by Donald Wood
Last updated: 9:35 AM ET, Thu November 30, 2023
Amtrak announced that tickets for its Winter Park Express service
are now on sale for the 2024 season.
The Amtrak Winter Park Express connects Denver and the base
of the slopes at Winter Park Resort every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday,
starting the weekend of January 12-14 and continuing through the weekend of
March 29-31.
“The Winter Park Express ski train is a beloved tradition
for Colorado and our guests from around the globe,” Winter Park Resort
President Sky Foulkes said. “We’re excited to kick off the 2024 season for
people looking for a unique experience and a way to get to the slopes that’s
more scenic, sustainable and relaxing than getting in car and driving.”
Dubbed the Ski Train, the Winter Park Express will offer 40
roundtrips this season, seven more than last year. Due to popular demand,
additional holiday service will be provided on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
(January 15), Presidents’ Day (February 19) and two “bonus Thursday” roundtrips
(March 14 and 21).
“Amtrak is proud to announce a new season of the Winter Park
Express – the seventh year of our ongoing partnership with the Winter Park
Resort,” Amtrak Executive Vice President Eliot Hamlisch said. “This ‘ski train’
is another example of Amtrak’s commitment to enhancing the travel experience
for riders across the country, bringing travelers to exciting destinations
safety, affordably, and sustainably.”
The train departs Denver at 7 a.m. and arrives at the resort
at 9 a.m. The return trip departs Winter Park Resort at 4:30 p.m. and arrives
in Denver at 6:40 p.m. All times Mountain.
The Winter Park Express offers many everyday discounts when
booking, including kids (aged 2-12) riding for 50 percent off and discounted
fares for seniors, students, members of the military and customers with a
disability.
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