And then skiers found out the price—from $80 for a round-trip fare, and sometimes as pricey as $140—which made riding the train little more than a novelty for most. It also only operated on the weekends, making logistics tricky.

Thanks to the recent influx of seasonal snowfall throughout the state, more Colorado ski resorts have announced openings, with Winter Park, Eldora, and Loveland Ski Area all setting opening dates

The Winter Park ski train will run more often and cost less to ride this season. The ski train, revived by Amtrak in 2017 as the Winter Park Express, has proven popular in recent years. It’s also been expensive to ride — up to $139 for a round trip between Union Station in Denver and the resort.

We're thrilled to offer our guests an extra bonus weekend of early season skiing,” Dave Rathbun, the Purgatory general manager, said in a press release. “Our team is working hard to open for ski season,