Kathleen's Guidebook

For the Starbucks fans

If you prefer not to drive and park at Winter park resort you can walk approximately 1000 ft Southeast to the pick up location at Silvercrest condos for a free Lift ride (purple line). The schedule is normally 1 pickup per hour on weekdays (more often on weekends.) There is also a black line that picks up more frequently at Wapiti & Ermine, but is a further walk (.8 mi). You can take these free buses to other locations on the route as well such as the rec center, shopping, bars/ restaurants, Cooper Creek, etc. Service normally ends around 5 pm. There is a Night Ride bus, which I have not used.

You can look up the free Lift bus routes and schedules on Google maps or download the Lift app on your phone. The closest ones to the townhouse are the purple line (which runs approx once an hour on weekdays, more on weekends) and the black line (runs more frequently, but the stop is further away, .8 miles.) To walk to the closest purple line stop, walk up the driveway and turn right. Walk Southeast on Looking Glass Lane (GCR 850) for 1000 feet. You will come to an intersection and see the Silvercrest condos straight ahead. The pickup is in the front parking lot at the condos. 7:30 am to 4:30

There are many bars and restaurants around Fraser and Winter Park. People will be dressed casually in jeans, ski clothing, work out attire etc. You really don’t need to dress up..unless you really want to.

If you are visiting in the winter, make sure you bring plenty of warm, moisture-wicking clothing. I would recommend not wearing cotton socks for outdoor winter activities. Get some wool or synthetic moisture-wicking ones (not necessarily thick) to keep your feet dry, which will keep them warmer. I would recommend the same with your undershirts. Base layer clothing found at sporting goods stores are good. Also, bring warm hats, gloves, waterproof jacket and pants, boots, etc.

If you have young children, please let us know if you would like to use either of these items before your visit. We can accommodate you.

Snow tires are a must in winter months! Colorado has a law that requires drivers to have 1/8” tread snow tires and/ or 4-wheel drive vehicles for winter driving. (I think chains can also be used.) If you are renting a car, be sure to check on this with the rental agency. You should do a google search to read the details of this law yourself, so you will be well informed on what is required.

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Pick up your groceries and cook your meals in the well equipped kitchen.