The mountain has three general areas: Winter Park, Mary Jane and Vasquez Ridge.

The Winter Park back side is the obvious place to start your day. Olympia Express takes you to smooth, open groomers perfect for carving GS turns or simply letting your legs wake up. From there, those looking to mine the blue groomers can either roll back onto the front side of Winter Park, which has pretty standard fare, or work towards Vasquez Ridge. The fall lines in Vasquez Ridge area aren’t all perfect, but it’s a fun place to get lost and do some stress-free skiing.

Once warmed up, those with healthy knees will want to work south to Mary Jane and its well-earned reputation for bumps. The Super Gauge Express has a bit of run-out, but is your best bet for a zippy ride to the summit. From the top of the lift, head south (skier’s right) to a dense assortment of bumps, trees and chutes. This is the part of the mountain that makes people grin ear-to-ear and has become something of a calling card for this place.

When conditions are right, it’s also mandatory to make a trip over to Vasquez Cirque. This area is pretty exposed, and prone to its share of variable snow conditions. But there are great lines near Alphabet Chutes and the glades below are pretty fun. The introduction of Eagle Wind also means you won’t need to deal with the super long run-out to Pioneer Express.

Overall, the mountain has great versatility, and, despite its size, manages to retain a non-corporate vibe.