Kick off the season with a full day of mountain adventure
Venture Out Fest
Dec
2
Sat
Special Event
Date & Time
Dec. 2, 2023
All day
Price
FREE
Calling all mogul magnates, après aficionados, and explorers of all kinds: Venture Out Fest is almost here! On Saturday, Dec 2, we’re kicking off the season with a full day of fun from gear demos and guided tours to a live concert and a bonfire at the base. And the best part? It’s all FREE. Take a peek at our full event schedule and start planning.
Dec
2
Sat
Special Event
Date & Time
Dec. 2, 2023
All day
Price
FREE
Calling all mogul magnates, après aficionados, and explorers of all kinds: Venture Out Fest is almost here! On Saturday, Dec 2, we’re kicking off the season with a full day of fun from gear demos and guided tours to a live concert and a bonfire at the base. And the best part? It’s all FREE. Take a peek at our full event schedule and start planning.
schedule & details of free activities
More details on the way!8:30am: Lifts open and scavenger hunt begins
9am: Beacon Bash kicks off and Vendor Village opens
9am: Ski + Ride School Tips begin
10am: Guided tours begin
12:30 PM: DJ Eric Figueroa
3pm: Live concert from Chain Station begins
4:45pm: Fireworks show
on-mountain Scavenger Hunt
It's time for a treasure hunt. Get out on the mountain and comb the Village to find some seriously cool prizes located all around the resort.
Time:
Starts at 8:30am
Location:
Resort-Wide
*Guests must have their own lift access. rich-text, responsive-table
It's time for a treasure hunt. Get out on the mountain and comb the Village to find some seriously cool prizes located all around the resort.
Time:
Starts at 8:30am
Location:
Resort-Wide
*Guests must have their own lift access. rich-text, responsive-table
Beacon Bash
Sponsored by Weston and Colorado Adventure Guides, Beacon Bash features gear demos, tours, avalanche safety training, and giveaways. Try out skis, snowboards, splitboards, and avalanche gear, and then head over to the Beacon Park for rescue demonstrations. Oh, and definitely stick around for gear giveaways!
Time:
Location:
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Sponsored by Weston and Colorado Adventure Guides, Beacon Bash features gear demos, tours, avalanche safety training, and giveaways. Try out skis, snowboards, splitboards, and avalanche gear, and then head over to the Beacon Park for rescue demonstrations. Oh, and definitely stick around for gear giveaways!
Time:
- 9am: Beacon Park opens
- 9am: Gear demos begin
- 10am: Uphill Tours begin
- 11:30am: "What's in my Pack" Demonstration led by Friends of Berthoud Pass
- 12:30pm: Rescue Demonstration led by Colorado Adventure Guides
- 2pm: Gear Giveaways begin
Location:
Vendor Village rich-text, responsive-table
Ski + Ride School Tips
Grab your friends and hone your skills with free, guided tips from Ski + Ride School experts. Starting at 9am our instructors will be taking groups of 5-6 down the mountain for a lap while providing helpful tips and tricks. Meet at the Ski + Ride School tent in the Vendor Village and bring your own pass or lift ticket for mountain access.
Time:
9am - 12pm
1 - 4pm
Location:
Ski + Ride Tent in Vendor Village
*Must be intermediate level, age 14+
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Grab your friends and hone your skills with free, guided tips from Ski + Ride School experts. Starting at 9am our instructors will be taking groups of 5-6 down the mountain for a lap while providing helpful tips and tricks. Meet at the Ski + Ride School tent in the Vendor Village and bring your own pass or lift ticket for mountain access.
Time:
9am - 12pm
1 - 4pm
Location:
Ski + Ride Tent in Vendor Village
*Must be intermediate level, age 14+
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Ice Sculpting
See the Winter Park Shield come to life with live, professional ice sculpting done by Colorado Ice Works.
Time:
9am
Location:
Village Plaza Stage rich-text, responsive-table
See the Winter Park Shield come to life with live, professional ice sculpting done by Colorado Ice Works.
Time:
9am
Location:
Village Plaza Stage rich-text, responsive-table
Sampling
Sample and snack your way through the base at our resort partners' booths.
Location:
Vendor Village rich-text, responsive-table
Sample and snack your way through the base at our resort partners' booths.
Location:
Vendor Village rich-text, responsive-table
Meet the patrol pups
Get to know some real-life heros at our Winter Park Avalanche Dog meet-and-greet! Learn all about their training and the vital role they play inside and outside the resort.
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Get to know some real-life heros at our Winter Park Avalanche Dog meet-and-greet! Learn all about their training and the vital role they play inside and outside the resort.
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Grand County Search and Rescue
The best adventure is the one you're prepared for. Stop by and learn all about rescue gear, safety tips, and more.
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The best adventure is the one you're prepared for. Stop by and learn all about rescue gear, safety tips, and more.
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Guided Tours
Discover a new way to explore the mountain with free, guided tours from Winter Park Adventure & Supply CO instructors. Hop on a SnoGo bike, clip in for uphill, or strap in for some snowshoeing.
Time:
Uphill Tours: 10am, 10:30am, 11am
Snow Bike: 10am, 1:30pm
Snowshoe: 10:30am, 1pm
*Guests must have their own lift access. rich-text, responsive-table
Discover a new way to explore the mountain with free, guided tours from Winter Park Adventure & Supply CO instructors. Hop on a SnoGo bike, clip in for uphill, or strap in for some snowshoeing.
Time:
Uphill Tours: 10am, 10:30am, 11am
Snow Bike: 10am, 1:30pm
Snowshoe: 10:30am, 1pm
*Guests must have their own lift access. rich-text, responsive-table
Learn & Ski with Connor Ryan
Join professional skier and NativeOutdoors member Connor Ryan to learn about the resort's new art installation which explores our connection to snow, water, and recreation from an Indigenous perspective. Then, stick around for a ski-along with Connor on the mountain.
Time:
11:30am
Location:
Vendor Village rich-text, responsive-table
Join professional skier and NativeOutdoors member Connor Ryan to learn about the resort's new art installation which explores our connection to snow, water, and recreation from an Indigenous perspective. Then, stick around for a ski-along with Connor on the mountain.
Time:
11:30am
Location:
Vendor Village rich-text, responsive-table
Full Circle with Trevor Kennison
Meet professional sit-skier Trevor Kennison and the Level 1 crew for the promotion of their new film "Full Circle".
Time:
Autograph signing 12-1pm
Location:
Vendor Village rich-text, responsive-table
Meet professional sit-skier Trevor Kennison and the Level 1 crew for the promotion of their new film "Full Circle".
Time:
Autograph signing 12-1pm
Location:
Vendor Village rich-text, responsive-table
Free Concerts
Are you up to get down? Gather 'round Red Chair Plaza and groove to some tunes with our live music lineup.
Time:
12:30pm: DJ Eric Figueroa
3pm: Chain Station
Location:
Red Chair Plaza rich-text, responsive-table
Are you up to get down? Gather 'round Red Chair Plaza and groove to some tunes with our live music lineup.
Time:
12:30pm: DJ Eric Figueroa
3pm: Chain Station
Location:
Red Chair Plaza rich-text, responsive-table
Parry'S Parade
Calling all kids! Join Parry the Snow Safety Pup at Sorensen Park for a parade through the Winter Park Village. High fives and good times abound.
Time:
2:45 - 4:30pm
Location:
Meet at Ski + Ride School
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Calling all kids! Join Parry the Snow Safety Pup at Sorensen Park for a parade through the Winter Park Village. High fives and good times abound.
Time:
2:45 - 4:30pm
Location:
Meet at Ski + Ride School
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Sled Dogs
Meet and Greet with the Redemption Dog Sled Tours team.
Location:
Village Gazebo rich-text, responsive-table
Meet and Greet with the Redemption Dog Sled Tours team.
Location:
Village Gazebo rich-text, responsive-table
Fireworks Show
We're ending the fest with a bang! Join us at the base at 4:45pm for a full fireworks show.
Time:
4:45pm rich-text, responsive-table
We're ending the fest with a bang! Join us at the base at 4:45pm for a full fireworks show.
Time:
4:45pm rich-text, responsive-table
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