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I took Amtrak's seasonal ski train in Colorado during opening weekend. Here are the 6 best and 4 worst parts about the ride.

Monica HumphriesJan 22, 2023, 17:03 IST

The Amtrak Winter Park Express train at the Winter Park Resort in Colorado.Monica Humphries/Insider

  • I took Amtrak's Winter Park Express train from Denver, Colorado, to the Winter Park ski resort.
  • I thought the two-hour ride had pros and cons for skiers and snowboarders who want to skip driving.
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Earlier this month, I ditched my car and boarded Amtrak's Winter Park Express train to take me to the ski slopes.

The author in front of the Winter Park Express train.Monica Humphries/Insider

I appreciated that I got to skip highway traffic and enjoy striking views instead.

Side-by-side images of a screenshot of traffic on Google Maps and a view from an Amtrak train window.Google Maps/Monica Humphries/Insider
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The Winter Park train station is located at the edge of the mountain, which meant I was on the slopes just minutes after arriving.

The view of the ski resort from the Amtrak train.Monica Humphries/Insider

I was surprised to see that passengers on the Winter Park Express were able to soak in both the sunrise and sunset, right from the train.

The train ride had front-row views of the sunrise and sunset.Monica Humphries/Insider
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I think one of the best parts of the train's schedule is that it allows passengers to enjoy an entire day on the slopes.

The Amtrak train at the Winter Park Resort in Colorado.Monica Humphries/Insider

The seats are nicer than any plane or other train I've taken before.

A view of the author's legroom on the Winter Park Express train.Monica Humphries/Insider
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While I planned to rent equipment, I was impressed by the free storage onboard for skis and snowboards.

Snowboards and skis on the Amtrak Winter Park Express.Monica Humphries/Insider

While there are many benefits to taking the Amtrak Winter Park Express train to the slopes, it's likely to be more expensive than driving, if you own a car.

A screenshot of the author's booking on the Winter Park Express.Amtrak
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While I got to watch the sunset and sunrise, the train's once-a-day schedule meant I sacrificed flexibility with my plans.

The train at Union Station in Denver, Colorado.Monica Humphries/Insider

I also thought that the train's schedule made it challenging to take a ski or snowboard lesson on just a day trip.

A sign for the ski school area at the Winter Park Resort.Monica Humphries/Insider
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I was disappointed to find that there's limited space in the lounge car.

The lounge car on the Amtrak Winter Park Express train.Monica Humphries/Insider

While I can't afford to take the train every weekend I want to ski, it was a fun splurge with benefits that outweighed any disadvantages.

The author in the lounge on the Winter Park Express train.Monica Humphries/Insider
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