As winter approaches and the snow begins to fall, Colorado is gearing up with a number of new snow-filled activities for families from magical Ullr Nights activities and train rides to ski trails just for kids.

Aspen/Snowmass. The new mid-mountain restaurant at Snowmass, Elk Camp, transforms on Ullr Nights into a night-time winter wonderland. Ullr Nights include winter outdoor activities like Ullr's Ghost Ship made of snow with lights and a slide, a Viking sledding hill, snowshoe tours and hot chocolate by the bonfire.

Copper. Copper Mountain takes winter fun to the next level with the newly renovated Woodward at Copper's Barn, a 19,400-square-foot indoor playground with year-round ski, skateboard and bike programme. The Barn features mini ramps, foam pits and Olympic fly-bed trampolines for athletes of all skill levels to practice their tricks for their next trip down the slopes. Copper Mountain also presents the Alpine Rush Zip Line where two riders can soar side-by-side 30 feet above the West Lake ice skating rink, reaching speeds of up to 30 miles per hour along the 300-foot line

Crested Butte. This winter, Crested Butte brings lots of new activities for kids to explore and discover. Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) has created three new trails for kids, including a trail that winds through the trees for a forest-like experience. Additionally, kids will be able to ski through a bear cave, U.S. Forest Service Lodge and gold mining building with interactive activities. CBMR also features the Adventure Park with a Zero Gravity BagJump, rock-climbing wall and bungee trampolines.

Durango. Families are in for a magical experience this winter with the return of the Polar Express on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The Christmas-themed train ride invites kids to get in their PJs and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies along with a reading of the Polar Express. At their destination, the kids will get to visit the "North Pole" where they are greeted by Santa and his helpers who join for the return trip, sing Christmas carols and give each child a special Sleigh Bell gift, bringing the story to life. A new offering from the Durango Dog Ranch includes dog sledding with hour-long, hands-on experiences where riders are whisked along the Old Flume Trail by Siberian and Alaskan huskies. Durango.

Keystone. This season the Resort is introducing the first-ever family ski trail. The Schoolyard will debut on Keystone's signature green cruiser, Schoolmarm.

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