Currently, our roster is full and the candidate list has closed. 
​Please check back in October 2025.

All Aboard!

The ski train from Denver Union Station to Winter Park Resort has returned as the AMTRAK Winter Park Express!!! 
Eligible hosts will be invited to return and participate again this season.  We will then evaluate the need for new hosts.    

The train operates Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from January through March.  Train departs Denver at 7 a.m. Departs Winter Park Resort at 4:30 p.m.  Travel time is approximately 2 hours.
 
As a volunteer host, you will help direct passengers to boarding locations, provide information on the route, Winter Park amenities and answer passenger’s questions.
 
Selected hosts must
  • Be enthusiastic, energetic, effectively interact and communicate with passengers.
  • Have or develop personal knowledge of the rail route, Winter Park Resort and the Fraser Valley.
  • Physically be able to assist with unloading skis and assist in an emergency.
  • Commit to at least 6 same-day, round trips during the season (assignments based on seniority), and be an alternate (backup/on-call) list other trips.
  • Arrive Denver Union Station by 5:45 a.m.
  • Participate in a telephone interview
  • Purchase an official ColoRail host jacket. (approx $75).
  • Attend a training session in early January.  (Time and Location TBA).
 
We expect hosts will receive round trip transportation on the Winter Park Express and a lift ticket.  Hosts are free to ski during the day.