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WINTER PARK
Why Ski There: You'll find 3,000 skiable acres across two mountains, arguably more bumps than anywhere else, and it's all just 67 miles from Denver. The resort is as casual, family-friendly, and laid back as you'll find in the state. Don't Miss: Fresh Tracks Breakfast gets you first crack at the powder as well as breakfast at The Lodge at Sunspot. Where to Stay: Iron Horse offers condo-style lodging conveniently located at the base of Winter Park (800/621-8190; www.ironhorse-resort.com). Just 15 minutes from the mountain, Devil's Thumb Ranch is a rustic 5,000-acre ranch with cross-country trails and a spa. Where to Eat: The chaletlike Gasthaus Eichler (970/726-5133; www.gasthauseichler.com) offers hearty German fare, while Doc's Roadhouse in the Zephyr Mountain Lodge is where to head for ribs and steak.
