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Fall in Colorado is a season for renewing your sense of wonder. Crisp air, golden aspen groves, early morning mists, and the promise of coming snow combine to make Winter Park one of the most magical places to visit this time of year. The summer crowds have thinned, and the landscape transforms into a tapestry of color—making autumn the perfect time for adventure, relaxation, and reconnecting with nature. If you’re planning a fall getaway, here are 7 must-do experiences that capture the spirit of autumn in Winter Park.

When planning a ski trip to Winter Park, Colorado, one of the trickiest logistics is getting there—especially when mountain roads, traffic, and snowy passes are part of the equation. That’s where the Winter Park Express train steps in as a game changer. This seasonal, direct-rail option is a smart, relaxing, and beautiful alternative to driving or shuttle transfers.

Winter 2025–26 is shaping up to be a landmark season at Winter Park Resort—a time for celebration, expansion, and elevated guest experience. Between major upgrades, new activations, and enhanced amenities, this season brings fresh reasons to visit, revisit, or plan your first trip. Dive into what’s new, what’s improved, and how you can make the most of your visit.

Beaver Creek, located in Colorado’s central Rocky Mountains near the town of Avon, offers 2,082 acres of skiable terrain served by 25 lifts and 173 trails. With a base elevation of 8,100 ft and a summit reaching 11,440 ft, the resort delivers a vertical drop of 3,340 ft and averages 235 in of annual snowfall. Snowmaking ensures reliable coverage across the mountain, and the longest run—Centennial—spans 2.8 mi from top to base.

Located just 75 miles west of Denver, Copper offers a pure mountain experience that inspires adventure, elevates ambition, and empowers progression. During the winter, Copper’s world-class, naturally divided terrain provides skiers and riders access to over 2,500 acres of high alpine adventure. And each summer, the mountain transforms into an unspoiled playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

There’s something about the mountains—those crisp air mornings, opalescent sunsets, snow-kissed peaks, and golden aspens—that tugs gently at the heart. Vail isn’t just a destination; it’s an invitation to slow down, to breathe deeper, to remember what it means to feel alive. Your vacation in Vail should be more than just lodging—it should feel like home, with the warmth of comfort and the thrill of the wild just outside your door.

October 11–12, 2025 • 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm daily • Vail Village, Gondola One Lawn

Join music lovers, advocates, families, and the community in the heart of the Rockies for a powerful, purpose-driven concert weekend: Good Music For a Good Mynd / Shakedown Throwdown. This new two-day festival combines live performances, community resources, and mental health advocacy, offering an unforgettable experience in Vail, Colorado.

There is a rare kind of magic in gathering your closest friends, stepping away from everyday routines, and escaping to a place where nature, luxury, downtime, and shared memories combine into something unforgettable. Breckenridge, Colorado, holds that magic—and offers every ingredient for a girls’ escape that nourishes the soul, refreshes the body, and tightens the bonds between friends.

Breckenridge, Colorado, offers more than just world-class skiing and mountain biking — its après scene is second to none. Imagine finishing a day on the slopes or trails, then sliding into a warm seat with sweeping mountain vistas, a cold drink in hand, and the alpenglow painting the sky. These are the places that elevate après ski into an unforgettable ritual.

Join us for Día de Muertos + Latin Festival, a vibrant two-day event in the heart of Breckenridge, Colorado. From October 17–18, 2025, the plaza and arts districts transform into a vivid homage to Latin American tradition—inviting families, neighbors, and visitors to come together to remember ancestors, celebrate creativity, and strengthen the bonds of community. This festival is proudly presented by U.S. Bank, and produced in conjunction with the Breckenridge International Festival of Arts (BIFA).