Picture this: You're on a train, sipping a glass of wine or perhaps ... If you're less inclined to weave down mountains, a horse-drawn sleigh ride offers a Currier and Ives-like experience.

Then it was time to find a seat and enjoy the scenic (brake-light-free) two-hour ride to ... I boarded the train, the snow-covered Winter Park Resort ski runs finally came into view as we exited ...