Colorado Announces New Winter Adventures and Experiences for 2024-25 Season

Colorado welcomes winter 2024-25 with exciting new offerings, from enhanced ski resort experiences and luxury lodging to MICHELIN-recognised dining and immersive events.

Visitors can explore expanded terrain at multiple resorts, enjoy new hot springs experiences, discover dark sky destinations, and experience authentic cultural celebrations while embracing Colorado's interpretation of responsible tourism.

Major Resort Enhancements Transform Winter Recreation

This season, Colorado's ski resorts are introducing exciting upgrades to enhance convenience and access for visitors.

Copper Mountain is debuting a high-speed 6-pack Timberline Express chairlift this season, expanding access to premier intermediate terrain. The new lift enhances convenience for skiers and snowboarders, making it easier than ever to explore Copper’s vast mountain playground. Meanwhile, the Winter Park Express train service is expanding to include December holiday runs and a five-day weekly schedule from January to March 2025, offering a stress-free, eco-friendly way to hit the slopes. Over at Arapahoe Basin, a new advance parking reservation system is being implemented to streamline traffic flow and elevate the overall visitor experience, ensuring smooth arrivals and more time on the mountain.
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Luxury Lodging Elevates Mountain Getaways

Populus, America's first carbon-positive hotel, has opened in Denver's Civic Center Park. Designed to harmonise luxury with eco-consciousness, the hotel features state-of-the-art energy-efficient systems, sustainable materials and rooftop greenery that contributes to urban biodiversity.

Heading into the mountains, Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge debuts 205 rooms at Peak 9 base with premium amenities, where guests can indulge in premium amenities, including a full-service spa, fine dining options, and ski-in/ski-out access. The property also features a rooftop terrace with panoramic mountain views.

In Vail, the Four Seasons Vail has unveiled its highly anticipated redesigned spa and the opening of a new Tavernetta restaurant, a signature Italian restaurant helmed by award-winning chefs, bringing an authentic taste of Italy to the Rockies.
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Culinary Scene Earns International Recognition

Vail’s dining scene is reaching new heights with the introduction of several exciting culinary offerings. Alma Fonda Fina has been awarded a MICHELIN star, recognised for its vibrant and refined approach to Mexican cuisine, while MAKfam has earned the esteemed Bib Gourmand distinction, celebrating its exceptional value and soulful, flavor-forward dishes. Known for its creative spins on comfort food, MAKfam has become a favorite for both locals and visitors seeking an unforgettable yet approachable dining experience.

Renowned for his dedication to sustainable and locally sourced cuisine, Kelly Whitaker has been named Outstanding Restaurateur by the James Beard Awards. The founder of several acclaimed Colorado restaurants, including The Wolf’s Tailor and Basta, Whitaker has championed regenerative agriculture and zero-waste practices while delivering innovative and delicious dining experiences.

The newly opened Tavernetta Vail and multiple new dining concepts is elevating mountain dining and enrichening Vail as a premier destination for excellence in the Rockies.
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Colorado After Dark Adventures

Experience Colorado's winter wonderland after sunset with new nighttime offerings including moonlight snowshoe tours, stargazing experiences, and evening dining adventures. Two new International Dark Sky designations bring the state's total to 11 Parks and six Communities, offering exceptional stargazing opportunities.
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ABOUT COLORADO TOURISM OFFICE:

Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) is the official travel and tourism office for the state of Colorado. CTO’s mission is to generate traveller spending by promoting Colorado as a four-season, four-corner, world-class travel destination and to develop compelling, sustainable travel experiences.

Colorado is a year-round destination offering unparalleled adventure and recreational activities, an abundant arts scene, Western heritage, distinctive cuisine and 28 renowned ski resort areas. The state's diverse landscape boasts natural hot springs, the headwaters of four major rivers, numerous peaceful lakes and reservoirs, 12 national parks and monuments and 58 mountain peaks that top 14,000 feet, known as ‘Fourteeners’. www.colorado.com

ABOUT LINKD TOURISM:

In 2024 Linkd Tourism celebrates 37 years and attributes its long-standing success to a fluid understanding of its clients’ requirements and the travel industry environment both in Australia and New Zealand. Linkd Tourism represents the Colorado Tourism Office, Alamo Rent-A-Car (North America), Aqua-Aston Hospitality (Hawaii), Hong Kong Tourism Board, Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization, New York State, Seattle & Washington State, Arizona Office of Tourism, Visit Anaheim (PR Australia) www.linkdtourism.com.
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