Amtrak Winter Park Express

08/18/2024

When we envisioned the Winter Park Express ski train, we had many goals. One was to grow Amtrak’s business. Another was to be a stepping stone to more trains and destinations.
Mission almost accomplished!

They are exploring running trains more often and earlier in the ski season.

04/27/2024

I have done my best. Passing the torch now, but a supporter for life!

Letter to the editor of Unofficial networks, expressing the opinion that North America needs more trains to access ski areas and resort towns.

04/02/2024

By Jon Coen It was a warmish Sunday as we strolled through Denver’s Union Station toward our train. We’d arrived Friday night and spent a gorgeous spring (perhaps Fool’s Spring) Saturday wandering the city. That morning , our boards and skis were stowed below as we boarded Amtrak’s Winter Pa...

03/31/2024

Today is the last run of the Winter Park Express for the 2024 season, it is also the last trip for our esteemed Conductor Brad since he will be retiring from Amtrak in October. Lucky for us he will be returning in 2025 as a volunteer host.

03/08/2024

02/22/2024

02/01/2024

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Ryan and Jordan are joined by their friend Brian to tackle a WORLD'S FIRST journey from Winter Park, Florida to Winter Park Ski Resort in Colorado, entirely ...

01/29/2024

-- All aboard!! The Winter Park Ski Train, shown here, for its first January 1976 ride of the season.

In 1939, Frank Bulkley started the Eskimo Ski Club to teach Denver children to ski. He used the Winter Park Ski Train to carry some three hundred children from Denver to and from Winter Park Resort every weekend. The Winter Park Express dates back to 1940, the same year Winter Park Resort opened for skiing.

The Winter Park Ski Train was instrumental in bringing ski clubs and the public to Colorado’s slopes. After serving in the 87th Mountain Infantry of the 10th Mountain Division during World War II, Bulkley resumed his involvement with the Eskimos and began a ski shop which was the first in Denver to offer seasonal rentals. His contributions to snow sports undoubtedly increased the growth of skiing in Colorado. In the mid-1950s, 33 ski trains were operating in Colorado.

The inaugural Winter Park Ski Train left Union Station this past January 12, 2024. Governor Jared Polis was on the train and told the public there was more to come. He told Rocky Mountain PBS that they want to make the train more convenient, less expensive, and include Steamboat, Rollinsville, and Eldora on this route. They're working on a mountain rail to make sure people have a better way to get to the mountain areas — both for tourists to power our economy, and for Denver metro area residents and Colorado residents who want to have fun in the mountains.

What do you think about this recent interest in improving the Ski Train?

01/21/2024

https://twitter.com/govofco/status/1749129864311914969?s=49&t=tDov41JnEk9EUDmhJT-a5

01/21/2024

As Colorado's largest statewide, member-supported, multi-media network, Rocky Mountain PBS wants to make sure everyone is seen and heard.

01/19/2024

Winter Park & Fraser Chamber - Colorado is improving parking and lessening traffic through a new campaign for residents and guests alike.

To enter, carpool with 2 or more people, ride the Winter Park Express train, or hop on The Lift bus in the town of Winter Park. Then share the Ride and enter for a chance to win one of many great prizes – including a 24/25 Winter Park Resort season pass. Grab a coffee, settle in, and click the link in our bio for more details!

📸: The Lift

01/14/2024

Looking up from his seat in the observation car on the Winter Park Express, Gov. Jared Polis grinned as views of precipitous cliff faces and jagged rock formations whipped by the windows of the giant...

01/11/2024

Since the first run of the season is tomorrow here are some tips to make your experience on the train more enjoyable.
1. It is easier to for us to handle skis if they are in a bag or strapped together.
2. All skis, poles, boards, and luggage should be labeled with your name and contact info so someone doesn't accidentally grab them and so we can contact you if they are returned to us.
3. We do have the capacity to handle large items of luggage (up to 50lbs) as well as skis/boards with ample room for carry on items at your seat.
4. Arrive at Denver Union Station about 30 minutes early (6:30), train doors close promptly at 7:00, this gives us time to load the train and gives you time to settle in and get some refreshments.
5. Arrive at Winter Park Resort platform 4:00-4:15pm, the doors close at 4:30pm and we'd feel bad for leaving you.
6. For those returning the same day on the train you can leave items at your seat, you will have the same seat coming back, however you will not have access to your items on the train during the day.
7. Once the train exits the Moffat Tunnel we are immediately at Winter Park so please be ready to de-board, if you are on the mountain for the day we encourage you to boot-up before or while inside the Moffat Tunnel, the trip through the tunnel takes about 10 minutes.
8. Ask your volunteer host or Amtrak employee any questions.

We hope you have an enjoyable experience on the world famous Winter Park Express ski train.

01/06/2024

Did you know kids tickets (ages 2-12) are 1/2 off? Plus seniors, students, military, and those with a disability get a discount on tickets. For more information and to book tickets go to:

The ski train is back for the 2022 season — with fares starting at $29

12/06/2023

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URGENT!
For those of you that have read the novel "The Last Zephyr" (available at Amazon and other on-line retailers),
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Submissions need to be in by December 11!
Thanks so much,

Fellow book lovers! Colorado Public Radio is putting together a first-time project inspired by NPR’s Books We Love and we want you to help us curate.

03/05/2023

Amtrak has announced they will run an additional round trip this Thursday March 9th. Purchase tickets at

The ski train is back for the 2022 season — with fares starting at $29

12/05/2022

Great News! Amtrak has opended up ticket sales for the 2023 season of the Winter Park Express.

12/05/2022