Granby is hosting: Middle Park Half Marathon

Looking for a running vacation spot? On July 9th, 2011 Granby will be the start of a new Half Marathon: Middle Park Half Marathon. Paul Karlson 303-960-8129 is the race director. Start Time: 8:00 AM Event Description Runners in the half marathon will follow what is roughly an out-and-back route that starts and finishes in downtown Granby, which lies at an elevation of just over 7,900 feet. The route reaches its peak elevation between the mile 4 and 5 markers, and then runners begin a long, gradual descent over the next few miles (with a few more uphill stretches thrown in) as they make their way around the loop of the dirt road and head back into Granby. For more details and how to register visit: http://www.digdeepsports.com/ ooking for lodging during your stay in Middle Park? Check out our website with Granby addresses for vacation rental: http://www.mtnlodging.com/

Winter Wonderland in Winter Park Colorado

Holy Cow. Winter Park Resort is reporting 9.5 inches of new snow overnight. SolVista Basin is reporting 3 inches of new snow. Spring Skiing, is more like mid-winter skiing for the last week of March. If you haven’t skied in Winter Park this winter, this is a great time to do it. With amazing snow and warm temperatures, come up to Winter Park to experience the best of the outdoors in the Rocky Mountains.

Canada Log Home

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Retreat to the perfect mountain getaway in this new custom built log home. This 5 bedroom, 4 bath home is located just outside Tabernash and will sleep up to 12 people. The 5,000 square foot home features a jacuzzi tub in the master bedroom and a foosball table in the family room. With the outside private Hot Tub in an secluded area under the pine trees and the Stars. With two gas fireplaces this home provides a great getaway in a secluded mountain setting.

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Whispering Pines

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Whispering Pines is a very spacious 4 bedroom, 5 bath plus loft home in the upscale Elk Run area of Winter Park. Perfect for multiple families, Whispering Pines features 2 bedrooms with king beds and 2 bedrooms with a king bed and a bunkbed. Each room has a private bath and opens onto the deck.

The kitchen and living room are open to each other with plenty of room to gather and plan your day’s adventures.

The loft has two bunk beds and a private TV room with DVD and Xbox. The loft also has a game table that folds out to a mini pool table. There is a large hot tub on the deck with views of the mountains. You can even see some of the ski slopes from the deck!

LA303

This new 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome is located across the highway from Winter Park Resort. Beautifully decorated, it has many amenities including a jacuzzi bath tub in Master suite, a private outdoor hot tub, 1 car garage, washer/dryer, and gas fireplace. The Enterment-system in the home consist of 3 flat screen TV's Surround sound in the living room and Satellite TV incluing HBO channels. There are awesome views of the ski slopes from the living room and deck. Sleeps 8 with 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Full/Twin Bunk, and twin trundel all in the same 3rd bedroom.

Summer is Just Around The Corner

Spring is in the air in the Winter Park Fraser Valley and Grand Lake, Colorado.

There is snow on the ground but a spring in my step.

If you are thinking about summer on Grand Lake or in Winter Park, Destinations West has the best lodging options throughout the valley.


We are offering early booking specials for July and August on all remaining lakeside properties. 4th Night Free in Grand Lake.
In Winter Park, 3rd night free on all 2 and 3 bedroom homes and townhome.

Featured Property in Grand Lake - Grand Lake Legacy Cabin, sleeps up to 12.

Featured Property in Granby - http://www.mtnlodging.com/Rentals/SolVista-Sage-View/32352- sleeps up to 7, 200 yards from SolVista Basin base area.

Featured Property in Fraser - Porcupine Ridge 4 bedroom home, sleeps up 12

Featured Property in Winter Park - Sawmill Station 3 bedroom with private hot tub, sleeps up to 8



Don’t miss out on the best availability. Call us today: 800-545-9378

Fraser Valley Winter Park Colorado - Spring Break 2011

Spring Break 2011 is staring out great.
Temps in the 30s and 7 inches of new snow reported at Winter Park Resort.
272.3" of snow for the year.

This weekend is Backcountry Awareness to raise awareness about being smart in the backcountry while skiing and riding. Classes topics include how to use a beacon and backcountry gear demos. Grand County Search and Rescue will instruct.

SolVista Basin reports 6 inches of new snow on a mid-mountain base of 54 inches.

Forecast: LIGHT SNOW, FOLLOWED BY SUNSHINE-- The latest low pressure system moves through mainly in the morning, with mostly light snowfall due to limited moisture and energy in this storm. The low pressure system moves out in the later morning and afternoon, with partly cloudy/ mostly sunny skies then expected.

Fraser Colorado Condo Rental

3 bedroom condo located on the Fraser Ridgeline overlooking the Fraser Valley and Byers Peak. This end unit condo has an open floor plan and vaulted ceilings. There are two bedrooms with queen beds and the third bedroom with twins - queen sleeper sofa in the living room. The free shuttle bus stop is located just outside the building and will get you to Winter Park ski slopes in minutes.

What’s happening this week in the Fraser Valley:
March 8, 2011 Grand County Blues Society Trampled Under Foot FAT TUESDAY
March 12, 2011 Free Snowshoe Tour from the Winter Park Visitor Center

Slopeside Village #203

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This brand new three bedroom townhome is located in Old Town Winter Park, about 1/4 mile from the Winter Park Ski Resort and a short walk to the shuttle. The main level has two bedrooms each with a queen bed and bathroom.

A garage is also on this level. The upper level is the main living area with an open floor plan design including a kitchen, dining area and living room. The living room has a TV (cable), VCR, and stereo and queen sleeper sofa.

There is also a covered deck on this level. A 1/2 bath is located behind the kitchen. The master suite is also on this level with a queen bed and private luxury bathroom. Queen beds in all bedrroms, Queen sleeper sofa, Queen Murphy bed in 4th bedroom.