I rode Amtrak’s legendary Winter Park Express train to a ski resort. It’s a wonderful value.

• I took the Amtrak Winter Park Express, also called the “Ski Train,” from Denver to Winter Park.
• The affordable two-hour train ride was pleasant and had wonderful views.
• I loved dodging traffic and not having to drive — plus, the train tracks were steps from the resort.

Those who want to visit the mountains in Colorado without the hassle of driving may want to try the Amtrak Winter Park Express.

Affectionately nicknamed the “Ski Train,” it is a fantastic option for going from Denver to Winter Park ski resort for a day in the snow. Its service typically begins in late December and runs through the end of March.

Fares for the two-hour ride start at $19, depending on the date you book tickets. My round-trip ticket from Friday, December 20, to Saturday, December 21, cost $58.

Here’s what my “Ski Train” ride was like.