr Lodge
*	Ski in/Ski out lodging at the base of Winter Park Resort (www.skiwinterpark.com)
*	Welcome orientation at Winter Park Resort
*	Hosted mountain tour
*	Wine and Cheese party
*	Discounted rental equipment
*	Discounted lift tickets
		*	1 day $45
		*	2 day $86 (regular $106)
		*	3 day $111 (regular $159)
		*	4 day $128 (regular $212)
		*	4 or more day tickets are priced at $32 per day

Between the provided ground transportation from the airport to the resort and the free public transportation between the mountain, and the towns of Winter Park and Fraser, you can shop, dine and explore the area without having to rent a car.

Trip Price:	$899 Per Person/Quad Occupancy (Fully equipped 2 bedroom condos)
	$999 Per Person/Double Occupancy (Fully equipped 1 bedroom condo)
	Contact Trip Leader for special pricing if you are interested in,
	or need up to two extra persons in you room.
Deposit:	$200 per person with trip application plus $25 per adult club Membership ($35 for family)
Balance Due:	November 1, 2004. Trip size is 28 so reserve early.

Please make checks payable to: Clearwater/St. Pete Ski Club (Winter Park 2005)

Mail to:
Louis Sclafani
12180 119St. N.
Largo, FL 33778

For more information or to book this trip, please contact:

Louis Sciafani - Trip Leader at H-(727)585-4790 or C-(727)743-3108 or email wcfr1@aol.com

The Resort:

We have reserved both one and two bedroom units. The one bedroom units are priced at $1025 per person for double occupancy and the two bedroom units are priced at $925 per person quad occupancy.

Some of the two bedroom units come with a Queen bed in both the Master and Second bedroom. Other two bedroom units come with a Queen bed in the Master and two twins in the second bedroom. This allows us to be flexible in our room assignments. Room assignments are based on a first come first request basis and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Both the one and two bedroom units can sleep two extra people on a Queen size pull out couch in the living room. If your party is interested in using this option for an extra person(s) in your room contact the trip leader Louis Sclafani at wcfr1@aol.com for special pricing.

Winter Park lodging is at its best at the Zephyr Mountain Lodge. Situated at the base of the Winter Park Ski Resort just steps from the lifts, the Zephyr Mountain Lodge is the only luxury, ski in/ski out lodging in Winter Park. The Zephyr boasts convenient slope side accommodations, four outdoor hot tubs, a state-of-the-art fitness room, and secure, heated underground parking. And with shops, restaurants, pubs and other amenities on the ground floor, everything you need is conveniently located just moments away.

More than $6.5 million in capital was invested into Winter Park resort last summer. One of the most anticipated improvements included a complete transformation of West Portal Station. Inside, you will find dramatic new décor, new menus, and a very contemporary, expanded Rail Yard Terrain park with the construction of a Superpipe and larger than life jumps. Additionally, they have built an intermediate terrain park with a mini-halfpipe on Jack Kendrick, and a first time ever terrain garden in Discovery Park. And for all you racers on Cranmer, be sure to check out the new snow bridge across Crammer Cutoff to improve traffic flow.

The Zephyr Mountain Lodge and the Winter Park Ski Resort are also both conveniently located - set in the Vasquez Mountains of Arapaho National Forest on the western slopes of the Continental Divide, it’s only 67 miles from Denver and 90 miles from the Denver International airport. This is closer to Denver than any other major Colorado resort. It is easily accessible by car, bus, and the Ski Train.

Breathtaking Colorado Alpine Landscape Zephyr Mountain Lodge stands at the base of the Winter Park Resort, 110 feet from the Zephyr Express lift. Winter Park boasts an abundance of natural beauty with its location in the Fraser Valley, near the Rocky Mountain National Park. Surrounded by the Arapaho National Forest, Winter Park enjoys a magnificent forested setting in Colorado's Rocky Mountains.

Zephyr Mountain Lodge Accommodations include:

	*	The only ski-in/ski-out lodging at Winter Park Resort
	*	Steps from the Zephyr Express Lift
	*	Dramatic mountain views
	*	Voicemail & dataport capabilities
	*	Gas fireplaces
	*	Cable television & VCR's
	*	Fully equipped gourmet kitchens with refrigerators,
		dishwashers, conventional & microwave ovens
	*	Four outdoor hot tubs
	*	Fitness room with state-of-the-art equipment
	*	Conveniently located near Village Plaza shops
		including ski rental & repair, general store, coffee shop
		and brew pub/restaurant as well as all Winter Park
		activities
	*	Daily housekeeping
	*	24-hour front desk & switchboard
	*	Fully secured, heated underground parking
	*	On-premise ski & snowboard storage
	*	Laundry facilities conveniently located on each floor

Relax in one of the four large hot tubs or try the Hot Mineral Baths which are located about 30 minutes from Winter Park. Pamper yourself in the hot mineral pools and baths once used by the Ute Indians for their healing powers at the newly renovated Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa. Massages, facials and body treatments are all available in this beautiful setting. For information call 970-725-3306

All rooms offer:

	*	TV on wooden chest
	*	Comfortable sleeper sofa
	*	Large windows with beautiful view
	*	Wood bench with coat pegs & shelf
	*	Tile floor in kitchen and bath
	*	Expandable dining set
	*	Cozy gas fireplace
	*	Armoire with TV
	*	Owner's closet
	*	Ourdoor Deck

Queen Bed &Queen Pullout		Typical One Bedroom
	1.	Outdoor deck
	2.	Armoire with TV
	3.	Owner's closet
	4.	Wood bench with coat pegs and shelf
	5.	Tile floor in kitchen and bath
	6.	Expandable dining set
	7.	TV on wooden chest in every living room
	8.	Sleeper sofa in every living room
	9.	Large windows
	10.	Cozy gas fireplace

		Typical Two Bedroom
	1.	Outdoor deck
	2.	Armoire with TV
	3.	Owner's closet
	4.	Wood bench with coat pegs and shelf
	5.	Tile floor in kitchen and bath
	6.	Three piece bath
	7.	Spacious master suite
	8.	TV on chest of drawers in every suite
	9.	Large windows to expand your mountain views
Master Bedroom - Queen Bed
Second Bedroom - Queen Bed or two twins
Queen Pullout

Click here http://www.zmlwp.com/index.html and here http://www.zephyrlodge.com for more information about The Zephyr Lodge.

The Mountain:

Winter Park is the third largest ski area in Colorado with 2,762 acres, 134 trails, 22 lifts and 5 interconnected mountains with bottom to top high speed express lifts.

One of the best aspects of the mountain is the variety! Mary Jane Mountain has the best mogul skiing in the USA and Vasquez Cirque has the most extreme terrain in Colorado. The beginner terrain of the mountain includes Discovery Park, which has been rated as one of the top five places to learn to ski in America. 35% of the mountain is intermediate and provides plenty of wide groomed cruisers for the intermediate skiers at Winter Park Resort.

5 Big Mountains:

Winter Park Mountain When Winter Park Mountain first opened in 1940, guests paid $1 for a 1/2 mile rope tow and a handful of runs. Since then, Winter Park Mountain, the heart and soul of the resort, has been a haven for family skiing with its beautifully-groomed cruiser runs, terrain parks, halfpipe and a host of popular learn-to-ski programs including Groswold's Discovery Park, a $2-million, 20-acre learn-to-ski or ride area.

Mary Jane Mountain Mary Jane, a legendary social figure among the early railroaders and miners who settled in the Fraser Valley, acquired the land at the base of the mountain in the late 1800's. Mary Jane Mountain first opened to skiers in 1976, and this once closely-guarded local's secret has developed a worldwide reputation for having some of the best bump skiing in North America. In fact, this year Snow Country magazine named Mary Jane one of the Top 5 Resorts in North America for Bump Skiing. Long, unrelenting mogul runs and steep, technical chutes highlight this paradise of advanced terrain. Just one date with Mary Jane and you'll see why a favorite saying among locals is "No Pain, No Jane."

Vasquez Ridge Named after a French fur trapper who worked this mountain in the 1800's, Vasquez Ridge, Winter Park's third mountain, opened in 1986 is a favorite for many because of its beautiful vistas, great sunny afternoons and powder stashes that tend to last long into the day. Being further off the beaten path, and serviced by the Pioneer Express high speed quad lift, guests love the wide-open runs like "Stagecoach" and "Sundance" and the short challenging bump runs like "Gambler" and "Aces & Eights".

Parsenn Bowl A wide-open, high-alpine bowl that first opened in 1992. Parsenn Bowl is a favorite attraction at Winter Park Resort and the site of the ski and snowboard camps that last well into June. With a top elevation of 12,060', you really get to experience high-altitude skiing at its best. The views are just about perfect and the terrain is ideal for intermediate and advanced skiers and riders. Hint: Parsenn Bowl is nirvana on a powder day.

Vasquez Cirque The Cirque markes the largest terrain opening in the history of Winter Park Resort and is sure to be an instant hit with the extreme crowd. 435 acres of prime, off-piste terrain that features a mix of cornices, rock outcroppings, steeps and glades. Note: this is for the extreme backcountry adventurer-conditions are vastly different from other parts of the mountain. Ski, board or telemark within your ability.

Over the last ten years Winter Park has recorded an average annual snowfall of over 359 inches and has the most consistent snow in Colorado season after season.

When it comes to terrain and rails, Winter park has plenty to offer. 2,762 total skiable acreas. 134 designated trails and 1,467 acres of off-piste terrain, including Vasquez Cirque and glade skiing.

Winter Park Resort has 21 lifts including 8 High-Speed Express Quads, 3 Triple Chairlifts, 7 Double Chairlifts, 2 Magic Carpets and 1 Rope Tow. Uphill capacity of 33,510 skiers per hour. The Zephyr Express is modified to accommodate 20 gondola cabins for dinner service to The Lodge at Sunspot.

Don't ski? Don't worry. You can learn to ski right on site. Winter Park Resort offers their Guest-Centered Teaching™ System which focuses on what you want to learn. It doesn't matter if you're a beginner in Discovery Park or someone ready to jump to the next level, you will be amazed at your progress.

Winter Park Mountain is home to the National Sports Center for the Disabled. NSCD began in 1970 as a one-time ski lesson for children with amputations for the Children's Hospital of Denver. Today, the NSCD is one of the largest outdoor therapeutic recreation agencies in the world. Each year, thousands of children and adults with disabilities take to the ski slopes, mountain trails and golf courses to learn more about sports - and themselves. With specially trained staff and its own adaptive equipment lab, the NSCD teaches a variety of winter and summer sports and activities to individuals with almost any physical, cognitive, emotional, or behavioral diagnosis. The mission of the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD) is to provide quality outdoor sports and therapeutic recreation programs that positively impact the lives of people with physical, cognitive, emotional, or behavioral challenges.

Click here http://www.snowforecast.com/coloradofcst/winterpark.html for up to date weather report for Winter Park Mountain Resort.

Click here http://www.skiwinterpark.com/mountain/basecamlive.html?nav=winter for a live web cam view of Winter Park Mountain Resort.

Click here http://www.skiwinterpark.com/index-winter.html to go to Winter Park Resorts home page.

The Area:

Winter Park is renowned for great snow and exciting activities both on and off the slopes. Whether you are riding the slopes, learning to ice-skate or resting up in front of the fireplace, Winter Park is your winter resort

Other activities in the area include Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Sno Scoots, Dog Sled rides, Comedy clubs, Fitness clubs, Ice Skating, Snow Tubing, Shopping, Horse drawn sleigh ride, Hot Springs, Day Spas and Shopping.

For old-fashioned winter fun without strapping on skis, try a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the woods. Local outfitters also offer a selection of winter trail rides for all ages. Dog-sled rides are a downright exhilarating adventure.

To test balance and gliding skills, ice-skating at Cooper Creek Square or several other locations provides a good workout and rosy cheeks. Get out on Winter Park’s numerous trails with snowshoes. Those who have mastered walking can easily learn how to snowshoe.

The Fraser Tubing Hill is a perennial favorite. With a smooth, slippery hillside for achieving top speeds, toe-curling thrills and dramatic spills are inevitable. For operating hours and pricing please call 970-726-5954.

For indoor fun, Snow Mountain Ranch/YMCA of the Rockies houses an indoor pool, climbing wall, roller-skating rink and basketball court.

The Ski Train.

America’s largest scheduled passenger train is beginning its 64th season offering a post card perfect train experience through the dramatic peaks of the Rockies. Skiers and sightseers alike enjoy a day at Winter Park Resort.

For comfort, convenience and amenities, there’s no better route to go. The ski train travels through scenery you’ll never see any other way. In addition to the scenic wonders of the Flatirons and South Boulder Canyon, you will encounter rugged alpine wilderness and vistas not seen anywhere else but on the Ski Train. You’ll pass through dozens of tunnels including the historic Moffat Tunnel under the Continental Divide.

The Ski Train eliminates the hassles of driving. They drop you off/ pick you up directly at the base of the Winter Park Resort. Call the ski train for prices and schedule at 303-296-4754.

Area Description

The Towns of Winter Park and Fraser, located in Grand County, Colorado, are situated in a high mountain park at elevations of 9,000 ft. and 8,800 ft. respectively. The valley is surrounded by the Arapaho National Forest and three Wilderness areas: Indian Peaks, Byers Peak and Vasquez. Approximately 75% of the land in Grand County is publicly owned. 17,000 acres of public land is owned by the City of Denver Water Board. Nearby Rocky Mountain National Park sets aside 265,727 acres of natural land and wildlife habitat for the public to enjoy.

Tourism is the main source of industry in eastern Grand County (referred to as the Fraser Valley), while ranching and agriculture are the primary industry in western Grand County. The population of Grand County is approximately 12,000 in the whole county, and is dispersed through the rural areas and its six incorporated towns. Primary access to the Fraser Valley is via Highway 40 over Berthoud Pass, which reaches an elevation of 11,315 ft.

The Town of Winter Park (pop. 720) is 7.5 square miles, including the base village of Winter Park Resort. The town and ski area have long been popular with Denver Metro residents, though the region is quickly becoming a four-season vacation destination. Fraser (pop. 732) is 6 square miles and is the more service-oriented of the two towns, with a grocery store, elementary school, library, town hall and drug store. Both towns are characteristic of season resort towns. The Fraser Valley is only 90 minutes northwest of Denver, 90 minutes from Summit County and two hours from the Vail Valley.

History

The Fraser Valley is rich in heritage, ranging from the Ute Indians, logging and pioneers, to mining, ranching and the railroad. The area was inhabited by both the Ute and Arapaho Indian Tribes and was discovered by pioneers around 1820. The first settlers arrived around 1850, and the first post office was established in Fraser in 1876, which is now Cozen’s Ranch Museum.

David Moffat pioneered the building of a transcontinental railroad line from Denver to the West Coast. Tracks over the top of Rollins Pass were completed in 1905 and used steadily until 1928 when the 6.2 mile Moffat Tunnel was opened. The railroad provided the impetus for another industry in Grand County, logging. While the railroad was pushing west there was a tremendous need for timber. The logging industry flourished in the early 20th Century, helping provide valuable raw materials to Denver, a booming city on the border of the Western frontier. Although the first ski hills in Grand County were built in Hot Sulphur Springs in 1911, the railroad helped the ski industry flourish, especially Winter Park Ski Area, which opened in 1940. Today, the Ski Train still operates most weekends throughout the winter, providing guests a historic, unique way to come enjoy the mountains.

Climate & Ecology

Three ecological zones exist in the Fraser Valley: Montane, Sub-Alpine and Alpine. Their characteristics include sagebrush, willows, aspen, and lodgepole pine at lower elevations; mosses, lichens and pines above tree-line. Because of our high altitude and cold temperatures, winter tends to be long, but these characteristics give us some of the best powder skiing in the United States! Their is some wonderful wildlife as neighbors, including elk, moose, deer, raccoons and porcupines.